Gorgeous Gourd Centerpiece Class

Sip, create, and take home a Gorgeous Gourd Centerpiece (living pumpkin centerpiece) on Saturday, November 15th from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the backroom of the Tasting Room at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars.

What to Expect

Living Pumpkin Succulent Workshop at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Hosted by Root and Rise Plant Co.

Celebrate the cozy magic of fall at Gioia dell’Amore Cellars with a hands-on, creative afternoon of wine, laughter, and living art! Join us for our Living Pumpkin Succulent Workshop, taught by the talented team from Root and Rise Plant Company. During this fun and relaxing class, you’ll learn how to design and craft your very own living pumpkin succulent centerpiece — a gorgeous gourd creation that will bring autumn charm to your home all season long.

Whether you’re a seasoned plant lover or a total beginner, this workshop is the perfect way to spend a crisp November afternoon surrounded by friends, wine, and inspiration. Each ticket includes a complimentary glass of Gioia dell’Amore wine, so you can sip while you create in the cozy setting of our back room off the Tasting Room.

Tickets are $45 per person, and space is limited — so grab a friend and reserve your seats early! You can buy tickets now on Eventbrite or DM @rootandriseplantco to secure your spot today.

While you’re here, make a day of it! Our Holiday Sip & Shop will be happening in the Pavilion building from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, featuring local artisans, handmade gifts, and festive shopping just steps away from your workshop. Enjoy browsing the holiday market before your class, then relax with your favorite Gioia dell’Amore wine by the fireplace or out on the deck overlooking the vineyard.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to create, sip, and celebrate the season surrounded by the beauty of Gioia dell’Amore Cellars at Autumn Creek Vineyards. Come scatter a little joy — and leave with a beautiful living pumpkin succulent centerpiece you’ll be proud to show off!

About Your Hosts

Root & Rise Plant Co. is a small, boutique plant business based in Ridgeway, Virginia, founded by a former corporate HR professional with a passion for hands-on creativity and community connection. From her home studio, she curates and sells beautiful plants at local coffee shops and hosts workshops and special events designed to inspire creativity and bring people together. Root & Rise Plant Co. specializes in interactive, hands-on experiences that pair perfectly with wineries and other community-focused venues, giving guests the opportunity to craft something unique while enjoying a relaxed, scenic atmosphere. Every workshop is a celebration of nature, creativity, and connection — and an invitation to root, rise, and grow.

Gioia dell’Amore Cellars (pronounced: “Joy-A” – “dell” – “Ah more ay”) invites you to savor the Joy of Love in every sip and every step. Nestled on 96 acres of rolling hills in Mayodan, NC, our vineyard is a rustic escape where love lingers in the air and laughter dances among the vines of Autumn Creek Vineyards. Whether you’re toasting in our elegant yet cozy tasting room, unwinding in a romantic cabin, or saying I do at our dreamy wedding venue, every moment here is steeped in romance.