Holiday Decorating: Evergreen Wreath

At 1314 Limekiln Pike in Dresher, Pennsylvania, a small farm workshop turns holiday-making into a hands-on, animal-friendly afternoon. The Holiday Decorating: Evergreen Wreath session brings together long, fragrant evergreen boughs, seasonal accents like pinecones and holly, and a low-key candle lab where you’ll pour a custom-scented candle using essential oils. Over 90 minutes you’ll learn simple construction and styling tips that make a wreath hold together — wiring, layering, and rhythm — then personalize it with ribbons and foraged touches provided by the hosts.

What sets this experience apart is the company: kittens, goats, piglets and other farm friends circulate through the Kitten Kafe, offering soft, restorative cuddle breaks between crafting steps. Organizers supply all materials and a beverage bar featuring tea, coffee, and hot cocoa, and the workshop is BYOB-friendly for adults who want to toast their creation. The group size is capped at 24 to keep tables intimate and instructors available for one-on-one help.

Guests should arrive 15 minutes early to check in and be prepared to navigate a flight of stairs. The setting is a working farm space that’s been adapted for seasonal classes, so you’ll find farmhouse tables, a candle-making station with essential oils, and crates of locally sourced evergreen boughs waiting to be shaped. Expect tactile, hands-on learning: trimming, wiring, and arranging greenery against a circular base until the composition feels balanced.

The candle portion focuses on scent blending and safe pouring techniques for a clean, burnable candle to take home. This workshop is family-friendly for participants age 10 and up, and it’s a smart option for small groups, first-timers, or anyone who prefers making something by hand rather than shopping for pre-made decor. Wear farm-appropriate clothes and closed-toed shoes; the hosts advise practical footwear and a readiness to kneel or stand at communal tables.

Because it’s indoors adjacent to animal areas, the experience blends craft with gentle animal interaction—an appealing alternative to a gallery or mall outing. For visitors to the Philadelphia suburbs seeking seasonal experiences that feel local and hands-on, this wreath-and-candle class offers an efficient, sensory-rich way to mark the holidays: you leave with two crafted items, a pocketful of new skills, and the uncomplicated joy of petting a sun-warm kitten between ribbon choices. Plan to bring a bottle of water and dress in layers—workshop areas can warm up with body heat.

Finished wreaths are sturdy but should be kept out of direct heat; hang them promptly and avoid prolonged exposure to indoor heating for longevity. The class is ideal for hands-on gift making: wreaths and candles travel well in cars and make thoughtful presents. If you have allergies, check with the hosts before booking; animals are present and essential oils are used.