Our Story

Hi, we are Jered, Danielle, and Azalyn — the family behind Garden & Graze.

Garden & Graze was created from a love of gathering, good food, and meaningful connection. What began as creating grazing boards and tables for family and friends quickly grew into something more after constant encouragement from those around us to turn our passion into a business.

As a family-owned business, we’re dedicated to serving our community and creating experiences that bring people together in a thoughtful and beautiful way. Inspired by nature, gardening, and gathering with others, our style blends elevated grazing with natural, garden-inspired details.

Jered, a former 7th grade science teacher, and Danielle, a high-risk sonographer, have always shared a love for hospitality, education, and creating welcoming spaces for others. Through Garden & Graze, we’re able to combine creativity, community, and connection into something we truly enjoy sharing with others.

Azalyn takes great pride in helping create our family legacy and being part of the journey alongside us. One of Jered and Danielle’s favorite parts of building Garden & Graze is watching Azalyn develop entrepreneurship and leadership skills while learning how to serve and bring joy to people around her — or as we like to say, “add value to someone’s day”. Building a family business comes with many sacrifices, but also with incredibly meaningful rewards, and we’re grateful to be creating something together that we hope will serve our community for years to come.

Garden & Graze is just one piece of a larger dream. We are also actively working toward opening The Enchanted Oaks, our botanical barn venue nestled among grand oak trees and surrounded by gardens. More than a future venue, The Enchanted Oaks is our home, where we spend our days caring for our plants, gardens, and animals while bringing our vision to life.

Designed for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, gatherings, and educational workshops, our goal is to create a peaceful space where people can celebrate meaningful moments, connect with nature, learn, and build lasting memories. We hope The Enchanted Oaks will not only host special occasions, but also serve as a place to give back to our community through education, hospitality, and connection. While the project is still a work in progress, we're excited to continue sharing the journey as it unfolds.

-Jered, Danielle & Azalyn