The Shoppe

Nothing compares to the smell of a freshly baked pie coming out of the oven. In this three-hour workshoppe, guests will learn how to mix, roll, and form pastry dough. After the dough is prepared, guests will create the apple pie filling, and then form and bake the pie. Guests will go home with a freshly baked pie to share with family and friends. A complimentary beverage is also included.

Are you looking for a unique way to add seasonal decor to your home or dining space? If so, join us for this two-hour workshoppe to learn how to create a festive fall swag. It's a simple way to add an extra special touch to any space. Guests will begin by choosing an arrangement of dried florals + herbs that have been harvested from the Rose Farm gardens. Then, educator Erin Dougherty will provide instruction on how to design a beautiful swag, focusing on the shape of the design, sizing of the swag, as well as how to hang a swag. Guests will leave the workshoppe feeling confident in their skills for designing additional swags to be used throughout their homes. A complimentary beverage is included.

Are you looking for a unique way to add seasonal decor to your home or dining space? If so, join us for this two-hour workshoppe to learn how to create a festive fall swag. It's a simple way to add an extra special touch to any space. Guests will begin by choosing an arrangement of dried florals + herbs that have been harvested from the Rose Farm gardens. Then, educator Erin Dougherty will provide instruction on how to design a beautiful swag, focusing on the shape of the design, sizing of the swag, as well as how to hang a swag. Guests will leave the workshoppe feeling confident in their skills for designing additional swags to be used throughout their homes. A complimentary beverage is included.

France arguably produces some of the best, most fascinating, and interesting wine in the world, but they can be intimidating if you don’t know French or understand the geography of the country. Getting to know French wine is its own love language and if you know the basics - it opens the door to understanding wine on a global level. In this class, we’ll: Explore the top wine regions of France (and like regions around the world), learn about the history of wine, taste wines from France, explore food pairing ideas from first course, main and dessert course!

Join us for a FaBOOlous pumpkin painting party on October 15th from 1-3 PM! Grab a paintbrush + roll up your sleeves for this holiday event. Each guest will receive a pumpkin, paint, hot cider and guided instruction from the most FaBOOlous educator, Christine Hilbert.

Join culinary educator Sue Honkamp to create a customizable brunch that will impress your guests this fall season. In this two and a half hour workshoppe, guests will start by making the dough for homemade English muffins and let it rise while whipping up a delicious homemade apple butter. We'll also create customizable mini breakfast casseroles using your choice of veggies, meats, and cheeses. Finally, guests will put together homemade granola parfaits. At the end of class, plan to enjoy your delicious brunch with your new workshoppe friends. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and work in groups to bring this brunch to life at Rose Farm. Take home recipes will be provided.

You're invited to Rose Farm for our Fall Festival on Saturday, September 30th from 4-8 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 4:30 PM. Artist Christine Hilbert will lead a live pumpkin painting demonstration every hour. 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.

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. 

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.

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.

Grab an apron and a scrapbook because we are traveling straight back to your childhood. You're getting ready for school and you smell the pastry in the toaster. You enjoy the flakey crust, thick filling, and icing on top. In this class, you will learn how to make homemade toaster strudels at home with puff pastry. Once you learn our technique, you will be able to make these at home in less than 30 minutes. Simply roll your dough, choose your filling, assemble, bake, and enjoy! And the fans, (your kids) will be raving!

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.

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.)

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.

Sleigh bells will be ringing as Santa's arrival draws near. Let's prepare your home for his jolly visit! Join us join us for a two-hour workshoppe to learn how to create a festive holiday swag. It's a simple way to add an extra special (and fragrant!) holiday touch to any space. A swag also makes such a personal + beautiful holiday gift for a hostess, friend, teacher, or loved one. Guests will begin by choosing an arrangement of the freshest greenery that has been sourced from all over North America. Then, educator Erin Dougherty will provide instruction on how to design a beautiful swag, focusing on the shape of the design, sizing of the swag, as well as how to hang a swag. Unique holiday embellishments will be offered to ensure just the right amount of holiday cheer is placed on each swag. Guests will leave the workshoppe feeling confident in their skills for designing additional swags to be used throughout their homes. A complimentary beverage is included.

Is there anything better than a cozy + hearty meal during the holiday season? Join educator Sue Honkamp for a two and a half hour holiday pasta workshoppe! Guests will work in groups to learn how to make a batch of pasta dough using flour + farm-fresh eggs collected from the hens at the farm. The dough will be naturally colored red + green using beets + spinach to put a festive twist on the dish. Guests can choose to roll + cut the pasta by hand, or they may use Sue's pasta roller. Making ravioli will also be an option. Create both a red + white sauce to accompany the pasta. A simple salad will also be put together. At the conclusion of the workshoppe, enjoy the meal together with your new friends and plan to take home recipes to recreate the menu with family + friends.

Capture the magic of the season with this 2-hour watercolor workshoppe. Using wreaths + winter foliage 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.

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.

Take a short drive out to Rose Farm + enjoy the season with this 2-hour watercolor workshoppe. Find inspiration in holiday florals + the winter landscape as artist Christine Hilbert guides 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.

He's making a list, he's checking it twice, he's going find out who's naughty or nice - Santa Claus is coming to Rose Farm! Join us on Saturday, December 2nd for holiday magic as Santa flies in from the North Pole for a very special visit. Step inside the festive greenhouse to meet Santa + have two (2) professional photos taken by local photographer, Lauren Konrad. Make a special treat for the reindeer to take home + sprinkle on your lawn Christmas Eve. Enjoy a hot cocoa bar outside under The Garden Pavilion and listen to a story read by Santa inside The Shoppe. Take home a holiday-themed book signed by Santa, along with a Rose Farm sweet treat bag + custom coloring page created by artist, Christine Hilbert. The farm will be sprinkled with holiday magic at every turn, creating a dreamy background for photos. Each session is 45 minutes in length, and sessions will begin on the hour at 4 PM, 5 PM + 6 PM. This is a ticketed event. All children, regardless of age, require a ticket. Due to space limitations, we kindly ask for no more than two adults/family. Please note, all professional photos by Lauren Konrad will be shared digitally after the event.

Do you want to paint a snowman? Bring your own frosty to life during this 2-hour 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. $95 per pair. All materials provided.

Join us to learn about the basics of beverages, from toddies to TeaTotalers, from lemonades to libations and back. In this two-hour workshoppe, led by educator Eric Johnson, guests will be shown + encouraged to make one example each of the Family Trees of Drinks. The ingredients and tools to make each of these will be provided: The Old Fashioned, The Martini, The Daiquiri, The Sidecar, The Highball, and The Flip. We will focus on using quality liquors (and non-alcoholic drinks) based around a core, flavoring/seasoning and keeping that in balance, for both enjoying + entertaining with beverages. In addition, we'll discuss why we shake some drinks and stir others, including the chemistry, the “show,” and the fun behind this choice. Explore which kind of ice works best for different drinks, how to make clear ice, how to choose glassware for entertaining and service, and the hows and whys of bar tools and how to use them. History, fun stories + trivia around drinks will also be shared. Our time spent together will be very hands-on + interactive, and questions are not only allowed, but encouraged.

Join us for a captivating and educational 2-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.

Get into the spirit of Thanksgiving with this two and a half hour, hands-on culinary workshoppe. Join educator Sue Honkamp to learn how to make some fabulous new side dishes for your Thanksgiving table. Guests will work in groups to create Sue's family's wild-rice stuffing filled with savory bacon, crisp nuts, sweet dried fruit, veggies, and more. Guests will also work to create warming butternut squash soup, as well as her family's favorite spiced cranberry sauce. Enjoy your creations together at the end of class. Take home recipes will be provided. Let's gather this holiday season + create delicious food together.

The holidays are just around the corner. Get a jump start to the rush of the season by planning your Thanksgiving 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.

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.

Welcome to The Art of Floral Styling. 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.

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.

Join us to create your own greenery at Rose Farm! Karri Rose + Erin Dougherty will be in The Shoppe helping you create your own customized holiday wreaths + garlands for your home. You choose the size(s), bows + embellishments, and Karri + Erin will provide their floral design insight + expertise as you put together your greenery. Please note, your $25 reservation fee holds your spot + will be applied toward your greenery purchase on the day of the event.