All events are free to veterans. Please call to make reservations.
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.
The Appetizer Gala is an event to showcase an experience of comradery by the veterans who were blessed to be supported in Garden Therapy at Raven Wood Gardens. Join Raven Wood Gardens for food and Christmas music.
$100 gift certificates, gifts, and prizes!
Sponsored by Morning Star Entertainment, Noah Gauthier.
The Almost Electric Solar Forest Event provides a 30 - 40 Minute, lit up trail walk in the woods. Created to dispel darkness and provide a fun over fear evening for families. Business' that sponsor create a lit up, mindful, creative display area with solar lights for you to enjoy.
Ticket cost: $25.00
* Ticket includes glow sticks, flash light, and treats. Bring a canned good item to receive a discount of $5.00 off ticket price.
Sponsored by Lithocrafters and Raven Wood Gardens.
The Small Business Passport Poster is an inexpensive marketing tool to advertise and support community wellness and Raven Wood Gardens. 200 posters are displayed in the following locations: Menominee, Stephenson, Marinette, Powers, Wallace, Peshtigo, Iron Mountain, Hermansville, Escanaba, Norway, Cedar River, Carney, Daggett, and Kingsford.
Cost: $75.00 - 7 months of advertising. Each business donates 2 gift items to be promoted as a give-a- way, and a final drawing is held for those who visit Raven Wood Gardens on Facebook!
Small Business Passport 2024
Contest Details:
1. VISIT any of these participating small businesses or events.
2. TAKE A PHOTO of yourself at the business or event.
3. POST your photo to the Small Business Passport Group 2023 on Facebook to be entered into drawings for items and services from participating businesses.
Small business sponsored veteran gardens event.
Let's Grow Together Contest provides garden plots for veteran therapy, education, and private comradery. Each garden plot comes with a garden quote sign which promotes participating small businesses with their logo and contact information.
Guests are encouraged to vote on their favorite garden. On August 31st the winner of (1) large, (1) medium, and (1) small will be announced on Facebook.
Donations and your purchase supports those with PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Garden sizes and cost: Small: $150.00 (10 available), Medium: $300.00 (6 available), Large: $500.00 (4 available).
August Only - Pampered Chef is Doubling Donations!
Shop ONLINE or IN PERSON at the Taste and Tour Event at Raven Wood Gardens through August 31st and 30% of order amount will be donated to Raven Wood Gardens.
For prouduct questions, for help placing your order or to request a catalog contact: Janine Burton, Advanced Director for Pampered Chef
(931) 206-8346 or Email janinebpc@yahoo.com
Or Join us IN PERSON at Raven Wood Gardens
on Sunday, August 25th 2:00pm Central
Join us as we host an outdoor kitchen Demo with Advance Director, Janine Burton. Come taste and tour at this event as we promote Pampered Chef items to raise $1,000.00 towards supporting Veterans, Caregivers and Emergency Response Workers events, garden therapy and comradery projects at Raven Wood Gardens. Door prizes and delicious offerings. Please RSVP here
Thank YOU for your support of an amazing 501 (c)(3) organization that is sharing the CARING in COMMUNITY. N4983 State Highway M-35, Menominee, MI.
Sponsored by Morning Star Entertainment, Lithocrafters, Bananas Entertainment, and "BIV26CD (Believe to Succeed)."
The Caregiver Retreat provides a space to relax and take care of yourself for the day. Filled with healing opportunities, vendors, crafting, a garden lunch, give-a-ways, music, and garden tours.
Ticket cost: $50.00 each
* If you are not be able to attend but you are welcome to sponsor a ticket for someone in need.
Caregiver Retreat Schedule
10:00 AM - Introduction and Welcome
KIck off the retreat with a warm welcome and overview of the days activities.
10:30 AM - Yoga Class with Sally Van Eyck
Join Sally Van Eyck for a rejuvenating toga session designed to relax then energize.
11:15 AM - Veteran Guest Speaker - Glen Kinderman - "BIV26CD (Believe to Succeed).
Tapping and Hoʻoponopono
12:00 PM - Lunch in the Garden
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Lunch in our serene garden setting.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Live Music by Back Stage Pass
Delight in live music provided by Back Stage pass as they entertain throughout the afternoon.
1:30 PM CARE giving song writer Jodi Bloom
An uplifting Musical performance
2:00 PM -Mindful Meditation with Navy Veteran, Michele Pierce
Learn the basics of Mindful Meditation to help center and calm your mind.
2:30 PM -Creative Rock Crafting to GO!
Unleash your creativity with a fun and interactive rock crafting session. Materials are provided and you can take your creations home!
3:30 PM - Closing Raffle and Door Prize Drawings
Wrap up the day with Raffle and Door Prize Drawings
*Schedule and Speakers subject to change
Sponsored by Morning Star Entertainment, Noah Gauthier, and founded by Craig and Lou Anne Bates.
Safe Haven at the Raven is an adult only, low - impact fireworks event for veterans. A quality over quantity experience that provides a NO BOOM, NO BANG display. A peaceful place for those who will benefit from social interaction, fun, and comradery, but do not like large crowds.
Command Post - Beverage Tent - Raffles & Give-aways!
Yooper Dogz Food Available for TIPS ONLY Gourmet Chicago style Hot Dogs - Fresh Ingredients and Delicious Sides!
Ticket cost: $50.00 each
Safe Haven at the Raven Event Schedule
6:00pm to 10:00 PM
Tours of Raven Wood Gardens - 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Enjoy a Guided Tour of our beautiful grounds, learn about our mission and explore various areas of Safe Haven.
8:00 pm (At Dusk) Welcome and Introduction by Noah of Morning Star Entertainment
Welcome and opening remarks
Music and "Fireworks" Lightshow (1st Half)
Relax and Enjoy a blend of Music and low impact "Fireworks" light show, designed to provide a stunning visual experience without the loud booms.
Special Presentation - Navy Veteran Glen Kinderman -Believe to Succeed
Learn effective anxiety dispelling techniques such as tapping and Hoʻoponopono, Providing valuable insights and tools for managing stress.
Music and "Fireworks" Lightshow (Continued) with Grand Finale
Relax and Enjoy a blend of Music and low impact "Fireworks" light show, designed to provide a stunning visual experience without the loud booms.
Raffle and Giveaway of Prizes
Exciting Prizes await!
Veteran Speaker: Craig Luther, Milwaukee, WI
Light up the night! Grab a Sparkler and ignite!
Become Part of the dazzling interactive Sparkler Lightshow!
Sing along with Noah to some patriotic songs
Sing-a-long to some Heartfelt and patriotic songs.
NOTE: SCHEDULE AND SPEAKERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ANY LAST MINUTE NEEDS OR ADJUSTMENTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
Thank you, never boring, board members of the Raven Wood Gardens Non-Profit organization for your support of each event and project.
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