Events

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2023 Events

Looking ahead to next season, it’s important to note that we have not raised prices since we began this business 4 years ago, and as most of you know, costs in just about everything have gone up. This is the case with our event partners as well. Please know that the new event pricing will include a nice upgrade in our vases and more great take-away gifts!

Each season it is our honor to collaborate with amazing local small business owners to bring you a very special experience here on our flower farm.

“Thank you for a welcoming and wonderful afternoon! It was peaceful, full of tasty treats and beautiful flowers. Exceeded my expectations.” ~ Jen

“After attending one of Shellie’s events in 2021, we were hooked! Each workshop that we’ve attended has been perfectly curated with ample time for the featured demonstration/theme, as well as time to explore the garden and create a take-home bouquet from Shellie’s cut flowers. We always have a fantastic time, and the atmosphere is so friendly and warm. We love the blooms so much that we have also become bouquet subscribers, which allows us to bring that happiness home with us more often!” ~ Alexis & Sue

All of our events have limited seating. Reservations are not held without pre-payment. Reserve your space as these events fill up quickly! Contact us at info@mygardenblooms.net or text me at 336-287-2186 to reserve. We take Paypal, Venmo, Zelle, check and cash.

No refunds, unless there is a cancellation made at least five (5) days before the day of the event. In that case, the guest will receive a credit of the value of that seat, towards another event good for 1 year. Our events determine what excess flowers we can harvest and sell the week of an event. Our event partners depend on a significant lead time to prepare their products/presentations, etc. Thank you for your consideration.

Private Events

Would you like to have a private event? Yes, we offer those too! The Workshop space is for up to 8, and outdoor space for up to 12 guests. Contact us for more information. The possibilities are endless.

“Thank you SO much – we had such a special afternoon. Your property is lovely – the perfect setting to celebrate milestone birthdays with lifelong friends!” ~ Becky

Charcuterie and Flower Bar $90

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Saturday, April 22, 2:00-4:30 pm

We are excited to start our event season with Whitney Chaney, owner of @gatherandgrazeco. She will be guiding us through the charcuterie process to help us impress guests at our next gathering with Instagram worthy presentation skills. Not to mention become an expert at ingredient pairing! Join us for refreshments, create a floral arrangement from the Flower Bar, and make your own delicious charcuterie board to take home.

Sip, Script and Blooms $120

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Saturday, May 6, 2:00-4:30 pm

Join us in welcoming Priya Chelladurai, local calligrapher and business owner of @piachellacalligraphy, who will team up with @sipandscript for an afternoon of pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. She will cover all the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your snail mail, wedding paper goods, home decor and more! Class includes 1.5 hours of instruction and demonstration, our beginner’s kit (two nibs, black ink pot, 2 letter guides, tracing paper and straight pen holder), and all materials to write on. Everything is yours to keep at the end of the workshop! You will enjoy refreshments and create an arrangement from the Flower Bar.

Tea and Bloom Bar $90

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Saturday, May 20, 2:00-4:30 pm

Join Kiley with Tea and Toast for our annual Tea Blending Workshop! This special spring-inspired event will be a two-part workshop, where participants will learn how to create a Tea & Botanical Syrup AND their very own Loose Leaf “Fruit Tea” Blend, utilizing a plethora of locally-sourced ingredients including dried edible blooms from our gardens. During the workshop, you’ll receive a “Flight Tasting” of Tea and Toast’s Limited Edition Tea Elixirs, which will be available for purchase after the event. This is going to be a lively tea experience! In addition to refreshments and making a vase arrangement from the Flower Bar, you will take home:

2.5 oz bag of your own custom blended loose leaf tea with a copy of our “Secret Spring Tea Blending Formula”
12 oz jar of Tea & Botanical Syrup (you can choose to either prepare a ready-made syrup at the workshop OR save the dry mix for later)
Recipe card listing creative ideas for how to use your Tea & Botanical Syrup at home during the spring and summer months

Herb Strawberry Pot and Bloom Bar $90

The Workshop – Limited to 8

*weather may allow for Outdoor Space seating for 12

Sunday, June 4, 2:00-4:30 pm

Come and meet Ellen Reynolds, owner of Beagle Ridge Herb Farm in Wytheville, VA. Join in the fun as she teaches us how to grow 5 herbs in less than a square foot! These herbs will become staples in your kitchen as she shares recipes for each of the herbs you take home with you. After planting your strawberry pot you will enjoy a variety of treats made with these same herbs with floral infused beverages. Why grow something if you do not know how to use them? Take home a planted Strawberry Herb Pot and recipe cards for each of your herbs. Complete the afternoon by making a an arrangement from the Flower Bar. Come hungry!

Flower Press and Bloom Bar $85

The Workshop – Limited to 8

Saturday, June 17, 2:00-4:30 pm

Join me for one of our most popular new workshops. We will discuss various methods of pressing, and explore some of the cool projects you can create using them. Guests will receive a My Garden Blooms wooden flower press (a $35 value), press some fresh flowers from the gardens, make a pressed flower craft, enjoy refreshments, and make a mini bouquet from the Flower Bar!

Amuse Bouche and Bloom Bar $90

The Workshop – Limited to 8

Sunday, July 23, 2:00-4:30 pm

Join is in welcoming back Gina Stewart, the Chemist in the Kitchen, for “amuse-bouche”, which is French for amused mouth. French-trained chefs know the power of starting a wonderful dinner experience with these tiny, flavor-packed appetizers. Gina will prepare three amuse-bouche, followed by a sweet bite. All will incorporate seasonal flowers and herbs grown here on the farm. The amuse-bouche include mango and arugula gazpacho, watermelon, feta and mint stack, spiced shrimp on a fresh corn cake with caramelized shallot and chimichurri sauce. Vegetarians will enjoy a roasted tomato in place of shrimp. Finishing off with Baklava cups! You don’t want to miss this! You will leave with recipes and make a floral arrangement from the Flower Bar!

Culinary Lavender and Bloom Bar $90

The Workshop – Limited to 8

Sunday, August 6, 2:00-4:30 pm

Join us for an afternoon filled with recipes and how-tos with Ellen Reynolds, owner of Beagle Ridge Herb Farm in Wytheville, VA. Ellen will teach us about culinary lavender options while preparing tasty samples filled with aromatics and gourmet flavors. Learn how this fabulous Herb can be used in your kitchen! The demo includes how to make lavender simple syrup which can be used in lavender lemonade, a lavender Bee’s Knees cocktail, and a Lavender Latte. Herbs De Provence spread which can be used for sandwiches or a delicious appetizer. Lavender Sugar to use as a garnish or as that special touch to your favorite tea. And finally how to add lavender to your favorite cookie or shortbread recipe. Each attendee will receive some culinary lavender and recipe cards to enjoy at home. We will end the afternoon by making a floral arrangement from the Flower Bar!

Art Photography and Blooms $110

The Workshop – Limited to 8

Saturday, August 19, 3:00-6:00 pm

We are so excited to have natural light photographer, Gina Ramey @copperflowerstudio here at the farm for a wonderful afternoon. This art photography class includes 2 hours of visual inspiration where Gina will share what inspires her, the therapeutic and healing benefits of photography, and tips for taking dreamy, artistic photos. You will take your cameras (or cell phone) into the gardens for a practice session followed by positive, constructive critiques as time permits. This class is for everyone who enjoys visual art! No skill level requirements. Take home a signed mini print, reference card with composition tips, and a cheat sheet for manual shooting. As always there will be refreshments. You will finish by making an arrangement from the Flower Bar!

Sip, Script and Blooms $120

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Saturday, September 16, 2:00-4:30 pm

Botanical Ink Painting and Bloom Bar $110

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Saturday, September 30, 2:00-5:00 pm

Come take inspiration from the gardens, and join us in welcoming Katie, with Katie Wall Art for Botanical Ink Painting! Katie is a local artist known for her vibrant colorful paintings of florals and landscapes. Recently, she has learned to make a full rainbow of inks from natural ingredients including petals, backyard findings and even kitchen ingredients. In this workshop Katie will demonstrate how to create homemade inks with botanical elements from our gardens, and then she’ll show you how to paint using the ink. You’ll have full access to Katie’s rainbow of natural inks, including the ink recipes. She will show you simple steps that anyone can use to paint beautiful floral designs on paper. For inspiration, Katie’s vivid floral paintings will be on display and she can offer individual tips and tricks to help your learn the art of painting with botanical inks. Enjoy refreshments and take homes including:

Your own custom botanical ink
A hand painted notecard set for sending special snail mail to loved ones
Recipes to make your own rainbow of botanical ink colors
Creating your own arrangement from the Flower Bar

Eco Printing and Bloom Bar $105

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Sunday, October 15, 2:00-4:30 pm

“Smashing! That’s how we will transfer natural dyes from flowers grown at the farm to cotton cloth. Gina Stewart, the Chemist in the Kitchen, will explain the process for preparing the cotton fiber to bind with the dyes, and will provide written instructions for your future use. Because the process, called mordanting, is time-consuming, Gina will have prepared two tea towels and one tote bag for each participant prior to the class. During the class, you will select and arrange flowers between two layers of cloth, and then will beat the cloth vigorously with a mallet to release the dyes onto the fabric. It’s quite therapeutic! Your results will be original works of art!”. Join us for the fun, enjoy refreshments and making an arrangement from the Flower Bar!

Dried Flower Pumpkins & Christmas Tags $75

Outdoor Space – Limited to 12

Saturday, October 28, 2:00-4:00 pm

Join us to make your own dried flower pumpkins! We will have an assortment of local pumpkins and dried flowers from the gardens. You’ll make both a medium and a small version! We will also make an assortment of Christmas Gift tags using dried and pressed flowers to adorn your holiday gifts! Refreshments and fall fun!

Amaryllis Bulb Planters – Saturday, November 11, 2-3 pm DETAILS COMING