SOLD OUT: Holiday Wreath Making on December 13 at 2pm
2025-12-13 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Road, Crestwood, KY, 40014, United States
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.

SOLD OUT: Croatia Travelogue Dinner with Paul Cappiello
2026-03-29 16:00 - 18:00
Travelogue Dinner Returns! Join Yew Dell Executive Director Paul Cappiello for a horticultural and culinary romp through the Dalmatian Coast. From the natural history of the region to the plants that have contributed so much to our gardens and diets, this lecture will leave you wanting to plan your own trip. And Chef Mike will dial up a Mediterranean feast that will have you drooling with delight.
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.

B-Movies and Real Plant Science: The Thing from Another World! (1951)
2026-04-04 12:00 - 14:00
We heard you, B-Movies and Real Plant Science returns with a matinee! Learn from our Horticulture Team about “super carrots,” blood-drinking plants, and cool things like telegraph vine, century plants, and what other “alive” botanical specimens do in the real world. Bring your best “would plants really do that?” questions for our team to answer after the movie. Come early to visit the Gardens and grab lunch or snacks from Martha Lee’s Café to enjoy during the movie.

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: Needle Felting: The Castle at Yew Dell
2026-04-11 10:00 - 12:00
Join Norma Drish, Gallery Manager and Teaching Artist at The Little Loomhouse, for a fun, beginner-friendly needle-felting session inspired by Yew Dell’s iconic Castle! Create your own 5” x 7” wool-felted design as Norma guides you step-by-step through the process of this beautiful fiber art. Workshop is suitable for ages 10 and older. Due to space restraints, each participant will be required to purchase a ticket. All supplies are included with your 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.

Garden Photography with Murphy's Camera
2026-04-12 10:00 - 15:00
Spend a spring Sunday sharpening your photography skills with Murphy’s Camera. Photographer Ayrica Bishop leads two hands-on workshops set among Yew Dell’s spring gardens. Photography Basics (10 a.m.–Noon) is perfect for beginners and hobbyists, covering light, composition, exposure and how to get the most from any camera — even your phone. Macro Garden Photography (1–3 p.m.) takes a closer look, diving into close-up techniques, depth of field and capturing intricate details often overlooked in nature. Take one class — or save with a combo 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.

Spring Flower Preservation with Sayde and Gabby
2026-04-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join our team of horticulturists as they share tricks of the trade to preserve the bounty collected in our spring gardens. From pressing and hanging to drying and saving, you’ll learn how to preserve flowers, petals, leaves and entire blooms — techniques which can be used for wreaths, ornaments and other decor items. Attendees will go home with a filled plant press to continue the experience on their own. Ticket includes all supplies.
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.

Perennial Propagation from Cuttings with Jeff Margreiter
2026-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
This hands-on workshop will help you understand both the art and science of rooting vegetative cuttings to produce new plants. You’ll learn correct technique, process and materials to help you propagate a wide diversity of plant types by cutting. You’ll choose from a variety of different species to take cuttings from and build a plug tray that will stay in our nursery until the cuttings are rooted and ready to take 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.

Design Your Summer Annual Container
2026-05-17 13:30 - 15:30
Houseplants, herbs, annuals, perennials, and bulbs; there’s very little you can’t have fun with in your favorite planter. Join our team of horticulturists for a deep dive into crafting your very own summer annual container to take home and enjoy all season.
Ticket includes all supplies.
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.

Secret Garden Party
2026-05-21 16:00 - 21:00
One of our most popular offerings each year – a party, a garden, and a big secret. You’ll come to Yew Dell, hop on a minibus and we’ll whisk you away to one of our favorite private gardens – and you won’t know where we’re going till we get there! Follow our garden staff for a guided tour of the gardens or just sit back and enjoy a glass of wine and a few light snacks in one of the most beautiful spots in town.
Note that there are two time slots: 4p-7p, and 5:30p-8:30p.
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.

Paper Quilling Workshop with KMAC
2026-05-30 12:00 - 13:30
Participants will be introduced to the traditional craft of paper quilling and explore the process of decorating with paper. No experience is needed! You’ll learn multiple quilling techniques and how to use special tools, then create your own butterfly and tulip designs and make a small paper sculpture to take home. Workshop is geared to adults, and children will need their own ticket to attend.
Ticket includes all supplies.
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.

Botanical Dye: Watercolor Painting
2026-06-06 13:30 - 15:30
Join local botanical artist, Briahna Michalsky, for this informative, hands-on session on botanical dye processes. She will guide participants through the process of making watercolor inks from collected material, then we’ll have time to paint with dyes she cured in her studio. You will take home your custom artwork. No experience needed.
Ticket includes all supplies.
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.

Level Up Your Next Cocktail Party with this Botanical Cocktail Workshop
2026-06-12 18:00 - 20:00
Kick off the weekend with a one-of-a-kind craft cocktail experience led by Yew Dell’s Chef Mike where you’ll create cocktail syrups, bitters, floral craft ice, and more. We’ll harvest ingredients fresh from the gardens, shake cocktails, savor small bites, and enjoy the Gardens after hours. We’ll have take-home recipes to help you kill it the next time you have friends over for a few drinks.
Ticket includes all supplies.
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.
