The big news is that our book is finally finished, to be released Sept 1!
Register to celebrate in person at Camellia Forest on September 19-20, or join our virtual event (date TBD).
Join our newsletter to receive updates and news about workshops and events!
Note: To reduce potential for COVID-19 transmission, our events are smaller than usual and we will be taking preregistration for open houses to maintain small group sizes. Masks are required.
Visit the nursery website to register for workshops and contact us to inquire about custom events, tours, tastings and samples of our handmade tea.
Register to celebrate in person at Camellia Forest on September 19-20, or join our virtual event (date TBD).
Join our newsletter to receive updates and news about workshops and events!
Note: To reduce potential for COVID-19 transmission, our events are smaller than usual and we will be taking preregistration for open houses to maintain small group sizes. Masks are required.
Visit the nursery website to register for workshops and contact us to inquire about custom events, tours, tastings and samples of our handmade tea.
Schedule for 2020
May
On the last Sunday, we hold our first open house of the year, "First Flush Fest"
June/July
“Harvest & Processing Basics” (10-3 pm on Sundays)
August
For those who have joined us for Harvest & Processing classes, we also offer
“Pick Your Own” weekends by appointment.
September/October
"Grow Your Own" (Sundays)
(Click here for more details on workshops and other classes)
October
In late October, we will hold our second open house of the year, "Fall Tea for All"
November
In mid-November, we hold a “Meet the Makers” event
- Enjoy tea and pottery in the greenhouse - surrounded by flowering Camellias
- Meet the makers and check some holiday shopping off your to-do list
- Tea tasting - drink samples of our homegrown tea and floral blends
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Tea Samples & Tastings
We make all types of traditional teas and floral blends - samples are available onsite - come visit the nursery or schedule a tea garden tour! Greenhouses are open Saturdays 10-4pm, and by appointment. |
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We provide custom services for tea and garden clubs, weddings and special events, and also host school visits (ages 12 and up through college).
Examples of past events include:
- Master Gardeners' seminar, Waddell Barnes Botanical Gardens, Macon, GA
- Camellia Flower Show, tea education and tasting, NC State University
- Seminar, education booth and tasting (~1000 visitors), Longwood Gardens, PA, for American Camellia Society Annual Meeting
- Tea talk to accompany formal English Tea, Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC
