Events

We invite event vendors and corporate groups to explore Daniel Stowe Conservancy's expanded and upgraded venue spaces for weddings, celebrations and corporate events. Browse outdoor and indoor spaces that beautifully elevate any event, from weddings to corporate retreats. Discover out-of-the-box locations to give your team a break from the office and get them out in

Wednesday, September 10 | 5-8 p.m. | Free  Stop by The Village at Stowe after work for a brand new Farmers Market! Browse local produce, honey, wellness products, sourdough, native plants, coffee and much more in the scenic Village setting. The Farmhouse Garden Center will have extended hours, so you can take your shopping indoors,

September 10 + November 12 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | The Farmhouse Garden Center | Free  Calling all gardeners and plant lovers! Join us at Daniel Stowe Conservancy for Roots & Relics, a fun and community-focused event where you can trade pots, gardening tools, plants (indoor/outdoor), and other garden treasures. Whether you’re looking to refresh your

Part of our Rooted in Knowledge: Lunch and Learn Series  Thursday, September 11 | Noon-1 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | Pricing varies; see below Join us at Daniel Stowe Conservancy for Rooted in Knowledge: Lunch ’n Learn, a monthly series designed to nourish both your body and your mind. Over the lunch hour, enjoy engaging

Friday, September 12 | 11 a.m. Every second Friday of the month from June through September join us for a guided butterfly walk through The Gardens. Lead by longtime volunteer and pollinator enthusiast, Keith Camburn. Learn about local butterfly species, explore various host and nectar plants, life cycles of our fluttering friends, and so much

Sunday, September 14 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Trailhead Store | $25  Start your morning with creativity and connection at Coffee + Crafts, a recurring class held at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Each session features a new hands-on craft project, guided by instructors, with all materials provided—no prior experience needed. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of

Sunday, September 14 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | $15/members; $20/non-members  Step into the woods after sunset and discover the secret world of animals that thrive in the twilight. On this guided walk, we’ll journey to a quiet spot beneath the night sky where our naturalist will share fascinating insights about crepuscular and

Stowe invites you and your toddlers to join our outdoor nature-themed learning experience, including a read-aloud story, puppets and an activity for children ages 0-4 and their caregivers. These learning experiences will be held 9-9:45 a.m. twice a month August-November at The Trailhead Store picnic area.  No registration is required; just stop by The Trailhead

Thursday, September 18 | 6:45-8 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free  Love to read? Looking for good conversation and community? Join us for the very first meeting of our brand-new book club: Leaves of Literature! What to Expect: - Meet fellow book lovers - Help choose our first book - Share ideas on how

Friday, September 19 | 6-7 p.m. | The Farmhouse Garden Center Courtyard  Show off your sitcom knowledge at our first trivia night at the Farmhouse! Play for a chance to win a Farmhouse gift card, two Garden Admission tickets or just for fun!

Part of our Trails + Tunes Event  Saturday, September 20 | 1-2 p.m. | Levine Pavilion | Free Join award-winning artist Heidi Nisbett of Sketching Summits, the creative force behind our garden’s stunning murals and Best in Show winner at the Gaston County Art Guild’s 2025 A Natural View, for an inspiring outdoor painting workshop

Sunday, September 21 | 9-10:30 a.m. | The Trailhead Store | $25  Start your morning with creativity and connection at Coffee + Crafts, a recurring class held at Daniel Stowe Conservancy. Each session features a new hands-on craft project, guided by instructors, with all materials provided—no prior experience needed. Enjoy a freshly brewed cup of

Thursday, September 25 | Noon-1 p.m. | Garden Pavilion | Pricing varies; see below Join us at Daniel Stowe Conservancy for Rooted in Knowledge: Lunch ’n Learn, a monthly series designed to nourish both your body and your mind. Over the lunch hour, enjoy engaging talks from Conservancy staff, guest experts and community partners as

Thursday, September 25 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free Join us for Nature Photography Walks led by professional photographer Nelson Stegall! These 1.5 hour walks are typically hosted the fourth Thursday of each month and are designed to immerse you in nature, slow down and capture meaningful images inspired by the Slow

September 26  |  Select 6 or 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.  |  $35 The Trailhead Store in The Village at Stowe Raise a glass to an unforgettable evening as we bring wine country to Belmont’s backyard at Vino in the Village. Set against the peaceful trails and waterside sunsets of The Village at Stowe, this golden-hour

Saturday, September 27 | | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Free (excluding select workshops)  There’s a crisp scent in the air, tumbling leaves on the trails and seasonal treats all around! Celebrate the start to autumn at The Village Harvest: A Fall Fest at Farmhouse with a Harvest Market, workshops, live music and so

Part of The Village Harvest: A Fall Fest at Farmhouse Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. The Farmhouse Garden Center at Stowe $15 per person Create your very own unique, handmade fall décor in this crafting workshop! Using medium-sized birdhouse gourds, beautiful autumnal dried flowers in a variety of shades, and guidance from a

Part of The Village Harvest: A Fall Fest at Farmhouse Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 1 p.m. The Farmhouse Garden Center at Stowe $40 per person Remember summer's vibrancy and create your own one-of-a-kind piece of thoughtful, hand-crafted fall decor by preserving a dried butterfly sample from our Butterfly Bungalow! You'll design a stunning framed

Sunday, September 28 | 2-4 p.m. | The Trailhead Store | Free!* Join authors Palmer McIntyre and Hollis Oberlies for a meet and greet in the great outdoors! Have an open talk about hiking and locations in their book Trails & Treats: A Hiker and Runner’s Guide to Great Trails and Good Eats in North Carolina.