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2011 Bloomin' Events
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Wander our way and
learn a bit, share a lot, and most of all have a bloomin’ good time. Let
the countryside be your inspiration and join us at one or more farm
events. You needn’t be experienced, just eager and willing. To save your
spot in the workshop, please send your check and registration form. Click
the link above for the form and address.
To be on our e-mail
list for updates and pictures, e-mail us at
auntwillies@embarqmail.com or call 423-279-9972 with your info.
For all events, bring
gloves and good cutting scissors if you have them. Long pants are good if
you plan to wander, as bees and poison ivy like flower farms too. And, we
have a “no complaining” rule that we strictly enforce. :).
Single Moms
Celebration: Saturday,
March 19, 1-3 p.m. Let’s get together without kids and just
spend time with whatever is blooming and with each other. This workshop
is free to the first 15 who apply. If you know a single mom who enjoys
flowers, you can help out by volunteering to spend time with her
children while she joins us at Aunt Willie’s. We’ll create a ball jar
bouquet then decorate a few cookies to take home to the kiddos. Free
but space is limited.
 Bird’s
Nest Centerpiece:
Saturday,
March 26th, 1-3 p.m.
Anyone ready for spring? Come join us and we'll create a bird's nest
table centerpiece. We’ll begin with a straw wreath base, then decorated
with fresh and dried natural finds and finally nestle candy birds' eggs
in the mossy center. $25 prepaid fee includes all supplies and light
refreshments.
 Kids/Grandparents Flower Camp: Saturday, April 2,
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
(Suggested ages 4-12). Our hope is to awaken the wonder of spring in
each of our young guests as we observe and play with nature. Each child
will make a flower bracelet, create a bird’s nest centerpiece, wander
the farm and identify wildflowers, fungi, and all things green (weather
permitting), dine on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and finally
create a ball jar flower arrangement. We will gently guide children
but allow their work to be their own. We especially invite a
grandparent to share the wonder but any special adult will do.
$30 prepaid fee/child includes all materials and PBJ sandwich. Adults
free.
Blessings ‘a bloom: Saturday, April 9th, 9:30 a.m.
Join me at Grandview Christian Church in Johnson City for a
workshop and coffee sponsored by Emmanuel School of Religion. I will
present through slides, discussion, and demonstration how to grow and
use cut flowers in Christian Ministry. Space IS NOT LIMITED but
registration is required. E-mail for more details $5 fee for
registration includes coffee.
 Moms
and Grown Daughters Ice Cream Social:
Sunday, April 17 3:00-5:30 p.m. This is my birthday present to
myself as Kelly and I invite other mother/daughter combinations to join
us as we each make a sweet bouquet in a coca-cola soda glass then relax
together with an old fashioned ice cream soda and cookies. $30
prepaid fee/person includes 2 coca cola glasses, sodas, and cookies.
 Lilacs
and Laughter: Thursday April 21, 6:00 p.m.
What a wonderful time for lilacs, tulips, iris, viburnum, ranunculus,
and anemone. We’ll provide a vase and then create a large arrangement
overflowing with spring and also a small herbal Posey. These high
fashion blooms will be perfect for your Easter table. We’ll
complete our evening with a late light salad supper. $50 prepaid fee
includes vase and salad supper.
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 Mother’s
Day Petal Party: Saturday, May 7, 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Come and
create lavish Mother’s Day bouquets and learn about peonies, baptisia,
mock orange, rhododendron, Sweet William, ranunculus, anemone, and other
spring bloomers. Arrange in a pretty vase Aunt Willie’s provides and
bring a favorite large and small container. We’ll conclude our morning
with roasted red pepper soup and salad. $65 prepaid fee includes one
container, flowers, and luncheon.
 Farm
style Wedding: May 25 & 26.
Wed 10-4 and Thurs.9:30- 7. With two full days together we’ll
create a spring wedding with all the country trimmings. Instruction and
then practice in making boutonnieres and corsages, bride and maids
bouquets, hair adornments, ceremony pieces, flower baskets, table
arrangements, archways, aisle flowers, and all things wedding, will
allow us to transform the farm into the perfect county wedding
destination. $250 prepaid fee includes all materials, containers,
flowers, ribbon, and 3 meals.
 Faith,
Friendship and Flowers, Saturday, June 18 – 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
We’ll
wander through the woods, hike to the ridge, and relax and enjoy the
mountain views, all the while creating fresh and dried arrangements. Al
fresco lunch and supper included in this daylong celebration of faith,
friendship and flowers. $150 prepaid fee includes, flowers, meals,
and several containers. FULL
 Teapots
and tablecloths: Thursday, August 4th, 6:00 p.m.
Vintage tablecloths will give the farm a fanciful feel. We'll each
choose from a collection of teapots and then fill our teapots with
Lissies, Lilies, Limelight and all things summer. At last we’ll nibble
on shortbread and sip herbal teas. Everything except the tablecloth
leaves the farm with you. $55 prepaid fee includes tea pot and
refreshments
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Pumpkin Workshops: Sept 27, Oct 4, 6 p.m.
We’ll carve and
clean a pumpkin and create an arrangement inside. I’ll have flowers cut
but you can wander and gather more - choosing fresh, dried or a
combination. After the work is done we’ll share pumpkin refreshments.
$60 prepaid fee.
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 Christmas
Wreath Pick up.
I’ll be making Christmas wreaths again this year that can be ordered
ahead and picked up Saturday Dec 3rd. Prices begin at $55.
Christmas Basket Making Workshop: Dec 7, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Joy Smith will lead us through the basket making and I will
help with the arranging. Joy has been weaving and teaching for over 20
years and has gone so far as to cut the tree, split the logs, and make
the splints. YOU DO NOT NEED EXPERIENCE TO COME. $80
includes instruction, basket supplies, holiday greenery, and homemade
soup and bread for lunch.
 Christmas Centerpiece Workshop: Saturday,
Dec. 10, 1:00 p.m.
Decorate your table or mantle this holiday season with a festive
centerpiece you’ll create, featuring a variety of freshly harvested
greens, unusual dried flowers, fresh fruit and berries. With proper care
your centerpiece should remain fresh through the holiday. $55 includes all supplies and refreshments.
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