Practice and empower yourself with the knowledge of wild plant identification. The ability to key and ID a plant before you ingest or harness its medicine is crucial. This workshop will discuss sure fire ways to ensure that you have the right plant before you begin as well as basic wildcrafting essentials. Our Garden continues […]

Join Laura Flournoy of Flowernoy Farm to create a gorgeous garden-inspired, airy hand tied bouquet using local, seasonal flowers, perfect for the home container of your choice. Spend an evening at the Garden enjoying wine and nibbles while creating your arrangement under her step-by-step guidance. Fee includes wine (or non-alcoholic option),nibbles and all floral materials. […]

Instructor Shelley Row introduces you to "en plein air" outdoor painting and shows you how to play with elementary materials and techniques for the pure joy of it all! Using the inspiration of the transition from summer into fall, this one-day workshop encourages you to discover and discern the colors and shapes in the garden. […]

Italian winemaker Gianni Zonin saw the potential in this land and established Barboursville Vineyards in 1976. The winery is now sought after for Virginia benchmarks like Viognier and Cabernet Franc as well as classic Italian varietals. Join us for an evening of Italia in Virginia. Over a progression of five wines – Prosecco, Vermentino, Barbera, […]

Are you experimenting with art media or have always wanted to try painting? With the Garden as inspiration, learn basic techniques for painting in watercolor. This every-other-week session is for anyone who would like to practice creating their own interpretation/vision of our world. All materials provided. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines […]

Interested in the Glen Stream restoration project? Come join us for a walk around the glen steam to see how well it is progressing/evolving. Please note we will be walking on uneven surfaces. Meet in the atrium of the Robins Visitors Center. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the […]

You don’t need to be an artist to create or tend to a nature journal. However, you must be a lover of flowers and plants and excited to experience the beauty of the natural world! In this two day class, Stephey Baker, local creative and avid urban gardener for bumble bees, guides you step-by-step to […]

Join local mixologist Beth Dixon, owner of Salt and Acid Beverage Consulting, as she demonstrates the nuances of how to create expertly balanced savory and smoky craft cocktails. She’ll highlight seasonal flavors in thee delicious cocktails: a Peachy Keen using smoked peaches and Bourbon, a Winter Garden with Aged rum and beet juice, and a […]

Practice yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement and posture in a tranquil Garden setting. Small class sizes enable instructor Jacqueline Gooding to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate comfortable clothing. Sessions are in person either in the Garden or in a classroom with […]