Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Address
6500 South New Hope Road
Belmont,
NC
28012
United States
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Upcoming Events
Yule Log Workshop
Learn how to work some holiday magic using mouthwatering ingredients to decorate an entirely edible work of art to share with your loved ones. Logs will be pre-filled, rolled and ready to decorate, but we will do a filling and rolling demonstration before starting. Saturday, Nov. 16; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Instructor: Sproutycakes Bakery $79 (Materials Included)
Meditation, Forest Bathing with Herbal Tea
Enjoy a monthly Saturday morning session that starts with a guided walk through the peaceful forest grounds of the Garden absorbing all that nature has to offer followed by a soothing guided meditation. Finish the experience with sips of warm herbal tea. Benefits include improved relaxation, sleep, and a higher sense of inner peace. No experience required. Ages 8+. Donations accepted. Saturdays, Sept. 14, Oct. 26 & Nov. 16; 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Instructor: Yoga with Raha & Friends…
Sip & Paint
Try your hand at creating a seasonal masterpiece while relaxing with a glass of wine. Includes wine, light snack and a painting lesson plus plenty of natural beauty to inspire your creativity. Ages 21+. Saturday, Sept. 14, 6 – 8 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 7; 1 – 3 p.m. Instructor: Halle Russell, Artist and Garden Instructor $30 (materials included) (15% discount for Garden Members)
Writing the Modern Thank You Note
Let’s take the pressure off of how to write an authentic, sincere thank you note. We will combine fresh verbiage with easily accessible materials to create a modern approach to showing our appreciation. You will leave class with 2 thank you notes and a plethora of ideas for more ways to approach this timeless tradition. Ages 14+. $25 (materials included) (15% member discount)
Small Stalks
Explore nature in a safe, nurturing environment with stories, song, plantings, crafts, and/or play in Lost Hollow. Ages 2-5. Mondays, Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18; 10 – 11 a.m. $14/One Child + One Adult $12/Additional Participant 15% discount for Garden members
Story Time
Enjoy a variety of stories based on the seasons. Learn about bugs, frogs, plants and other garden friends. Follow story time with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Ages 5 and under. Mondays, Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 7 & 21, Nov. 4 & 18; 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free for Members or with Garden Admission
Holiday Member Preview
Garden members are invited to the exclusive members-only Holidays at the Garden preview! Be among the first to kick off the holiday season at the Garden as we put the finishing touches on the displays. Explore the sparkling lights, visit with Santa, enjoy live entertainment, grab a bite and warm beverage (available for purchase) and more! The preview is free for Garden members! Please register via the link below. Click here to learn more about Holidays at the Garden.
Stitched Christmas Card
Let’s stitch our way to a unique Holiday Greeting. We will mark our pattern on heavy paper and use simple stitches to create a fun and funky Christmas tree. Send this card to a special friend or keep it for yourself! Ages 16+. $35 (materials included) (15% member discount)
Scandinavian Stars
Craft two beautiful, old-fashioned woven Scandinavian paper stars that can become part of your holiday family tradition. Sunday, Nov. 24; 1:30 – 4 p.m. Instructor: Halle Russell $30 (Materials Included)
Closed
Please note, the Garden is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day in 2019.