Goirdlandia is located just outside Ithaca in the Ithaca Evovillages - a thriving sustainable collaborative living community. The shop sells beautiful and functional artwork made out of gourds grown in the garden and worked by the artist(s) to create visually interesting objects including bowls, vases, lamps, containers and art! Nifty place, very cool to meet the artist and learn more about gourds!!

The shop is very small. There was nobody there even if we wanted to buy something. The gourd art is unique and beautiful. We were expecting much more based on the reviews.

We loved learning about the process from beginning to end. Graham asked if we wanted the tour and we said, Yes! We went back into the garden to see the vines and learn about how gourds grow, how they are pollinated, the drying process, etc. It was so interesting!A tween person was just setting down to create their own carved gourd project, we had not realized that was an option and so did not have the time. Next time we will plan to make something ourselves!Good for older kids that like to make things and for all others interested in the natural and artistic worlds.

We visited Gourdlandia in mid-June 2021 as an impromptu outing. Graham was flexible and fit us into her morning schedule. We worked on the gourd night light. With some direction on the drilling bits, we quickly started designing our night lights - fun, relaxing and overall enjoyable family event. Graham's work is also truly masterful - we purchased the carved gourd boat with succulent plants and lovely lamp with designed gourd shade. We hope to try the gourd snow globe on our next visit. Make time to enjoy Gourdlandia to carve your own gourd creation with Graham!

It was an unusual and fun visit and activity to do during our trip. Graham is a great artist, gardener, teacher and a very nice person! Thank you