Venice Landscape Design & Event Venue | Big Red Sun
560 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291
Business Profile
Big Red Sun is a design studio and event venue founded in 1994 by Selena Souders, blending generations of natural gardening talent with formal botany studies from the University of Texas, Austin. Her philosophy, shaped by an internship at the New York Botanical Gardens, centers on creating spaces that are both sensorially pleasing and ecologically restorative. The studio is recognized for its 'Modern-Timeless; Organic-Structured' aesthetic, specializing in landscape design, botanical art, and custom hardscapes for both commercial and residential clients. With featured work in publications like Architectural Digest and the LA Times, and projects for clients such as Google and the W Hotel, Big Red Sun brings a unique, detail-oriented vision to Venice, CA, and Austin, TX, offering everything from intimate garden designs to full-service event planning in its historic blue house venue.
Core Services
- Driveway construction or installation
- Landscape construction or installation
- Retaining walls
- Landscape design
- Landscaping building construction
FAQs
Can you design a landscape that handles Venice's common soil and sprinkler issues?
Absolutely. We specialize in creating resilient landscapes for Venice homes. For compacted soil, we use strategic aeration and amend with organic matter to improve drainage and root health. Our irrigation design services address coverage gaps with efficient, zone-specific systems, often incorporating drought-tolerant native and naturalized plants that thrive in our local climate with less water, solving both problems at once.
Do you offer construction services for the hardscape designs you create?
Yes, we provide full-service construction and installation. Our team handles the build-out of our custom designs, including patios, walkways, retaining walls, and exterior structures. This integrated approach from design to completion ensures the final landscape matches the original vision in quality, detail, and functionality, whether it's a residential garden or a commercial venue space.
What types of events can be hosted at your Venice venue, and what's included?
Our Venice venue, centered around a historic blue house and gardens, is suited for weddings, corporate meetings, and private parties. We accommodate up to 100 standing guests or 40 for seated dining. Rental includes access to both indoor and outdoor spaces. We also offer integrated event planning and floral décor services through our design studio, creating a cohesive botanical atmosphere for your gathering.
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | Closed |
| Tue: | Closed |
| Wed: | Closed |
| Thu: | Closed |
| Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sun: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
























