December Almanac: The Holidays Are Upon Us!
Photo by Allison Upchruch
Dear Park Winters Family,
Before we start to look ahead to the new year, we want to take a moment to reflect on what an amazing year it has been. From introducing new Day Visit experiences and breaking ground on some exciting additions to our farm to introducing even more makers to our Marketplace and all the gorgeous weddings and events we've hosted. We feel blessed to work with such an amazing team to make it all possible!
We have some exciting happenings taking place this month before we close our doors for the winter to prepare for the spring. Take a look below for your last chance to experience Park Winters before the year ends!
Creative Holiday Workshops
Don't miss out on this year's final Gather & Create Classes that'll have you decorating for the Holidays like a pro!
Dried Flora Wreath on Grapevine
Class led by Hannah Muller from Full Belly farm.
December 4 at 10:00am
Foraged Holiday Wreath
Class led by Dori from Everything's Hunky Dori.
December 12 at 10:00am
Holiday Centerpiece
Class led by Nina Booth from Right Side Hand
December 18 at 10:00am
Shop Small for the Holidays
Have you checked out our Holiday Gift Guide? It's loaded with great gift ideas and you can even shop by price! We've also added some new gift sets like the Sip & Write duo featuring our new Park Winters Mug and Notecards by Crystal Lynn Collins. You'll be sure to find the perfect holiday gifts this season on our Marketplace.
Last Day Visit Experiences of the Year
Our last Park Winters Day Visit experiences of the year are this coming weekend so book your spot today to close out the year with some magic! Our Pick Your Own Dried Bouquet experience has been such a hit and we look forward to bringing it back next year, but don't hold out until then! Book your experience for Friday, December 3 or Sunday, December 5 before it's too late.
Pick Up at Park Winters
Shop our Marketplace online and pick up your order when you visit us for a Day Visit Experience! Just Select "Pick Up at Park Winters" at checkout.
Jason + Emily
A perfect couple on a perfect day. Check out this month's featured wedding and prepare to be blown away by the gorgeous altar, florals, cake and photography!
A Chat with Farmer Ryan
Q: Hey Ryan! What's going on at the Farm?
Ryan:
The dry spell has allowed us to continue working in the field doing row prep which includes mowing, removing organic matter, and rototilling, which will help us plant our starts that we've been growing in our seed bank. We also just propagated two varieties of our lavender that will serve as rows for a future you-pick experience!
We are continuing maintenance and clean up of the farm to prepare for the winter which includes pruning back and fertilizing shrubs and trees, spraying powder for mildew and other fungi, mowing, pruning back perennial skeletons to allow for new growth, compost rotation and our least favorite activity: managing our gopher population.
We've also just planted thousands of bulbs around our farm and will continue to plant thousands more this month so be on the look out for some gorgeous colors in early Spring!
New Maker:
Right Side Hand
Influenced by nature’s cycle of life, founder Nina Booth celebrates the unique qualities and characteristics of flowers in their final stage of existence. Her hand-woven wreath bases are created from dried grapevines while Nina’s beautiful and unique flower and botanical collections are grown by small female owned farms or found on her private walks and hikes in Northern California.
We want to hear from you!
We love to get feedback from you to ensure every experience you have at Park Winters is unforgettable. Rate us on our events, Garden and Farm Tours and our newest experience: Pick Your Own Bouquet. Leave us a review at any of your preferred platforms!
