Christmas at the Farm
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM: GINGERBREAD & GREENS
A Festive Workshop at Garrod Farms
Join us for an immersive holiday workshop combining two favorite seasonal traditions — gingerbread houses and evergreen centerpieces. We provide all the materials: gingerbread, icing, cookies, candy, vases, fresh local greens, and expert guidance.
Perfect for families, friends, teams, and anyone who loves Christmas creativity in a beautiful farm setting.
Event Itinerary • 4:00–6:00 PM
4:00 PM — Welcome to Garrod Farms
Guests arrive at the cozy, decorated workshop space overlooking the vineyard and barns. Enjoy light refreshments and settle into your workspace stocked with gingerbread supplies and festive treats.
4:05–4:55 PM — Gingerbread House Building
We begin the afternoon with our gingerbread session.
Guests will:
Assemble their gingerbread house foundation
Decorate with icing, cookies, candy, sprinkles & embellishments
Learn techniques for structure, piping, and creating snowy details
Personalize their design with classic or whimsical themes
This portion is fun, hands-on, and perfect for families, friends, and all levels of makers.
4:55–5:00 PM — Quick Reset + Fresh Greens Introduction
A short break to clear the gingerbread workspace.
Guests are given new materials for the centerpiece portion.
5:00–5:50 PM — Christmas Greens Centerpiece Workshop
Create a lush, long-lasting holiday arrangement using fresh winter greens sourced locally.
We’ll walk through:
How to prep your vase
How to layer your greens for shape, fullness, and balance
Texture mixing using a curated selection of winter foliage
Guests will learn how to:
Create a balanced base using wintergreens
Layer in textures for richness
Shape the centerpiece to be centerpiece-ready for tables or gifting
Care for greens to make them last through Christmas
5:50–6:00 PM — Finishing Touches & Photos
Guests add their final touches, ribbon options, and decorative accents.
Time for photos with your completed gingerbread house and centerpiece.