About Us
Meet Tyler
I was born and raised in the Wood River Valley and, fun fact, I was the first kid born in Blaine County in 1984. After High School I went to EMT/Fire Science class in Bend, Oregon, where after graduating I moved back to the valley to work for Ketchum Fire. My first bartending job was at The Cellar where I served locals as well as visitors to Sun Valley and the surrounding areas. After 4 years, I decided to move to Northern Idaho where I worked as a bartender at Hills Resort in Priest Lake where I enjoyed boating and a variety of water sports. I moved back to Ketchum a few years later to be closer to family. A few years later, I would meet my wife as we worked together for Sun Valley on the Ski Race Department. I enjoy spending time with our 2 dogs, watching baseball, skiing, boating and doing all of the typical outdoor activities this valley has to offer. I have a passion for making craft cocktails and I look forward to you enjoying the Garden Bar experience.
Meet Jen
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia I moved to Ketchum in 2003 to try out the ski town lifestyle and one season turned into twenty. After my first winter here I took a job with a small gardening company called Just Flowers where I learned all about flower gardening, perennials and annuals, shrubs, herb and vegetable gardening and the challenges of high altitude western gardening. I left the valley for a few years to pursue my Master's in Geology only to return to the valley I fell in love with after graduating. Shortly thereafter, I would reconnect with my now husband,Tyler, and pursue my passions of gardening, hiking, skiing, and all of the outdoor fun Idaho has to offer. Eight years ago I took over the Just Flowers business and have been working in gardens and planting pots for residents and businesses in the Wood River Valley every summer thereafter. I am excited to bring my love of gardening to Garden Bar and provide fresh organic ingredients so y'all can enjoy a garden in a glass.
A Sun Valley Story
It was only fitting that we would got married on the mountain where we first met. Combining our love of gardening and cocktails, we hope that Garden Bar will provide you with the best service and beverages for your event . We look forward to working with you.