Wild Orchid

Wild Orchid A cozy Punta Gorda haven where creativity blooms. We celebrate local artists, one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade treasures, and the simple joy of a good cup of tea.

Wander through, discover something beautiful, and feel at home in our community-focused space.

08/18/2026

BLou Note always brings all of her love to everything.

My decision has been easy thus far, but I’m not going to lie… this picture hit my heart.CoastalFlo has been here since ...
08/17/2026

My decision has been easy thus far, but I’m not going to lie… this picture hit my heart.

CoastalFlo has been here since before Wild Orchid even opened its doors, and they’ve been part of this little shop every single day since.

Seeing their space empty today made everything suddenly feel very real.

Real that we are down to our final days of sales at Wild Orchid.
Real that by the end of this month, this beautiful little cottage will be empty.
Real that a chapter I poured so much of myself into is actually coming to an end.

There is so much excitement ahead. We have a gorgeous new home for Ol’ Banyan Mercantile, one that will be more convenient for so many of our customers and gives us the opportunity to create something really special.

But I think it’s okay to be excited about where you’re going and still feel a little heartache about what you’re leaving behind.

Wild Orchid was never just four walls and a pretty garden. In nine short months, it became a place filled with friendships, laughter, music, creativity, conversations and so many wonderful memories.

And today, seeing that first empty space, it finally sank in.

We really are moving. 💚

The next chapter is going to be beautiful. But this one will always have a very special place in my heart.

Here’s to carrying everything we loved about Wild Orchid with us as we put down new roots at Ol’ Banyan Mercantile. 🌿

It's paint day at Ol Banyan Mercantile.
08/16/2026

It's paint day at Ol Banyan Mercantile.

08/15/2026

9 months ago today, I softly opened the doors to Wild Orchid. 💜

Punta Gorda had no idea who I was. I was simply a small business owner with a vision for this little 100-year-old cottage and a hope that maybe, just maybe, you would find something special here.

And you did.

You welcomed me into your neighborhood and helped me create a place where everyone could walk through the door and feel welcomed, celebrated and at home.

You became my regulars.
My friends.
My cheerleaders.

You made Wild Orchid your place—a place to shop, to gather, to sit for a while, listen to music, enjoy an afternoon and sometimes simply escape from the world for a little bit.

I never expected our little page to grow to more than 2,500 followers so quickly. I never expected so many of you to walk through the door with friends and family saying, “You have GOT to come see this place.”

And I certainly never expected that just nine short months later, I would be preparing to say goodbye to this beautiful old cottage.

That part is bittersweet.

But here is what I know...

Wild Orchid was never just the cottage.

It was the people who filled it.

It was the laughter in the garden, the conversations around the tables, the music, the friendships, the artists and makers, the familiar faces walking through the door and the new ones who quickly became familiar.

And I vow to take everything we created here with me.

We are going to create another amazing space—one rooted in that same warmth, connection and feeling of belonging. A place where you can walk through the door and know you are welcome.

The cottage may not be coming with us, but the heart of what we built here absolutely is.

Thank you, Punta Gorda.

Thank you for taking a chance on me nine months ago.

Thank you for shopping small, bringing your friends, sharing our posts, showing up for our events, sitting in our garden and telling people about this little place.

Most of all, thank you for making Wild Orchid yours, too.

This isn't goodbye. We're just taking everything you helped us build and planting it somewhere new. 🌿💜

And I can't wait for you to see what comes next.

— Jennifer Rena' Bennett

🎶 We are SO excited to welcome BLou Note back to the Garden TODAY! 💜🌿This one feels a little extra special because it’s ...
08/15/2026

🎶 We are SO excited to welcome BLou Note back to the Garden TODAY! 💜🌿

This one feels a little extra special because it’s the first of just TWO Blou Note performances left at our current location before we begin our next chapter.

Come spend your Saturday with us in the Garden, enjoy the music, relax and soak up those easy Wild Orchid vibes we’ve all come to love. 🌿🎶

🍴 No food truck today — but feel free to bring your own food!

🥤 We’ll have cold soda, bottled water & iced tea available for purchase, plus SNOW CONES! 🍧

And if you can’t make it today, you have one more chance to catch Blou here:

🎵 Easy Like a Monday Evening
📅 Monday, August 17
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM

Two more performances. One more weekend of making memories with Blou Note in the Garden. 💜

Come hang out with us!

📍 Wild Orchid Gift Shoppe & Tea House
124 Cross Street • Punta Gorda

08/14/2026

This guy is a monster!!!

08/14/2026

These Florida keys lobster trap wood frame over quill art are absolutely gorgeous! Hung them here in Wild Orchid and if they last long enough we'll have them in the new store. But I have a feeling I'll have to get more for the new place

☀️ A little refreshment update from Wild Orchid! 💜🌿While we are no longer serving our made-to-order teas as we prepare f...
08/13/2026

☀️ A little refreshment update from Wild Orchid! 💜🌿

While we are no longer serving our made-to-order teas as we prepare for our move to Ol’ Banyan Mercantile, you can still grab something cold while you shop!

🥤 Cold canned sodas
🧊 Bottled teas
💧 Cold bottled water

So stop in, grab a cold drink, and shop with us as we get ready for our next big chapter!

And don’t worry, tea lovers… the tea isn’t going away—it’s moving with us! 🫖🌿

Our Tea Shoppe will return at Ol’ Banyan Mercantile, where we can’t wait to pour you a cup again. 💚

Ol’ Banyan Mercantile
Rooted in Florida Charm

08/13/2026

Cute Planters I just got in today. These will be on shelf until we close this door on the 25th, or they sell out

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124 Cross Street
Punta Gorda, FL
33950

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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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