Celebrate with Hands-On Terrarium Workshops
Perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, friend gatherings, and special celebrations. We bring the fun (and the plants) to you—setup, supplies, cleanup, all handled.
Loved by Party Hosts Across the Triangle:
Trusted for 400+ private events since 2012 • Birthday parties • Bridal showers • Baby showers • Friend gatherings • Bachelorette parties
★★★★★
"Our guests are STILL talking about this!"
“I wanted something unique for my sister's bridal shower and this was absolutely perfect. Megan and her team handled everything from setup to cleanup, and watching everyone personalize their terrariums was such a fun icebreaker. Every guest left with a beautiful favor they actually wanted to keep!"
— Sarah M., Bridal Shower Host, Chapel Hill
★★★★★
"Way better than another dinner party!"
"I booked this for my 40th birthday and it was honestly the highlight of the whole celebration. My friends loved getting their hands dirty and creating something together—it felt way more personal than just sitting around eating cake. Three months later and everyone's plants are still alive!"
— Jessica T., Birthday Party Host, Durham
★★★★★
"The bride loved it AND we got amazing photos!"
"This terrarium workshop was the perfect vibe for my best friend's bachelorette—relaxed, creative, and everyone could actually talk while making something beautiful. The setups were so Instagram-worthy, and the bride got to take home gorgeous terrariums as party favors. Can't recommend this enough!"
— Amanda K., Bachelorette Party Host, Raleigh
★★★★★
"Even the kids had a blast!"
"We booked this for my mom's 60th birthday and EVERYONE had fun—the 8-year-olds were just as into it as the adults. Megan was so good with the kids and made sure everyone felt confident making their plants. It was such a sweet, memorable way to celebrate!"
— Rachel P., Family Party Host, Cary
How It Works
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You Pick a Date
We'll work around your schedule—weekends, evenings, afternoons, whatever works for your celebration.
2
We Bring Everything
Plants, soil, containers, tools, expert instruction. You provide the space (living room, backyard, event venue—anywhere works).
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Your Guests Make
Something Green
Drop-in style (guests create at their own pace) or seated workshop (everyone creates together).
Each person leaves with a plant they made themselves.
What’s Included
All materials: North Carolina-grown plants, premium containers, soil, planting material, decorative toppings
Expert green thumb instructor (we make it fun and easy)
Full setup and cleanup (you do nothing)
Care instructions so plants actually survive & thrive
Retail bags for easy transport
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Perfect for groups of 15 - 50+
Minimum: 20 people or $475 minimum spend
$75 setup/instruction fee per event
$23.75
per person
Example: 20 people (Petite Terrarium) = $760 + $75 = $835 total
Workshop Options
Pothos Pot-A-Plant Workshop
(Most Popular for Parties)
$23.75/person • 20-person minimum
Duration: 2-hour drop-in window OR 1-hour seated workshop
Each person gets:
4-inch Pothos plant (nearly impossible to kill)
5-inch terracotta planter
Black paint to customize their pot
All tools and supplies
Care instructions to keep it thriving
Perfect for: Large birthday parties, casual friend gatherings, budget-friendly celebrations, family events
Pricing: 20 people = $475 + $75 setup/instruction fee = $550 total 50 people = $1,187.50 + $75 = $1,262.50 total
Premium Pot-A-Plant Workshop
$29/person • 20-person minimum
Duration: 2-hour drop-in window OR 1-hour seated workshop
Each person gets:
Premium 4-inch tropical plant (Snake Plant, Bella Palm, Lemon Fern, or unique Pothos variety)
5-inch terracotta planter
Black paint to customize their pot
All tools and supplies
Care instructions
Perfect for: Elevated gatherings, adult birthday parties, host/hostess gifts for guests
Pricing: 20 people = $580 + $75 setup fee = $655 total 50 people = $1,450 + $75 = $1,525 total
Petite Succulent Terrarium Workshop
(Top Seller for Showers & Celebrations)
$38/person • 15-person minimum
Duration: 2-hour drop-in window OR 1-hour seated workshop
Each person gets:
3 succulent plants in a 4-inch glass globe terrarium (low maintenance, beautiful keepsake)
Decorative toppings (moss, pebbles, shells, etc)
All tools and supplies
Care instructions to keep it thriving
Perfect for: Bridal showers, baby showers, bachelorette parties, intimate friend gatherings—something special and Instagram-worthy
Pricing: 15 people = $570 + $75 setup fee = $645 total 30 people = $1,140 + $75 = $1,215 total 50 people = $1,900 + $75 = $1,975 total
Medium Succulent Terrarium Workshop
$58/person • 12-person minimum
Duration: 2-hour drop-in window OR 1.5-hour seated workshop
Each person gets:
4 succulent plants in a 6-inch glass globe terrarium (low maintenance, beautiful keepsake)
Decorative toppings (moss, pebbles, shells)
All tools and supplies
Care instructions
Perfect for: Milestone birthdays, anniversary parties, special celebrations—a statement piece guests will treasure
Pricing: 12 people = $696 + $75 setup fee = $771 total 25 people = $1,450 + $75 = $1,525 total 50 people = $2,900 + $75 = $2,975 total
Large Succulent Terrarium Workshop
$76/person • 10-person minimum
Duration: 2-hour drop-in window OR 1.5-hour seated workshop
Each person gets:
8 succulent plants in an 8-inch glass globe terrarium low maintenance, stunning keepsake)
Decorative toppings (moss, pebbles, shells)
All tools and supplies
Care instructions
Perfect for: VIP party favors, bride/groom gifts, milestone celebration gifts, thank-you gifts for special guests—a show-stopping centerpiece
Pricing: 10 people = $760 + $75 setup fee = $835 total 20 people = $1,520 + $75 = $1,595 total 30 people = $2,280 + $75 = $2,355 total
Custom Workshop
Have a specific party theme or vision?
We can design custom workshops tailored to your celebration.
Options include:
Custom plant varieties and container styles
Themed decorations (beach, boho, seasonal, etc.)
Color-coordinated plants and materials
Personalized party favors
Unique formats for special celebrations
Custom workshops start at $59/person with a 15-person minimum.
Questions? We've Got Answers.
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Yes! We come to you—backyards, living rooms, patios, event spaces, anywhere. As long as there's a table and some space, we're good to go.
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No problem! We finalize headcount 7 days before your event. You'll receive completed terrariums for no-shows—perfect to keep, give as extra favors, or save for yourself.
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Absolutely! Our workshops are great for ages 8+ with adult supervision. We've done tons of family-friendly birthday parties and events where kids and adults create together.
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Yes! We bring plants, containers, soil, tools, decorative toppings, instruction—everything. We handle setup and cleanup too. You just provide the tables, chairs (if needed), space and enjoy your party.
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We recommend 3-4 weeks in advance to ensure availability and give us time to source the perfect plants. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible—just reach out!
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Full refund (minus 20% processing fee) if you cancel 20+ business days before your event. Within 8-19 days: 75% refund. Within 7 days: no refund. Rescheduling fees apply based on timing.
Ready to Plan Your Party? Let's Make It Happen.
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Questions? Skip the form and contact
Megan Cain, Workshop Booking Lead, at hello@theZenSucculent.com.
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