Sales ended: Sensory Tea-Tasting Workshop
2025-07-26 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
With engaging stories and a wealth of experience, instructor Emily Ann Cotton will share fascinating insights into the history, culture and health benefits of tea. This hands-on workshop will allow you to use all your senses to appreciate and create the perfect cup and appreciate the importance of drinking with mindfulness. You’ll learn tea prep techniques and use tasting wheel to learn how to use all your senses and discover subtle flavors and notes in each sip.
Ticket includes all materials, tasting guide, and an herbal tea plant for your garden.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

Walk-up Tickets Available at Arrival - Bourbon & Botanicals 2025: Kaintuck Band
2025-07-31 17:30 - 21:00
Fan Favorite Kaintuck Band returns with traditional bluegrass music for their fourth Bourbon & Botanicals appearance!
Each night’s timeline:
5:30p – Gates, Garden Gift Shop, and Martha Lee’s Café open
6p – Garden Walk with Horticulture Team
7p – Live Music in our covered Rounsavall Pavilion
9p – Night ends
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

Tickets available at Admission: Bourbon & Botanicals 2025: Terry Lee Ridley and his Million Dollar Band
2025-08-07 17:30 - 21:00
Rock ‘n’ roll and boogie-woogie comes to the Pavilion with Terry Lee Ridley and his Million Dollar Band for night #5.
Each night’s timeline:
5:30p – Gates, Garden Gift Shop, and Martha Lee’s Café open
6p – Garden Walk with Horticulture Team
7p – Live Music in our covered Rounsavall Pavilion
9p – Night ends
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

Sales Closed: Nature’s Bath Roller Balls
2025-08-10 12:00 - 13:30
Get on a ROLL! Join Tonya Tate, owner of Nature’s Bath, as she steps you through the different essential oil blends to help you tailor your very own aromatherapy Roller Ball. After learning about the benefits of various essential oils and botanicals, you’re in charge of mixing your own blend in a roller-ball applicator.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Bourbon & Botanicals 2025: Rosie and The Rockabillies
2025-08-14 17:30 - 21:00
Expect another electrifying performance with Rosie and The Rockabillies, as the band returns to the Rounsavall Pavilion for night #6.
Each night’s timeline:
5:30p – Gates, Garden Gift Shop, and Martha Lee’s Café open
6p – Garden Walk with Horticulture Team
7p – Live Music in our covered Rounsavall Pavilion
9p – Night ends
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Garden To Table Dinner Party – Summer Edition
2025-08-17 17:00 - 20:00
Join us for the second in this series of seasonal, small dinner parties hosted in all the coolest places around Yew Dell’s gardens and grounds. This intimate experience with garden inspired passed appetizers, small plates, craft cocktails, and sweet treats, will all be curated and created by Chef Mike Ross. And this guy is as pumped up about awesome, fresh, local food as some of us plant geeks are about Himalayan blue poppies—and that’s saying’ something. Only 40 seats are available for this exclusive event, so get your group together and lock up a spot.
Ticket includes food and two cocktail tickets.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

Tickets available at Admission: Bourbon & Botanicals 2025: Buckwheat Husk
2025-08-21 17:30 - 21:00
Buckwheat Husk is back for another night of dynamic guitars, engaging male harmony vocals, and vintage-inspired instrumentation.
Each night’s timeline:
5:30p – Gates, Garden Gift Shop, and Martha Lee’s Café open
6p – Garden Walk with Horticulture Team
7p – Live Music in our covered Rounsavall Pavilion
9p – Night ends
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.

SOLD OUT - Botanical Dye: Foraging
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:30
Local botanical artist, Briahna Michalsky, returns for another session on botanical dyes. In this class you’ll learn how to turn items foraged from forest, field, and garden to create surprising color results. You’ll use demonstrated techniques to create a custom small cotton tote bag or throw pillowcase. This is a beginner-level course, and a previous Botanical Dye workshop with Briahna is not required. Please note that foraging for items at Yew Dell is prohibited. Ticket fee includes all supplies.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Blooms & Bubbly: Flower Arranging with a Twist
2025-08-24 12:30 - 14:30
Our April session quickly sold out, so we are adding two dates for the Summer! What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than sipping a mimosa, enjoying a few snacks, and playing with flowers? Join Yew Dell staff member Jill Tinius for this delightful offering. Jill will share pro tips on selecting, prepping, and arranging and then she’ll guide you through crafting your own arrangement to take home. Using cuts right out of the garden, you’ll use some of Jill’s favorite summer flowers to craft your own masterpiece to take home. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Note that this workshop is repeated on two dates: July 13 and August 24. You are selecting August 24 with this ticket. Each date requires a separate ticket.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

Limited Tickets available at arrival! Bourbon & Botanicals 2025: The Sheryl Rouse Band
2025-08-28 17:30 - 21:00
The Sheryl Rouse Band closes out Bourbon & Botanicals 2025 with her incredible talents channeling Tina Turner, Donna Summer, Aretha Franklin, and other legends.
Each night’s timeline:
5:30p – Gates, Garden Gift Shop, and Martha Lee’s Café open
6p – Garden Walk with Horticulture Team
7p – Live Music in our covered Rounsavall Pavilion
9p – Night ends
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Fall Wreaths from the Gardens
2025-09-07 10:00 - 12:00
Wreaths aren’t just for the winter holidays! As the gardens start to slow down, they provide an abundance of material for decorating. Join Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, as she shares the fun and guides you through the process of building your own wreath with material collected around the gardens.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Falling into Gratitude and Mindfulness
2025-09-13 10:00 - 12:00
Gratitude is the obvious theme for a workshop a week before Autumn commences. Cultures have long celebrated bountiful harvests with rituals of gratitude and the spiritual dimension of homecoming. We will also acknowledge that fall is a time of “hunkering down” in the natural world: temperatures cool, plants grow dormant, animals prepare for the upcoming cold weather, storing food or traveling to warmer regions. The natural world, by its nature, is in a state of complete and total nonresistance to the rhythm of these natural cycles. Since we human beings are part of the natural world, we will include ourselves and others in the process of surrendering to the natural flow of what life has to offer us, moment to moment, letting go into the abundance of life that is always and already here, just waiting for us to become more conscious of it.
Guided by Karen Newton, Wellbeing & Resilience Integrator, this workshop is an opportunity for you to find a restorative and affirming shift in wellbeing as we explore mindfulness meditation practices with curiosity and kindness, supported by the beautiful spaces at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens. Karen will guide a variety of meditation forms, including walking, eating, sitting, gratitude and sound. Participants will experience what it means to be in a state of mindfulness.
No experience with meditation is required.
Ticket includes cold water, teas and a variety of snacks for the Mindful Snacking practice. We will also provide a handout with instructions for the practices we teach and a list of Resources for mindfulness practice.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Blooms & Bubbly: Fall Edition
2025-10-05 12:30 - 14:30
Spend a glorious fall afternoon in the garden, sipping bubbly and creating a magical bouquet of the season’s bounty. Join Yew Dell cut flower guru, Jill Tinius, as she walks you through the finer points of the perfect bouquet for you own table. Ticket includes a mimosa (or non-alcoholic drink) and snacks to put you in a creative mood – and, of course, your own bouquet to bring home!
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Garden to Table Dinner Party
2025-10-17 18:00 - 21:00
Dinner party in the gardens? Yes, please! This fall gathering is the third in our Garden to Table series. Enjoy garden-inspired small plates, passed apps, craft cocktails and desserts — all crafted by our very own Chef Mike. Only 40 seats are available, so rally your favorite people and grab a ticket!
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Wrapping Up Bluebird Season
2025-10-25 10:00 - 11:30
Calling all bird lovers! Join bluebird expert Philip Tamplin from the Kentucky Bluebird Society for a fun and fascinating session all about bluebirds’ fall behavior. You’ll learn what they’re up to this time of year and how to get your yard ready for the next nesting season. After the chat, we’ll walk through the gardens to check out Yew Dell’s bluebird boxes and talk through real-life tips.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

Boo Dell 2025
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00
Thanks to our amazing sponsors, Dean Dorton, LG&E and KU Foundation, and Liberty Federal Credit Union, Boo Dell is back and better than ever! Meet our Community Partners on the Trail of Treats, jam to live music, enjoy fun activities from our Horticulture Team and other family-friendly surprises in a non-scary environment. Kids (and kids-at-heart!) can dress up and enjoy a day full of fun.
Boo Dell is included with admission; tickets can be purchased at arrival.
Please note this is a blackout date for Hounds on the Grounds due to expected crowds.

SOLD OUT: Floral Ceramic Ornaments Workshop
2025-11-16 10:00 - 12:00
Add some handmade charm to your holiday season! Join Yew Dell Garden & Arboretum Manager, Sayde Heckman, to create a one-of-a-kind holiday ornament using dried flowers harvested right here on the grounds. Sayde and her team have been pressing blooms all season, so you’ll have plenty of gorgeous materials to choose from. You’ll build your design on a white ceramic base, then we’ll dry and gift-box it for you to pick up the following week.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Thanksgiving Centerpieces
2025-11-23 12:30 - 14:30
Looking to wow your Thanksgiving guests? We’ve got you covered. Join Jill Tinius for this workshop where you’ll design a gorgeous long-and-low fall centerpiece with taper candles to bring your holiday table to life. We’ll provide all the materials, instructions and of course, the snacks and a spiced hot cider (or non-alcoholic drink). You’ll walk out with a professional-looking arrangement that’ll have everyone asking where you got it. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making: Wassail and Wine Edition on December 4
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00
Ready to level up your holiday decor game? This extra-festive wreath-making workshop is just for the adults! We’ll provide everything you need: fresh greens, a wreath base, loads of fun add-ons and expert guidance. You’ll also enjoy tasty holiday refreshments and get exclusive access to stroll the Yuletide lights once your masterpiece is complete.
NOTE: This workshop is offered on two dates, with each requiring a separate ticket. You are selecting December 4 with your ticket.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making on December 6 at 10am
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00
The crowd favorite of all wreath workshops is back! Our expert team will guide you through crafting your own fresh holiday wreath using materials gathered right here at Yew Dell – from greens and berries to cones and all kinds of botanical treasures. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Note: This workshop is offered multiple times. You are registering for December 6, 10am-Noon.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making on December 6 at 2pm
2025-12-06 14:00 - 16:00
The crowd favorite of all wreath workshops is back! Our expert team will guide you through crafting your own fresh holiday wreath using materials gathered right here at Yew Dell – from greens and berries to cones and all kinds of botanical treasures. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Note: This workshop is offered multiple times. You are registering for December 6, 2p-4p.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making: Date Night Edition
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00
Double the hands, double the fun! In this tag-team version of our classic wreath workshop, you and your partner will work together to build a holiday wreath that’s totally your style. We’ll supply all the greens, decor and guidance you need, plus festive refreshments and after-hours access to our Yuletide lights. It’s a perfect date night! Spots are limited, so get yours early!
NOTE: One ticket covers you and your date.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLDOUT: Holiday Wreath Making on December 13 at 10am
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00
The crowd favorite of all wreath workshops is back! Our expert team will guide you through crafting your own fresh holiday wreath using materials gathered right here at Yew Dell – from greens and berries to cones and all kinds of botanical treasures. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Note: This workshop is offered multiple times. You are registering for December 13, 10a-Noon.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making on December 13 at 2pm
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00
The crowd favorite of all wreath workshops is back! Our expert team will guide you through crafting your own fresh holiday wreath using materials gathered right here at Yew Dell – from greens and berries to cones and all kinds of botanical treasures. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Note: This workshop is offered multiple times. You are registering for December 13, 2p-4p.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making: Wassail and Wine Edition on December 16
2025-12-16 17:00 - 19:00
Ready to level up your holiday decor game? This extra-festive wreath-making workshop is just for the adults! We’ll provide everything you need: fresh greens, a wreath base, loads of fun add-ons and expert guidance. You’ll also enjoy tasty holiday refreshments and get exclusive access to stroll the Yuletide lights once your masterpiece is complete.
NOTE: This workshop is offered on two dates, with each requiring a separate ticket. You are selecting December 16 with your ticket.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Christmas Centerpieces
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00
Get ready to deck your holiday table in style! Join Jill Tinius for a festive workshop where you’ll create a gorgeous long-and-low centerpiece with taper candles, perfect for your Christmas celebration. We’ll keep things cozy with a spiked hot cider (or non-alcoholic drink), tasty snacks and creative inspiration. After your masterpiece is done, stroll the grounds and enjoy the stunning Yuletide light displays. Ticketing fees include all supplies.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Castle Embroidery in the Castle
2026-03-07 11:00 - 15:30
In collaboration with the Louisville chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America, join us inside Yew Dell’s iconic Castle to capture its beauty in stitches. Choose your favorite season and create a custom embroidery piece using provided patterns and stitch ideas for all four seasons.
Note: This intermediate workshop is open to ages 10 and up. Participants should know at least one basic stitch (straight, back or stem/outline); additional stitches will be taught. Each ticket includes all supplies: pre-drawn ground cloth, 8” hoop, needles, DMC cotton floss and scissors. Please bring lighting or magnification if needed. Due to space restraints, each participant will be required to purchase a ticket.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Tool Sharpening with Paul Cappiello and Carl Heimerdinger
2026-03-14 12:00 - 14:00
Get your gardening tools ready for spring planting! Executive Director, Paul Cappiello, and Heimerdinger Cutlery President, Carl Heimerdinger, will share the art of sharpening all your garden hand tools from pruners and loppers to spades and hoes. Bring a few of your ailing tools, and Paul and Carl will try to rescue as many as time allows.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Basics of Chocolate Making
2026-03-15 13:00 - 15:00
Back by popular demand, we’re celebrating American Chocolate Week once again with Jennifer Simpson, founder and creative mastermind behind the ever-decadent Oldham County Small Batch Chocolate. Watch as Jennifer demonstrates her chocolate-making process, and then each participant will get to hand dip spring-themed treats to take and enjoy at home. Ticket includes all supplies.
Note: Workshop is suitable for ages 10 and older. Due to space constraints, each participant will be required to purchase a ticket.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.

SOLD OUT: Seed Starting Workshop with Jeff Margreiter
2026-03-21 10:00 - 12:00
Plant Production Pro/Nursery & Greenhouse Manager Jeff Margreiter shares the tricks of the trade to give your seeds the highest chance of success. Learn how to choose the best flower and veggie seeds, how best to plant them and proper watering and light conditions. Participants will go home with a tray of seeds to grow at home.
Our instructors are in high demand. Reserve your ticket now to hold your spot.
Please keep in mind that all ticket purchases are final sale. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, but do feel free to share your ticket with someone else if something comes up and you can’t make it.
All programs and events are rain or shine.
