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SUMMARY:Pickin' on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin’ on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin’ on the Porch features:\n\nRotating musical artists\nBeverages like lattes\, cold beer\, wine and soda\nS’mores and other tasty treats\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Line Up:\nOctober 4 – JazzGroupProject\nOctober 11 – McKinney Gap\nOctober 18 – Ephraim Sommers \nOctober 25 – Munn + Nunn \nNovember 1 – The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs \nNovember 8 – LorrieAnn Dalley \nNovember 15 – Ephraim Sommers \nNovember 22 – Alma Russ \nNovember 29 – Chelsea Locklear \n\nPickin’ on the Porch and access to the Trailhead Store is free!\n\nPickin’ on the Porch concludes for 2025 after November 29\, but we’ll be back with weekly free live music in early 2026. Stay tuned for the upcoming lineup!
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/pickin-on-the-porch-2/2025-10-18/
LOCATION:Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Free Guided Docent Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Garden Pavilion this fall for a free guided docent tour! \nOne of our expert docent volunteers will lead you through a guided tour of the garden\, covering Stowe’s history\, habitats\, plants\, gardens and more. \nThis is a completely free tour and no pre-registration is necessary. Just meet us in the Garden Pavilion lobby at 11 a.m. on Saturdays! \nTour capacity is 20 people. Ages 5+ recommended. Please note that non-members will need to pay Garden Pavilion admission to attend.
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/free-guided-docent-tour/2025-10-18/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Garden Photography Walk
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 18 | 8-10 a.m. | Garden Pavilion | $15 member\, $32 non-member  \nAre you ready to learn some new photography skills? From beginners to the seasoned pro come spend some time in nature with professional photographer Nelson Stegall at Daniel Stowe Conservancy.  \nLoosely related to Forest Bathing practices\, these two-hour walks are focused on being outside in nature\, slowing down and creating meaningful images.    \nThe Slow Photography Movement was created to slow down\, appreciate nature\, capture quality over quantity and create unique perspectives with photography.   \nEquipment needed: Appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather\, beverages\, camera (cell phones are welcome)\, camera gear as needed\, a tripod if desired\, a backpack or bag for carrying necessary gear and a positive attitude.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/garden-photography-walk-5/
LOCATION:Visitor Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T170000
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SUMMARY:Spookeasy at Farmhouse + Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 17| 5-8 p.m. | Free to enter!  \nJoin us Friday evenings in October (starting October 10) for Stowe’s first Spookeasy\, a perfectly witchy cocktail pop-up at The Farmhouse Garden Center. Feast your eyes on fall decor\, spooky vibes and fresh Farmhouse finds while you enjoy delicious specialty cocktails (like The Bad Apple\, Midnight Margarita and more!). It’s the perfect fall Friday evening leading up to Halloween! \nOn Friday\, October 17\, we’re also hosting trivia in the Spookeasy! Be sure to join for the chance to win tickets to Holidays at the Garden! \n\nMenu: \n👿 The Purple People Eater: Vodka\, Lemonade\, Blue Curacao\, Grenadine\, Eyeball \n🍏 The Bad Apple: Gin\, Apple Cider\, Lemon\, Simple Syrup\, Sea Salt Caramel Rim \n🌙 Midnight Margarita: Blanco Tequila\, Lime\, Pomegranate\, Blueberry\, Agave Syrup \n👹 The Devil’s Share: Bourbon\, OJ\, Lime\, Ginger\, Maple Syrup \n🌾 Haunted Hayride: Bourbon\, Cranberry\, Pomegranate\, Apple Cider\, Cinnamon \n🍊 Blood Orange Sangria: Pinot Grigio\, Spiced Rum\, Blood Orange\, Berries
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/spookeasy-at-farmhouse-trivia/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Birding Walks
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a nature-filled adventure with our Birding Walks at Daniel Stowe Conservancy!\nLed by longtime Garden volunteer and avid birdwatcher\, Gail Ice\, this guided walk offers a unique opportunity to explore the diverse avian life that calls our Garden trails home. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just starting out\, join us for an educational and enjoyable experience in the great outdoors. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nGuided bird-walk along the Garden trails\, meeting outside the Garden Pavilion.\nLearn about local bird species\, their habitats\, and behaviors from an experienced birder.\nDiscover hidden gems and scenic spots within the Garden while observing birds in their natural environment.\nBring your own pair of binoculars if you have them to enhance your birdwatching experience.\n\nImportant Information: \n\nThis event is open to all ages and levels of birdwatching experience. Pets are not allowed to accompany on these walks.\nPlease dress appropriately for hiking and outdoor exploration. We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes\, layered clothing\, and bringing rain gear\, as this event is rain or shine.\nParticipants are encouraged to respect wildlife and follow Leave No Trace principles during the walk.\nRegistration is not required for this event; simply meet outside the Garden Pavilion at the designated time to join the walk.\n\nNote: Participants without memberships who wish to explore the Garden’s interior after the Birding Walk will need to purchase tickets for Garden admission. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and discover the beauty of birdwatching at Daniel Stowe Conservancy!
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/birding-walks-2/2025-10-17/
LOCATION:Visitor Pavilion
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SUMMARY:Leaves of Literature Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The third Thursday of each month | 6:45-8 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free  \n\n\n\nDive into stories and the beauty of conversation at Leaves of Literature\, Daniel Stowe Conservancy’s book club. Each month\, we explore a thoughtfully selected book—often inspired by nature\, conservation or the botanical world—and gather to share insights\, discuss themes and connect with fellow readers in a welcoming\, relaxed environment. \nWhether you’re an avid reader or simply looking for a way to engage with stories and the outdoors\, Leaves of Literature offers a cozy space to explore new ideas\, exchange perspectives and enjoy meaningful conversation among friends and nature lovers alike. \nThe group will focus on reading a book a month from various genres – both fiction and nonfiction! \n\nNo pre-registration or previous participation is required; simply read the book of the month by the book club date and bring your curiosity\, a blanket or lawn chair and the book! \nNovember Pick: The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating by Elisabeth Tova Bailey \nThis 2010 nonfiction memoir is about the author’s experience being bedridden with a chronic illness. While confined to her bed\, she finds solace and a sense of wonder by observing a wild snail that a friend brings her.The book details her fascination with the snail’s life\, which becomes a source of comfort and a way to understand her own confined existence. 
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/leaves-of-literature-book-club-2/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Roots + Rhythm: A Farm-to-Table Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Sold out! \nSaturday\, October 11 | 6 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | Ticket prices below \nPresented with support from Hearth & PatioSeasonal menu prepared by Carolina Farm Trust \nJoin us on Saturday\, October 11 at 6 p.m. at the Levine Pavilion for a farm-to-fork dinner celebrating the season’s bounty. Enjoy live Americana and bluegrass music and the unveiling of a new Garden expansion. \nEvery ticket directly supports the Outdoor Kitchen and Crop Garden\, the next step in connecting people to food and nature at Stowe. \nSeasonal Menu: \n\nPan-seared Joyce Farms chicken topped with Catawba Farms wild mushroom cream sauce\nCoffee-rubbed Peculiar Pig pork loin with pork jus\nRed curry butternut squash salad with goat cheese\, candied walnuts\, dried cranberries and herbed lemon vinaigrette\nRoasted mixed squash from Boy and Girl Farms\nHarmony Ridge sweet potato mash with thyme and brown butter\nCajun roasted corn salad from Barbee Farms\nDinner rolls with tea and lemonade\n\n\nTicket Pricing: \n\nGeneral Admission: $65\nHarvest Ticket: $100\nVIP Table: $1\,000
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/roots-rhythm-a-farm-to-table-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Pickin' on the Porch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the Trailhead Store! Our Pickin’ on the Porch music series brings talented local musical artists out to the Trailhead Store porch for some free fun every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. (Weather permitting). Pickin’ on the Porch features:\n\nRotating musical artists\nBeverages like lattes\, cold beer\, wine and soda\nS’mores and other tasty treats\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Line Up:\nOctober 4 – JazzGroupProject\nOctober 11 – McKinney Gap\nOctober 18 – Ephraim Sommers \nOctober 25 – Munn + Nunn \nNovember 1 – The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs \nNovember 8 – LorrieAnn Dalley \nNovember 15 – Ephraim Sommers \nNovember 22 – Alma Russ \nNovember 29 – Chelsea Locklear \n\nPickin’ on the Porch and access to the Trailhead Store is free!\n\nPickin’ on the Porch concludes for 2025 after November 29\, but we’ll be back with weekly free live music in early 2026. Stay tuned for the upcoming lineup!
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/pickin-on-the-porch-2/2025-10-11/
LOCATION:Trailhead
CATEGORIES:Events,Featured
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SUMMARY:Spookeasy at Farmhouse
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 10| 5-8 p.m. | Free to enter!  \nJoin us Friday evenings in October (starting October 10) for Stowe’s first Spookeasy\, a perfectly witchy cocktail pop-up at The Farmhouse Garden Center. Feast your eyes on fall decor\, spooky vibes and fresh Farmhouse finds while you enjoy delicious specialty cocktails (like The Bad Apple\, Midnight Margarita and more!). It’s the perfect fall Friday evening leading up to Halloween! \nSpecial Events: \n\nTrivia in the Spookeasy on Friday\, October 17\nCostume Contest on Halloween (Friday\, October 31)\n\n\nMenu: \n👿 The Purple People Eater: Vodka\, Lemonade\, Blue Curacao\, Grenadine\, Eyeball \n🍏 The Bad Apple: Gin\, Apple Cider\, Lemon\, Simple Syrup\, Sea Salt Caramel Rim \n🌙 Midnight Margarita: Blanco Tequila\, Lime\, Pomegranate\, Blueberry\, Agave Syrup \n👹 The Devil’s Share: Bourbon\, OJ\, Lime\, Ginger\, Maple Syrup \n🌾 Haunted Hayride: Bourbon\, Cranberry\, Pomegranate\, Apple Cider\, Cinnamon \n🍊 Blood Orange Sangria: Pinot Grigio\, Spiced Rum\, Blood Orange\, Berries
URL:https://danielstoweconservancy.org/event/spookeasy-at-farmhouse/
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