Two women smiling outdoors in autumn, holding small pumpkin-shaped crafts and floral wreaths, with a black and white dog nearby under a tree with colorful fall leaves.

Workshops & Special Events

Our Workshops offer hands-on, creative experiences right here on the farm.These events are designed for visitors who want to try something new, make something beautiful, and spend time outdoors with others.

Our efforts in promoting flowers and community engagement have been featured in local media, including a story in the Mountain Times about how flowers grown at Springhouse Farm are showcased. Whether you bring a friend or come on your own, these gatherings provide a relaxed, creative afternoon surrounded by the beauty of Springhouse Farm.

View all events

2026 Workshops

Flower Printing Workshop

A crumpled bedsheet with purple and gold floral prints, with wilted red flowers placed on top.
A flat lay of three glass vases filled with pink, purple, yellow, and white flowers, alongside botanical pressed flower art on paper, a small hammer, and a person's hand holding a pair of scissors.

Join us at the farm for an afternoon of craft with fresh cut flowers and refreshments under the pavilion!

Participants will have the opportunity to decorate a canvas tote bag and a greeting card through the art of flower pounding.

Flower Printing Workshop
Group of people sitting at outdoor table, creating fall-themed floral wreaths and arrangements with flowers, leaves, and decorative elements in a wooden gazebo during autumn.
Two women standing outdoors in a grassy field, smiling, holding flower and pumpkin wreaths, with a backdrop of green hills, trees, and a few small houses under a cloudy sky.

Bring a friend and join this fun workshop, where you’ll create a 12″ everlasting floral wreath and a handful of mini floral pumpkins using dried flowers grown here on our farm.

Light refreshments are served, and BYOB is optional. All materials are provided, and this workshop welcomes all skill levels in a relaxed outdoor setting.

Everlasting Flower Wreath Workshop

Everlasting Flower Wreath Workshop
Group of people sitting around a table with pumpkins, flowers, and drinks outdoors under a wooden structure with mountains in the background.
Small orange pumpkin decorated with pink, purple, and white dried flowers.

Dried Floral Pumpkin Workshop

Join us to decorate your own floral pumpkins using dried flowers and mini pumpkins grown right here on Springhouse Farm. This workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels; you’ll create three mini floral pumpkins to take home.

All supplies are included, and light refreshments are served. BYOB is optional, and the workshop takes place outdoors in the covered Pavilion.

Dried Floral Pumpkin Workshop
Person holding a freshly baked round loaf of rustic bread with flour dusted on top, wrapped in a cloth
Sliced loaf of bread on a wooden cutting board with a bread knife.

Sourdough Workshop

Learn how to make sourdough bread with intern Emma Green! This hands-on workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels; you’ll learn how to feed the starter, make the dough with stretch and folds, and practice shaping it. At the end of the workshop you’ll have the option to purchase a jar of 6 year old sourdough starter to take home.

All supplies are included and light refreshments are served. The workshop takes place outdoors in the covered Pavilion.

Emma's Sourdough Bread Workshop
Close-up of green leafy plants growing in soil with some wood chips around them.
A single white flower with yellow stamens growing from the ground surrounded by brown leaves.

Flower essences are elegant vibrational infusions, created by capturing the energetic imprint of blossoms in pure water and sunlight. Rooted in a tradition brought into modern practice by Dr. Edward Bach in the early 20th century, these remedies have long been used to support emotional and energetic well-being. Working beyond chemistry, they gently harmonize the mind, body, and spirit—helping to ease emotional tension, quiet mental overwhelm, enhance focus and resilience, and restore a sense of inner balance that can be felt physically as relaxation and renewed vitality.

Flower Essence Workshop

Flower Essence Workshop

Kids Day on the Farm

Three young girls are gathered around a table outdoors, each holding a cupcake topped with colorful flowers. They are engaged in a flower decoration activity, with a variety of fresh flowers and cupcakes on the table. The background shows a lush, green countryside with trees, hills, and houses.
Two young girls standing outdoors in a lush green field with rolling hills and trees in the background. They are smiling and holding a colorful bouquet of flowers. One girl has curly brown hair and is wearing a light blue dress, while the other has straight blonde hair and is wearing a floral dress. The sky is partly cloudy.

A 2-hour, hands-on garden program for kids (with a parent/guardian). We’ll explore the farm through scavenger hunts, flower petal art, music + movement, pollinator watching, and simple plant/flower ID games. Each child will plant seeds to take home.

Parents/guardians must stay for the full session. Space is limited to 12 children per date.

Kids Day on Springhouse Farm

What to expect

All supplies provided: You won’t need to bring any tools or materials — everything you need is supplied at the workshop.

Outdoor Pavilion setting: Workshops take place outdoors in the farm’s covered Pavilion, giving you a creative space that’s connected to the land.

Light refreshments: Many workshops include light refreshments to enjoy as part of your creative session.

Inclusive experience: Unless otherwise noted, workshops are suitable for all skill levels and are family-friendly.

more information

Workshops are scheduled for specific dates and times with limited space; reservations are required. Prices and dates are listed on each workshop’s reservation page.

Event payments are usually non-refundable, but with advance notice you may transfer your registration to another workshop if space allows. Pets are not allowed at workshops, and all participants should wear appropriate footwear and watch their step on the farm.

A smiling woman with blonde hair, wearing a wide-brimmed beige hat, a light gray dress, and pearl earrings, sitting at a table outdoors. She is working on a craft project with various flowers and materials on the table, with a green lawn and trees in the background.
Group of people sitting around a table outdoors, decorated with pumpkins and fall flowers, under a wooden structure with scenic mountains in the background.
Five women standing outdoors under a tree with green and yellow leaves, smiling and holding small pumpkin and floral arrangements. They are dressed in casual summer clothing, some wearing sunglasses.
Group of people sitting under a wooden pavilion making floral arrangements for fall decorations, with trees showing autumn colors in the background.

433 Silverstone Rd, Vilas, NC 28692 located 15 minutes from downtown Boone and Appalachian State University.

our Location

 

Related Experiences

If you enjoy creative, social activities on the farm, you might also explore other experiences like:

You Pick Flowers – walk the fields and pick your own bouquet

You Pick Date Nights – evening picnic + flower picking

Brunch & Bunch – farm brunch followed by picking flowers
These are available through the event reservation system.