Workshops + Events
Join us on the farm at Young’s Greenhouse for a variety of workshops + events throughout the year!
Four generations of the Young Family will be on hand in our greenhouses to show you how to make everything from Herb Gardens, Fairy Gardens, Succulent Dishes to Christmas Décor of Balsam Kissing Balls, Centerpieces and Gnome Swags during our workshops!
Don’t miss our family-friendly events such as our Scavenger Hunt during our Annual Spring Event & Opening Celebration and our Mother’s Day Weekend Photo Shoot Event! It is fun for the whole family that you won’t want to miss.
We will update our Workshops + Events here, so keep checking back to see there is new on the farm to enjoy! Or join our mailing list here and we will keep you updated.
We welcome new Workshop + Event ideas and are happy to customize for groups and private parties of 12 or more. If you have a private party or event you would like to organize at the farm or if you have a workshop you would like to attend and learn from that you don’t see listed, please give us a call or click here to learn more about our Private Workshop Parties.
New Workshop for 2024 is A Day On The Farm – an AgriTourism Experience and Workshop with Young Girls Farm at Young’s Greenhouse! And, we are excited to bring back our Dragon Lair Workshop!
We have also added a New Event on our farm with another Agricultural Event with Young Girls Farm Calf Sale!
We look forward to seeing you at the farm!
Upcoming Workshops
A Day On The Farm
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 10 am
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $50 PP
Description: This all new workshop at Young’s Greenhouse is presented by Young Girls Farm! An AgriTourism Experience at a real working farm in Maine provides a unique experience for only 5 people to have a hands on experience with a working Maine farmer to see up close and personally a day in the life of a farmer.
Fall Succulent Workshop (Morning)
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 10 am
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $28 PP
Description: Come and create the perfect, long-lasting fall decoration with us! Included in the kit: 1 Pumpkin or Gourd; Moss; Succulent Cuttings.
Fall Succulent Workshop (Afternoon)
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 2 pm
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $28 PP
Description: Come and create the perfect, long-lasting fall decoration with us! Included in the kit: 1 Pumpkin or Gourd; Moss; Succulent Cuttings.
NEW Christmas Fairy Lantern Workshop 2024
Date: November 23rd, 2024
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $75 PP
Description: Join us on the farm at Young’s Greenhouse on November 23rd for our brand new Christmas Fairy Lantern Workshop! Jackie and the rest of the family will be on hand in our heated greenhouse to show you how to make your own Christmas Fairy Lantern for the Christmas season! This new workshop will be so much fun!
Gnome Swag Workshop
Date: November 29, 2024
Time: 3 PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $42 PP Gnome Swag (OR, choose to make a Christmas Centerpiece or Kissing Ball)
Description: Join us at the farm for our exciting Gnome Swag Workshop! Jackie has created a Gnome Swag decoration for Christmas and the holiday season! Come have fun and learn from the pros in our heated greenhouse! You will get to take this adorable Gnome Swag for your own door or a gift for someone special! Our workshop and kit includes all you will need to put together your own Gnome Swag!
There is also an option to make a Christmas Centerpiece or Kissing Ball on this date – you choose what you would like to make!
2024 Christmas Workshop (Afternoon)
Date: November 30, 2024
Time: 2 PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $42 PP
Description: Our Christmas Workshop is so popular that we have added a second one offering an afternoon time. Join us on the farm at Young’s Greenhouse on November 30, 2024 for our holiday decorating workshop! Jackie and the rest of the family will be on hand in our heated greenhouse to show you how to make your own kissing ball or centerpiece for the Christmas season!
2024 Christmas Workshop
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 10 AM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $42 PP
Description: Join us on the farm at Young’s Greenhouse on December 7th for our holiday decorating workshop! Jackie and the rest of the family will be on hand in our heated greenhouse to show you how to make your own kissing ball or centerpiece for the Christmas season!
PRIVATE WORKSHOP PARTIES
Date: Dates Vary
Time: Varies
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: Varies Per Event
Description: We offer a wide selection of private workshop parties for groups of 12 or more, and we are happy to customize workshops for our customers as well if you have an idea of something you would like us to try with you. So, whether you are a business trying to promote a fun moment with your staff, or if you are looking for something different to do with your friends on a Friday night, or if you want to create unforgettable moments with your family, we are here for you!!!
BUS TOURS
Date: Dates Vary
Time: Varies
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: Varies Per Event
Description: We love to create workshops and special events for a wide variety of people regardless of age and regardless of knowledge or experience in gardening and farming! We have a passion for sharing our knowledge and hosting groups who would like to learn more about what we do and have fun at the same time! Young’s Greenhouse in South Paris, Maine is the perfect place to bring your bus tours, group tour, travel charter, cruise ship excursion, school group, university group, or any other large group for an event, workshop, or unique experience.
Upcoming Events
Young Girls Farm Calf Sale
Dates: September 28, 2024
Time: 11AM – 1PM
Location: Young Girls Farm at Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: FREE
Description:
If you are looking to start your child in 4-H, or just want to raise beef at home from an award-winning farm, join us for our annual calf sale!
Small Business Saturday
Dates: 11/30/2024
Time: All Day
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: FREE
Description:
Why Shopping Local Matters…
Buying local boosts our local economy. When you buy locally, more of the money you spend stays in the community. Local businesses like us, are more likely to use other local businesses, banks, and services to support their operations. Come celebrate with us every day and especially Saturday, November 30th for Small Business Saturday!
CHRISTMAS Spectacular
Date: December 7, 2024
Time: 1 PM – 6 PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: FREE Event
Description: We will host an all NEW CHRISTMAS Spectacular in our heated greenhouses on Saturday, December 7 from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join us for a Gingerbread House Contest, Photos with Santa, Christmas Lights, Christmas Carolers, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, and Mini Christmas Workshops! It will be fun and festive for the whole family!
If you would like to enter the Gingerbread House Contest you will need to drop off and set up your Gingerbread House on Friday, December 6th by 6 p.m. to be entered. Judging will be held on Saturday, December 7th.
Upcoming Workshops 2025
Succulent Workshop
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $24 PP
Description: Included in kit – Container, dirt, 3 succulents, and rocks (additional material is provided for purchase).
Succulent Workshop
Date: May 16, 2025
Time: 4 PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $24 PP
Description: Included in kit – Container, dirt, 3 succulents, and rocks (addition material is provided for purchase).
Succulent Workshop
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $24 PP
Description: Included in kit – Container, dirt, 3 succulents, and rocks (additional material is provided for purchase).
Herb Garden Workshop with Complimentary Tasting at Night!
Date: May 30, 2025
Time: 6 PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $48 PP
Description: The base price of $48 includes your choice of 3 herb plants, a planter, soil, and labels (additional material and larger gardens are available for purchase). Advanced Registration is required.
Fairy Garden Workshop (Children's Edition)
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $39 PP
Description: Included in the kit – Container, dirt, rock, mulch, succulents, 6 pack of annuals, fairy house, decorations, and choose your fairy or gnome (additional material is provided for purchase).
Fairy Garden Workshop (Adult's Edition)
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 2 pm
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $45 PP
Description: Included in the kit – Container, dirt, rock, mulch, succulents, 6 pack of annuals, fairy house, decorations, and choose your fairy or gnome (additional material is provided for purchase).
Children’s Dragon Lair Workshop
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $39 PP
Description: Included in the kit (container, dirt, rock, mulch, succulents, 6 pack of annuals, dragon cave, and choose your dragon) additional material is provided for purchase.
Adult Dragon Lair Workshop
Date: May 31, 2025
Time: 2 pm
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: $45 PP
Description: Included in the kit (container, dirt, rock, mulch, succulents, 6 pack of annuals, dragon cave, and choose your dragon) additional material is provided for purchase.
Upcoming Events 2025
Annual Spring Celebration & Easter Egg Hunt
Dates: April 19, 2025
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: FREE
Description:
Event details are to be announced. Save the date! This is for our Annual Spring Celebration!
Mother's Day Photo Shoot
Dates: May 10, 2025
Time: 10AM – 12PM
Location: Young’s Greenhouse
Cost: FREE
Description:
Join Young’s Greenhouse and celebrate mom with a mom & daughter or son photo shoot – this is FREE – come join us and we will take your photo in a beautifully decorated backdrop in our greenhouses and share the photos with you and mom!
