Spend an evening in Wausau building a 4-foot garden post with a solar light—no experience required. This two-hour workshop supplies everything you need to make a weatherproof, ready-to-install yard accent that brightens beds and pathways.
Spend an evening in Wausau building a 4-foot garden post with a solar light—no experience required. This two-hour workshop supplies everything you need to make a weatherproof, ready-to-install yard accent that brightens beds and pathways.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Willow Springs Garden · Wausau, Wisconsin
easy.
2 hours.
Light physical activity—standing, light lifting, and fine motor work; suitable for most fitness levels.
Minimum age is 14 years old; teens should be accompanied according to the organizer's rules if required.
Yes—the class fee covers the 4' post, pole stake, paints, brushes, sealant, and a solar light.
The session runs about two hours, typically from 6:00–8:00 pm for the scheduled date.
The listing notes the venue is handicap accessible, accommodating participants with mobility needs.
The exact meeting point and check-in details are provided after booking; confirm the details in your reservation confirmation.
Installation in frozen ground is difficult; wait until ground thaws or use an anchored container for winter display.
Wausau has an active local craft and garden culture; community garden clubs and maker events contribute to a hands-on creative scene.
Choose water-based paints and native plant pairings; solar lights reduce wiring and energy use, and weatherproof finishes extend the life of your piece to limit waste.
Willow Springs Garden in Wausau, Wisconsin, operates as an event venue and agritourism destination offering a range of seasonal experiences and family activities. The site hosts themed gatherings such as the Alice In Wonderland Tea Party in the Walnut Grove, where guests enjoy Wonderland-themed treats and costumed characters; reservations are required for that event. The property includes a vineyard and a historic Round Barn used during events like Dinner in the Vineyard 2025, which features a welcome cocktail, wagon ride, vineyard views, and a dinner paired with wine under lights. Visitors can join a vineyard tour led by a viticulturist during experiences like Ribs, Wine, & Barleyfest, which also includes beer tastings, a buffet with BBQ ribs and brisket, and live music. Willow Springs Garden programs a variety of family-oriented activities such as Children’s Stick Pony Rodeo Races on June 29 for ages 2–12, with stick ponies provided or allowed from home and ribbon awards announced by an MC. Other seasonal offerings include an Old Fashioned Charcoal Chicken Dinner at the Barn, an Elvis Christmas Concert at the museum with holiday displays and cookie baking, and competitive community events like Pizza and Puzzles with team puzzle challenges and a pizza buffet (registration before November 1). Events are ticketed and scheduled seasonally; visitors should check event listings and reservation requirements before attending.
Book with Willow Springs Garden