Calgo Gardens’ happy gathering of amazingly talented, local artists and artisans, is one of our most popular events!

Old favorites and new artists will exhibit their works and wares: watercolor and acrylic painters, jewelers, potters, photographers, and many others with unique, creative ways of expression. Live music too!

Entrance Donation—Non-perishable food item(s) for the Howell Food Bank

Our annual gift to you!

Starting Sunday, November 24, play roulette with us throughout the holiday season.*

Visit the Barn at Calgo Gardens (where you'll find the perfect holiday gifts) • Choose a candy kiss • Your kiss will reveal your discount of 20%, 25%, or 30% Off!

* Discount on one item only. One discount per customer.

Every child deserves to be comfortable & warm during these cold, winter months.

Please donate NEW, Child-size Mittens, Gloves, Hats & Scarves for our Mitten Tree! All items will be donated to Ardena Elementary School for children Pre-K through 5th grade (4-11 years old).

The tree is at The Tulip Tree Café. Bring UNWRAPPED items to the café by December 19. 

Your hopes & dreams whatever they be, entrust them to the wishing tree!

• Write your wish on the tag provided
• Tie it to the tree
• Your wishes will be planted in the Spring

The Wishing Tree awaits you on the Farmhouse porch.

Join us for a day filled with mini sessions, workshops, discounts, and treats!

Descriptions and pricing for each offering or workshop are listed separately in this events section.

• Mini Holiday Photo Sessions—Photographer Diana P. Lang 

• Keepsake Ornaments—Magpie Jewelry 

• Seasonal Centerpieces—Flowers From the Farm, NJ

• Sample Holiday Desserts—Tulip Tree Café

• Mushroom Growing Workshop—Drop the Beet Farms

• Mini Gentle Yoga Sessions & Guided Meditation—The Yoga Loft

• Holiday Discount Roulette—Calgo Gardens & The Barn

'Tis the season to plan for the holidays!

Dana of Flowers From the Farm, NJ will be designing long lasting centerpieces of all sizes using seasonal foliage and more.

Pre-orders for Thanksgiving and throughout the season can be placed by visiting Dana in the Farmhouse during the Holiday Warm-up event, or by contacting her at 732-740-9927 or [email protected].

The Tulip Tree Café’s Chef Heidi says you can have your cake and eat it too! 

Sample holiday desserts while placing your orders for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Chef Heidi will be available to discuss your holiday treats during the Holiday Warm-up event, or you can contact her at 732.256.9649 or by visiting tuliptreecafe.com.

Holiday Bonus!

Patrons of the café* will receive a $25 certificate toward a portrait session with Diana P. Lang Photography to be used during the 2019 season!

*A minimum purchase of $16 is required.

Upcycle your "retired" jewelry in the most unique way!

Lydia Santoro of Magpie Jewelry will be taking orders to create one-of-a-kind keepsake ornaments made from the parts and pieces of your treasured jewelry.

She will be available in the Farmhouse the day of the Holiday Warm-up for a one-on-one discussion of the pieces you bring in and how they will be turned into a very personal and meaningful holiday ornament. 

Lydia can also be be reached at [email protected] or on Etsy.

Indulge your creative spirit!

Relax and let your holiday creativity flow with Calgo's in-house watercolor instructor, Cindy Allen. 

Cindy will be available in the farmhouse the day of the event and will provide advice and instructions for your own holiday card watercolor.