MIDDLEFIELD WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Tiny Trees, Big Fun: Bonsai Bar at Lyman Orchards
A two-hour, hands-on workshop where participants pick a tree, pot it in a ceramic container, and take it home; this guide explains what to expect and what’s provided.
Tiny Trees, Big Fun: Bonsai Bar at Lyman Orchards.
At Lyman Orchards in Middlefield, Bonsai Bar runs a lively, family-friendly workshop that teaches beginners the basics of bonsai: pick a tree, learn expert tips, pot it in a ceramic container, and leave with your own tiny specimen and ongoing support.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on instruction for beginners
Beginner-friendly sessions walk you through selecting a tree and learning practical trimming and potting techniques in a guided two-hour event where all core materials are provided.
Set on Connecticut’s orchard grounds
The workshop takes place near a premier Connecticut orchard with pick-your-own fruit, a farm market, award-winning pies, sunflower and corn mazes, and a year-round golf course—an easy, family-friendly backdrop to the event.
Everything you need to keep your tree thriving
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction and ongoing Tree-iage support; the operator also provides shared gear such as soil bins, shears, and a chopstick for planting.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
The event is designed as a social, hands-on evening: arrive slightly early for check-in, settle in with a drink if you wish, then spend about two hours working with an instructor to choose, trim, and pot your tiny tree while learning the essentials of bonsai care.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and the limitations to know.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tickets include a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, and ongoing Tree-iage support.
The operator supplies shared implements for the workshop: a bin for soil, shears for trimming, and a chopstick for digging.
All core materials for potting are provided during the roughly two-hour session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can two people share one tree/ticket?
No. Events are ticketed per person and every attendee must have a ticket due to limited space.
Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?
Maybe. Most venues are family friendly and allow underage guests to enter with a parent or guardian; check the venue’s under-21 policy or contact them directly.
Are drink tickets included in the price of a ticket?
No. Drink tickets are not included with the workshop ticket.
When should I arrive to the event?
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled event to get checked in and grab a drink; workshops start promptly as scheduled.
What's included with a ticket?
You keep the tree you pick and a ceramic bonsai pot; the ticket also includes two hours of instruction and ongoing support via the Tree-iage program. The operator also provides shared tools (soil bin, shears, chopstick) to use during the workshop.