Natural Folklore Wreaths + Centerpieces
Come learn about native plants and build a unique, all-natural holiday centerpiece or wreath that tells your family’s story!
Join us for a walking tour of our 47 acre sustainable farm (including visiting with goats, piglets, chickens, ducks, and more!) to collect a diverse assortment of native grasses, trees, and shrubs. As we walk you’ll learn about the folklore, myths, and traditional uses for dozens of plant species and collect the ones that best represent the hopes and values you want to bring to your table or hang on your door and invite into your new year!
The resulting centerpieces and wreaths will be great conversation pieces and give participants a chance to connect with native plants in ways they may never have before! There’s a lot of fascinating stuff to learn— like which tree ACTUALLY protects against lighting strikes, which grasses were historically used as candles, what smell releases guilt, and so much more!
Plus they make thoughtful personal gifts!
2020 WORKSHOPS:
November 21, 1-4 pm : table centerpieces
December 5, 1- 4 pm: wreaths
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS: $85
Individual attendees will make their own 12” arrangement (Nov 21) or wreath (Dec 5) to take home.
COUPLES COLLAB TICKETS: $110
Two attendees will build one 16” arrangement (Nov 21) or wreath (Dec 5) together, OR each do a mini 8” wreath/arrangement.
TICKETS ON SALE SOON!
DETAILS
Workshop size is limited to 15 people. Each participant will be given a grape vine form to build their wreath on as well as an assortment of festive refreshments.
Workshops will take place outside and in our barn. Participants should dress warmly with sturdy footwear appropriate for farm and muddy conditions. The tour will cover approximately 1 mile of walking. We will have hot teas and a fire pit going for warming breaks!
Participants who own gardening gloves and pruning shears are encouraged to bring them!
Ages: Appropriate for participants ages 13 and up. (Minors must be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the session.)
Refunds: because supplies must be bought in advance, no refunds will be issued. Tickets can however be transferred to someone else (and make wonderful gifts!). In the event of extreme weather, a workshop will be rescheduled. In the event that the new date does not work for you, you will have the option of attending another workshop of your choosing even if it is already sold out.
PRIVATE GROUPS
Slow Farm workshops make for memorable family events, corporate team building exercises, birthday gatherings, and even special bridal or baby showers. Please email us to schedule a time for your family, coworkers, or friends to come out to the farm!
INSTRUCTOR
This workshop will be led by Rachel Herrick, owner and head farmer of Slow Farm. In addition to her passion and experience as a regenerative farmer, Rachel also has a Master’s in Fine Art and has taught art at UNC Chapel Hill, Maine College of Art, Town of Cary, and been a guest lecturer at University of Alberta, Eastern Carolina University, and Meredith College. Her artwork has been exhibited and written about all across the globe.