Christmas preorders are now available.

Rustic barn table set for a holiday wreath workshop with greenery, ribbon and lanterns

Seasonal Workshops

Holiday Experiences

An evening of fresh greenery, ribbon and good company. Small groups, honest materials and something handmade to carry home.

Hands wiring fresh evergreen boughs onto a wreath frame at a rustic workbench

Approx. 2 hours

$65 per person

Wreath-Making Workshop

Create a full, fragrant Christmas wreath using fresh Fraser fir, cedar and white pine. No experience is necessary. We'll provide everything you need and guide you through each step, from assembling the greenery to adding the finishing touches.

Fresh Fraser fir, cedar and white pine
Pine cones, berries, ornaments, seasonal picks and more
A handcrafted holiday bow made by Starved Rock Trees
All tools, materials and hands-on guidance included
Beginner-friendly—anyone can make a beautiful wreath with our help

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Hands decorating a fresh tabletop Christmas tree with ornaments and ribbon

Approx. 90 minutes

$70 per person

Tabletop Tree Decorating

Decorate a fresh tabletop Christmas tree with a festive assortment of decorations and ornaments. Choose from three signature styles—Ralph Lauren, Classic Christmas or Rustic—or use the available materials to create a style entirely your own. We'll provide guidance and help you bring your vision to life.

A fresh tabletop Christmas tree to take home
An assortment of decorations and ornaments
Choose from Ralph Lauren, Classic Christmas or Rustic styles
Create one of our featured styles or design your own
A Starved Rock Trees holiday bow
All materials and hands-on guidance included

Find a Workshop

A group gathered around rustic tables making fresh evergreen wreaths together

Scheduled to suit you

From $650 per group

Private & Group Gatherings

Book the room for a team gathering, family celebration or friends' night. We bring the greenery, the tables and the instruction; you bring the people.

Up to 20 guests per session
Choice of wreath or tabletop tree project
Flexible evening and weekend dates
Optional custom greenery add-ons

Contact for Booking Call 815-993-3113

Upcoming Workshops

Choose Your Holiday Experience

Starved Rock Trees hosts holiday workshops at locations throughout the region. Select an experience below to view available dates and register. Registration is completed through Starved Rock Trees or the individual host venue.

Wreath-Making Workshops

Ottawa Chris Kringle Market

Create a fresh Christmas wreath with Starved Rock Trees during Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market. View available workshop times and reserve your spot through our Square booking page.

Registration through Starved Rock Trees

Wreath-Making Workshop

Jeremiah Joe Coffee

Join Starved Rock Trees at Jeremiah Joe Coffee for a guided wreath-making experience using fresh Fraser fir, cedar and white pine.

Registration handled by Jeremiah Joe Coffee

Wreath-Making Workshop

Camp Aramoni

Join Starved Rock Trees at Camp Aramoni for a guided wreath-making workshop surrounded by the woods of the Vermilion River valley.

Registration handled by Camp Aramoni

Wreath-Making Workshop

Bruce & Ollie's

Join Starved Rock Trees at Bruce & Ollie's for a festive, beginner-friendly wreath-making workshop.

Registration handled by Bruce & Ollie's

Tabletop Tree Decorating

Hegeler Carus Mansion

Decorate a fresh tabletop Christmas tree at the historic Hegeler Carus Mansion. Choose from Ralph Lauren, Classic Christmas or Rustic inspiration, or create a style of your own.

Registration handled by Hegeler Carus Mansion

Workshop availability, ticket policies and registration questions may vary by host location. Please contact the venue handling registration for questions about a specific booking.

Good to Know

Before you register

Dates & tickets

Workshop dates and registration are handled through our Square page. Seats are limited and released seasonally.

No experience needed

Every session is fully guided, start to finish. Come as you are — greenery is forgiving.

Where we host

Sessions are hosted at partner venues around the Starved Rock Region. The farm itself is not yet open to visitors.

Gifting

A workshop seat makes a fine gift. Email us and we'll arrange it.