December on the farm at Juneberry Ridge
A farm tour, forest walk, cocktail workshop and two community dinners Dec. 4–6, another black-light clay shoot Dec. 10, and a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 12, all outside Norwood.
Photo: PlaneManRockFan / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 (farm fields in rural Stanly County, not the event)
Source: Juneberry Ridge: events ↗ (individual listings linked below). Confirm details with the organizer before you go.
Juneberry Ridge’s mid-November weekend wraps up this Sunday, and the Norwood farm has already posted its December calendar. The first stretch runs Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6: a behind-the-scenes farm tour and a family-style Farmer’s Dinner on Friday, then forest bathing, a greenhouse-to-cocktail workshop and the signature Farm-to-Fork Dinner on Saturday, with yoga and a brunch buffet on Sunday. The following week brings another Ultraviolet Night Shoot on Thursday, Dec. 10 and, new on the calendar, a Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 12. Every event is ticketed on its own, and most have only 10 to 20 spots.
| Date | Event | Time | Cost | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri. Dec. 4 | Fields & Flavors Tour: a guided look at the regenerative farm, its pastures and animals | 9:30 a.m.–noon | $60 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Fri. Dec. 4 | Farmer’s Lunch: seasonal community-table meal | See listing | $40 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Fri. Dec. 4 | Farmer’s Dinner: family-style seasonal dinner | 7–9 p.m. | $50 (food only) | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sat. Dec. 5 | Forest Bathing: guided forest walk with Karla Aldridge, ending with hot tea | 9 a.m.–noon | $45 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sat. Dec. 5 | Farmer’s Lunch: seasonal community-table meal | Noon | $40 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sat. Dec. 5 | Garden to Glass: greenhouse tour plus a cocktail and mocktail workshop | 1–3:30 p.m. | $60 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sat. Dec. 5 | Farm-to-Fork Dinner: community-table dinner from farm and local ingredients | 7–9 p.m. | $100 (food); pairings $30–$45 extra | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sun. Dec. 6 | Yoga with Karla | See listing | $20 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sun. Dec. 6 | Sunday Brunch: buffet with greenhouse salad bar, fruit and desserts | Noon–2:30 p.m. | $38 adults (13+); $20 ages 6–12; under 6 free | Juneberry ↗ |
| Thu. Dec. 10 | Ultraviolet Night Shoot: two rounds of clays under black lights | 7:30–9:30 p.m. | $90 | Juneberry ↗ |
| Sat. Dec. 12 | Breakfast with Santa: breakfast buffet, kids’ crafts and a visit from Santa | 9:30–11 a.m. | $40 adults; $30 children | Juneberry ↗ |
What to know before you go
- Where: Juneberry Ridge, 40120 Old Cottonville Rd., Norwood, NC 28128. The daytime events, dinners and Breakfast with Santa meet at the Toadhouse Conference Center; the night shoot is at the Lucky Clays Five Stand.
- Breakfast with Santa: The listing promises a hearty breakfast buffet, a complimentary mimosa for adults, crafts and activities for kids, and a visit from Santa. Tickets must be bought in advance. (Locust’s free Breakfast with Santa the same morning is already sold out with a wait list.)
- Night shoot: The $90 ticket covers gun rental, ammunition, targets, eye and ear protection, safety training and instruction, so no experience is needed. Minors must be 14 or older and come with a parent or guardian. The range is covered and the event is alcohol-free. Personal 12- and 20-gauge shotguns are allowed.
- Meals are separate: The tour, Forest Bathing and Garden to Glass don’t include the Farmer’s Lunch. Dinner tickets are food only; drinks are à la carte at the Farmer’s Dinner, and the Farm-to-Fork Dinner offers wine ($45), beer ($40) or non-alcoholic ($30) pairings. Brunch includes food and non-alcoholic drinks; house cocktails cost extra.
- Garden to Glass logistics: Guests meet at the Toadhouse, ride a bus to the greenhouse, then return for the mixology workshop.
- Make it a stay: A 2- or 3-night Regenerative Farm Stay starts Thursday, Dec. 3 ($1,350–$3,600, per the listing).
- Questions: The organizer lists info@juneberry.com and 704-474-7398. Cancellation rules are in Juneberry’s lodging and agritourism policies.
Also that weekend
Friday, Dec. 4 is An Albemarle Downtown Christmas (5:30–7:30 p.m.), and Saturday, Dec. 5 brings the Locust Christmas Parade at 1 p.m. and Christmas on the Square in Norwood. See every parade and tree lighting in our Stanly County Christmas 2026 guide.
