July 9-10 & 16-17

Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness

Tye Austin, M.M. – Spanish & Latin American Guitar Music

“One of the best classical guitarists in the world.” – CBS News

Summer Residency at Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm
32930 SW Ladd Hill Rd, Wilsonville, OR 97070
Date: July 9, 10, 16 & 17, 2026 | Time: 6–8pm (Seating at 5pm) | All Ages
Tickets sold online only. Buy tickets below.

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About Wilder Frets

For our inaugural season, Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness will tour across the state of Oregon from July 9–October 1, 2026. Led by classical guitar virtuoso and artistic director Tye Austin, the series replaces the traditional concert hall with immersive performances in remote natural settings—including state parks, farms, ranches, wineries, hot spring resorts, and other unique landscapes throughout the state.

Audiences experience each performance through wireless headphone technology, allowing them to move freely and explore the surrounding landscape within a quarter-mile radius as the music accompanies their wanderings through each Wilder setting. The season opens with four performances as part of our summer residency at Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm. See all dates below.

About Thistle & Bloom

Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm is a family-owned, earth-first organic lavender farm nestled in the rolling hills of Wilsonville, Oregon. Dedicated to sustainability and stewardship of the land, the farm grows a variety of lavender used to create natural, handcrafted products while offering visitors a peaceful, sensory-rich experience. During peak bloom in summer, guests can explore the fields, attend events like sunset picnics, and enjoy the beauty and calming atmosphere that the farm is known for.

Set among rows of blooming lavender, these concerts invite you to experience music in a truly immersive setting. Guests are welcome to relax near the stage, sit among the fragrant fields, or wander the property to discover a variety of lavender in shades of purple, white, pink, blue, and yellow. Each ticket includes a thoughtfully curated gourmet picnic basket featuring locally sourced charcuterie and house-made lavender lemonade crafted on-site. A selection of local wines will also be available for purchase.

About the Artist

Oregon-born classical guitarist and composer Tye Austin, M.M., is the principal headliner and Artistic Director of Wilder Frets, an innovative performance series that places the classical guitar at the center of immersive solo, chamber, and orchestral concerts in the natural world. A descendant of Spanish pirates from the Caribbean, Austin brings a personal and cultural connection to Spanish and Latin American guitar repertoire, informing his interpretations with a distinctive sense of authenticity and depth.

Hailed by NBC News for making “the guitar sing like it was invented only to be in his hands,” Austin is internationally recognized for his expressive virtuosity and artistic range. His performances have taken him to Carnegie Hall, London’s Royal Albert Hall, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and major venues across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Career highlights include performing for 300 world leaders at the United Nations, for a former Prime Minister of Australia at the UN Plaza World Tower, and a performance and teaching residency in Shanghai, China, before serving as principal classical guitarist for Royal Caribbean International.

Under Austin’s leadership, Wilder Frets has emerged as a bold cultural initiative—merging world-class artistry, environmental immersion, and community engagement. Through these performances, Wilder Frets expands the reach of classical guitar while offering audiences a deeply human and transformative concert experience.

What You’ll Hear

Classical guitar virtuoso Tye Austin will draw from the following program at each concert, offering a different and unique selection of works for every performance.

Concert FAQs

Accessibility
The walk from the parking area to the concert site is approximately 300–500 feet. The route includes uneven gravel, grass, and dirt surfaces with a gentle incline. The performance area is set on natural, uneven grass terrain.

Seating
General admission is first come, first served. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets, as no seating is provided. To ensure clear sightlines for all attendees, please place high-back chairs toward the rear of the audience area.

Food & Beverages
Outside food and beverages are not permitted at Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please contact info@wilderfrets.org no later than July 1, 2026.

Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet at all times. Please bring waste bags and help us keep the site clean.

Smoking
Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited at all Wilder Frets concert locations.

Tickets
Tickets are sold online only. No door sales.

Refunds & Cancellations
All ticket sales are final. Refunds are only issued if Wilder Frets cancels a performance. Concerts take place rain or shine.

More Questions? Visit Concert FAQs on our website or email info@wilderfrets.org

Buy Tickets

July 9 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

General Admission

Purchase early bird tickets for $100 per person when booked at least two weeks before the concert. Standard tickets, purchased within two weeks of the event, are $120 per person. Groups of four or more receive a discounted rate of $95 per person.

All tickets include a curated gourmet picnic basket and complimentary lavender lemonade, courtesy of Thistle & Bloom.

Fret Not Program

In alignment with our nonprofit mission, Wilder Frets’ Fret Not Program provides a limited number of complimentary and reduced-price tickets to ensure access for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Fret Not tickets are available at this concert for $50, which includes general admission plus a curated picnic basket. You may also choose to sponsor a Fret Not ticket and picnic basket for $100, which will be gifted directly to someone in need.

Eligibility at this site:
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders. A valid EBT card must be presented at check-in.

To request a Fret Not Program ticket for other circumstances, please contact info@wilderfrets.org

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July 10 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

General Admission

Purchase early bird tickets for $100 per person when booked at least two weeks before the concert. Standard tickets, purchased within two weeks of the event, are $120 per person. Groups of four or more receive a discounted rate of $95 per person.

All tickets include a curated gourmet picnic basket and complimentary lavender lemonade, courtesy of Thistle & Bloom.

Fret Not Program

In alignment with our nonprofit mission, Wilder Frets’ Fret Not Program provides a limited number of complimentary and reduced-price tickets to ensure access for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Fret Not tickets are available at this concert for $50, which includes general admission plus a curated picnic basket. You may also choose to sponsor a Fret Not ticket and picnic basket for $100, which will be gifted directly to someone in need.

Eligibility at this site:
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders. A valid EBT card must be presented at check-in.

To request a Fret Not Program ticket for other circumstances, please contact info@wilderfrets.org

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July 16 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

General Admission

Purchase early bird tickets for $100 per person when booked at least two weeks before the concert. Standard tickets, purchased within two weeks of the event, are $120 per person. Groups of four or more receive a discounted rate of $95 per person.

All tickets include a curated gourmet picnic basket and complimentary lavender lemonade, courtesy of Thistle & Bloom.

Fret Not Program

In alignment with our nonprofit mission, Wilder Frets’ Fret Not Program provides a limited number of complimentary and reduced-price tickets to ensure access for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Fret Not tickets are available at this concert for $50, which includes general admission plus a curated picnic basket. You may also choose to sponsor a Fret Not ticket and picnic basket for $100, which will be gifted directly to someone in need.

Eligibility at this site:
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders. A valid EBT card must be presented at check-in.

To request a Fret Not Program ticket for other circumstances, please contact info@wilderfrets.org

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July 17 at 6pm – Thistle & Bloom Lavender Farm – Wilsonville, OR

General Admission

Purchase early bird tickets for $100 per person when booked at least two weeks before the concert. Standard tickets, purchased within two weeks of the event, are $120 per person. Groups of four or more receive a discounted rate of $95 per person.

All tickets include a curated gourmet picnic basket and complimentary lavender lemonade, courtesy of Thistle & Bloom.

Fret Not Program

In alignment with our nonprofit mission, Wilder Frets’ Fret Not Program provides a limited number of complimentary and reduced-price tickets to ensure access for those who might not otherwise be able to attend. Fret Not tickets are available at this concert for $50, which includes general admission plus a curated picnic basket. You may also choose to sponsor a Fret Not ticket and picnic basket for $100, which will be gifted directly to someone in need.

Eligibility at this site:
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders. A valid EBT card must be presented at check-in.

To request a Fret Not Program ticket for other circumstances, please contact info@wilderfrets.org

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Donations (Admission Not Included)

Support our mission to bring classical guitar concerts into remote wilderness areas across the Pacific Northwest by making a tax-deductible donation for the charitable purposes of “Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness” through our fiscal sponsor, Fractured Atlas (a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts service organization) by clicking this link: Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness | Fractured Atlas Profile

Make nondeductible donations or monetary gifts below.

Concerts take place rain or shine, and all ticket sales are final. By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge and agree that no refunds will be issued. By attending Wilder Frets: Classical Guitar in the Wilderness, you grant permission to be photographed and/or filmed, and consent to the use of your likeness in promotional and marketing materials. Due to the natural and outdoor settings of Wilder Frets performances, all guests are expected to exercise care and awareness while on site. By completing your ticket purchase, you—on behalf of yourself and your guests—assume full responsibility for any injuries, losses, or damages incurred during the event, and agree to release and hold harmless Wilder Frets, its artists, staff, volunteers, partners, and venue hosts from any and all claims or liabilities. By registering for this event, you also agree to receive important event updates and occasional communications from Wilder Frets and its partners.

More questions? Contact info@wilderfrets.org