The Shoppe

Capture Rose Farm's pretty pollinators & blooms during this 2-hour watercolor workshoppe. Using butterflies & the farm's flowers as inspiration, artist Christine Hilbert will guide participants through the art of watercolor painting. Hilbert will share various techniques for creating texture, movement, and color. All materials provided. A complimentary beverage will be served.

Capture the magic of the season with this 2-hour watercolor workshoppe. Using wreaths, winter foliage, and cardinals as inspiration, artist Christine Hilbert will guide participants through the art of watercolor painting. Guests will gather in The Shoppe while Hilbert shares various techniques for creating texture, movement, and color. All materials provided. A complimentary beverage will be served. 

Create your very own hand painted Valentines during this 2-hour watercolor workshoppe. Guests will have the opportunity to create 2-3 hand painted Valentines using flowers as the inspiration. Artist Christine Hilbert will guide participants through various techniques for creating texture, movement, and mixing color. All materials provided. A complimentary beverage will be served.

Do you want to paint a snowman? Bring your own frosty to life during this 2-hour outdoor workshoppe led by local artist, Christine Hilbert. Guests will escape from the cold and experience the coziness of our Shoppe while Hilbert shares various techniques for creating texture, pattern, and color. A complimentary beverage is included. $85 per pair. All materials provided.

Skip the buffet and create your own gorgeous spread. A mix of store-bought and homemade will make it extra special and easy. It’s all about the display + Maggie Glisan from Oh Hey Magpie will teach you how! All materials provided.

Meet us at the farm and learn how to create a delicious taco bar during this three-hour, hands-on workshoppe. Guests will have the opportunity to make corn tortillas from scratch. It’s fun + you'll have a hard time going back to store-bought tortillas. Make a simple (and delicious!) seasoning for any type of protein, and use it to season ground turkey. Next, create a corn and bell pepper salsa, guacamole, and tomatillo salsa from scratch to garnish the tacos, followed by a side of cilantro-lime rice + beans. At the conclusion, guests will enjoy the meal together. Take home recipes to recreate the meal with family and friends. A complimentary beverage is also included. For guests 18 years + older.

Do you want to learn how to make cinnamon rolls from scratch? Grab an apron and join us for a three-hour workshoppe! You'll learn the basic techniques of how to make the dough, form the rolls, + create the cinnamon filling. Your ready-to-bake rolls will head home with you, along with a flavorful cream cheese frosting. Recipes, ready-to-bake cinnamon rolls, + a passion for baking will be sent home! A complimentary beverage is included.

Learn to decorate cookies like a pro, just in time for Easter! 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 Easter cookies to share with family and friends. (Note: this class is geared toward adults.)

Join us to get some inspiration for your own Easter table! Under the direction of one of our culinary educators, Sue Honkamp, you'll make chive risotto cakes, a fresh asparagus soup, and a delicious spring early spring salad with a fresh dressing and homemade croutons. At the end of class, we'll enjoy our delicious brunch together! Participants will take home recipes to recreate another amazing meal for friends and family.

Get a jump start to spring season by planning your Easter menu - with wine! We'll taste + talk about great wines for your upcoming holiday meal. We'll be sampling 5 wines for your consideration, and we will have a few light bites for guests to enjoy.

Learn how to pair delicious toast + butter boards from two of Des Moines' best, Chelsa from Bread By Chelsa B & Maggie from Oh Hey Magpie. These two talented women are joining forces to create a one-of-a-kind workshoppe experience. Guests will create their own gorgeous spread with a mix of store-bought and homemade ingredients. All materials provided.‍

It's time to get in the holiday spirit! In this festive holiday class, each adult + child(ren) will work together to create a gingerbread house from scratch - start to finish! We'll begin by making a gigantic batch of gingerbread dough, then everyone will roll their own and shape it into pieces of the house (with guidance!). We will make icing to use as the glue, then build and decorate the house. Guests will leave with their house, along with recipes to recreate a gingerbread house in the future. (Bringing an extra child is $25 and should be paid day-of at the workshoppe.)

What could be better than a morning at the farm learning how to make pasta from scratch. In this hands-on culinary workshoppe, guests will use flour + eggs to make homemade ravoili as well as gnocchi dough with freshly roasted potatoes. A filling and simple sauce will be made to compliment the pasta. At the end of class, we'll gather together to enjoy the delicious creations. Guests will leave with recipes to recreate this meal with family and friends.

Ready to step up your cookie game this 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 whimsical woodland holiday cookies to share with family and friends. (Note: this class is geared toward adults.)

Grab your friend(s) and come join us as we get into the Christmas Spirit. During this three-hour hands-on workshoppe, guests will make six different holiday treats including caramel marshmallow delights, pretzel turtles, toffee, chocolate fudge and iced gingerbread cookies. Enjoy hot cocoa before heading home with a seasonal tin full of goodies and recipes to share.

Join us for an extra-special Mother’s Day experience to enjoy with the special women in your life. Culinary expert, Sue Honkamp will guide us through how to make a fresh spring salad with early season veggies like asparagus, peas, and radishes + a delightful dressing to go with it. We'll also roast lots of fresh, organic chicken and each participant will have the opportunity to create their own customized chicken salad following Sue's direction using a wide variety of ingredients. We'll make some homemade crackers with a whipped feta dip to round out our brunch. A complimentary beverage is included.

Come explore the world of fun, affordable and simply tasty wines that are made to make your food taste better! Pairings do not need to be overly complicated or hard. This class will give you the tools to explore some tried and true pairings, as well as create your own. Wine “tastes” and food pairings will be served tapas-style in an informal, conversational setting. 

Come and learn how to make a loaf of naturally leavened, sourdough bread from scratch. Chelsa from Bread By Chelsa B will guide you and provide all of the items you'll need to get started at home, like a sourdough starter, scale, proofing basket, bread lame, dough scraper and bench scraper. Guests will leave with a freshly baked loaf of bread and one to bake at home yourself!

Get your veggie on! Learn how to make the most of your farmer's market haul with a stunning display. You'll learn how to style a gorgeous board and take home recipes for a great collection of dips.

Cultivate your creativity, inspire your imagination and design a beautiful spring grapevine wreath. After touring the Rose Farm gardens for inspiration, guests will choose from a selection of faux flowers and gorgeous greenery to transform an 18-inch grapevine wreath into a work of art during this two-hour workshoppe. Embrace your creative side with an evening of artistry. All materials and tools are included. A complimentary beverage is included.

Welcome to The Art of Floral Styling Easter edition. Grab an apron and garden shears, and meet us in the gardens to begin this three-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.

Welcome to The Art of Floral Styling Mother's Day edition. Grab an apron and garden shears, and meet us in the gardens to begin this three-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.

Welcome to The Art of Styling Winter Floral. Grab an apron and meet us in The Shoppe to take part in this two-hour workshoppe. Guests will choose from a beautiful array of greenery from Washington State along with Rose Farm elements chosen for this time of year. You will leave with a beautiful winter vessel + gorgeous winter florals to share with family + friends for this holiday season. All skill levels are welcome, and a complimentary beverage is included.

Cultivate your creativity, inspire your imagination and design a beautiful winter grapevine wreath. Guests will choose from a selection of greenery, including pine, noble fir, magnolia, juniper, holly, and more, to transform an 18-inch grapevine wreath into a work of art during this two-hour workshoppe. Unique accents will be available to adorn your personal creation. With care, your wreath can be used year after year. Embrace your creative side with an evening of artistry! All materials and tools are provided. A complimentary beverage is included.

Cultivate your creativity, inspire your imagination and design a beautiful winter grapevine wreath. Guests will choose from a selection of greenery, including pine, noble fir, magnolia, juniper, holly, and more, to transform an 18-inch grapevine wreath into a work of art during this two-hour workshoppe. Unique accents will be available to adorn your personal creation. With care, your wreath can be used year after year. Embrace your creative side with an evening of artistry! All materials and tools are provided. A complimentary beverage is included. Please note, this workshoppe is hosted at Paws & Pints Des Moines. The address is 6218 Willowmere Drive, Des Moines, Iowa.

He's making a list, he's checking it twice, he's gonna find out who's naughty or nice - Santa Claus is coming to Rose Farm! Join us on Sunday, December 4th for holiday magic as Santa flies in from the North Pole for a special visit. Step inside the greenhouse to meet Santa + have your photo taken by our Rose Farm elves. Make a special treat for the reindeer to take home + sprinkle on your lawn Christmas Eve. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar + story time with Santa. Select a storybook for him to sign and take home, along with a decorated holiday cookie from Oh Hey Magpie. Each session is 45 minutes in length, and sessions will begin on the hour at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM + 4 PM. This is a ticketed event. All children, regardless of age, require a ticket, and each ticket includes admittance for one adult. If you pan to bring additional adults we kindly ask that you purchase additional tickets.