Holiday Makers Market – Vendor Applications
Benken’s Third Annual Holiday Makers Market will take place Saturday, December 12th from 9 to 2. Vendor Applications open October 1st & close October 15th.
Cost: from $40
Tombstone Takeaway
Join us in creating a stunning floral arrangement with a skeleton finger candle and a tombstone for a spooky twist!
Cost: $60
Greenhouse Yoga
Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!
Cost: $10
Moss Art Workshop with WoodSol Stone Studio
Join Abby Shaner of WoodSolStone Studio on October 24th from 11:00–12:30 for a fun, creative class where you’ll design and build your very own 10 in x 10 in moss wall—no experience needed!
Cost: $85
Greenhouse Yoga
Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!
Cost: $10
Make-N-Take Pie Workshop
Learn how to make an apple pie from the experts!
3rd Generation previous owner, Kathleen Benken, will walk you through the steps of making your very own apple pie and pumpkin pie – perfect for Thanksgiving! You’ll be able to bring both pies home to freeze and bake on the Holiday!
Cost: $65
Mini Family Photo Sessions with Kathy Badinghaus
Kathy Badinghaus is BACK just in time for you to get your holiday photos snapped! Sign up for a 15 minute photo session and capture a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Cost: $90
Merry & Bright Tree Lighting
Join us for our first Merry & Bright Tree Lighting Ceremony – happening on our covered patio on Thursday, November 20th from 6 to 7:30pm.
We’ll have a fire going with smores and hot cocoa available and the Tree lighting will happen at 7pm. This is a wonderful family-friendly event that you won’t want to miss!
Cost: FREE
Mini Family Photo Sessions with Kathy Badinghaus
Kathy Badinghaus is BACK just in time for you to get your holiday photos snapped! Sign up for a 15 minute photo session and capture a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Cost: $90
Live Nativity Display
Interact with some of our favorite animals visiting from Honey Hill Farms! They’ll be on the patio both Saturday, November 21st AND Sunday November 22nd from 10am to 2pm this year. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
Cost: FREE
Visits with Santa at Benken
Open House weekend is just around the corner and as always, Santa will be stopping by Benken to visit (for free) with the little ones!
On Saturday, November 21, Santa will arrive to Benken at 10am via firetruck! He’ll stick around until noon on his sleigh to visit with families, learn what’s on your wish list, and take photos with the kiddos! Don’t miss out on this awesome Holiday Tradition!
Cost: FREE
Mini Family Photo Sessions with Kathy Badinghaus
Kathy Badinghaus is BACK just in time for you to get your holiday photos snapped! Sign up for a 15 minute photo session and capture a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Cost: $90
Grapevine Wreath Workshop
We’ve got a new and exciting seasonal wreath workshop available this year and we think you’re going to love it! Join us on Sunday, November 22 (during our open house weekend) at 10am for our first ever Grapevine Wreath Workshop! You’ll learn how to decorate your own dried grapevine wreath with wintergreens, magnolia leaves, pinecones, holiday ornaments and a festive bow – perfect for setting the tone for a magical holiday season on your door or as wall decor.
Cost: $75
Live Nativity Display
Interact with some of our favorite animals visiting from Honey Hill Farms! They’ll be on the patio both Saturday, November 21st AND Sunday November 22nd from 10am to 2pm this year. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
Cost: FREE
Visits with Santa at Benken
Open House weekend is just around the corner and as always, Santa will be stopping by Benken to visit (for free) with the little ones!
On Saturday, November 21, Santa will arrive to Benken at 10am via firetruck! He’ll stick around until noon on his sleigh to visit with families, learn what’s on your wish list, and take photos with the kiddos! Don’t miss out on this awesome Holiday Tradition!
Cost: FREE
Cornucopia Centerpiece Workshop
Join us for a festive Cornucopia workshop to celebrate the season! You’ll learn how to assemble your very own masterpiece made up of roses, gerbera daisies, stunning protea, lush foliage and real fruit to enjoy at the holiday table.
Cost: $140
Cornucopia Centerpiece Workshop
Join us for a festive Cornucopia workshop to celebrate the season! You’ll learn how to assemble your very own masterpiece made up of roses, gerbera daisies, stunning protea, lush foliage and real fruit to enjoy at the holiday table.
Cost: $140
Winter Wreath Workshop
Adorn a fresh, fragrant wintergreen wreath with embellishments that bring you joy! Choose from colorful shatterproof ornaments, and top it off with a handmade bow designed by our Benken team. The Benken Bar will be open as well!
Cost: $65
Advent Wreath Workshop
Create your own moment of peace for the holiday with our Advent Wreath Workshop to celebrate and mark the four weeks leading up to Christmas.
Cost: $50
Winter Wreath Workshop
Adorn a fresh, fragrant wintergreen wreath with embellishments that bring you joy! Choose from colorful shatterproof ornaments, and top it off with a handmade bow designed by our Benken team. The Benken Bar will be open as well!
Cost: $65
Winter Porch Pot Workshop
Create your very own timeless holiday container garden, filled with fragrant wintergreens and seasonal sparkle!
Cost: $75
Winter Porch Pot Workshop
Create your very own timeless holiday container garden, filled with fragrant wintergreens and seasonal sparkle!
Cost: $75
Holiday Makers Market
Our Third Annual Holiday Makers Market is happening on December 14th from 9am to 2pm.
More than 35 talented local creatives will be gathering right here at Benken, so SAVE THE DATE and plan to get your holiday shopping DONE!
Cost: Free to attend
Winter Blooms & Bites Night
Gather with us at the garden center for Blooms & Bites – a Benken signature bouquet-building event. Participants can build their own bouquet of locally grown seasonal blooms, snack on charcuterie from Boards & Beez, sip wine at the Benken Bar and partake in permanent jewelry from Queen City Links!
Cost: From $28
Holiday Makers Market – Vendor Applications
Benken’s Third Annual Holiday Makers Market will take place Saturday, December 12th from 9 to 2. Vendor Applications open October 1st & close October 15th.
Cost: from $40
Tombstone Takeaway
Join us in creating a stunning floral arrangement with a skeleton finger candle and a tombstone for a spooky twist!
Cost: $60
Greenhouse Yoga
Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!
Cost: $10
Moss Art Workshop with WoodSol Stone Studio
Join Abby Shaner of WoodSolStone Studio on October 24th from 11:00–12:30 for a fun, creative class where you’ll design and build your very own 10 in x 10 in moss wall—no experience needed!
Cost: $85
Greenhouse Yoga
Greenhouse Yoga is BACK by popular demand!
Start your weekend right with a 1-hour yoga routine amongst the plants – all you’ll need is your mat and some water!
Cost: $10
Make-N-Take Pie Workshop
Learn how to make an apple pie from the experts!
3rd Generation previous owner, Kathleen Benken, will walk you through the steps of making your very own apple pie and pumpkin pie – perfect for Thanksgiving! You’ll be able to bring both pies home to freeze and bake on the Holiday!
Cost: $65
Mini Family Photo Sessions with Kathy Badinghaus
Kathy Badinghaus is BACK just in time for you to get your holiday photos snapped! Sign up for a 15 minute photo session and capture a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Cost: $90
Merry & Bright Tree Lighting
Join us for our first Merry & Bright Tree Lighting Ceremony – happening on our covered patio on Thursday, November 20th from 6 to 7:30pm.
We’ll have a fire going with smores and hot cocoa available and the Tree lighting will happen at 7pm. This is a wonderful family-friendly event that you won’t want to miss!
Cost: FREE
Mini Family Photo Sessions with Kathy Badinghaus
Kathy Badinghaus is BACK just in time for you to get your holiday photos snapped! Sign up for a 15 minute photo session and capture a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Cost: $90
Live Nativity Display
Interact with some of our favorite animals visiting from Honey Hill Farms! They’ll be on the patio both Saturday, November 21st AND Sunday November 22nd from 10am to 2pm this year. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
Cost: FREE
Visits with Santa at Benken
Open House weekend is just around the corner and as always, Santa will be stopping by Benken to visit (for free) with the little ones!
On Saturday, November 21, Santa will arrive to Benken at 10am via firetruck! He’ll stick around until noon on his sleigh to visit with families, learn what’s on your wish list, and take photos with the kiddos! Don’t miss out on this awesome Holiday Tradition!
Cost: FREE
Mini Family Photo Sessions with Kathy Badinghaus
Kathy Badinghaus is BACK just in time for you to get your holiday photos snapped! Sign up for a 15 minute photo session and capture a moment you’ll cherish forever.
Cost: $90
Grapevine Wreath Workshop
We’ve got a new and exciting seasonal wreath workshop available this year and we think you’re going to love it! Join us on Sunday, November 22 (during our open house weekend) at 10am for our first ever Grapevine Wreath Workshop! You’ll learn how to decorate your own dried grapevine wreath with wintergreens, magnolia leaves, pinecones, holiday ornaments and a festive bow – perfect for setting the tone for a magical holiday season on your door or as wall decor.
Cost: $75
Live Nativity Display
Interact with some of our favorite animals visiting from Honey Hill Farms! They’ll be on the patio both Saturday, November 21st AND Sunday November 22nd from 10am to 2pm this year. You won’t want to miss out on the fun!
Cost: FREE
Visits with Santa at Benken
Open House weekend is just around the corner and as always, Santa will be stopping by Benken to visit (for free) with the little ones!
On Saturday, November 21, Santa will arrive to Benken at 10am via firetruck! He’ll stick around until noon on his sleigh to visit with families, learn what’s on your wish list, and take photos with the kiddos! Don’t miss out on this awesome Holiday Tradition!
Cost: FREE
Cornucopia Centerpiece Workshop
Join us for a festive Cornucopia workshop to celebrate the season! You’ll learn how to assemble your very own masterpiece made up of roses, gerbera daisies, stunning protea, lush foliage and real fruit to enjoy at the holiday table.
Cost: $140
Cornucopia Centerpiece Workshop
Join us for a festive Cornucopia workshop to celebrate the season! You’ll learn how to assemble your very own masterpiece made up of roses, gerbera daisies, stunning protea, lush foliage and real fruit to enjoy at the holiday table.
Cost: $140
Winter Wreath Workshop
Adorn a fresh, fragrant wintergreen wreath with embellishments that bring you joy! Choose from colorful shatterproof ornaments, and top it off with a handmade bow designed by our Benken team. The Benken Bar will be open as well!
Cost: $65
Advent Wreath Workshop
Create your own moment of peace for the holiday with our Advent Wreath Workshop to celebrate and mark the four weeks leading up to Christmas.
Cost: $50
Winter Wreath Workshop
Adorn a fresh, fragrant wintergreen wreath with embellishments that bring you joy! Choose from colorful shatterproof ornaments, and top it off with a handmade bow designed by our Benken team. The Benken Bar will be open as well!
Cost: $65
Winter Porch Pot Workshop
Create your very own timeless holiday container garden, filled with fragrant wintergreens and seasonal sparkle!
Cost: $75
Winter Porch Pot Workshop
Create your very own timeless holiday container garden, filled with fragrant wintergreens and seasonal sparkle!
Cost: $75
Holiday Makers Market
Our Third Annual Holiday Makers Market is happening on December 14th from 9am to 2pm.
More than 35 talented local creatives will be gathering right here at Benken, so SAVE THE DATE and plan to get your holiday shopping DONE!
Cost: Free to attend
Winter Blooms & Bites Night
Gather with us at the garden center for Blooms & Bites – a Benken signature bouquet-building event. Participants can build their own bouquet of locally grown seasonal blooms, snack on charcuterie from Boards & Beez, sip wine at the Benken Bar and partake in permanent jewelry from Queen City Links!
Cost: From $28