It’s Our 8th Anniversary Party! (Free!)
Eight years of growing, digging, and connecting with this incredible mountain community, and we’re throwing the biggest party yet to mark the occasion!
Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 11 AM to 3 PM for a day packed with live music, delicious food, farm tours, giveaways, and so much more.
Whether you’re a longtime friend of the nursery or discovering us for the first time, this is the event of the season- and we wouldn’t want to celebrate without you.
Come as you are, bring the whole family, and let’s make some memories together. We can’t wait to see you!
11am: Free Behind-the-scenes tour of the nursery, led by nursery manager, Greg Mason
12pm – 2pm: Live Music from Ridgetop Dave
Food Truck from The Wood Fired Grill
Free cookies to the first 100 attendees
Grits tasting from our own grist-mill with Greg the miller
20+ Prize Drawings
Free Mixed-Color Columbine Plants
10% off Winding Stair Gardens purchases
Meet the Community
One of Franklin’s premier farms, offering Certified Naturally Grown produce grown right here in Macon county.
Local experts at fishing in these Smoky Mountains! Perfect for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
A cleverly curated boutique inspired by nature and whimsy; calling it ‘Franklin’s best gift shop’ doesn’t do it justice.
Delicious food featuring artisan smoked meats and homemade side dishes.
Cowee School Arts & Heritage Center
Promotes the teaching and preservation of the cultural and artistic heritage of the Southern Appalachians and Cherokee people and to serve as a community resource and gathering place.
Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy
Since 1977, the Conservancy has helped keep the spirit of William Bartram alive by caring for 100+ miles of trail through the Southern Appalachians
Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions
Wildflower identification walks for individuals or groups, plus consulting and workshops on all things botanical!
Immerse yourself in the serenity of nature with cabin rentals and wellness classes, all on the Cullasaja river.
Read2Me provides free books for children in the Macon County, NC area.
Our own wonderful campground, 12 miles West of the Garden Center, nestled in the Nantahala Forest.
Local bee-expert and author of the book Bee the Change; If We Protect, Nature Will Provide.
Leader of The Wander School and author of Herbal Handbook for Homesteaders: Farmed and Foraged Herbal Remedies and Recipes
WNC’s own sugar florist and custom cake designer.
Franklin Farm Hub
Winding Stair’s sister organization dedicated to improving access to safe and healthy food.
Prize Drawings from:
Thank you to all of our community partners who have kindly donated prizes for our draw.
Winding Stair Gardens – $100 gift card plus:
Mystery plant selected from our amazing selection
Fun gift from our inside team – tba
Delightful butterfly jigsaw puzzle
Highlands Park Retreat – Two relaxing prizes: 1 massage and 1 Aroma Touch Therapy
Culture – Gift card
Mainspring Conservation Trust – Merch, including hats!
Renee’s Cake Shoppe – Birthday party in a basket, t-shirt, party plate set, 4 cupcakes and 4 cake pops PLUS a $10.00 gift card!
Bigelow’s Botanical Excursions – 3 two-person passes for wildflower walks with Adam
Solstice Handmade – Info TBA
Holland Confectionary Arts – Complimentary floral cupcakes
Franklin Farm Hub – Basket of local food products!
Winding Stair Campground – 2-night glamping stay at either Fern Gully or Glass House
3 Barn Farm – Vegetable start plants AND a gift card!
Patricia Kyritsi Howell of BotanolLogos – Autographed copy of her book, Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians
Trail Mix – Fabulous mushroom stool, great for kids
Fish Tales Outfitters –1-person guided fishing trip
The Wood Fired Grill – Two gift certificates for $35 each for a full slab of ribs or comparable menu items
Thank you to all of our Community Friends for making our Prize Draw the Best Ever!
Oh… and more!