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 […]

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, […]

Practice yoga’s calming rhythms of breathing, movement, and posture in a tranquil Garden setting Small class sizes enable instructors Jacqueline Gooding and Iffet Davis to offer individual pointers and address multiple levels of experience. Jacqueline and Iffet will alternate Saturdays to offer a varied yoga experience. Please have a blanket, yoga mat, water and appropriate […]

Painting with alcohol inks is magical! If you've already taken an alcohol inks class, would you like to learn a few more techniques, practice your acquired skills, create your own original composition, or work in a larger format? This class will give you more time to "play" and finish pieces. We will break for lunch […]