Viola in the Garden x formfrei tableware

September 24, 2025

There are moments in life that show us how wonderfully everything can fit together. One of these moments for me was visiting Marina at her new café, "Viola im Garten," in the picturesque Ausseerland region.

I've known Marina for a while now, as she's a former workshop participant of mine and has finally fulfilled her dream of owning her own café. When she asked me if I'd like to create the ceramics for the café, I was incredibly excited and, of course, immediately agreed.

In August, I visited Marina and her café, "Viola im Garten," and was overwhelmed. It's nestled amidst the breathtaking natural beauty of the Salzkammergut region. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast, experienced excellent service, and admired the enchanting landscape. Seeing my pottery, such as the Classic Cups, espresso mugs, teacups, vases, and small bowls, in use here was something truly special! I'm very proud and grateful to be a part of Marina's dream with formfrei. And it's not just my ceramics that are in use. Our formfrei sparkling is also served here, perfectly complementing the café.

I highly recommend a visit to "Viola im Garten." What Marina has created here is truly a dream. Let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the place, the quality of the offerings, and the warmth of the team. You won't regret it! Be sure to check out viola.imgarten on Instagram to learn more about this magical café.

Dear Marina, I am incredibly proud of you and your team. You have shown that with passion, hard work, and the courage to believe in your dreams, anything is possible. Visiting you reminded me once again how fulfilling it is to be part of something special and to help others realize their dreams.

I'm already looking forward to my next visit to "Viola im Garten"!