Located just South of San Francisco. The greenhouse facilities are open by appointment only by calling 925-969-1246.

Dennis is a frequent guest speaker and major supporter of many Bay Area orchid societies.

Owned & operated by David & Stacey Sorokowsky.

We have over 15 years experience growing and breeding top quality orchids with over 50 AOS awards.  We offer unique and exciting breeding lines using the highest quality parentage.

David is also an AOS accredited judge and noted orchid speaker.

Please contact us for information on our newest releases and most updated product list.

Sergio Garcia from Olompali Orchids  specializes in different varieties of Cattleyas. This Brazilian species is very popular in the United States. Its varieties are many, but most have a difficult time naming the varieties that they have in their collection.

He works closely in a partnership with Brazilian-based Wenzel Orchids in developing new and exciting Cattleyas and more.

Sergio supports Bay Area societes by providing various presentations based on his deep appreciation of the Cattleya and other orchids native to Brazil and South America

Welcome to the Austin Creek Orchids website!

We are located a short distance north of San Francisco in the heart of Sonoma County - home of fine wines, dairy cows, redwoods and scenic coastlines.

The orchid bug first stuck me in my early teens, when I discovered a commercial Phaleonopsis grower in the Phoenix area where I grew up. After moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1976, I quickly became acquainted with Rod McClellan's orchids in South San Francisco and it wasn't long until my kitchen window was brimming with orchids.

A move to Santa Rosa (Sonoma County) in 1989, afforded an opportunity to house my rapidly growing orchid collection in a backyard greenhouse. After the first greenhouse and then the second greenhouse became full, it was time to begin looking for new options. In 1999, we completed construction of a new greenhouse (and home) in Petaluma - the future site of Austin Creek Orchids.

Austin Creek Orchids is a manifestation of my long-term passion for Orchidacea. I am always looking for new and interesting varieties to add to the Austin Creek collection. I am pleased to share them with you. The plants offered here reflect my varied and sometimes eclectic tastes. Hopefully, you will find things that appeal to you as well.

Dale Martin - owner

The actor Raymond Burr (of Perry Mason and Ironside fame) and his partner were avid orchid growers. Over their careers, they established Sea God Nursery and created more than 2,000 Cattleya hybrids. I have been collecting a select divisions from original Sea God Nursery collection since 1994 and now divisions of many of them available. Follow the link for a current listing: