The Heirloom Gardener – Traditional Plants and Skills draws from John Forti's new book on how to integrate traditional plants and skills into the modern world. Richly illustrated with period images and contemporary woodcuts, his presentation shares inspiration from our long history of heirloom preservation, garden craft and homestead lifeways. Artisanal gardening lifestyles can help […]

Join Restaurant Associate’s Executive Chef Anne Maury Haapala in this celebratory gathering as she showcases the bounty of seasonal summer produce in festive flavorful dishes. Chef Anne’s hour and a half demonstration highlights ways in which home chefs can incorporate what is fresh, local and in-season into mains and sides that are unique, elegant and […]

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 two glasses of wine (or non-alcoholic option), light […]

Mentors and students work on certificate projects together in an informal setting.  Open to BI certificate candidates only. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly encouraged for indoor class participants regardless of vaccination status. The Garden reserves the right to implement […]

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 […]

Join others to experience the grace and beauty of movement meditation through the 5 Elements Form of T'ai Chi. Learn Qigong exercises to build strength, foster mobility, and increase balance. Classes take place in the garden or inside garden buildings depending on weather. Wear weather appropriate clothing and bring water. This is a continuing, multi level class, […]

One of the most important aspects of health: the toxins that lurk within all of our homes. Environmental toxicity stresses our immune systems, makes us prone to allergies, and more. In this workshop we will cover simple but essential swaps, updates, and in many cases, the need to just stop using certain chemicals and materials […]

Each year since 1982, the Virginia Wine industry has honored the Commonwealth’s top wine with the Virginia Governor’s Cup. In 2012, the Governor’s Case was introduced to recognize the top 12 wines, the highest scoring of which earns the coveted Cup. Now in its 40th year, this competition has grown into one of America’s most […]

Embrace summer and create a floral design from materials that love all that heat and humidity! Designer David Pippin guides you through creating a floral design that embodies the spirit of summer's warmth. Our Garden continues to follow CDC recommendations and state guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19. Properly worn masks are strongly encouraged […]