Live Greenery Wreath Workshop
Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons.
Instructor
Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood
Location
Botanic Hall – Massey Auditorium
Not Yet Members: $70
Members: $56
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Event Category: Seasonal Festivals
Live Greenery Wreath Workshop
Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons.
Instructor
Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood
Location
Botanic Hall – Massey Auditorium
Not Yet Members: $70
Members: $56
Register
Live Greenery Wreath Workshop
Make your own wreath from a high-quality selection of live greenery and ribbons.
Instructor
Abigail Boroughs, Cheekwood
Location
Botanic Hall – Massey Auditorium
Not Yet Members: $70
Members: $56
Register
Stained Glass for Beginners
Learn the basics of stained-glass art with Sam Simms, owner of Stained Glass Accessories. Participants will use the copper foil and soldering method created by Louis B. Tiffany to foil and solder together beveled, clear glass shapes. All equipment and materials are included to create up to two 6-8″ works of art to take home.
Instructor
Sam Simms, owner of Stained Glass Accessories
Location
Frist Learning Center Studios
Not Yet Members: $80
Members: $64
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Sweet Holiday Dreams in the Historic Mansion
About Laura Dowling
From 2009-2015, Dowling served as Chief Floral Designer for the White House. She managed the floral design for thousands of private and official White House parties, receptions, and state dinners as well as large-scale installations for the Fourth of July, Halloween, and the iconic White House Christmas. Dowling is known for her contemporary and romantic style of flower arranging that is rooted in classic French design.
Holiday Décor Mansion Tour & Afternoon Tea
December 2 – January 2
Docent-Led Tour of the Mansion | 12:45 PM
Holiday Tea at Café 29 | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays | 1:30 – 3 PM
Holiday Marketplace | 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind festive daytime visit to Cheekwood. Discover thoughtfully curated gifts at the Holiday Marketplace and charming shops then step inside the Mansion for a docent-led tour of Sweet Holiday Dreams — a breathtaking display of holiday décor designed by former Chief White House Florist Laura Dowling. To finish your day, unwind with a cozy afternoon tea featuring seasonal sweets and savory bites, the perfect ending to a merry outing.
Holiday LIGHTS
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Mansion Tours with Holiday Tea
New! Holiday Tea Menu
Important information:
- The tea packages are sold by tables for parties of 2 people or 4 people. Please insert the quantity of tables you want when checking out. If you have only 3 people in your party, you are welcome to reserve a table of 4 but will need to pay the difference.
- If you are a Cheekwood member and need to use multiple memberships to get the appropriate discount, you will need to purchase tickets over the Teas Line at 615-627-5141.
- No discounts apply outside of Cheekwood Membership discount.
- We invite you to join us for a Guided Docent Tour of the Historic Mansion prior to the tea at 12:45 PM. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.
- We ask that Children 2 and under do not attend. Strollers are not permitted in the tearoom and highchairs will not be available. All children must have a tea ticket.
- Dietary requests are not guaranteed but can be requested by emailing teas@cheekwood.org at least 24 hours in advance of your visit.
- A shuttle is available upon request at check-in for those who need assistance getting to the cafe or the mansion.
- Gratuity is not included in the ticket price. Cheekwood is a cashless facility and will not have change available. Ask your server about our new cashless tip option!
- Seasonal Teas are non-refundable, and date transfers are subject to availability.
- Tea sales end 24 hours prior to the event.
Questions? E-mail teas@cheekwood.org or call 615-627-5141
Reserve a Table
If the date you’d like to attend is sold out, please join our waitlist.
Harvest Weekends
Saturday, September 19
Music
12 PM – 2 PM
Hay Fever
Hay Fever is a quartet based in Nashville, TN playing the western swing, jazz, and traditional country music of the American 50s and 60s. Anything from Duke Ellington to Ray Price with lots of fun between! Enjoy their phenomenal setlist and help us kick off this year’s Harvest Weekends!
Food Trucks
9 AM – 3 PM
Sunday, September 20
Music
12 PM – 2 PM
Mindy Miller
Mindy Miller, rooted in Nashville and shaped by the road, delivers songs that hit deep and stay with you long after the lights go down. Her guitar playing, storytelling, and vocals reflect a constant dedication to her craft and stand as proof of an artist honed through experience and one hell of a work ethic. Most recently, Mindy was a Top 16 finalist on NBC’s The Voice (Season 28) earning national recognition for her raw vocals, fearless performances, and undeniable authenticity. Whether she’s digging into a slow-burning story song or letting a groove roll, Mindy Miller brings music back to its roots- honest, soulful, and unapologetically real.
Food Trucks
9 AM – 3 PM