03/25/2026
It is with an incredibly heavy heart that I am writing to announce that Gumnut Gatherings is closing its doors, effective immediately.
I am heartbroken.
This has been an extremely difficult decision, and one that has come with a great deal of thought and reflection.
Gumnut Gatherings was started through Covid as a way to honour my mum, my heritage, and of course - Australia, which makes this moment especially emotional. It has not been easy to come to this decision, and many tears have been shed throughout the process.
A combination of external pressures has made it impossible to continue operations. The recent rise in fuel costs, along with the impact of new tariffs, has placed significant strain on my small business. In addition, an alarming number of Southern California growers and family-owned, sustainable flower farms have been forced to close, leaving me without the reliable local suppliers that I depend on.
Additionally and most importantly, I am currently facing urgent ongoing family matters that require my immediate and full attention.
Please take note of the following regarding my final operations:
Future Business: All future business, orders, and services have stopped immediately. I am no longer accepting new projects or deliveries.
Paid Orders: All current paid orders have been made, shipped, and delivered.
Outstanding Invoices: Any unpaid invoices currently outstanding are hereby canceled. All clients have been contacted and you are no longer required to remit payment for these specific open bills. These projects have all been canceled.
I want to thank you all so much for your ongoing support of a small Aussie mum-run small business here in America, and for being a part of my journey to today. I am deeply grateful and honoured for the community, the friendships, and the connections that I have built and for the opportunity to have shared my love for the uniqueness of our beautiful Australian wildflowers with you.
Thank you for your understanding during this challenging transition.
