Join us on the farm or At home

We delight in sharing our passion for flowers in this splendid atmosphere that nurtures creativity and invention. Our leading-edge workshops will benefit flower lovers of any experience level. Our farm is not open to the public so this is a real opportunity to experience its beauty and see its operation. Can't make it to the farm? Explore our virtual workshops including our popular tuber video course.

upcoming workshops

Saturday June 6, 10 am - 4:00 pm

Peony Workshop

There is a moment each June when the peonies arrive — opulent, layered, and entirely on their own terms. These are flowers that have been grown and treasured for centuries, and still they find ways to surprise. Come spend a full day among them at their peak: walking the fields, learning how they grow, and sitting down with Christopher Spitzmiller to discover how they arrange. You will leave with your own creation and a new relationship with one of the most beloved and enduring blooms.

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Saturday November 7, 10 am - 2:30 pm

Heirloom Chrysanthemum Workshop

Everything changes the first time you see a true heirloom chrysanthemum. Sculptural, deeply storied, and unlike anything else flowering in the autumn garden. These are blooms that have been loved and passed down for generations. Come spend a day learning their secrets. You'll leave with your own plants, the knowledge to grow them beautifully, and a tradition that will follow you home.

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Video Course

All About Tubers

By popular demand! Learn the many options for digging, dividing, and storing dahlia tubers to help determine what works best for you in this 45 minute streaming video.

tuber video course

I’ve been growing dahlias for almost 10 years, but visiting Bear Creek Farm has taken my dahlia game to a whole new level – I can’t wait to implement everything I learned next growing season!

Alicia

The Bear Creek workshop was overwhelmingly informative, inviting and inspiring!"

Lisa

This was my second trip to the farm. I loved it once again. I’m looking forward to buying some tubers from you when you start selling them.

Cyndi

Debra certainly knows her dahlias and how to get the best out of a tuber. The farm itself is lovely and dahlia-inspiring.

Andy

Conference was well organized; it was evident that Debra and her team put a lot of thought and attention to detail. Debra was very welcoming and generously shared information.

Xenia

Visiting Bear Creek Farm is something to treasure. It’s a space that allows you to unwind and reconnect with nature and understand just how possible it is to create an oasis of your own at home. Debra hasn’t been doing this her whole life. She made a pivot from a successful, corporate career into the farm life – and seeing that in action is incredibly inspiring and encouraging.

Justin

Debra’s approach is completely unique to me… I feel she did a very deep research about the needs and the absolute ideal conditions this plant has to be grown…I felt a lot of confidence in trying to experiment with what you got… Gathering all this info it is hard work so I truly appreciate this and I do not regret the $ I spent at all for this day.

Kinga

past workshops

Our workshops happen spring through fall with new ones added regularly.

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