When Imogen Bailey, the director of event design studio Native Native, moved to the French Riviera last year, she was immediately struck by the sensory beauty of her newly adopted home—and instantly knew she wanted to share it with others. “I was so inspired by the flowers and botanical diversity,” she says. “I wanted to bring to light the edible flowers, seasonal produce, and terroir of this region of France that have been forgotten over time.”
To fulfill her mission Bailey did what any event designer worth her salt would do: She launched a series of intimate dinners. Dubbed the Secret Garden Supper Club, each event is set in an unexpected location in the French Riviera and brought to life with elements that capture the natural essence of the area—wild herbs, indigenous flowers, seasonal ingredients, and products culled from local artisanal talents. It’s far cry from the formal dining scene and jet-set…
