Writers are often warned against using too many adjectives, but after attending a celebration of floral artistry at Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria, my head was swimming with them.

Words like breathtaking, over the top, awesome, incredible, gorgeous, unique, truly original all came to mind.

The occasion was a Nov. 10 popup floral design benefit for Casa del Herrero, and the location was the farm’s historic Country House that has not been open to the public for more than 25 years.

Built in 1880, the Country House was transformed into a showcase for the work by local floral designers. Room by room, the place was a stunning display of color and creativity.

Rose Story Farm owners Danielle and Bill Hahn hosted the open-house event to reintroduce the property to the community, with ticket sales proceeds donated to Casa del Herrero, Montecito’s famed “House of the Blacksmith,” that the couple care deeply for.

“Casa del Herrero is one of just a handful of historic landmarks in Santa Barbara County,” Hahn told Noozhawk. “My home was built in 1880 and we thought this would be a wonderful collaboration because of the historic value of the two properties.

“In addition, the Casa is kicking off a major fundraising campaign for refurbishing and updating repairs, and every ticket sale will directly benefit it.”

Organized by Hahn and her two right hands, Nina Dall’Armi and Alex Ivory, the evening was an over-the-top cornucopia of floral designs and beautiful food topped off with an opera performance in the music room of the Victorian farmhouse.

If the performers — both graduates of the Houston Grand Opera Butler Studio program — seemed especially comfortable in their surroundings, it’s because they were Hahn’s son, Geoffrey, a baritone, and his wife, Dorothy, a soprano. They performed opera duets together with musical theater and popular songs.

Each floral designer chose a room to decorate that reflected their own style, flair and inspiration.

The unique arrangements were created by hand with no constraints on the artists except their imagination. From whimsy to formal, flowers draped fireplaces, stairs, a bathtub and even the oven in the kitchen.

Hahn offered foraging on the farm for any plant material and, of course, roses from the acres of gardens.

The designers were present to talk with the more than 100 guests about the inspiration for their creations and the materials they used.

Participating florists and supporters, mostly local, included Bright, Camellia Floral & Landscape Designs, Coco Rose Design, Creative Light, Eat your Flowers by Loria, EmmaRose Floral, Florabundance, Haute Blossoms, Hogue & Co., Hollyflora, Jenn Sanchez, Nicole Chapman Design, Ojala Floral, PacWest Blooms, Studio Arna, Toast Santa Barbara and Wendy Foster.

Sponsors included The Garden Club of Santa Barbara, Margerum Wine Co., Otto & Sons Nursery and Samsara Wine Co.

Light hors d’oeuvres and wine were served on the patio and a silent auction accompanied many of the arrangements.

As the sun set on the spectacular Carpinteria Valley and with the scent of roses everywhere, happy guests left with some inspiration of their own to beautify their homes.