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Spend an afternoon at Willow Springs Garden learning to build and style a charcuterie plate. This 2.5-hour Sip and Create workshop in Wausau includes hands-on instruction and a complimentary glass of wine—perfect for hosts and food lovers.
Spend an afternoon at Willow Springs Garden learning to build and style a charcuterie plate. This 2.5-hour Sip and Create workshop in Wausau includes hands-on instruction and a complimentary glass of wine—perfect for hosts and food lovers.
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At Willow Springs Garden in Wausau, Wisconsin, the Sip and Create Charcuterie Workshop offers two and a half hours of hands-on food styling and convivial learning. Set in the garden's terraces and rooms, the class teaches ingredient selection, pairing, and plate composition while you enjoy a glass of wine. The instructor shows how to balance textures and flavors, arrange meats and cheeses, and add seasonal produce and accoutrements; by the end you take home a crafted charcuterie plate sized to your choice. The workshop is practical and social—ideal for food lovers, hosts, and visitors seeking a relaxed indoor-outdoor experience in central Wisconsin. What makes this workshop special is the intersection of place and practice: Willow Springs Garden is the backdrop, offering a calm landscape of beds, paths, and intimate outdoor dining spaces that frame the food. The class emphasizes local sourcing where possible—cheeses from area creameries, cured meats from regional producers, and seasonal fruit and preserves—so your board becomes a snapshot of Marathon County flavors. The hands-on teaching style breaks down knife techniques, tool selection, and visual composition into repeatable steps, so you leave confident to recreate the same board at home. Practical details: the session lasts about 2.5 hours and includes one complimentary glass of wine; cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours prior. The pace is unhurried, with small group instruction that suits beginners and intermediate hosts wanting to refine their entertaining skills. The instructor walks participants through pairing principles—fat, acid, salt, sweet—and demonstrates how to scale a board for gatherings. Why book it during a visit to Wausau? This workshop pairs well with a day of exploring the nearby Rib Mountain State Park trails or the Wisconsin River corridor. It’s a compact cultural stop that enhances any travel itinerary: you leave with a portable skill and a photogenic, ready-to-share plate. The setting is accessible from downtown Wausau and makes for a memorable afternoon class for couples, friends, or solo travelers who enjoy meeting locals over food. Practical tips: wear comfortable shoes for light garden walking and bring a reusable container if you plan to save leftovers. The workshop is an excellent rainy-day option—tables and sheltered spaces allow the class to go on in light rain—while summer sessions can spill outdoors. Whether you come to refine entertaining technique or simply to enjoy making and eating well-curated food, this Sip and Create workshop is a flavorful, low-barrier way to connect with local food culture in central Wisconsin. Bookable as a standalone experience or a group activity, it makes a thoughtful gift for hosts and a hands-on souvenir of your trip; check booking confirmation for the exact meeting point at Willow Springs Garden before you go. Plan to arrive early.
No — the class is designed for beginners and intermediate hosts; the instructor covers basic knife techniques and composition.
Yes — one complimentary glass of wine is included with the workshop.
The check-in details note that Willow Springs Garden is the meeting point; exact location is provided on booking confirmation.
Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours prior to the event.
Yes — contact the organizer when booking to arrange vegetarian, allergy-friendly, or other substitutions where possible.
Age limits are not specified in the listing; if bringing a child, confirm suitability with the operator when booking.
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.
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