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Annual Christmas in the Green House
December 7th, 2024, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Christmas in the Green House is an old-fashioned, winter event with chestnuts on an open fire, Santa, a one horse open sleigh, Christmas music, and treats for all.
Gift shopping allowed! Vendors and soil gift area open.
Ticket cost: $5.00, and an unwrapped toy to be donated to St. Vincent De Paul for kids ages 2 - 10 years of age.
Christmas in the Green House is an event that supports outdoor comradery where Veterans and Caregivers share the CARE for the holidays. Join us as we RePURPOSE on PURPOSE for a PURPOSE in the Green House & giftshop, snacks, smores, and Santa...take a ride on a one horse open sleigh and roast some Chestnuts over an open fire. Join us this Saturday, December 7th from 1-4 PM. The Lit up Green House will be a glow at dusk if you decide to stick around longer and share the CARE in COMMUNITY. Raven Wood Gardens INC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization providing rural communities with real people interactive wellness events.
Who We Are
About Us
Raven Wood Gardens INC is a purposeful and sustainable gardening experience using organic gardening techniques. Raven Wood Gardens INC became a 501c3 Non Profit Organization on February 3, 2023.
We always have health and wellness in mind. We use certified non-GMO seeds, natural composting, companion planting, soil probiotics, and beneficial insects, such as soil enriching red worms in our therapeutic gardens.
All weeds are hand picked. No commercial pesticides are ever used. We also have happy chickens!
Garden Helpers
Lou Anne
Lou Anne Bates founded Raven Wood Gardens in 2012 with the support of her husband, Craig. She is a positive, caring individual with a passion for people & projects involving plants, including therapy gardening.
Craig
Lou Anne’s husband, Craig Bates, is the owner and founder of Smart Choice Lawn Care in Menominee, Michigan. Craig is an Army Veteran. He is in charge of maintaining the grounds, and finds gardening therapeutic.
You
Do you have a need to get outside and be in the fresh air? Do you want to dig your fingers in the dirt and have some garden therapy time? Occasionally we have need for a volunteer or two in our gardens.