Introductory Floral Watercolor Class with Pam Drake
May
4
1:00 PM13:00

Introductory Floral Watercolor Class with Pam Drake

Floral Watercolor Painting Class - No experience needed!

Learn how to paint a floral bouquet using watercolor from local artist Pam Drake! She will demonstrate an introduction to color theory, watercolor techniques and composition. A PDF of these concepts will be provided for each participant to take home. 

Participants will take home a completed 9 x 12 floral watercolor painting in a white mat, in time to share with a special mom in their life for Mother’s Day.

All materials will be provided (although if you have paints or brushes you like feel free to bring them!).

$50/person. Reserve a spot here!

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Lafayette Artisan Walk!
May
11
1:00 PM13:00

Lafayette Artisan Walk!

Mother’s Day weekend, join us for the first ever Lafayette Artisan Walk! Meet local Artis Arlynn Bloom, whose work is currently showing in the shop. Arlynn will be doing a live painting demonstration!

Businesses throughout Lafayette will be showcasing local artisan items - perfect gifts for upcoming occasions. Walk through downtown with family & friends, shop local, support local!

Peruse new work for our 25+ local artisans, and select beautiful, unique products to share with your loved ones!

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Mother's Day High Tea at Hollie's - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
May
12
1:00 PM13:00

Mother's Day High Tea at Hollie's - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Sold Out. Check out our 3pm seating!

Celebrate the Mother in your life on our flower-filled patio this Mother’s Day at our special Mother’s Day High Tea! Sip from our selection of fine tea blends and tisanes with fine china and nibble on a spread of delicious treats from local bakers.

$40 per person. Reserve a spot here!

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Mother's Day High Tea at Hollie's - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
May
12
3:00 PM15:00

Mother's Day High Tea at Hollie's - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Second seating added by popular demand!

Celebrate the Mother in your life on our flower-filled patio this Mother’s Day at our special Mother’s Day High Tea! Sip from our selection of fine tea blends and tisanes with fine china and nibble on a spread of delicious treats from local bakers.

$40 per person. Reserve a spot here!

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Celebrate Earth Day: Learn from the Mt. Diablo Beekeepers Association!
Apr
21
11:00 AM11:00

Celebrate Earth Day: Learn from the Mt. Diablo Beekeepers Association!

Join us for Earth Day and celebrate with the hardest working pollinators on the planet - BEES! Jan Pinkerton Spieth, from the Mt. Diablo Beekeepers Association will share her knowlege and expertise about the facinating world of bees. Our very kid-friendly event will include an observation hive on display, educational materials, local honey tasting, and MEET A REAL QUEEN BEE!

Event Hours: 11:00am to 1:00pm at Hollie's Homegrown, 998 Moraga, Lafayettte (next to Sideboard).

Register for MDBA President Jan Pinkerton Spieth's in-depth talk at 11:30am about the incredible work bees do to turn nectar into honey, a bee hive’s yearly cycles, what is a swarm, and much more. She will be available for any questions. Try local honey, and learn why it’s such an incredible, healthy food product! Space is limited, so make sure to make a reservation!

RSVP here!

This event is held in tandem with Sustainable Lafayette’s Earth Day Festival in the Lafayette Plaza Park, taking place Sunday, April 21st from 11am-2pm.

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Make Culinary Herb Blends with Hollie
Apr
18
5:30 PM17:30

Make Culinary Herb Blends with Hollie

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Learn to make flavorful herb blends with Hollie’s organic dried herbs! These blends are herbs only (no salt) and so delicious because they infuse flavor and nutrition in everything you make. Sprinkle some life back into your meals! Hollie will discuss how to harvest, dry, and blend your own of culinary herbs and share her secrets to making sure-to-please-combinations. Each participant will leave with their own herb blend to use at home!

$30/person, all materials included. Reserve a spot here!

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Introductory Glass Making Class with Glass Hart Studios
Apr
17
5:30 PM17:30

Introductory Glass Making Class with Glass Hart Studios

Sold Out. Email us at info(at)hollieshomegrown(dot)com to get on the waitlist!

Come try your hand at kiln-formed glass-making! Vivien Hart of Glass Hart Studios in Lafayette will give a brief introduction to glass art, its different forms and its history, before walking us through how to work with glass pieces to make gorgeous kiln-formed glassware.

Learn to make a decorative glass “postcard” piece for a loved one or for yourself! Participants will design the reusable glass postcard with precut glass pieces from Vivien’s glass studio. Use this piece to write love notes, words of affirmation, daily reminders, and more.

Suitable for ages 10 and up. $50 per person with all materials included.

Reserve a spot here!

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Make Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Hollie
Apr
11
5:30 PM17:30

Make Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Hollie

We’re firing up our copper still! Learn how to distill your own hydrosols and essential oils using organic herbs and flowers. Walk through the process step-by-step with Hollie all while learning about the properties and benefits of hydrosol plant extraction. Participants will take fresh hydrosol home, which makes a wonderful face toner, room spray or fabric freshener.

Materials included. $40 per person. Reserve your spot here!

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Spring Tea Tasting with Hollie
Apr
9
5:30 PM17:30

Spring Tea Tasting with Hollie

There is so much to learn in the world of tea. Green, Black, Herbal - what’s the difference and what does it all mean!?! Deepen your knowledge of the different types of tea and their plant origins with a special tea tasting with Hollie. Try multiple teas styles and find out how teas are processed, their history as well as their health benefits. Learn how to be a thoughtful tea consumer and feel confident as you navigate the amazing world of tea! Light tea snacks will be included.

$35/person. Reserve a spot here!

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Make Herbal Seasoning Salts with Hollie
Mar
28
5:30 PM17:30

Make Herbal Seasoning Salts with Hollie

Learn how to make our most popular selling item at Hollie’s Homegrown - our delicious seasoning salts! Enjoy a hands-on experience with Hollie’s where she’ll share all her culinary and making secrets with you. Our salts are an easy ways to add more flavor and inspire your everyday cooking, or impress your guests by elevating your seasoning game with our delectable combinations. Each participant will make and take home 2 different HH blended salts to enjoy. Bon Appetit!

Materials included. $30 per person. Reserve your spot here!

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Art Reception: Arlynn Bloom
Mar
23
2:00 PM14:00

Art Reception: Arlynn Bloom

Join us in celebrating the work of Lafayette artist Arlynn Bloom, now showing at Hollie’s Homegrown through the spring. Bloom’s work is astounding in its diversity, from photographic watercolors of fall leaves to abstracted textural figure studies. See her incredible work in person and find out more about the artist’s practice!

Light refreshments served. RSVPs highly recommended. RSVP here!

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Make Honey Face Mask & Cuticle Balm with Hollie
Feb
8
5:30 PM17:30

Make Honey Face Mask & Cuticle Balm with Hollie

A fun opportunity to learn to make our herbal face mask using local raw honey, a perfect natural skin boost that makes your face so smooth and bright! Participants will also learn how to make one of our newest products, Hollie’s cuticle rescue balm, filled with nourishing organic herbs. Yum!

$35/person, all supplies included. Reserve a spot here!

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Herbs & CBD Support for Menopause with Green Alley Wellness
Feb
7
5:30 PM17:30

Herbs & CBD Support for Menopause with Green Alley Wellness

Menopause 101 – strategies, supplements, hormone replacement, CBD. What works, what’s safe?

Ali Stoddard and Allison Lewin bring you hot topics in women’s health. Whether it is anxiety, digestion issues, auto immune disease, or chronic pain - inflammation is one of the root causes of many illnesses. Learn where it comes from, and how to start reducing it today in this class with local Lafayette wellness educator Ali Stoddard of Green Alley Wellness. She will discuss the tests, supplements and nutrition important to reducing inflammation.

Ali Stoddard is a functional medicine practitioner with experience in orthopedics, pain management, nutrition, and the Endocannabinoid System. She resides in Lafayette and has an online shop.

Allison Lewin is the founder of Menowar and a trained Menopause Champion, licensed with the Menopause Experts Group. She is also the San Francisco Bay Area representative for the global nonprofit, Menopause Cafe.

$10 to register - register here!

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Make Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Hollie
Jan
28
5:30 PM17:30

Make Essential Oils & Hydrosols with Hollie

Learn how to make your own hydrosols and essential oils with organic herbs and flowers using a traditional copper still! Walk through the process step-by-step with Hollie all while learning about the properties and benefits of hydrosol plant extraction. Participants will take fresh hydrosol home.

Materials included. $40 per person.

Reserve your spot here.

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Make Herbal Salve & Lip Balm with Hollie
Jan
18
5:30 PM17:30

Make Herbal Salve & Lip Balm with Hollie

Learn how to make our popular Healing Salve and Lip Balm! Perfect for the winter months, Hollie will share all her tips and know-how with the proper preparation and healing qualities of each herb and what’s best to heal and regenerate our skin. Each participant will make their own 2 oz jar of salve and lip balm tin to take home.

$40/person. All supplies included.

Reserve a spot here.

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Astrology Readings with Tatjana!
Dec
14
5:00 PM17:00

Astrology Readings with Tatjana!

Let’s have some fun and see what the stars have in store for you in 2024! Hollie’s friend and talented astrologer, Tatjana Kaurinovic , will be giving min-astrology readings as we serve Hollie’s family wines, apple cider and holiday treats to get us in the holiday spirit. We’re setting positive affirmations and intentions to welcome in the New Year. Cheers!

$35/person - includes 15 min astrology reading, wine or cider, and holiday treats.

Reserve a spot here.

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Make Holiday Cookie Jars with Hollie
Dec
13
5:30 PM17:30

Make Holiday Cookie Jars with Hollie

Looking for a fun, homemade gift for family, friends, or teachers? Come make holiday cookie jars with Hollie! Learn how to make our newest food item, which is a decorative mason jar filled with nearly all the ingredients to make the most delectable holiday cookies. Each participant will measure ingredients and fill jars, plus decorate their jar with holiday cheer and sparkle. Everyone loves homemade cookies, so give them something a yummy, thoughtful and specially made from you this holiday season.

$25/person. All materials included.

Reserve a spot here!

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Make a Beautiful Charcuterie Board for the Holidays
Dec
7
5:30 PM17:30

Make a Beautiful Charcuterie Board for the Holidays

Just in time for holiday entertaining - Hollie will walk us through the step-by-step fundamentals of making easy, gorgeous, and delicious charcuterie platters, sure to wow your guests. Everyone will take home their charcuterie masterpiece, including the board!

$45/person, all materials included. Reserve a spot here!

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Make a Miniature House for the Holidays!
Dec
6
4:00 PM16:00

Make a Miniature House for the Holidays!

Get into the Holiday & Winter Solstice spirit with Orinda artist, Jackie Smith of A Cottage in the Forest. Jackie will take you step-by-step through making her original and whimsical designs! With our Holiday /Winter Wonderland theme, you’ll assemble a beautiful miniature house and decorate it (we’ll provide materials, but feel free to bring any favorites) perfect for dressing up your windowsill or mantle.

$35/person, supplies included.

Kids over 6 are welcome; each child under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Reserve a spot here!

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What's in Your Makeup Bag? Understanding "Clean Beauty " with Hollie & Juli
Dec
5
5:30 PM17:30

What's in Your Makeup Bag? Understanding "Clean Beauty " with Hollie & Juli

Please join Hollie and Juli Heydenfeldt of Beauty Counter for an afternoon of insightful clean beauty education. What is “Clean Beauty” ? Learn how to be an educated consumer of ingredients lists.

Bring us a few of your favorite products and we’ll help decipher ingredient labels and give you a few easy tools to recognize toxic ingredients to watch out for.

Juli will do makeovers and share tips with you, whether you are 16 or 85, everyone can get that perfect look with just a little practice and a good skincare regimen.

A gift of a beautiful make-up bag and samples of HH and Beauty Counter products will be given to each participant.

Complimentary wine and tea will be served.

$25/person. Reserve a spot here!

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Drink Up! Wine for the Holidays with Hollie
Nov
30
5:30 PM17:30

Drink Up! Wine for the Holidays with Hollie

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Who needs a glass (or two!) of fabulous wine for the holidays!?! Hollie will taste-you-through all her holiday wine and food paring favorites from her family’s premium winery. Starting with a little bubbly, then to full bodied whites and on to big, bold reds that will dazzle your guests. Cheers!

$35/person, wines included.

Reserve a spot here.

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High Tea at Hollie's - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Nov
26
3:00 PM15:00

High Tea at Hollie's - 3:00pm - 5:00pm

It’s the holidays and family is town! Celebrate with High Tea at Hollie’s, every last Sunday of the month. Enjoy artisanal teas on our cozy banquette or outside on our beautiful patio. Sip from our selection of fine tea blends and herbal tisanes, and nibble complimentary treats from local bakers.

$35 per person. Reserve a spot here.

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High Tea at Hollie's - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Nov
26
1:00 PM13:00

High Tea at Hollie's - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

SOLD OUT. There is still availability for 3:00PM!

It’s the holidays and family is town! Celebrate with High Tea at Hollie’s, every last Sunday of the month. Enjoy artisanal teas on our cozy banquette or outside on our beautiful patio. Sip from our selection of fine tea blends and herbal tisanes, and nibble complimentary treats from local bakers.

$35 per person. Reserve a spot here.

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