Sarah Lariviere: Author

Many writers find inspiration in nature, and Sarah Lariviere finds much of hers right in her own garden. When she moved from New York to Los Angeles, it was a huge adjustment in figuring out how to grow plants in such a different environment. 

“This environment of Los Angeles, we have no water. And so to start a garden for my pleasure that's disconnected from that reality would feel crazy. 

While most people might be discouraged by the dry landscapes, Sarah saw it as a fun challenge. 

“But every artist loves limitations and I'm an artist, so it's like, okay, you have no water, now create a beautiful garden.”

Sarah’s garden sits right outside of her studio. Whenever she gets writer’s block or just needs to take a break, she finds that walking through the garden helps her reflect and see things from a new perspective. 

“The garden inspires my writing in the sense that it keeps me very connected to the realities of life. Life and death, birth and decay.”

A film by Bettina Hanna.