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Working in the kitchen, or around your home, is more fun when you're wearing a Rose Farm apron. Our rose + honey bee will remind you of the idyllic feel of the farm. The front pocket is the perfect place to slip your recipe card + pen while you dream up new culinary creations. Cotton + polyester blend. Machine washable. Hang to dry or tumble low. One size fits most.

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Candle: In The Garden

As a young girl growing up in the South, we spent our Sundays at a little white church in the country. I would sit next to my grandmother, Grace, listening to the congregation sing the 1912 hymn In the Garden. As I grew older and moved away, I always loved the feeling I would get coming back home and going to church with my grandmother. The sweet church would make me feel so special by singing In the Garden (just for me). Now, as I wander through my own rose gardens, it takes me right back to such a special time in my life. In the Garden is a rich floral aroma, with delicate undertones, that will transplant you to the gardens at Rose Farm. It may even remind you of memories with your grandmother. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Candle: Rose Farm Signature Scent

Swipe a match and light our exclusive Rose Farm candle. Follow the fragrant aroma to a field of lavender blowing in the breeze with hints of citrus trailing along. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks. Enjoy a clean burning, phthalate-free candle made from quality fragrance oils.

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Candle: The Emma

I grew up next to my paternal grandmother Emma (better known as my Mimi) on the McCallie farmstead that she and my Pappy started. She had a huge magnolia tree that I would spend endless hours in, climbing to the top with my cousin Crystal. To this day, the magnolia tree is still standing strong. My love of flowers came from Emma. Tall bearded iris’ in a variety of colors would be the first sign of spring at the farm, along with daffodils, or buttercups, as we call them in the South. My love of hydrangeas came from her. She had three varieties – Endless Summer, Annabelle + Little Lime. Her yard was lined with Crape Myrtle’s that bloomed all summer long. On one side of her beautiful white home (which inspired my custom home) she had red climbing roses on a huge trellis. I spent countless hours in her front yard, swinging on the bag swing, playing baseball with my cousins, and climbing all her trees. I was blessed with a beautiful childhood growing up next to both of my grandmothers. The Emma is a bold, sweet, and at times citrusy aroma, sweeping you off your feet with a powdery +playful scent. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Candle: The Grace

Growing up on our family farm meant that my maternal grandmother’s house was right next door. Grace was the most amazing baker our small community had ever seen. She was known for her handmade pies + cinnamon rolls. You could always count on finding a sweet treat on top of her kitchen table. Her favorite flower was the gardenia. She endured many heartaches in her lifetime, but her faith never wavered. Every Sunday as a child, I would sit next to her in church, and she would teach me how to read the song hymnals. To this day, I can still smell her. We share many traits - our love for family, a strong faith + work ethic, a love of cats, Easter traditions (our favorite holiday!), making lipstick a part of your outfit, and dressing up for everything. When I moved away, she called every Saturday and sent a handwritten letter every week, with the date + weather written on it. I now have a collection of hundreds of beautiful, handwritten letters. She would make my favorite meal of fried chicken, along with lemon ice box pie for dessert. Her sweet tea couldn’t be beat, and every glass I pour for our guests at the farm is a reminder of my grandmother. The Grace is enchanting + bright. The beloved aroma of gardenias will remind you of humid summer nights, listening to the cicadas, as the sweetness of the flowers wrap you in a gentle hug (just as Grace would wrap me in love). Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Candle: The Victoria

The Victoria garden at the farm is filled to the brim with perennials, and it hosts one of my mother-in-law’s favorite flowers – the lilac. The sweet aroma of lilacs is a reminder of how my love for her ran wide + deep. She created the most wonderful man – my husband. She and I shared many passions together, including our families, celebrating everything, hosting parties, our love for traditions + making things extra special. She loved our farm, and spent much time here planting perennial flowers, growing a vegetable garden, and canning our abundance of the season. I was blessed by her life, and am thankful for the 24 years we had together. The Victoria is bursting with a bright, fresh lilac + lemon aroma sure to remind you of the beautiful purple flower. Hand-poured in Des Moines by Currently Co., the small-batch candles are made with all-natural, soy wax + cotton wicks.

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Coffee: Bourbon Pecan

Calling all coffee lovers! Rose Farm Coffee sourced + roasted by our friends at Friedrichs Coffee. We are excited to introduce Bourbon Pecan: A Southern Tradition. Start your mornings with a warm cup of coffee, and let it transport you to the South.

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Coffee: Sunrise at the Farm

Calling all coffee lovers! Rose Farm Coffee sourced + roasted by our friends at Friedrichs Coffee. We are excited to introduce Sunrise at the Farm: A Latin Blend (Medium) roast. Start your mornings with a warm cup of coffee, and let it transport you to the farm.

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Flowers: Hand-Tied Bouquet- Happy DSM Pick Up

Enjoy pre-arranged spring, cool weather blooms* such as peonies, ranunculus, snapdragons + cosmos. These grab + go arrangements are bursting with beautiful colors. Available for pick up on Fridays at Happy DSM in Valley Junction (234 Fifth St, West Des Moines, IA 50265). Open 10am-5:30pm. *Please note, the image shown is an example of a spring arrangement. The blooms you receive may vary due to availability of what is currently growing in our gardens.

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Flowers: Hand-Tied Bouquet- Rose Farm Pick Up

Enjoy pre-arranged spring, cool weather blooms* such as peonies, ranunculus, snapdragons + cosmos. These grab + go arrangements are bursting with beautiful colors. Available for farm pick up during open farm hours Thursday-Saturday. *Please note, the image shown is an example of a spring arrangement. The blooms you receive may vary due to availability of what is currently growing in our gardens.

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Flowers: Mixed Bucket- Rose Farm Pick Up

Enjoy 50 stems of freshly harvested mixed greenery + beautiful blooms for you to style at your leisure, whether it's an arrangement for your home, or a special event such as a graduation, birthday, baby or bridal shower. Available for farm pick up during open farm hours Thursday-Saturday.

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Garden Club

If you love fresh, locally grown flowers, then the Rose Farm Garden Club is for you. Treat yourself to a Rose Farm bucket ($65) filled with a pair of gardening clippers, and then return to the farm from June through October (as often as you'd like!) to harvest + refill your bucket with beautiful flowers, fragrant herbs + assorted greenery. Enjoy buckets of flowers all season long! Each bucket refill is $50. As a member, if you visit the farm and do not have time to harvest your own florals, our team is always happy to pick flowers for you. All Rose Farm Garden Club members are invited to attend a special garden gathering open house on Wednesday, June 5th from 6-7 PM where you will pick up your bucket + clippers and enjoy a glass of wine. A garden tour + a small presentation on how to properly harvest florals will also be provided. Join Garden Club today! Garden club memberships will run June 13th-October 24th, 2024. Not intended for wholesale use.

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Gift Certificate

Gift giving just got a whole lot prettier. Let breathtaking fields of flowers and deep rolling hills transport you to the idyllic countryside at Rose Farm. Take a sabbatical from life, and please be our guest.

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Tea: Fancy + Fruity

Grab your tea kettle, and prepare to treat yourself to a bright + warming herbal tea blend. Our Fancy + Fruity tea is a flavorful combination of nutrient-packed fruit consisting of apple, hibiscus, elderberry, rosehip, blackberry, cherry, and raspberry. This specialty tea is sourced from our local friends at Friedrichs Coffee.

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Tea: Gardener's Delight

Grab your tea kettle, and prepare to treat yourself to a bright + warming herbal tea blend. Our Gardener's Delight tea is a flavorful combination of nutrient-packed floral top notes consisting of rosehips, hibiscus + orange peel. This specialty tea is sourced from our local friends at Friedrichs Coffee.

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‍As a result, all workshoppe + experience tickets are non-refundable.

Art

Fall Festival

You're invited to Rose Farm for our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19th from 3-6 PM, a celebration of the beautiful autumn season. The arrival of fall means leaves are turning to beautiful shades of yellow, orange + red. Apples are falling from the trees + finding their way into a warm cake. Knit sweaters are keeping us cozy + the sound of leaves can be heard crunching under our boots. The harvest moon glows brightly in the night sky. Come celebrate this absolutely magical season at the farm. Enjoy food, drinks, pumpkin painting + live music on the lawn overlooking the beautiful Rose Farm gardens. Each guest will enjoy a specially-prepared fall harvest charcuterie picnic box along with a welcome cocktail. Musician Brian Dougherty (think John Mayer vibes) will be sharing his vocal talents + performing live on the lawn beginning at 3:00 PM. Artist Christine Hilbert will lead a live pumpkin painting demonstration from 3:30-4:30 PM. Take all of your Instagram-worthy photos with the beautiful fall farm backdrop. A cash bar will also be available with beer, wine, seltzer + non-alcoholic options. This is a ticketed event for guests 21 years or older. For an additional fee, buckets will be available for guests to harvest flowers from the gardens to take home.

October 19: 3:00-6:00 PM

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Fall Foliage Watercolor

Christine Hilbert

Capture Rose Farm's pumpkins and gourds during this 2-hour outdoor watercolor workshoppe. Using pumpkins as well as the farm's fall foliage as inspiration, artist Christine Hilbert will guide participants through the art of watercolor painting. Weather permitting, guests will sit in the garden while Hilbert shares various techniques for creating texture, movement, and color. All materials provided. A complimentary beverage will be served.

October 12: 9:00-11:00 AM

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The Art of Candle Making

Ali Coppola

Come explore all of the fragrances at Rose Farm + learn the art of candle-making with Ali Coppola from Currently Co. During this two-hour workshoppe, you will choose your own fragrances + make three (7 oz.) candles. Learn about the science + creativity that goes into producing every candle. While your candles harden, you'll tour the farm, paying special attention to all of the wonderful floral + herbal fragrances that come to life in the gardens at Rose Farm.

June 3: 5:30-7:30 PM, July 10: 5:30-7:30 PM, September 9: 5:30-7:30 PM, October 15: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Culinary

All About Apple Pie Demo

Kristen Daily

Welcome fall with a big slice of apple pie! In this 2-hour demo, the Pie Bird Pies team will walk through making an apple pie from start to finish: demonstrating how to make the perfect pie dough, which apples we love to bake with, how to spice your filling, and how to assemble and bake two of our favorite apple pies: classic apple and whiskey apple crumble. Guests will get to enjoy a slice of pie during class and leave with recipes for both pies, plus our favorite pie topping: vanilla bean mascarpone whipped cream.

September 15: 1:00-3:00 PM

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Cinnamon Rolls

Adam Schonert

Do you love warm, gooey cinnamon rolls but feel intimidated at the thought of making them from scratch? Grab an apron + join us for a three-hour workshoppe. Guests will learn the basic techniques of how to make, knead, and proof the dough, create the perfect cinnamon filling, and form the rolls. Ready-to-bake rolls will head home with each guest, along with a flavorful cream cheese frosting. Additionally, guests will leave with recipes + a passion for baking. A complimentary beverage is included.

August 3: 10:00-1:00 PM

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Fall Decorated Cookies

Maggie Glisan

Learn to decorate cookies like a pro, just in time for the holiday season! Maggie will teach you all sorts of tricks: how to achieve the perfect royal icing consistency for piping and flooding, tips for tinting your icing, and decorating techniques for all levels. Guests will leave with a dozen fall cookies to share with family and friends. (Note: this class is geared toward adults.)

September 24: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Fall Harvest Party Board

Maggie Glisan

Apples, pumpkin, cinnamon, and spice—the gang’s all here for a cozy autumnal gathering. Maggie will teach you how to turn apple orchard mornings and pumpkin patch afternoons into a stunning party board for fall gatherings. With plenty of quick and easy make-ahead recipes, crafty styling tricks, and cocktail/mocktail ideas, you’ll leave feeling like a hosting pro. All materials provided.

October 10: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Farmers Market Party Board

Maggie Glisan

“If only I could find some zucchini,” said no one in the Midwest in August. Ever. If you’re stumped with what to do with your farmer’s market haul, this workshoppe is for you. Watch + learn how to turn the season’s bumper crops like corn, tomatoes, green beans, zucchini, and more into a bright and bountiful veggie board, complete with expert styling tips and simple recipes for fresh salsas, pickles, and dips. All materials provided. Each guest will enjoy samples from the board + will watch as Maggie styles the board + teaches you all her tips + tricks.

August 28: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Floral Cake Decorating

Mary Sanigular

Join us for an afternoon as we step into a world of sweetness and creativity with this floral themed workshop. Throughout this immersive and hands-on class, Mary will guide you through fundamental techniques from the basics of creating the perfect buttercream, mastering the essentials of cake preparation, tips and tricks for using a piping bag, explore various piping techniques to create beautiful boarders, rosettes, and other intricate designs. We will touch on design principles to create visually captivating cakes that are as delightful to the eyes as they are to the tastebuds. We will pull inspiration for the season through the beautiful gardens at Rose Farm to pour into your individual masterpieces. Guests will leave with a decorated cake, and some of Mary’s favorite recipes. Our intimate class size will ensure personalized attention, allowing you to refine your techniques and let your personal expression run free. All tools and materials provided, so you can enjoy learning and creating. Come level up your cake decorating skills, whether you’re looking to impress at your next celebration, or simply enjoy a new hobby, this class promises a delightful and enriching experience. Reserve your spot today and join us in transforming simple cakes into extraordinary works of art, let’s make something beautiful together!

September 28: 1:00-3:00 PM

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Gardenscape Focaccia

Chelsa Smith

Join us for an evening where the joys of baking and art entwine. Our Gardenscape Sourdough Focaccia class, taught by Chelsa Smith owner of Bread by Chelsa, promises an unforgettable experience, where the alchemy of sourdough and the beauty of nature meld to create something truly special. Secure your spot today and let your inner baker and artist unite in flour-covered harmony! Through this hands-on class we'll introduce you to a palette of vibrant, farm-fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs that will become the vibrant "paints" for your culinary creation. With gentle instruction and plenty of room for artistic expression, you'll shape your focaccia dough into a picturesque garden scene that captures the essence of nature's beauty. Roll, twist, and sculpt vegetables into flowers, leaves, and stems, allowing your imagination to blossom freely. Picture-perfect and infused with the heartwarming aroma of freshly baked bread, your Gardenscape will be both a feast for the eyes and a treat for the taste buds. Share it with loved ones, capture its beauty in photographs, or simply savor the satisfaction of your hands-on creation. Enjoy a Rose Farm tour as you wait for your bread to bake + you'll have time to pick a bucket + stroll the gardens too!

July 26: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Halloween Cookies

Maggie Glisan

Ready to step up your cookie game this Halloween? Maggie will teach you all sorts of tricks: how to achieve the perfect royal icing consistency for piping and flooding, tips for tinting your icing, and decorating techniques for all levels. Guests will leave with a dozen Halloween cookies to share with family and friends. (Note: this class is geared toward adults.)

October 25: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Hand Pies Demo

Kristen Daily

Learn how to make hand pies with Pie Bird Pies! What is a hand pie, you may ask: think pop tart, but the grown-up version, with a flaky butter crust. During this two hour demonstration, we’ll show you how to make dough, cut, fill, and assemble hand pies. We’ll make our most popular hand pie flavor: brown sugar cinnamon (it’s a classic for good reason!). Guests will get to taste a hand pie and leave with the recipe to make them at home. These make a wonderful back-to-school breakfast or after school treat!

August 29: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Sourdough Demo

Chelsa Smith

Join us for a captivating and educational 2 and a half hour sourdough demonstration class that will unravel the secrets behind crafting the perfect artisanal loaf. In this hands-on experience, our resident bread baker, Chelsa Smith owner of Bread by Chelsa, will guide you through the intricate art of sourdough baking, from cultivating and maintaining a robust starter to mastering the techniques of folding, shaping, and baking. As you watch and learn, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, troubleshoot common issues, and gain insights into the nuanced timing and temperatures that elevate sourdough to its exceptional form. Whether you're a beginner eager to embark on your baking journey or a seasoned baker looking to refine your skills, this class promises to enrich your understanding of sourdough and send you home with the inspiration to create your own flavorful creations. Unfold the mysteries of sourdough in a supportive and engaging environment, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the magic of sourdough bread—crispy crust, airy crumb, and an unmistakable tang—in a delightful 2-hour demonstration that will leave you craving more. Unfold the mysteries of sourdough in a supportive and engaging environment, surrounded by fellow enthusiasts. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the magic of sourdough bread—crispy crust, airy crumb, and an unmistakable tang—in a delightful 2-hour demonstration that will leave you craving more. All participants will get a sourdough guide, sourdough starter and samples and snacks.

August 4: 11:00-1:30 PM

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Sourdough Discard Demo

Mary Sanigular

Enjoy the art of sourdough but needing some inspiration for what to do with that extra discard? Come and join us for a unique culinary experience where sustainability meets creativity in the kitchen with our Sourdough Discard Demonstration class. This class is wonderful for bakers of all level who are eager to transform sourdough discard into a variety of delicious recipes with layers of flavor and textures. Mary is passionate about showcasing the versatility and endless potential of sourdough discard. Watch and learn as you are guided through step by step, sharing tips and tricks to help you master the recipes at home. What you will experience; an introduction to sourdough discard to help understand the benefits including nutritional advantages and unique flavor, step by step demonstration of a variety of recipes from savory to sweet highlighting many ways to use discard. Gain knowledge on how to handle and store discard as well as how to incorporate it into your most favorite recipes to add depth and flavor. There will be time to ask questions and get personalized advice on how to enhance your baking skills. Mary’s goal in the demonstration class is to be both informative and inspiring, providing you with the knowledge and confidence to make the most of your sourdough discard. Guests will receive all the recipes demonstrated in this class, tips and tricks on how to continue experimenting at home, as well as a tasting of some of the recipes showcased. Join us in enhancing your baking skills and discovering how to turn your sourdough discard into fabulous, waste-free creations. Reserve your spot today and take the first step towards deliciously sustainable baking together!

October 26: 10:00-12:00 PM

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Thanksgiving Pie

Kristen Daily

Want to save yourself from holiday stress? Come make a pie for your Thanksgiving table with us! In this hands-on, intensive workshoppe you'll make your own pie with teaching and guidance from Pie Bird Pies. We'll be making Pie Bird Pies' most popular Thanksgiving pie: brown butter apple crumble. Layers of warmly spiced apples are nestled into buttery pie crust and blanketed with a mountain of brown butter oat crumble. Guests will enjoy a slice of pie during class and leave with a pie ready to bake at home -- perfect to pop in your freezer and then bake the day before your Thanksgiving meal. Plus, you'll get recipes for the pie dough, filling, crumble top, and vanilla bean mascarpone whip.

October 20: 2:00-5:00 PM

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Wine + Food Pairings 101

Sarah Pritchard

It’s time to have some fun in the kitchen + learn how to pair food + wine! Rose Farm educator + sommelier, Sarah Pritchard, will share her expertise, leaving guests with a new confidence to expand his/her palate + taste wine like a pro. Guests will start by learning about the six basic flavor profiles. Then, four wine styles will be discussed — sparkling wine, full-bodied white wine, sweet white wine, and full-bodied red wine. Guests will learn to assess each pairing by tasting both food + wine together, deciding if the match creates balance or imbalance on the palate. Multi-ingredient combinations will be introduced, and then pairing combinations will be evaluated. Your celebrations + dinner parties will never be the same again after you leave this workshoppe knowing how to create beautiful pairings. Light bites will also be included.

August 1: 6:00-7:30 PM

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Floral

Fall Grapevine Wreath

Ali Coppola

Cultivate your creativity, inspire your imagination and design a beautiful fall grapevine wreath. After touring the Rose Farm gardens for inspiration, guests will choose from a selection of dried florals and unique accents to transform an 18-inch grapevine wreath into a work of art during this two-hour workshoppe. Both neutral and fall color palettes will be available, so there is something for everyone’s style and taste. With care, your wreath can be used year after year. Embrace your creative side with an evening of artistry! All materials and tools are included. A complimentary beverage is included.

September 18: 5:30-7:30 PM, October 24: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Garden Lunch + Learn

Karri Rose

Meet us under The Rose Farm Garden Pavilion for a two-hour garden lunch + learn experience. Guests will enjoy a three-course lunch created by the Doolittle Farm team and take a tour of the farmstead. A presentation will also be shared about a farm topic. Join us May 25th to learn about the importance of creating a native habitat as our friends from The Blank Park Zoo share about their Plant. Grow. Fly initiative. On July 13th, guests will learn all about beekeeping + pollinator protection with Des Moines Fire Captain + Rose Farm Dream Maker, Mr. Rose + our friends from the Blank Park Zoo. Finally, on September 21st, guests will learn about becoming a Master Gardener. Each guest will leave with a beautiful bundle of freshly harvested Rose Farm flowers.

May 25th: 10:00-12:00 PM, July 13: 10:00-12:00 PM, September 21: 10:00-12:00 PM

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Mingle + Mimosas

Karri Rose

Join Karri Rose, Chief Inspiration Officer of Rose Farm, on a guided, walking tour of the farm, including the working areas of the flower fields, the bird habitats + the herb gardens. Guests will learn how the dream of Rose Farm was built + how it has evolved into a rapidly-growing, community-driven farmstead. Guests will meet the ladies of the farm (our amazing chickens!), and learn more about composting, the monarch waystation + bee keeping. Every guest will enjoy a refreshingly sweet + bubbly mimosa as they mingle their way through the colorful gardens. A non-alcoholic beverage option is also available. Each guest will also leave with a beautiful hand-tied bouquet.

June 15: 10:00-11:00 AM, August 3: 10:00-11:00 AM, October 12: 10:00-11:00 AM

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Mingling in the Gardens

Karri Rose

Grab a glass of wine, and get ready to stroll through the gardens at Rose Farm. In this two-hour outdoor workshoppe, guests will spend time learning about the beautiful flowers grown on the farm. Next, grab your shears, and fill a bucket with blooms to be used to style a market arrangement. Learn about the elements that make up a beautiful bouquet, and learn how to put together a market bouquet filled with style and personality. Upon completion, arrangements will be wrapped. Please plan to bring a vessel to safely transport your arrangement home.

June 28: 5:30-7:30 PM, August 2: 5:30-7:30 PM, September 13: 5:30-7:30 PM

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The Art of Foraged Floral Design

Erin Dougherty

Welcome to The Art of Floral Styling. Grab an apron and garden shears, and meet us in the gardens to begin this two-hour workshoppe. Guests will tour the farm and learn about the seasonal flowers, herbs and greenery growing in the gardens. Next, guests will harvest flowers of their choosing and head into The Shoppe to begin a styling + design lesson. Guests will be encouraged to use creativity to create a stunning arrangement in a Rose Farm vessel with guided instruction. If you love fresh flowers in your home, love to host parties + celebrations, and want to learn tips + tricks for styling like a pro, this workshoppe is for you. All skill levels are welcome, and a complimentary beverage is included.

June 27: 5:30-7:30 PM, July 26: 5:30-7:30 PM, August 6: 5:30-7:30 PM, September 6: 5:30-7:30 PM

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Kiddos

Parent + Child Pollinators

Christine Hilbert

Capture the farm's tiniest helpers during this 2-hour outdoor workshoppe. Using bumblebees and butterflies as inspiration, artist Christine Hilbert will guide guests through the art of watercolor painting. Art encourages imaginative thinking, inventiveness + engages children’s senses. Guests will sit outside among the gardens while Hilbert shares various techniques for creating texture, pattern, and color. All skill levels are welcome. $95 per pair. All materials are provided.

July 27: 9:00-11:00 AM

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The Farm School Carnival

Come one, come all! It's time to celebrate a successful summer season of Farm School at Rose Farm with a carnival. Save the date for Friday, August 9th from 9-11 AM. Farm School students will enjoy popcorn, cotton candy, slushies, crafts, face painting, yard games, live farm animals + a special storytime with local author Liz Bedia. This event is sure to delight! The carnival is geared toward children 12 years + younger who have attended at least one 2024 summer Farm School session. There is no cost for children to attend, however, registration is required as there is a limited amount of tickets available. Adults accompanying children do not need a ticket. Guests will receive a confirmation email after registering which will serve as an official ticket. The carnival is sponsored by our friends from Fareway. LIMIT 6 TICKETS PER PERSON.

Friday, August 9th 9:00-11:00 AM

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Special planning + careful preparation goes into making your workshoppe experience at Rose Farm an exceptional one.
‍As a result, all workshoppe tickets are non-refundable.

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Special planning + careful preparation goes into making your workshoppe experience at Rose Farm an exceptional one.
‍As a result, all workshoppe tickets are non-refundable.

2024 Farm to Table Dinner

Chef Aaron Holt

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Join us on Friday's throughout the summer + fall season for a five-course farm to table dinner featuring locally-sourced + sustainably grown cuisine prepared by Chef Aaron Holt, owner of Doolittle Farm LLC. Start your evening with a tour of the beautiful farmstead as you meet new friends. Grab a seat at the table overlooking the flower gardens while enjoying flavorful dishes, great company + the idyllic countryside.

June 7: 6:00-9:00 PM, July 19: 6:00-9:00 PM, August 16: 6:00-9:00 PM, September 27: 6:00-9:00 PM, October 11: 6:00-9:00 PM

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The Garden Club

If you love fresh, locally grown flowers, then the Rose Farm Garden Club is for you. Treat yourself to a Rose Farm bucket ($65) filled with a pair of gardening clippers, and then return to the farm from June through October (as often as you'd like!) to harvest + refill your bucket with beautiful flowers, fragrant herbs + assorted greenery. Enjoy buckets of flowers all season long! Each bucket refill is $50. As a member, if you visit the farm and do not have time to harvest your own florals, our team is always happy to pick flowers for you.

All Rose Farm Garden Club members are invited to attend a special garden gathering open house on Wednesday, June 5th from 6-7 PM where you will pick up your bucket + clippers and enjoy a glass of wine. A garden tour + a small presentation on how to properly harvest florals will also be provided. Join Garden Club today! (https://www.rosefarmstead.com/the-shoppe)

Garden club memberships will run June 13th-October 24th, 2024. For personal use only. Not intended for wholesale.

Private Workshoppes

Take a sabbatical at Rose Farm with a specially curated workshoppe. Held in The Shoppe, and in the gardens(seasonally), choose from a selection of culinary, art and floral offerings. These boutique-sized workshoppes are designed for a minimum of eight guests. As always, the farm is happy to design a workshoppe to fit your groups needs if you have a special request. A few of our offerings are listed below. Private workshoppes start at $85/guest. A $150 deposit is required at the time of booking.

The Rose Farm Greenhouse Building Guide

Featured in Midwest Living magazine + on the cover of Better Homes & Gardens Farmhouse Christmas (2021), along with the cover of The Iowan Magazine (2023), the picturesque greenhouse at Rose Farm has become a destination all of its own. Made from reclaimed materials, the greenhouse was constructed by the hands of Patrick Rose in 2017. What started as a space for Karri to grow flowers and herbs in a controlled environment has quickly transformed into a place for hundreds of guests to gather each season. Our greenhouse has also been the backdrop for two Better Homes & Gardens photoshoots in the fall and winter seasons of 2022. Profession and amateur photographers alike find themselves at the greenhouse snapping photos due to its charming exterior and cozy interior. The Des Moines Register also featured snapshots of the farm in 2021, 2022 + 2024. Have you always dreamed of having a sweet little greenhouse on your property? For years now, Rose Farm guests have been asking us about our well-recognized greenhouse tucked in the rolling countryside of Norwalk, Iowa. We are thrilled to bring you a turnkey playbook where you will find an easy-to-use guide to build your own greenhouse. A physical copy of the building guide will be mailed to the listed address within five to seven business days of your order. Building guide plans created by architectural firm Melee. All rights reserved. This Publication is copyright protected. It is for personal use only. The content contained in this Publication may not be reproduced in any form or by any means, including scanning, photocopying, or otherwise without prior written permission from Melee, LLC. Copyright 2023. We hope your structure becomes not only a place of growth as your plants and flowers spring to life, but also a place that can become your little sanctuary.

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