Staghorn Fern Mounting Workshop & Farm Walk

Schedule

Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Giardino Foresta | Charlottesville, VA

Advertisement
Step into an elevated, hands-on experience designed to bring the quiet beauty of the natural world into your home.
About this Event

In this guided workshop, you’ll learn the art of mounting a staghorn fern—an epiphytic plant that, in nature, grows gracefully along tree canopies. Mounting not only highlights its sculptural elegance but also honors the way it is meant to live and thrive.

You’ll be led through the full process of wrapping and mounting your fern, while gaining a deeper understanding of the “why” behind this practice. This is more than a workshop—it’s an opportunity to create a lasting, living piece that continues to offer a sense of calm, connection, and vitality well beyond the experience itself.

What’s included:

  • One staghorn fern
  • Mounting materials (wood board with wall-mount hardware, moss, wire)
  • Step-by-step guided instruction
  • A plant mister
  • Printed care guide
  • Seasonal refreshments sourced from the farm
  • Guided farm walk

Your finished piece is also compatible with Giardino Foresta's Heartwood Design System, allowing you to expand and evolve your living installation over time. Attendees will receive an exclusive discount code to purchase Heartwood pieces online after the class.

You’ll leave with a fully mounted fern ready to hang, along with the knowledge and confidence to care for it, bringing the grounding presence of nature into your space for months and years to come.

No prior experience is required.



Outdoor Experience & Weather Policy

At Giardino Foresta, our workshops are designed as immersive outdoor experiences, held within a shaded, covered woodland setting that reflects the natural environments we draw inspiration from.

We intentionally schedule our gatherings to avoid the warmest hours of the day during peak summer months, allowing for a more comfortable and restorative experience. However, as we are working in harmony with nature, conditions may vary and remain inherently unpredictable.

We kindly ask that all attendees arrive prepared to spend time outdoors and to engage with the elements—this is an essential part of the experience. While the space is sheltered, fluctuations in temperature, humidity, and weather may still be felt.

For your comfort, we provide sunscreen, insect repellent, and cold water at each workshop.

In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions, classes may be rescheduled or canceled. Should this occur, attendees will be offered the option to transfer to a new date or receive a full refund.

By joining us, you are stepping into a more natural rhythm—one that invites both beauty and variability.



Agenda
Welcome

Info: After a brief welcome from the owner and an overview of the workshop.


The Nature of Staghorn Ferns

Info: Learn about Epiphytic growth and the design philosophy behind mounting.


Deomonstration

Info: A walkthrough of the mounting process.


Hands-On Creation

Info: Guided mounting with individualized support


Care & Styling Guidance

Info: Long-term care and how to integrate your new fern into your home


Guided Farm Walk

Info: Join owner, Alicia, as you tour the farm and learn about what we grow


Closing & Reflection

Info: A brief farewell and gratitude from the owner with time for Q&A.


Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Giardino Foresta, 2582 Proffit Road, Charlottesville, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 92.55

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Giardino Foresta

Host or Publisher Giardino Foresta

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Charlottesville

IN-PERSON Vibe Coding: Rapid Research Prototyping with AI
Wed, 15 Jul at 12:00 pm IN-PERSON Vibe Coding: Rapid Research Prototyping with AI

Shumway Hall

IT
Charlottesville Opera: The Barber of Seville
Thu, 16 Jul at 07:00 pm Charlottesville Opera: The Barber of Seville

Paramount Theater Of Charlottesville

ART THEATRE
Shawn Mullins at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall
Thu, 16 Jul at 08:00 pm Shawn Mullins at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall

The Southern Cafe and Music Hall

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Modern NYC Bars \u2014 Attaboy & Milk & Honey
Fri, 17 Jul at 04:00 pm Modern NYC Bars — Attaboy & Milk & Honey

Birch & Bloom, Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA, USA

ART
The Barber of Seville at Paramount Theater Charlottesville
Fri, 17 Jul The Barber of Seville at Paramount Theater Charlottesville

Paramount Theater Charlottesville

ART THEATRE
Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt-Based on Hot Habits: Charlottesville Area
Thu, 03 Oct at 01:00 pm Self-Care City Scavenger Hunt-Based on Hot Habits: Charlottesville Area

*Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)

HEALTH-WELLNESS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
An Olive Oil Experience at The Blue Table
Thu, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm An Olive Oil Experience at The Blue Table

408 E Market St #308

ART WORKSHOPS
Kids After School Art
Mon, 09 Mar at 04:00 pm Kids After School Art

1110 E Market St #13h

ART KIDS
Watercolor Card Making Workshop at the Blue Ridge Brushes Studio
Wed, 08 Apr Watercolor Card Making Workshop at the Blue Ridge Brushes Studio

1110 E Market St #13h

WORKSHOPS ART
Agnor's Spring Book Fair
Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 am Agnor's Spring Book Fair

3201 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA, United States, Virginia 22901

WORKSHOPS
Tom Tom Festival | 14th Annual
Wed, 22 Apr at 10:00 am Tom Tom Festival | 14th Annual

Charlottesville

FESTIVALS ART
Climate Film Challenge Screening
Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Climate Film Challenge Screening

Light House Studio at Vinegar Hill Theatre

ENTERTAINMENT CONTESTS
Switch Plate\/Outlet Cover Painting at the Blue Ridge Brushes Studio
Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Switch Plate/Outlet Cover Painting at the Blue Ridge Brushes Studio

1110 E Market St #13h

WORKSHOPS ART
Innovation Summit
Thu, 23 Apr at 08:00 am Innovation Summit

Charlottesville VA

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
UVA Pipelines & Pathways Skill Building Workshop - PATIENT SAFETY AND DUTY OF CARE
Thu, 23 Apr at 10:00 am UVA Pipelines & Pathways Skill Building Workshop - PATIENT SAFETY AND DUTY OF CARE

Virginia Career Works Charlottesville Center

WORKSHOPS
Educational Cupping Experience with Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters
Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Educational Cupping Experience with Mudhouse Specialty Coffee Roasters

Mudhouse Coffee Roasters Downtown

WORKSHOPS
SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature
Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature

Culbreth Theatre

ART FESTIVALS
Workplace Conflict Resolution Training in Charlottesville, VA
Fri, 24 Apr at 09:00 am Workplace Conflict Resolution Training in Charlottesville, VA

Regus Business Center

WORKSHOPS NONPROFIT
Fernbrook Preserve Bioblitz
Fri, 24 Apr at 10:00 am Fernbrook Preserve Bioblitz

Fernbrook Preserve

CONTESTS
The Courage to Follow Your Calling & A Financial Roadmap to Thrive
Fri, 24 Apr at 11:00 am The Courage to Follow Your Calling & A Financial Roadmap to Thrive

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Central Branch

What's Happening Next in Charlottesville?

Discover Charlottesville Events