Farm Tour and Dahlia Workshop

Each September, our fields reach their crescendo — an untamed symphony of dahlias in full expression. No two blooms are alike: spiked, curled, cupped, or open-faced; in shades that elude description—smoky peach, weathered plum, electric coral, whipped cream. It is a flower that resists predictability, asks for attention, and offers revelation in return. This year’s full-day workshop invites you into the heart of that experience. Whether you grow, arrange, or simply love flowers, you will leave seeing the dahlia differently—through the lens of cultivation, creativity, and curiosity. From underground tuber to towering bloom, we’ll share how we coax such abundance from the soil, how we harvest at precise moments for form and longevity, and how small changes in weather or timing can shift an entire season. And this year, that experience will be shaped by a remarkable guest: The incomparable Christopher Spitzmiller joins us as our floral design leader. Celebrated for his exquisitely glazed