People-First Tourism

Hike Around with Highland Cows
2024-05-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | New Beginnings Historic Farm, 5370 US 64 74A Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, United States
Sunlight and green pastures are chicken soup for the soul…
In collaboration with New Beginnings Historic Farm
Enjoy the peacefulness that nature brings while hiking around the pastures and forest and where our highland cows reside.
We will meet at front of the NB farm house before starting at the very top of our field. As we make our way along the pastures we will be checking our fences and sharing with you about out breed of cows and what they are best known for. You’ll get to explore their unique personalities in how they interact with each of us along with their mannerisms and irresistible cuteness.
While circling the pastures we have other animals you may interact with that include our goats, our sweet rescue horse Eli, and our livestock guardian dogs. We will end our visit at the west pasture sharing treats with the animals and brushing the cows.
Your experience will be led by John or Sheri Crenshaw, the owners and operators of New Beginnings Historic Farm. Their historic farm dates back to the 1900s where it stood as a landmark for locals to purchase their milk, cheese, and meats. John and Sheri have put a lot of love in to their farm and they are wonderful hosts who we can’t wait for you to meet!
Learn more about New Beginnings Historic Farms here.
*Wear good closed toe tennis shoes for hike and clothes you may not mind getting dirty. A hiking stick, a jacket if cold, and a bottle of water are recommended.

Sunlight and green pastures are chicken soup for the soul…
In collaboration with New Beginnings Historic Farm
Enjoy the peacefulness that nature brings while hiking around the pastures and forest and where our highland cows reside.

We will meet at front of the NB farm house before starting at the very top of our field.
As we make our way along the pastures we will be checking our fences and sharing with you about out breed of cows and what they are best known for. You’ll get to explore their unique personalities in how they interact with each of us along with their mannerisms and irresistible cuteness.

While circling the pastures we have other animals you may interact with that include our goats, our sweet rescue horse Eli, and our livestock guardian dogs.
We will end our visit at the west pasture sharing treats with the animals and brushing the cows.

Your experience will be led by John or Sheri Crenshaw, the owners and operators of New Beginnings Historic Farm.
Their historic farm dates back to the 1900s where it stood as a landmark for locals to purchase their milk, cheese, and meats.

John and Sheri have put a lot of love in to their farm and they are wonderful hosts who we can’t wait for you to meet!
Learn more about New Beginnings Historic Farms here.
*Wear good closed toe tennis shoes for hike and clothes you may not mind getting dirty. A hiking stick, a jacket if cold, and a bottle of water are recommended.

Borrowing Something Sweet - Honey Tasting & Hive Tour
2024-05-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Stone Ridge Farm Market, 408 Temple-Johnson Rd, Zebulon, NC, 27597, United States
EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Bees keep the world sweet and flourishing…
This experience is all about learning where the things you love come from hosted by Steve and Shannon Baxter, local beekeepers and owner’s of Baxter’s Bees; not to mention just all-around great people!
Come to the Stone Ridge Farm Market in Zebulon, NC for a scenic outdoor experience where you can taste a range of different local honeys, explore the construction of a beehive up close, and learn straight from delightful local experts why beekeeping is such a fascinating and vital part of our lives.
*Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. Water and a honey-based snack will be provided.
Learn more about Baxter’s Bee’s or schedule a private tasting here.

EVENT CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Bees keep the world sweet and flourishing…
This experience is all about learning where the things you love come from.

Come to the Stone Ridge Farm Market in Zebulon, NC for a scenic outdoor experience where you can taste a range of different local honeys, explore the construction of a beehive up close, and learn straight from delightful local experts why beekeeping is such a fascinating and vital part of our lives.

You’ll be able to taste a range of different local honeys, explore the construction of a beehive up close, and learn straight from delightful local experts why beekeeping is such a fascinating and vital part of our lives.
*Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. A honey-based snack and water will be provided.
Learn more about Baxter’s Bee’s or schedule a private tasting here.

Caribbean Island Cuisine - 6 Course Dinner with Local Chef
2024-05-19 18:30 - 20:30 | The Nest, 414 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Island hopping through the story of food…

In Collaboration with The Nest Raleigh:

Join us this evening for a 6 course dinner exploring delicious Caribbean themed fare with private Chef Lemar Farrington. Each dish will be inspired by the cooking tradition of a different island culture, allowing you to explore the nuances of each bite through its flavor and story.

Chef Lemar was born and raised on the island of St.Thomas, U.S.V.I., and developed a love for food at the age of 10. By the age of 18 had completed culinary training, and for 20+ years has honed his skills to live out his passion for the culinary arts.

Amalie(a), his private culinary business, is based on his desire to bring attention and elevation to his home cuisine; that of the Caribbean.

In doing these dinners, his passion is to bring people closer to Caribbean ingredients, culture, history, and at the same time bring acclaim to a cuisine that has, in his opinion, been overlooked. Through thoughtful flavors, presentation, and an experience that delights and pleases, you’ll discover a new place entirely through your plate.

This experience will be taking place at The Nest co-working space in downtown Raleigh, a unique, independently owned co-working space. It is located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh in City Plaza and are home to companies and people from a huge spectrum of industries.

Learn more about Amalie(a) and Chef Lemar here.

Island hopping through the story of food…

In Collaboration with The Nest Raleigh:

Join us this evening for a 6 course dinner exploring delicious Caribbean themed fare with private Chef Lemar Farrington.

Each dish will be inspired by the cooking tradition of a different island culture, allowing you to explore the nuances of each bite through its flavor and story.

Chef Lemar was born and raised on the island of St.Thomas, U.S.V.I., and developed a love for food at the age of 10. By the age of 18 had completed culinary training, and for 20+ years has honed his skills to live out his passion for the culinary arts.

Amalie(a), his private culinary business, is based on his desire to bring attention and elevation to his home cuisine; that of the Caribbean.

In doing these dinners, his passion is to bring people closer to Caribbean ingredients, culture, history, and at the same time bring acclaim to a cuisine that has, in his opinion, been overlooked. Through thoughtful flavors, presentation, and an experience that delights and pleases, you’ll discover a new place entirely through your plate.

This experience will be taking place at The Nest co-working space in downtown Raleigh, a unique, independently owned co-working space. It is located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh in City Plaza and are home to companies and people from a huge spectrum of industries.

Learn more about Amalie(a) and Chef Lemar here.

Tapestry Weaving Workshop at Lucky Tree Cafe
2024-05-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Lucky Tree, 3801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Bring your creativity into the frame with some fiber arts…
In collaboration with Lucky Tree:
Explore a local space filled with art, coffee, and sweets to learn something new from an old tradition!
You will spend your evening with Abby Redus, a passionate local weaver and detail-oriented textile designer with the goal of breaking down the barrier between people and where their clothing and soft goods come from.
For this workshop you will learn the art of tapestry weaving, creating your very own tapestry by hand in an easy to use wood frame. There will be an array of thread colors to mix into your creation and with guidance from Abby you will get to design your own tapestry pattern. By the end, Abby will show you how to take your completed work out of the frame for you to take home with you!
We will be hosting this experience at the Lucky Tree coffee shop: a local, small business run by twin sisters Ashley and Amanda. They are champions of the local art scene, adorning their already beautiful space with work from more than 50 local artists. Not to mention, they bake delicious and healthy sweet treats that you will get to try.
*Ticket includes a tapestry to take home and a drink of your choosing from Lucky Tree to enjoy during the workshop.
See some of Abby’s awesome work here.
Learn more about the Lucky Tree shop here.

Bring your creativity into the frame with some fiber arts…
In collaboration with Lucky Tree:
Explore a local space filled with art, coffee, and sweets to learn something new from an old tradition!

You will spend your evening with Abby Redus, a passionate local weaver and detail-oriented textile designer with the goal of breaking down the barrier between people and where their clothing and soft goods come from.
For this workshop you will learn the art of tapestry weaving, creating your very own tapestry by hand in an easy to use wood frame.

There will be an array of thread colors to mix into your creation and with guidance from Abby you will get to design your own tapestry pattern.
By the end, Abby will show you how to take your completed work out of the frame for you to take home with you!

We will be hosting this experience at the Lucky Tree coffee shop: a local, small business run by twin sisters Ashley and Amanda.

They are champions of the local art scene, adorning their already beautiful space with work from more than 50 local artists. Not to mention, they bake delicious and healthy sweet treats that you will get to try.
*Ticket includes a tapestry to take home and a drink of your choosing from Lucky Tree to enjoy during the workshop.
See some of Abby’s awesome work here.
Learn more about the Lucky Tree shop here.

Beer and Cider Stroll - Discovering Whitaker Mill's Watering Holes
2024-05-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Lynnwood Brewing Concern Taproom, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, 27604, United States
Celebrate spring with Taps & Corks Tours, as we enjoy a late afternoon happy hour on May 23 with stops at two Whitaker Mill watering holes – Lynnwood Brewing Concern and East Bower Cider Co.
We’ll meet at 4 pm for beer tasting and light appetizers at Lynnwood Brewing Concern, then walk about a block to East Bower Cider Co., Raleigh’s first cidery, for more tasting. If the weather is good, we’ll spend some time on the patio. Afterward, you can explore the dinner options in the area on your own.
Along the way, we’ll explore the history of craft beer in Raleigh and North Carolina. Do you know where Whitaker Mill was? Find out along the way!
Your guide is Natalie Hampton, owner of Taps & Corks Tours. Natalie has been writing about North Carolina beer and wine for 12 years on the Tarheel Taps & Corks blog. She enjoys sharing her passion for North Carolina beer through walking tours, and always looks forward to winter seasonal beers and ciders.
Note: You must be 21 to participate. Tour is rain or shine. Wear good shoes for walking and clothing appropriate for the weather – we’ll be outside for at least part of our exploration. Plan to arrive at the brewery about 10 minutes early to park at Loading Dock and locate the group. Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly.

Celebrate spring with Taps & Corks Tours, as we enjoy a late afternoon happy hour on May 23 with stops at two Whitaker Mill watering holes – Lynnwood Brewing Concern and East Bower Cider Co.
We’ll meet at 4 pm for beer tasting and light appetizers at Lynnwood Brewing Concern, then walk about a block to East Bower Cider Co., Raleigh’s first cidery, for more tasting.
If the weather is good, we’ll spend some time on the patio. Afterward, you can explore the dinner options in the area on your own.

Along the way, we’ll explore the history of craft beer in Raleigh and North Carolina. Do you know where Whitaker Mill was? Find out along the way!

Your guide is Natalie Hampton, owner of Taps & Corks Tours. Natalie has been writing about North Carolina beer and wine for 12 years on the Tarheel Taps & Corks blog. She enjoys sharing her passion for North Carolina beer through walking tours, and always looks forward to winter seasonal beers and ciders.

You must be 21 to participate. Tour is rain or shine. Wear good shoes for walking and clothing appropriate for the weather – we’ll be outside for at least part of our exploration.
(Plan to arrive at the brewery about 10 minutes early to park at Loading Dock and locate the group. Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly.)”

Printed with Care - Letterpress Card Making Workshop
2024-05-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Decree Company, 135 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
There is something magical communicated in the subtle details of pen and paper…
In collaboration with Decree Company Letterpress:
Visit Decree Company, a luxurious and immaculately designed Downtown Raleigh Shop focused on finding inspiration in the ordinary. One of their specialties is hand-pressed stationary and they have invited anyone who is curious to come participate in their process and take home letterpressed cards of their very own design.
Discover this magical process as you mix your own custom color ink, learn how to print different types of designs, and even practice scoring your cards for the folding process. You will take home 20 of your own letterpressed cards along with a variety of beautiful envelope colors. In addition to the workshop itself, you’ll get to tour century old letterpress machinery and peruse a gorgeous shop of fine gifts, laid out like an art gallery.
With wine and a selection of delicious hor’dourves included, this workshop is a perfect evening for a date, a night out with friends, or a celebration. This is a must-do for anyone interested in learning more about fine stationery or an elegant way to send something that is uniquely by your own hand.
Learn more about Decree Company here.

There is something magical communicated in the subtle details of pen and paper…
In collaboration with Decree Company Letterpress:
Visit Decree Company, a luxurious and immaculately designed Downtown Raleigh Shop focused on finding inspiration in the ordinary. One of their specialties is hand-pressed stationary and they have invited anyone who is curious to come participate in their process and take home letterpressed cards of their very own design.

Discover this magical process as you mix your own custom color ink, learn how to print different types of designs, and even practice scoring your cards for the folding process.
You will take home 20 of your own letterpressed cards along with a variety of beautiful envelope colors. In addition to the workshop itself, you’ll get to tour century old letterpress machinery and peruse a gorgeous shop of fine gifts, laid out like an art gallery.

With wine and a selection of delicious hor’dourves included, this workshop is a perfect evening for a date, a night out with friends, or a celebration. This is a must-do for anyone interested in learning more about fine stationery or an elegant way to send something that is uniquely by your own hand.
Learn more about Decree Company here.

Momento Pouri - A Resin and Found-Object Workshop on the Farm
2024-05-25 11:00 - 12:30 | Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store, 3946 US 64 Hwy, Rutherfordton, 28139, United States
Take a little piece of the farm everywhere you go…
In collaboration with Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store:
This hands-on workshop will take you through the process of selecting natural farm momentos and preserving them in a resin craft of your own to take home with you.
You’ll learn all about what resin is, how to use it safely, and the myriad of different creative things you can make with it. Your instructor, artist and artisan Leigh Durka, will walk you through placing and pouring your objects before allowing them to cure in the sunlight. By the end of the workshop you’ll be leaving with a resin keychain containing perfectly preserved objects from the farm. This could be seeds, flowers, or even candy knowing Cherry Mountain Farm…
Leigh Durka, the creative force behind Wreaths, Resin, and More by Leigh, is a multifaceted individual blending the roles of an educator and an artisan seamlessly. With a passion for teaching and a knack for crafting, Leigh has carved out a unique niche in the world of art and home decor.
For the past seven years, Leigh has delved into the captivating realm of resin-related art, developing her skill for transforming discarded items into exquisite works of functional art. With a keen eye for potential in what some might consider mere trash, Leigh breathes new life into these materials and invites you to explore a world where creativity knows no bounds.
After the workshop, take a stroll around the farm to see the friendly Kune Kune pigs, goats, dogs, and horse that call Cherry Mountain Farm home and definitely don’t forget to do a little shopping at the on-site general store which is bursting with all kinds of goodies, gifts, and knick knacks.
Craig and Debbi have over a decade of experience as farmers and have put a lot of love and care into what they do.
Learn more about Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store

Take a little piece of the farm everywhere you go…
In collaboration with Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store:
This hands-on workshop will take you through the process of selecting natural farm momentos and preserving them in a resin craft of your own to take home with you.

You’ll learn all about what resin is, how to use it safely, and the myriad of different creative things you can make with it.
Your instructor, artist and artisan Leigh Durka, will walk you through placing and pouring your objects before allowing them to cure in the sunlight. By the end of the workshop you’ll be leaving with a resin keychain containing perfectly preserved objects from the farm.
This could be seeds, flowers, or even candy knowing Cherry Mountain Farm…

Leigh Durka, the creative force behind Wreaths, Resin, and More by Leigh, is a multifaceted individual blending the roles of an educator and an artisan seamlessly.
With a passion for teaching and a knack for crafting, Leigh has carved out a unique niche in the world of art and home decor.

For the past seven years, Leigh has delved into the captivating realm of resin-related art, developing her skill for transforming discarded items into exquisite works of functional art.
With a keen eye for potential in what some might consider mere trash, Leigh breathes new life into these materials and invites you to explore a world where creativity knows no bounds.

After the workshop, take a stroll around the farm to see the friendly Kune Kune pigs, goats, dogs, and horse that call Cherry Mountain Farm home and definitely don’t forget to do a little shopping at the on-site general store which is bursting with all kinds of goodies, gifts, and knick knacks.

Craig and Debbi have over a decade of experience as farmers and have put a lot of love and care into what they do.
Learn more about Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store

A Moonshine Legacy - Broadslab Distillery Tour and Tasting
2024-05-25 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Broadslab Distillery, 4834 NC-50, Benson, NC, 27504, United States
Deep tradition makes for deeper flavor…
In collaboration with Broadslab Distillery:
Not many families can say that they helped pioneer a state-wide industry, but Jeremy and Shelly Norris have family roots that run all the way to the sunrise of NC moonshine distilling. Generations later, they’re still at it!
In this experience you’ll get to visit Broadslab, North Carolina’s first farm distillery. Participants will learn about their role in the deep history of farming and distilling of Johnston County, explore the beautiful Broadslab farm where they grow and then eventually distill all of their own product, and finally taste some of their authentic and diligently made moonshine.
Guests will also have the opportunity to order drinks at their bar or purchase from a plethora of local products to take home!
Learn more about Broadslab or schedule a private tour here.

Deep tradition makes for deeper flavor…
In collaboration with Broadslab Distillery:
Not many families can say that they helped pioneer a state-wide industry, but Jim and Shelly Norris have family roots that run all the way to the sunrise of NC moonshine distilling. Generations later, they’re still at it!

In this experience you’ll get to visit Broadslab, North Carolina’s first farm distillery.
Participants will learn about their role in the deep history of farming and distilling of Johnston County, explore the beautiful Broadslab farm where they grow and then eventually distill all of their own product, and finally taste some of their authentic and diligently made moonshine.

Guests will also have the opportunity to order drinks at their bar or purchase from a plethora of local products to take home!
Learn more about Broadslab or schedule a private tour here.

Cookies and Crochet! – Crochet Workshop and Dessert Sampling
2024-05-30 18:30 - 19:45, 2024-06-27 18:30 - 19:45 | The Cookie People, 2237 Avent Ferry Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
What could be better than creativity and cookies?
In collaboration with The Cookie People…
Did you know that you can crochet pretty much anywhere? It’s a great exercise in creativity and mindfulness and all it takes is a single tool and some yarn which need almost no space. To prove that point, we’re creating a series of crochet workshops in places all over the Raleigh area, from parks, to coffee houses, to cookie bakeries!
For this workshop, come spend some time with Suzy Hasanin, lifelong crochet artist and all-around wonderful person. Suzy believes that if you can crack the code to the fundamentals, you can crochet anything and she wants to show you how. You’ll be given your own ball of yarn and crochet hook (to keep!) and beginners will be taught the fundamental building blocks of turning crochet stitches into patterns. If you happen to be a veteran, Suzy can offer some great expert pointers and project suggestions to take your craft to the next level.
We will be hosting this experience at the adorable bakeshop of The Cookie People: a local, family-owned, small business run by two of the sweetest people around that make the best cookies in town. Learn about their made-from-scratch cookies and choose some to try from their great selection of flavors: Lemonade, Peanut Butter Cup, Molasses Crinkle, Butterscotch Caramel, and more!
*Ticket includes a crochet tool, a ball of yarn, two large specialty cookies of your choosing, and a drink
See some of Suzy’s awesome work here.
Check out The Cookie People’s delicious shop here.

What could be better than creativity and cookies?
In collaboration with The Cookie People…
Did you know that you can crochet pretty much anywhere? It’s a great exercise in creativity and mindfulness and all it takes is a single tool and some yarn which need almost no space.
To prove that point, we’re creating a series of crochet workshops in places all over the Raleigh area, from parks, to coffee houses, to cookie bakeries!

For this workshop, come spend some time with Suzy Hasanin, lifelong crochet artist and all-around wonderful person. Suzy believes that if you can crack the code to the fundamentals, you can crochet anything and she wants to show you how.
You’ll be given your own ball of yarn and crochet hook (to keep!) and beginners will be taught the fundamental building blocks of turning crochet stitches into patterns. If you happen to be a veteran, Suzy can offer some great expert pointers and project suggestions to take your craft to the next level.

We will be hosting this experience at the adorable bakeshop of The Cookie People: a local, family-owned, small business run by two of the sweetest people around that make the best cookies in town.
Learn about their made-from-scratch cookies and choose some to try from their great selection of flavors: Lemonade, Peanut Butter Cup, Molasses Crinkle, Butterscotch Caramel, and more!

*Ticket includes a crochet tool, a ball of yarn, two large specialty cookies of your choosing, and a drink
See some of Suzy’s awesome work here.
Check out The Cookie People’s delicious shop here.

Custom Sk8 Decks - An Artspace Workshop
2024-06-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Artspace, 201 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Connect with a community of incredible artists all in one space…
In collaboration with Artspace NC:
Get ready to shred the streets in style with our custom skateboard design workshop!
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or new to the scene, this hands-on experience is the ultimate blend of creativity and adrenaline. Join us as we guide you through the steps on designing your own skateboard blank and unleash that creativity with some cool techniques and long lasting paints.
This workshop will be taught by Eric Dixon, local artist and skateboard enthusiast. All materials will be provided, including skateboard blanks, but you’re also invited to bring your own. So grab your friends, bring some ideas and we’ll see you here!
Artspace, your host for this event, is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh. Visit Artspace for a multitude of exhibitions featuring national and local artists and to enjoy a community of more than 35 artists working in studio, artists in residence, and to find other art classes for all ages and abilities.
Check out Artspace’s amazing space here.

Connect with a community of incredible artists all in one space…
In collaboration with Artspace NC:
Get ready to shred the streets in style with our custom skateboard design workshop!

Whether you’re a seasoned skater or new to the scene, this hands-on experience is the ultimate blend of creativity and adrenaline.
Join us as we guide you through the steps on designing your own skateboard blank and unleash that creativity with some cool techniques and long lasting paints.

This workshop will be taught by Eric Dixon, local artist and skateboard enthusiast.
All materials will be provided, including skateboard blanks, but you’re also invited to bring your own. So grab your friends, bring some ideas and we’ll see you here!

Artspace, your host for this event, is a non-profit visual arts center located in Downtown Raleigh.
Visit Artspace for a multitude of exhibitions featuring national and local artists and to enjoy a community of more than 35 artists working in studio, artists in residence, and to find other art classes for all ages and abilities.
Check out Artspace’s amazing space here.

Adventure into Agave - Guided Mezcal Tasting at Gallo Pelón
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-06-20 17:30 - 19:00 | Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria, 106 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States
Centuries of heritage live within the unique spirit of mezcal…
In collaboration with Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria:
The first Mezcal Bar in the southeast, Gallo Pelón offers an intimate mezcal tasting experience. Their bar is beautiful, exciting, and intimate with a style representing the Colombian heritage of its owner, Angela Salamanca.
We welcome you into our beautiful space to guide you through a curated mezcal tasting. Four different agaves will be presented by our mezcal ambassador with tasting notes and commentary on their individual origin, production and tradition.
The pallette of mezcal is vast and well enjoyed alongside ernest food. We’ll be exploring these diverse flavors with a complimentary garnish tray and a personal nacho “ignacio” plate to enliven your stomach and deepen your experience. Even if you don’t fall in love with the bold flavor of mezcal your first time, we promise you’ll leave with a greater appreciation and knowledge of the world’s rarest and most amazing spirit.
Learn more about Gallo Pelón here or schedule a private tasting here.

Centuries of heritage live within the unique spirit of mezcal…
In collaboration with Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria:
The first Mezcal Bar in the southeast, Gallo Pelón offers an intimate mezcal tasting experience. Their bar is beautiful, exciting, and intimate with a style representing the Colombian heritage of its owner, Angela Salamanca.

We welcome you into our beautiful space to guide you through a curated mezcal tasting. Four different agaves will be presented by our mezcal ambassador with tasting notes and commentary on their individual origin, production and tradition.
The pallette of mezcal is vast and well enjoyed alongside ernest food. We’ll be exploring these diverse flavors with a complimentary garnish tray and a personal nacho “ignacio” plate to enliven your stomach and deepen your experience.

Even if you don’t fall in love with the bold flavor of mezcal your first time, we promise you’ll leave with a greater appreciation and knowledge of the world’s rarest and most amazing spirit.
Learn more about Gallo Pelón here or schedule a private tasting here.

Beer and Cider Stroll - Discovering Whitaker Mill's Watering Holes
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Lynnwood Brewing Concern Taproom, 1053 E Whitaker Mill Rd, Raleigh, 27604, United States
Cool off at the end of the workday with Taps & Corks Tours, as we enjoy a late afternoon happy hour with stops at two Whitaker Mill watering holes – Lynnwood Brewing Concern and East Bower Cider Co.
We’ll meet at 4 pm for beer tasting and light appetizers at Lynnwood Brewing Concern, then walk about a block to East Bower Cider Co., Raleigh’s first cidery, where we’ll taste cider. If the weather is good, we’ll spend some time on the patio. Afterward, you can explore the dinner options in the area on your own
Along the way, we’ll explore the history of craft beer in Raleigh and North Carolina. Do you know where Whitaker Mill was and what was made there? Find out along the way!
Your guide is Natalie Hampton, owner of Taps & Corks Tours. Natalie has been writing about North Carolina beer and wine for 12 years on the Tarheel Taps & Corks blog. She enjoys sharing her passion for North Carolina beer through walking tours, and always looks forward to winter seasonal beers and ciders.
Note: You must be 21 to participate. Tour is rain or shine. Wear good shoes for walking and clothing appropriate for the weather – we’ll be outside for at least part of our exploration. Plan to arrive at the brewery about 10 minutes early to park at Loading Dock and locate the group. Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly.

Cool off at the end of the workday with Taps & Corks Tours, as we enjoy a late afternoon happy hour with stops at two Whitaker Mill watering holes – Lynnwood Brewing Concern and East Bower Cider Co.

We’ll meet at 4 pm for beer tasting and light appetizers at Lynnwood Brewing Concern, then walk about a block to East Bower Cider Co., Raleigh’s first cidery, where we’ll taste cider. If the weather is good, we’ll spend some time on the patio. Afterward, you can explore the dinner options in the area on your own
Along the way, we’ll explore the history of craft beer in Raleigh and North Carolina. Do you know where Whitaker Mill was and what was made there? Find out along the way!

Your guide is Natalie Hampton, owner of Taps & Corks Tours. Natalie has been writing about North Carolina beer and wine for 12 years on the Tarheel Taps & Corks blog. She enjoys sharing her passion for North Carolina beer through walking tours, and always looks forward to winter seasonal beers and ciders.

You must be 21 to participate. Tour is rain or shine. Wear good shoes for walking and clothing appropriate for the weather – we’ll be outside for at least part of our exploration.
(Plan to arrive at the brewery about 10 minutes early to park at Loading Dock and locate the group. Parking can be challenging, so plan accordingly.)”

HeART of Raleigh - First Friday Art Walk
2024-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | CAM Raleigh, 409 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Connect with the city’s art scene on it’s liveliest night of the month…
In Collaboration with Conduit for Change:
Enjoy this living arts experience as we stroll through some of the arts districts of Raleigh during a bustling evening.
We’ll see what there is to see, new art, old art, Raleigh shops and murals. Raleigh is growing so fast, it’s ever evolving! Annelies Gentile, artist, art lover, and professional coach, will guide you to look within as you explore the world around you to see life differently. Along the way you’ll learn about the fundamentals of the creative process for personal and professional enrichment, and wellbeing. Eyes Wide Open!

Explore Raleigh’s downtown art scene
Learn about yourself, others, and the creative process
A playful approach through an urban landscape
Refreshing insight from creative conversation
Enjoy this mindful meander and unique sensory creativity retreat experience!

Annelies believes creativity matters. She’s an executive integrative life and leadership coach, speaker, author, and artist with a Master’s in coaching and a knack for poking in a good way.
Annelies has lived in Raleigh since 1985 and has insights into what Raleigh was like “way back when” and has long-time relationships with a network of fellow Raleigh artists which makes her walks deep and interesting. Learn more about Annelies her coaching at www.conduitforchange.com and her art at www.anneliesgentile.com

Connect with the city’s art scene on it’s liveliest night of the month…
In Collaboration with Conduit for Change:
Enjoy this living arts experience as we stroll through some of the arts districts of Raleigh during a bustling evening.

We’ll see what there is to see, new art, old art, Raleigh shops and murals. Raleigh is growing so fast, it’s ever evolving!
Annelies Gentile, artist, art lover, and professional coach, will guide you to look within as you explore the world around you to see life differently.

Along the way you’ll learn about the fundamentals of the creative process for personal and professional enrichment, and wellbeing. Eyes Wide Open!

Explore Raleigh’s downtown art scene
Learn about yourself, others, and the creative process
A playful approach through an urban landscape
Refreshing insight from creative conversation
Enjoy this mindful meander and unique sensory creativity retreat experience!

Annelies believes creativity matters.
She’s an executive integrative life and leadership coach, speaker, author, and artist with a Master’s in coaching and a knack for poking in a good way.

Annelies has lived in Raleigh since 1985 and has insights into what Raleigh was like “way back when” and has long-time relationships with a network of fellow Raleigh artists which makes her walks deep and interesting.
Learn more about Annelies her coaching at www.conduitforchange.com and her art at www.anneliesgentile.com

Brush the Barnyard - Paint and Play at Cherry Mountain Farm
2024-06-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store, 3946 US 64 Hwy, Rutherfordton, 28139, United States
Enjoy the peacefulness and joy that only a beautiful farm setting can bring..
In collaboration with Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store:
Paint a fun barnyard scene with Barbara Jean!
This workshop will be guided by instructor and artist Barbara Jean Murray, a local painter with many paint parties under her belt and a slew of fun experiences to offer. She has offered painting experiences for a range of experience levels and groups and will make sure to walk you through the entire process of acrylic painting. Learn something fun and take home a canvas that is uniquely yours!
After the workshop, take a stroll around the farm to see the friendly Kune Kune pigs, goats, dogs, and horse that call Cherry Mountain Farm home! And definitely don’t forget to do a little shopping at the on-site general store which is bursting with all kinds of goodies, gifts, and knick knacks. Craig and Debbi have over a decade of experience as farmers and have put a lot of love and care into what they do.
“This Saturday at Cherry Mountain you’ll have food trucks to eat at, goats to see and feed, sweets to try!
Learn more about Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store

Enjoy the peacefulness and joy that only a beautiful farm setting can bring..
In collaboration with Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store:
Paint a fun barnyard scene with Barbara Jean!

This workshop will be guided by instructor and artist Barbara Jean Murray, a local painter with many paint parties under her belt and a slew of fun experiences to offer. She has offered painting experiences for a range of experience levels and groups and will make sure to walk you through the entire process of acrylic painting. Learn something fun and take home a canvas that is uniquely yours!

After the workshop, take a stroll around the farm to see the friendly Kune Kune pigs, goats, dogs, and horse that call Cherry Mountain Farm home! And definitely don’t forget to do a little shopping at the on-site general store which is bursting with all kinds of goodies, gifts, and knick knacks. Craig and Debbi have over a decade of experience as farmers and have put a lot of love and care into what they do.

“This Saturday at Cherry Mountain you’ll have food trucks to eat at, goats to see and feed, sweets to try!

Learn more about Cherry Mountain Farm and General Store

An Evening Picking Flowers - Garden Tour & Floral Arrangement Workshop
2024-06-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Wrenn’s Farm, 5078 Brantley Rd, Zebulon, NC, 27597, United States
Idyllic, I think is the word, for picking flowers, contemplating colors, enjoying a cold drink, and sharing some homemade ice cream…
In collaboration with Wrenn’s Farms…
Christina Wrenn began growing cut flowers 4 years ago after finishing her Horticulture degree from NC State. She started with a single row of zinnias, all of which sold very quickly, and over the past 4 years has increased her production to over an acre of flowers! They now grow ornamental flowers in rows as well as using a greenhouse and a high tunnel full of beautiful blooms.
Christina and her husband, Austin Wrenn, have turned the family farm in Zebulon into a full time job alternating between strawberry and flower seasons throughout the year and this summer you’ll be able to see a multitude of flowers; zinnias, snapdragons, dahlias, celosia, cosmos, sunflowers and more.
Come spend your evening with Christina, exploring her beautiful garden of flowers and enjoying the special privilege and joy of picking and preparing them to your heart’s content. This workshop will begin with a tour of the farm followed by a session of gathering, then Christina will lead a workshop on arranging and caring for ornamental flowers all of which you will get to take home with you! Finally, we’ll conclude the experience with some sunset refreshments and delicious ice cream made right there on the farm.
All you’ll need to bring with you is a pair of close-toed shoes! Also, just as a heads up, there will likely be bees pollinating the farm.

Idyllic, I think is the word, for picking flowers, contemplating colors, enjoying a cold drink, and sharing some homemade ice cream…
In collaboration with Wrenn’s Farms…
Christina Wrenn began growing cut flowers 4 years ago after finishing her Horticulture degree from NC State. She started with a single row of zinnias, all of which sold very quickly, and over the past 4 years has increased her production to over an acre of flowers!

They now grow ornamental flowers in rows as well as using a greenhouse and a high tunnel full of beautiful blooms.

Christina and her husband, Austin Wrenn, have turned the family farm in Zebulon into a full time job alternating between strawberry and flower seasons throughout the year and this summer you’ll be able to see a multitude of flowers; zinnias, snapdragons, dahlias, celosia, cosmos, sunflowers and more.

Come spend your evening with Christina, exploring her beautiful garden of flowers and enjoying the special privilege and joy of picking and preparing them to your heart’s content.

This workshop will begin with a tour of the farm followed by a session of gathering, then Christina will lead a workshop on arranging and caring for ornamental flowers all of which you will get to take home with you! Finally, we’ll conclude the experience with some sunset refreshments and delicious ice cream made right there on the farm.

All you’ll need to bring with you is a pair of close-toed shoes! Also, just as a heads up, there will likely be bees pollinating the farm.

Stop and Taste the Flowers - Herbal Tea Workshop
2024-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Novel Cary, 200 Henry St., Cary, 27519, United States
Sharing tea is one of our oldest ceremonies for connection and reflection…
In collaboration with Jasper & Gold:
Meet Matthias Payton, a true artist of tastes and smells and founder of Jasper & Gold, the gift he wants to share with the world. He has spent years researching how to properly steep tea while extracting flavor from natural botanical ingredients to maximize flavor, nutrients, and quality.
You will begin your workshop experience with a delicious herbal infusion over a relaxing tea tasting while you learn about the surprising depth of story and artistry that goes into selecting herbs for tea. Matthias will delve into his craft and process for balancing smells and flavors and how each infusion he has created comes from a story, a memory, or a special intention.
Then try it yourself! Whether you want to feel like an herbal artist or a mad alchemist, pack your own infusion from a selection of beautiful dried herbs and ingredients. You can take your infusion home and share it with a friend or enjoy a special moment tasting and smelling something uniquely your own.
This workshop will be taking place at NOVEL Cary a house of hospitality, a gathering place where culinary experiences connect …
Visit Jasper & Gold to learn more about Matthias and his company, or schedule a private tasting here.

Sharing tea is one of our oldest ceremonies for connection and reflection…
In collaboration with Jasper & Gold:
Meet Matthias Payton, a true artist of tastes and smells and founder of Jasper & Gold, the gift he wants to share with the world.
He has spent years researching how to properly steep tea while extracting flavor from natural botanical ingredients to maximize flavor, nutrients, and quality.

You will begin your workshop experience with a delicious herbal infusion over a relaxing tea tasting while you learn about the surprising depth of story and artistry that goes into selecting herbs for tea.
Matthias will delve into his craft and process for balancing smells and flavors and how each infusion he has created comes from a story, a memory, or a special intention.

Then try it yourself! Whether you want to feel like an herbal artist or a mad alchemist, pack your own infusion from a selection of beautiful dried herbs and ingredients.
You can take your infusion home and share it with a friend or enjoy a special moment tasting and smelling something uniquely your own.

This workshop will be taking place at NOVEL Cary a house of hospitality, a gathering place where culinary experiences connect …
Learn more about Matthias or schedule a private tasting here.

A Taste of Eastern Europe - Guided Dinner and Wine Pairing with Local Chefs
2024-06-13 18:15 - 20:30 | Sophie’s Grill and Bar, 2734 NC-55, Cary, NC, 27519, United States
One of the great privileges of NC is its depth of cultural inspirations…
In collaboration with Sophie’s Grill and Bar:

Eastern Europe meets Raleigh, North Carolina. Celebrate old world flavors and learn about family recipes and traditions.
Sophie’s Grill is a family endeavor helmed by first generation immigrants to America. Owner and chef Desislava or “Desy” hails from Bulgaria and started her restaurant as a way to share the love and hospitality of her grandmother’s cooking. Her staff is comprised of Chef Cristina from Romania, Sommelier Dalibor from Serbia, and Pastry Chef Neli also from Bulgaria.
With this experience you will explore the authentic flavors from the country of Georgia. This includes four delicious small plates taking you on a culinary journey around the country and using the highest quality ingredients. To pair, each plate will have a different Georgian wine bottled exclusively for Sophie’s to highlight the flavors of the dish: two whites and two reds for variety.
Enjoy!
Learn more about Sophie’s here.

One of the great privileges of NC is its depth of cultural inspirations…
In collaboration with Sophie’s Grill and Bar:

Eastern Europe meets Raleigh, North Carolina. Celebrate old world flavors and learn about family recipes and traditions.

Sophie’s Grill is a family endeavor helmed by first generation immigrants to America. Owner and chef Desislava or “Desy” hails from Bulgaria and started her restaurant as a way to share the love and hospitality of her grandmother’s cooking.
Her staff is comprised of Chef Cristina from Romania, Sommelier Dalibor from Serbia, and Pastry Chef Neli also from Bulgaria.

With this experience you will explore the authentic flavors from the country of Georgia. This includes four delicious small plates taking you on a culinary journey around the country and using the highest quality ingredients.

To pair, each plate will have a different Georgian wine bottled exclusively for Sophie’s to highlight the flavors of the dish: two whites and two reds for variety.
Enjoy!
Learn more about Sophie’s here.

Brush the Skyline - Watercolors and Brews Workshop
2024-06-13 19:30 - 20:30 | Wye Hill, 201 S Boylan Ave, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Enjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh’s iconic Boylan bridge skyline…
In collaboration with Wye Hill Kitchen and Brewery:
Evan, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you to one of Raleigh’s favorite local breweries and scenic overlooks to appreciate a gorgeous view of the city skyline while guiding you through a relaxing workshop on watercolor landscapes.
All supplies will be provided and you will be able to take home a travel canvas of your own creation for the scenic memory. Evan loves teaching art for all skill levels so whether you paint regularly or have never held a brush, this experience is just the right blend of creative and relaxing.
You’ll also get to enjoy the ambience of Wye Hill, a staple restaurant in the city with a great view of the downtown Warehouse district. Try out some of their new brews or even order an appetizer for your workshop!
*Alcohol is not included with ticket purchase. Not because we don’t want to, but because your table will receive full service and guests can choose anything from free tasting samples to ordering a cocktail and food.
Interested in booking a private painting workshop? Click here.

Enjoy a beer or cocktail from Wye Hill Brewery while painting a beautiful landscape of Raleigh’s iconic Boylan bridge skyline…
In collaboration with Wye Hill Kitchen and Brewery:
Evan, Raleigh native and local artist, will take you to one of Raleigh’s favorite local breweries and scenic overlooks to appreciate a gorgeous view of the city skyline while guiding you through a relaxing workshop on watercolor landscapes.

All supplies will be provided and you will be able to take home a travel canvas of your own creation for the scenic memory.
Evan loves teaching art for all skill levels so whether you paint regularly or have never held a brush, this experience is just the right blend of creative and relaxing.

You’ll also get to enjoy the ambience of Wye Hill, a staple restaurant in the city with a great view of the downtown Warehouse district.
Try out some of their new brews or even order an appetizer for your workshop!

*Alcohol is not included with ticket purchase. Not because we don’t want to, but because your table will receive full service and guests can choose anything from free tasting samples to ordering a cocktail and food.
Interested in booking a private painting workshop? Click here.

Culture At the Mic - Poetry and Music Showcase at CAM Raleigh
2024-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | CAM Raleigh, 409 W Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27603, United States
Poetry like you’ve never heard it before…
In collaboration with CAM Raleigh:
Culture At the Mic is a monthly showcase of talented local artists hosted by the Contemporary Art Museum of Downtown Raleigh. Our goal is to create an intimate and powerful environment where the focus is on the artists and creating an open dialogue with their audience.
Laugh, cry, and yell as these performances bring you into a world of heartfelt words, beautiful refrains, cutting rhymes and ultimately change your expectations around what poetry can be.

Purpose – Halima Opata, known as Purpose, the poet, is a shining example of how personal passion can evolve into a life’s calling. From Laurinburg, North Carolina, to North Carolina A&T State University, her journey has been marked by a deep connection to poetry and a commitment to using her voice to inspire and connect with others.
With a mission to broaden perspectives and foster empathy, Purpose’s poetry serves as a lens through which we can view the world differently. By delving into the depths of human experience, she encourages us to embrace our stories, both the beautiful and the challenging, in all their complexity. Through her art, Purpose strives to create a sense of connection, reminding us that we’re never truly alone in our struggles and triumphs.
Talia Dalton – Talia is a 23 year old multi-faceted singer/songwriter who has been writing music for over a decade and singing her entire life. She’s won 2 national songwriting competitions and is currently working on self-recording and releasing her music to the public. Her fresh and heartfelt style will keep you asking for that release date!
Quame – “Quame (Tyran Speights), hailing from the soulful city of Columbia, SC, is a poet and lyricist extraordinaire. With a pen as sharp as her wit, Quame crafts verses that paint vivid imagery and evoke deep emotions. Quame moves the people with the words that she spells, and will have your body grooving by her last word. She’s a poet and lyricist on a mission to captivate hearts and minds with her soul-stirring verses.
When she’s not lost in the rhythm of her poetry, you might catch Quame perfecting her freestyle skills. Who knows when inspiration will strike? With each word penned and every rhyme dropped, Quame invites you on a journey through the depths of her mind, to grasp the essence of art.” – Ki’Ana Speights

Holding all this artistry together, your show will be hosted by the one and only Krystal Da Muse, the hostest with the mostest, here to ensure a seamless and beautiful experience…
And all this made possible by CAM Raleigh, a non-collecting contemporary art museum that provides an environment for transformation through educational programs, cultural experiences, and bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists.
In creating experiences like this, CAM is working to transform the artistic landscape of Raleigh by investing in more platforms for local artists with a powerful message.
***Artist performances often involve mature themes and alcohol will be served***
Stay connected with CAM Raleigh here.

Poetry like you’ve never heard it before…
In collaboration with CAM Raleigh:
Culture At the Mic is a monthly showcase of talented local artists hosted by the Contemporary Art Museum of Downtown Raleigh.

Our goal is to create an intimate and powerful environment where the focus is on the artists and creating an open dialogue with their audience.

Laugh, cry, and yell as these performances bring you into a world of heartfelt words, beautiful refrains, cutting rhymes and ultimately change your expectations around what poetry can be.

This shows artists…
Purpose
Halima Opata, known as Purpose, the poet, is a shining example of how personal passion can evolve into a life’s calling. From Laurinburg, North Carolina, to North Carolina A&T State University, her journey has been marked by a deep connection to poetry and a commitment to using her voice to inspire and connect with others.
With a mission to broaden perspectives and foster empathy, Purpose’s poetry serves as a lens through which we can view the world differently. By delving into the depths of human experience, she encourages us to embrace our stories, both the beautiful and the challenging, in all their complexity. Through her art, Purpose strives to create a sense of connection, reminding us that we’re never truly alone in our struggles and triumphs.

Talia Dalton
Talia is a 23 year old multi-faceted singer/songwriter who has been writing music for over a decade and singing her entire life. She’s won 2 national songwriting competitions and is currently working on self-recording and releasing her music to the public. Her fresh and heartfelt style will keep you asking for that release date!

Quame
“Quame (Tyran Speights), hailing from the soulful city of Columbia, SC, is a poet and lyricist extraordinaire. With a pen as sharp as her wit, Quame crafts verses that paint vivid imagery and evoke deep emotions. Quame moves the people with the words that she spells, and will have your body grooving by her last word. She’s a poet and lyricist on a mission to captivate hearts and minds with her soul-stirring verses.
When she’s not lost in the rhythm of her poetry, you might catch Quame perfecting her freestyle skills. Who knows when inspiration will strike? With each word penned and every rhyme dropped, Quame invites you on a journey through the depths of her mind, to grasp the essence of art.” – Ki’Ana Speights

Holding all this artistry together, your show will be hosted by the one and only Krystal Da Muse, the hostest with the mostest, here to ensure a seamless and beautiful experience…

And all this made possible by CAM Raleigh, a non-collecting contemporary art museum that provides an environment for transformation through educational programs, cultural experiences, and bold, non-traditional exhibitions by living artists.

In creating experiences like this, CAM is working to transform the artistic landscape of Raleigh by investing in more platforms for local artists with a powerful message.
***Artist performances may involve mature themes and alcohol will be served***
Stay connected with CAM Raleigh here.

Watercolors on the Farm - Painting Workshop at Handpicked Nursery
2024-06-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Hand-Picked Nursery, 233 Ennis Rd, Benson, 27504, United States
There are few ways of being more present than painting what’s right in front of you…
In collaboration with Gina Huitt and Hand-Picked Nursery:
Paint a gorgeous farm scene or some fresh produce with an experienced local artist.
In this workshop you’ll join long-time painter and watercolor expert Gina Huitt as she takes her time teaching you the craft of watercolors and helping you capture the subject or skyline through your own eyes. Enjoy a beautiful morning with no wrong answers and take your completed piece home with you when you’re done.
All supplies are included.

This event will be hosted at Hand-Picked Nursery, a veteran-owned business that loves plants and want to bring their joy into your home. After your experience, check out the nursery. Specializing in all things plants, Hand-Picked Nursery customizes your order to your needs and wants. If you’d like, they can even give you a few suggestions, designing the picture-perfect garden of your dreams.
Hand-Picked Nursery is community driven, supporting local organizations and artists with workshops like this one, and they want their nursery to be a place that families can experience together.
Learn more about Hand-Picked Nursery here.

There are few ways of being more present than painting what’s right in front of you…
In collaboration with Gina Huitt and Hand-Picked Nursery:
Paint a gorgeous farm scene or some fresh produce with an experienced local artist.

In this experience you’ll join long-time painter and watercolor expert Gina Huitt as she takes her time teaching you the craft of watercolors and helping you capture the subject or skyline through your own eyes.

Enjoy a beautiful morning with no wrong answers and take your completed piece home with you when you’re done.

This event will be hosted at Hand-Picked Nursery, a veteran-owned business that loves plants and wants to bring their joy into your home.

After your experience, check out the nursery. Specializing in all things plants, Hand-Picked Nursery customizes your order to your needs and wants. If you’d like, they can even give you a few suggestions, designing the picture-perfect garden of your dreams.

Hand-Picked Nursery is community driven, supporting local organizations and artists with workshops like this one, and they want their nursery to be a place that families can experience together.
Learn more about Hand-Picked Nursery here.

Painting Highland Cows - An Acrylics Workshop on the Farm
2024-06-15 11:00 - 13:30 | New Beginnings Historic Farm, 5370 US 64 74A Hwy, Rutherfordton, NC, 28139, United States
Enjoy the peacefulness and joy that only a cow with bangs can bring…
In collaboration with New Beginnings Historic Farm:
Join us on the farm for a painting workshop in a beautiful setting where some adorable and playful highland cows are the object to capture.
This workshop will be guided by instructor and artist Barbara Jean Murray, a local painter with many paint parties under her belt and a slew of fun experiences to offer. She has offered painting experiences for a range of experience levels and groups and will make sure to walk you through the entire process of acrylic painting. Learn something fun and take home a canvas that is uniquely yours!
Your hosts will be John and Sheri Crenshaw, the owners and operators of New Beginnings Historic Farm. Their historic farm dates back to the 1900s where it stood as a landmark for locals to purchase their milk, cheese, and meats. John and Sheri have put a lot of love in to their farm and it is evident in the joy of their many goats, cats, dogs, and cows.
*All supplies included. While not at all required, please feel inclined to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the property!
Learn more about New Beginnings Historic Farms here.

Enjoy the peacefulness and joy that only a cow with bangs can bring…
In collaboration with New Beginnings Historic Farm:
Join us on the farm for a painting workshop in a beautiful setting where some adorable and playful highland cows are the object to capture.

This workshop will be guided by instructor and artist Barbara Jean Murray, a local painter with many paint parties under her belt and a slew of fun experiences to offer.
She has offered painting experiences for a range of experience levels and groups and will make sure to walk you through the entire process of acrylic painting. Learn something fun and take home a canvas that is uniquely yours!

Your hosts will be John and Sheri Crenshaw, the owners and operators of New Beginnings Historic Farm.

Their historic farm dates back to the 1900s where it stood as a landmark for locals to purchase their milk, cheese, and meats.

John and Sheri have put a lot of love in to their farm and it is evident in the joy of their many goats, cats, dogs, and cows.
*All supplies included. While not at all required, please feel inclined to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the property!
Learn more about New Beginnings Historic Farms here.

Goat Milk Soap Making at Pace Family Farm
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC, 27527, United States
Discover the unique process of turning goat milk and tallow into quality soap…
In collaboration with The Wool Family Farm and Pace Family Farms:
Two incredible local farms are partnering together to bring you a special, hands-on experience learning a timeless process.
Led by farmer and soap making expert Evelyn Wool of The Wool Family Farm, she will guide you through the process of both milk-based and tallow-based soap making. You’ll learn how to render tallow from fat, how to estimate your yield, and how to make both types of soap before going home with a “limited edition” gift box set of soap branded just for this workshop! This set includes a bar of tallow-based goat milk soap from Pace Family Farms beef tallow and a lard-based goat milk soap from The Wool Family Farm’s Mangalista lard.

A little bit about these awesome farms…
In 2010, Robert Wool was hand-digging a pit for a water feature when a vision struck his wife, Evelyn, of their family on a beautiful farm surrounded by nature. When Evelyn shared her vision with Robert, she expected him to scoff and tell her it was a silly dream but instead, Robert looked up at her and said “Let’s buy a cow.” Four years and a 600-mile move later, they did, and now raise cows, Mangalista pigs, and goats along with making beautiful soaps and writing darling, farm-themed children’s books.
Pace Family Farms, owned and operated by the Pace family for generations, holds the mission of “sharing positive experiences and memories with our family on our farm like the generations before us while creating quality, local products”. They practice a method of farming called sustainable agriculture: using integrated pest management and minimal pesticides, they are committed to growing healthy and flavorful products while using the best farming practices. They are a family owned farm that has space for your family too; Taking Care of the Land and Taking Care of People
Check out The Wool Family Farm here. And Pace Family Farms here.

Discover the unique process of turning goat milk and tallow into quality soap…
In collaboration with The Wool Family Farm and Pace Family Farms:
Two incredible local farms are partnering together to bring you a special, hands-on experience learning a timeless process.

Led by farmer and soap making expert Evelyn Wool of The Wool Family Farm, she will guide you through the process of both milk-based and tallow-based soap making.
You’ll learn how to render tallow from fat, how to estimate your yield, and how to make both types of soap before going home with a “limited edition” gift box set of soap branded just for this workshop!
This set includes a bar of tallow-based goat milk soap from Pace Family Farms beef tallow and a lard-based goat milk soap from The Wool Family Farm’s Mangalista lard.

A little bit about these awesome farms…
In 2010, Robert Wool was hand-digging a pit for a water feature when a vision struck his wife, Evelyn, of their family on a beautiful farm surrounded by nature. When Evelyn shared her vision with Robert, she expected him to scoff and tell her it was a silly dream but instead, Robert looked up at her and said “Let’s buy a cow.”

Four years and a 600-mile move later, they did, and now raise cows, Mangalista pigs, and goats along with making beautiful soaps and writing darling, farm-themed children’s books.

Pace Family Farms, owned and operated by the Pace family for generations, holds the mission of “sharing positive experiences and memories with our family on our farm like the generations before us while creating quality, local products”.

They practice a method of farming called sustainable agriculture: using integrated pest management and minimal pesticides, they are committed to growing healthy and flavorful products while using the best farming practices.

They are a family owned farm that has space for your family too; Taking Care of the Land and Taking Care of People.
Check out The Wool Family Farm here. And Pace Family Farms here.

Borrowing Something Sweet - Honey Tasting & Hive Tour
2024-06-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Stone Ridge Farm Market, 408 Temple-Johnson Rd, Zebulon, NC, 27597, United States
Bees keep the world sweet and flourishing…
This experience is all about learning where the things you love come from hosted by Steve and Shannon Baxter, local beekeepers and owner’s of Baxter’s Bees; not to mention just all-around great people!
Come to the Stone Ridge Farm Market in Zebulon, NC for a scenic outdoor experience where you can taste a range of different local honeys, explore the construction of a beehive up close, and learn straight from delightful local experts why beekeeping is such a fascinating and vital part of our lives.
*Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. Water and a honey-based snack will be provided.
Learn more about Baxter’s Bee’s or schedule a private tasting here.

Bees keep the world sweet and flourishing…
This experience is all about learning where the things you love come from.

Come to the Stone Ridge Farm Market in Zebulon, NC for a scenic outdoor experience where you can taste a range of different local honeys, explore the construction of a beehive up close, and learn straight from delightful local experts why beekeeping is such a fascinating and vital part of our lives.

You’ll be able to taste a range of different local honeys, explore the construction of a beehive up close, and learn straight from delightful local experts why beekeeping is such a fascinating and vital part of our lives.
*Please bring a chair if you would like to sit. A honey-based snack and water will be provided.
Learn more about Baxter’s Bee’s or schedule a private tasting here.
