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Fairies capture the magic and charm of summertime. What better way to kick off summer than a celebration with fairies, elves and pixies fluttering and poking mischief around every corner? We’ve found some outstanding local opportunities to bring your fairy celebration—big or small—to life.
Curious Gardens at Myrtle Creek Botanical Gardens
Storybook Gardens www.storybookgardensd.com 410-596-4409 Using upcycled materials and water-wise plants, Storybook Gardens brings the enchantment of fairy gardening to your event. Owner Melissa sets up stations where each child adds items to their garden until it is just right. Melissa provides the pots, soil, plants and miniature décor, along with her bubbly personality. Got boys? She tailors parties so that children can add farm and construction vehicles instead of traditional fairy sparkle to their garden, if desired. If you’re planning a party of 10 or fewer, Melissa will host your gathering in her beautiful backyard in Carmel Valley. She’ll lead your fairies on a nature exploration, hunt for objects to include in their miniature storybook land and have children write an imaginative description of their gardens. Storybook Gardens is affordable and travels to events throughout the county. Melissa is patient and creative, and has a background in education.
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www.discovermyrtlecreek.com 760-728-5340 Take a small group to Curious Gardens at Myrtle Creek to celebrate summer’s arrival or rent the garden for a party. The newly-renovated space in Fallbrook is a wonderland come to life. Offering the largest fairy garden workshop space in the country, Curious Gardens is a 5,000-square-foot Southern Plantation-style house with indoor/outdoor spaces surrounded by blossoms, butterflies and birds. Upon entering Curious Gardens, the $5 entrance fee is converted to “Curious Cash” which can be used toward the purchase of fairy garden items. Choose from plants, moss, soil, rocks and thousands of figurines. A garden designer is available to help with planting and answer questions. The interactive workshop is a creative way for children and parents to create lasting memories. Reservations encouraged. If holding your own festivities in this delightful natural setting, Curious Gardens will include food, tables and chairs, a fairy garden workshop, and access to Happy Goat Mountain (a rescue goat habitat). The grounds feature several charming spaces, including a butterfly garden, green house, bird sanctuary and carriage house. Why should kids have all the fun? The venue is perfect for adult gatherings, too. Reserve space in advance for private parties.
