This beautiful gypsy caravan can be yours! It is the featured auction item at CEC’s Green Gala.
Ideal as an artist studio, guest cottage, romantic getaway or over-the-top conversation piece, the Gypsy Caravan has been built in the Ledge style of gypsy caravans – a narrow base with upright sides, extended living space, and arched roof.
Our Gypsy Caravan features sleeping quarters for two in a custom-built and dressed double bed, built-in desk and closet, indoor and outdoor sconces and a painted chandelier with antique Austrian crystals, powered by an off-grid solar panel. Built from the ground up using mostly reclaimed wood and found material, the entire piece features charming and eclectic recycled, bartered and repurposed items in true gypsy fashion.
Jim Forsha of Imagine Design Studios and Jamie Nelson of Jamie Nelson Construction in Santa Barbara are the architects, visionaries and builders of this masterpiece. Galvin Painting designed the base painting. The copper roof was donated by Craig Roof Company.
The caravan’s entire decorative painting, antiquing, processing of the colors, and custom Artwork, both inside and outside was done by the renowned artist Maryvonne LaParliere. The solar panel was donated by Sun Pacific Solar Electric. Together, these artisans have created a unique and amazing masterpiece valued at $80,000!

Authentic Gypsy Caravan. Photo by Elizabeth Messina

Interior of gypsy caravan. Photo by Elizabeth Messina.
The caravan is available for purchase until November 30th, 2011. Click here to bid!
For more information, contact Kathi King at kking@cecmail.org or contact us at Merryl@merrylbrownevents.com
This is one of the highlights of our work Santa Barbara event planners.
Tags: CEC, eco chic event, gypsy caravan, romantic getaway, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara event planners
Filed in Events, Green, Philanthropy.



Merryl Brown Events is an award-winning event design and production company, specializing in elegant corporate events, social events and weddings. Unparalleled creativity, a passion for excellence and an unrivaled attention to detail are just part of what we bring to every event that we produce. Merryl Brown Events was the winner of the 2012 National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-SB) Spirit of Entrepreneurship Award in the Category of Tourism and Hospitality, the winner of the 2011 BizBash West Award for Social Planner of the Year, the winner of the 2011 and 2012 ISES Esprit Award for Best Green Solution, and the winner of the Association of Women in Communications Clarion Award for Best Special Event 2011 and 2012.