2026 Event Schedule

Note, images throughout are for illustrative purposes only and may or may not indicative of the exact final product.

SOLD OUT May 16 • 1:00 PM
Galvanized Olive Bucket

The Olive Bucket can be used indoors or outdoors.

The bucket size is 16″ x 8 1/2″.

The bucket, foam, greens and flowers are furnished. Lovely for Spring/Summer for outside door.

Limited to 12 spaces!
$30 – Register & Pre-Pay

May 23 • 1:00 PM
Starting the Apothecary Garden

An apothecary garden is a garden filled with plants traditionally used for healing and medicine. These gardens date back to medieval times.

Today, many gardeners grow them because of their interest in natural and organic alternatives. In this class, we will explore the plants used in an apothecary garden and discuss their benefits.

Refreshments provided

$34 — Register & Pre-Pay

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May 30 • 1:00 PM
Study of Basil, Thyme & Rosemary

Today’s class focuses on three of the most beloved culinary herbs: basil, thyme, and rosemary. These herbs offer both wonderful flavor and valuable health benefits.

We will discuss:

• Herbal teas
• Infused oils
• Culinary uses

Lunch Includes:
Scones with Devonshire cream
Chicken Thyme Tetrazzini
Grand Oak blended tea

$34 — Register & Pre-Pay

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June 6 • 1:00 PM
Create a Miniature Garden

Start a miniature garden in a 15 × 13 urn.

We will furnish the urn, soil, and plants. Your garden will include:

• Two miniature hostas
• One succulent
• One miniature alpine geranium

All plants are perennials and can be grown either outdoors or indoors.

Refreshments provided

$52 — Register & Pre-Pay

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June 13 • 1:00 PM
Stunning Spring & Summer Door Wreath

Create a beautiful wreath using a grapevine base with trailing vines, greenery, flowers, and seasonal accents.

You’ll proudly be able to say:
“I made it myself!”

Refreshments provided

$49.50 — Register & Pre-Pay

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June 27 • 1:00 PM
Blending Herbal Tea

Herbal teas offer many benefits including:

• Stress relief
• Energy support
• Immune health

In this class you will learn how to blend your own herbal teas.

You will sample:

• Immune Boost Tea
• Hibiscus Tea
• Citrus Herbal Sorbet Tea

Lunch Includes:
Basil pesto sandwich
English cucumber sandwich
Lavender lemon bar
Blended teas

$39 — Register & Pre-Pay

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July 11 • 12:00 Noon Lavender Day (Note the time difference from other events!)

Since ancient times, lavender has been used for many purposes, including mental health support, aromatherapy, anxiety, insomnia, depression, headaches, nausea, skin care, cosmetics, and culinary uses.

Lavender is also known as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiseptic. It is one of the main essential oils many people like to keep in their medicine cabinet for aromatherapy.

Today we will study:

• Growing hardy lavender for our Zone 5 climate
• Essential oils
• Infused oils

Each guest will take home a 4-ounce bottle of lavender, eucalyptus, and vanilla room spray.

Vegetable & Herb Chowder with Lavender
Pasta Salad with Roasted Chicken and Lavender
Lemon Lavender Cake
Blended Tea

$45 — Register & Pre-Pay

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July 18 • 1:00 PM
Herbal Delights & Scented Geraniums

Today we will study Scented Geraniums (a species in the Pelargonium genus). They are different from the common garden geraniums and date back to 1789.

Scented geraniums have delightful scents and flavors and have long been used in:

• Cakes
• Punches
• Perfume
• Potpourri
• Aromatherapy

We will also discuss edible flowers and their many benefits.

Lunch Menu

Chicken Salad Stuffed Day Lily
Beulah’s Rose Geranium Pound Cake with Coconut Oil Topping
Rose Geranium Tea Punch

$39 — Register & Pre-Pay

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August 1 • 1:00 PM
Kitchen Herb Wreath

Wreaths have long symbolized welcome, celebration, and remembrance.

In this class you will create a wreath made from edible organic herbs including:

• Bay leaf
• Basil
• Marjoram
• Lavender
• Rosemary

Perfect for decorating your kitchen — and using in your cooking!

Refreshments provided

$49 — Register & Pre-Pay

Note: image is for illustrative purposes only, not indicative of exact final product.

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August 6 • 1:00 PM (Thursday)

Welcome Potpourri Herb Guild
Private Event

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August 8 • 1:00 PM
Backyard Medicinals & Remedies

Remedies and cures that were used in the past are quickly being rediscovered today.

In this class we will study eight common plants that many people think of as weeds, but that actually have valuable herbal uses.

Plants we will study include:

• Jewelweed
• Red Wild Raspberry
• Plantain
• Purslane
• Comfrey
• Monarda
• Yarrow
• Wild Violets

We will also demonstrate how to make infused oils and other herbal preparations.

Lunch Includes:
Soup
Sandwich
Dessert
Tea

$39 — Register & Pre-Pay

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August 15 • 1:00 PM
Victorian Shrub & Wassail

Today we explore historic non-alcoholic beverages from the 19th century.

You will taste and learn how to make:

• Shrub (a tart-sweet vinegar beverage)
• Cranberry wine
• Wassail (a traditional spiced fruit drink)

Lunch Includes:
Tomato basil soup
Sandwich
Sugar cookies & gingersnaps

$39 — Register & Pre-Pay

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August 22 • 1:00 PM
Flower Bowl Potpourri

Preserving flowers is a wonderful way to create beautiful and fragrant potpourri.

Each guest will create a decorative bowl using dried flowers grown and dried at Grand Oak.

Choose fragrance options:

• Lavender & lilac essential oil
• Michigan balsam pine

Lunch Provided:
Soup, sandwich, and herbal tea

$39 — Register & Pre-Pay

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August 29 • 1:00 PM
Beautiful Fall Floral Wreath

Create a beautiful wreath using a grapevine base decorated with everlasting flowers, greenery, mossy branches, and seasonal accents.

The finished wreath will measure approximately 22–24 inches and will last for many fall seasons.

Fall refreshments provided

$49 — Register & Pre-Pay

Note: image is for illustrative purposes only and is not indicative of exact final product.

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September 5 • 1:00 PM
Farmhouse Natural Dried Flower Table Arrangement

CCreate a farmhouse-style arrangement using dried flowers and natural greenery.

Your arrangement will include:

• Ten different varieties of dried flowers
• Eucalyptus
• Bay leaves
• Natural greenery

This is a long-lasting arrangement that will bring beauty to your home for months.

Lunch Menu

Orange Sesame Chicken Rice Bowl
Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
Grand Oak’s Blended Tea

$44 — Register & Pre-Pay

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September 12 • 1:00 PM
Simmering Autumn Spice Potpourri

This blend of aromatic spices and citrus are simmered on the stovetop. The mixture releases a fragrant scent that fills the house. Each person attending will collect spices and peels to take home. We will show you how to make simmering potpourri at home. You choose Simmering Fall or Christmas Potpourri essential oil to add to your potpourri. Lunch Provided.

$32 — Register & Pre-Pay

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September 19 • 1:00 PM
Holiday Farmhouse Swag

Make a designer looking swag that can be used for several years. It can be used on the front door or as a table piece on the table. Your teardrop swag is decorated with florals, berries, pine cones, farmhouse décor and bow.

$48 — Register & Pre-Pay

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September 26th • 1:00 PM
Luxurious and Relaxing Winter Skin Treatments

Winter can be very hard on our skin. In this class we will demonstrate herbal blends that help protect and restore the skin during the colder months.

Demonstrations will include:

• Face moisturizer for aging skin
• Body butter
• Rose-hibiscus hydrating face mist
• Rosemary shampoo for dry, itchy scalp

We will also discuss the benefits of rosemary and echinacea for skin and hair care, and how to make infused oils known for fighting inflammation.

$40.00 — Register and pre-pay

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October 3rd • 1:00 PM
Herbal Mouse Repellent

This may sound like a surprising topic, but it is a very important one.

Several years ago I learned just how dangerous traditional mouse poisons can be to pets, wildlife, and even people.

In this class we will discuss how herbs such as peppermint and cloves can be used as a safer way to discourage mice.

After two years of testing, we have developed a blend that works very well. Each participant will take home a sample.

$40.00 — Register and pre-pay

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October 10th • 1:00 PM
The Best Gift Is a Homemade Gift

How true that saying is!

Instead of spending days shopping for gifts, you can make wonderful homemade gifts right in your own kitchen.

Today we will demonstrate how to make:

• Raspberry Wine
• Victorian Shrub
• Boursin Cheese Mix
• Taco Seasoning Mix
• Lavender Sugar
• And more

You will be able to sample everything we make, and recipes will be provided.

$39.00 — Register and pre-pay

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October 17th • 1:00 PM
Christmas Sleigh Arrangement

Each participant will receive a handmade sleigh to decorate with:

• Greens
• Eucalyptus
• Berries
• Red and white florals
• Four miniature Santas
• Ribbon

Snacks and tea sampling

$49.00 — Register and pre-pay

Note: image is just for illustrative purposes and may not be indicative of exact final product.

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October 24th • 1:00 PM
Holiday Candle Ring / Wreath

Create a festive candle ring that can be used on the table or hung as a wreath.

Materials include:

• Pine
• Fir
• Cedar
• Eucalyptus
• Bay Laurel
• Red Berries
• Silver Accents

Lunch Menu

Chicken Basil Pesto Sandwich
Soup
Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake
Grand Oak’s Holiday Tea

$34.00 — Register and pre-pay

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November 7th • 1:00 PM
Holiday Table Arrangement

Create an elegant arrangement perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.

Materials will include:

• Frosted white greens
• Silver dollar eucalyptus
• Red and white accents
• Pinecones
• Ribbon

Tea, Shrub, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

End-of-Winter Sale:
50–60% off marked items.

$50.00 — Register and pre-pay

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