Can two people share one tree/ticket?

No. Events are ticketed per person and each attendee receives their own tree and pot.

Are Bonsai Bar workshops 21+?

Maybe; under-21 attendance depends on the specific venue’s policy—contact Nod Hill Brewery for details.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No. Drink tickets are not included; order at the taproom during check-in or after the workshop.

When should I arrive to the event?

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start to check in and choose your tree and pot.

What’s included with a ticket?

You get a tree you pick, a ceramic bonsai pot, two hours of instruction, borrowed tools, and access to ongoing Tree-iage support.

Bonsai Bar at Nod Hill Brewery: Make a Tiny Tree in Ridgefield, CT

Q: What is the refund policy?

Refunds are not offered unless the class is canceled due to low enrollment or other unforeseen reasons; check the booking terms.

At 137 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield, Connecticut, Bonsai Bar @ Nod Hill Brewery turns a hands‑on craft into a communal evening. For two hours the brewery’s taproom and seasonal biergarten become a classroom where beginners pick a tiny tree, pot it in a ceramic container, and learn pruning, basic wiring, and soil techniques from instructors while enjoying the brewery’s beer list. This is a social, low-stakes way to start a new hobby and leave with a living object you’ll care for at home.

Nod Hill Brewery is notable for operating a 100% solar-powered electric brewhouse and for brewing hop-forward American ales alongside English, German, and Belgian styles plus mixed-fermentation oak-aged beers. The campus—comfortable taproom, biergarten, and unique event space—creates a local gathering spot where craft brewing and community events intersect. Bonsai Bar fits that ethos by pairing a tactile, nature-focused craft with a venue committed to sustainability and lively public programming like food trucks, live music, cask ale nights, and trivia.

The class is deliberately beginner-friendly and structured: ticket holders choose a tree and pot, borrow shears and tools, receive two hours of guided instruction, and gain access to follow-up support through the Tree-iage program. Workshops require arrival 15 minutes early for check-in and to select trees without rush; tickets are per person and drink tickets are not included. The policy on under-21 attendance varies by venue—contact the brewery directly for specifics. Refunds are not offered unless a class is canceled due to low enrollment or other unforeseen reasons.

What makes this experience stand out locally is the combination of craft beer culture and plant stewardship under one roof. For Ridgefield visitors seeking an accessible indoor activity—especially on an evening after exploring the town—Bonsai Bar is an approachable introduction to bonsai technique without a long-term commitment. The tangible takeaway is simple but meaningful: a potted tree, confidence in basic pruning and repotting, and a support channel to help your tree thrive.

Practical tips: wear clothes that can get potting soil, arrive early to order food or drinks, and bring a camera for the contrast of tiny sculpted trees against oak barrels and sunlit biergarten tables. Whether you’re a local or passing through Ridgefield, this two-hour workshop offers a social, sustainable, and surprisingly meditative way to learn a durable craft.