Aunt Willies Wildflowers

Bloomin' Farm Events

2009 Bloomin' Events
Click here to print a Registration Form

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. At evening’s end we’ll gather at the “door” for light refreshments before heading home.

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.

Christmas Centerpiece: Offered both Thursday Dec. 10, 12:00 p.m., and Saturday Dec. 12, 12:00 p.m. (you choose your date). 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 for weeks. Cost of the workshop is $55 and includes all your supplies and begins with a luncheon of white chicken chili.

Birdfeeder Wreath: Saturday, Jan 2, 10:30 a.m. – noonish. Bring your own fading holiday wreath then transform it into a nesting place for the most selective of your feathered friends. We’ll provide seed heads, millets, corn shucks and more that will make your wreath as pretty as it is practical. Place your wreath outside and it will last for weeks. We’ll dine on warm soup and home made bread when our creations are complete. Limit 10 - $30. (Wreath not included)

------------

Past Events

Mother’s Day Petal Party: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Mother’s Day Petal Party: Saturday, May 9, 2009, 9:00-11:30 a.m. Come and create one large and two small Mother’s Day bouquets and learn about peonies, baptisia, sweet William, mock orange, iris, rhododendron, and other spring bloomers. We'll investigate all things growing and create in one large green pitcher and one small green sugar shaker. Bring a third favorite container of your choice. Our morning with end as we gather at "the door" for light refreshments. (Limit 15 - $55 fee must be prepaid. Fee includes green pitcher and sugar shaker) (Click here to see pictures from this event!)

Teapots and Tablecloths: Tuesday, May 26, 6:00 p.m. Teapots and tablecloths - Vintage tablecloths will cover stumps and nail kegs to give the farm a fanciful feel. We'll each choose from a collection of tea pots and pitchers and then discuss table design, color, and texture. We'll create a teapot centerpiece to match a tablecloth that will be fit for a princess . . . and then dine on "hat" cookies, water cress sandwiches, and herbal teas. Everything except the tablecloth leaves the farm with you. ($55 - includes tea pot or pitcher). Bring a tea cup to exchange if you like and an extra container for leftover flowers. (Click here to see pictures from this event!)

A Women’s Retreat in FULL BLOOM! July 18, 2009. (Click here for full schedule and details.) Come join us at Aunt Willie’s Wildflowers for a full day of faith, flowers, and fellowship. Dr. Pat Magness, well-loved inspirational speaker, author, and gardener, will lead us to ponder all the glories of God’s enfolding love and perfect care as together we “consider the lilies. . .” Layered within the devotional sharing will be floral design sessions from bridal bouquets to shepherd's crooks abloom with blessings. Tucked in among the faith and flowers will be times of fellowship. . . whether while dining at the “door” (our version of the kitchen table), wandering through the woods, or relaxing at the Homeplace (built in 1870). Cost for the weekend is $150 and includes all arranging materials, buckets of flowers, catered meals, several floral containers, and lots of inspiration. Come willing to share and learn and we’ll grow in God’s grace as together we. . . . consider the lilies.

Lissies and Limelights: July 28, 6:30-8:30: Limelight hydrangea and sweet lisianthus mix to form the prettiest bouquet imaginable . . . . Place these special flowers in a Jadeite panel pitcher and you have something special indeed. Enjoy these long lasting flowers for a week and the pitcher for a lifetime. (Limit 10 - $65 prepaid fee includes Mosser Glass Jadeite pitcher – a $24 value).

Hand-tied Bouquet: Thursday, August 6, 6:30-8:30 pm. We’ll gather flowers from the summer’s end and learn the technique of hand-tied bouquets and ribbon wrapping. Just for fun we’ll see who can make the funkiest boutonnière. Bring an extra container for leftovers. All materials, flowers, ribbons, etc. provided. $50.

Football Tailgate Party:
Thursday, September 17, 6:00 p.m. We’ve got a bumper crop of blooms in UT ORANGE and VA TECH MAROON so we decided it was time for our first ever Tailgate party! We’ll provide all you need to create an arrangement in a classic jadeite green pitcher -- the perfect color to show off your bright blooms! After our masterpieces are complete we’ll settle down on the sidelines for tailgate snacks. Limit 10 - $55 prepaid fee includes Mosser Glass Jadeite pitcher – a $24 value.

Pumpkin Workshop: Tuesday, Sept 29, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 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. No experience needed. After the work is done we’ll share pumpkin soup and roasted pumpkin seeds. Limit 10 - $50 prepaid fee.

Pumpkin Workshop: October 3, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Same as above. Sorry, this workshop is FULL.

Pumpkin and Dried Arrangement: October 10, 10:00-2:30. Join us for 2 workshops in one day. . . we'll begin with a pumpkin fresh arrangement in the morning, break for a home made chili lunch, ride the hay wagon to the Homeplace, and finish up with a dried wall hanging. Limit 10 - $75 prepaid fee.

Thanksgiving Stump Stuffin’ with Connie Timmons: Saturday, Nov 14, 1:00 -3:30 p.m. We are fortunate to have delightful and talented floral designer Connie Timmons guide our creations for this special event. Aunt Willie’s will provide all you need to create an arrangement straight from nature for your hearth or table at Thanksgiving. We’ll have dried flowers and all that nature has to offer to “stuff your stump”. All will head home with an arrangement to enjoy throughout the season. Limit 10 - $55.

For Your Special Occasions

We've provided flowers for the following events. Call ahead and let us know what you want and we'll have it ready for you. For events, we can loan vases.

· Wedding Receptions (sorry, not interested in weddings)

· Sunday School kick-off

· Bridal showers

· Barbeque

· Anniversary dinner

· Sorority reunion

· Street party

· Teacher’s luncheon

· Med school banquet

Photo Gallery
Click on thumbnails to see full-size photos.