Welcome To The Grain To Oven Experience!

Grain To Oven is a true farm to table experience! In this hands-on workshop, you'll embark on a hands-on adventure where we guide you through every step of making a pizza from scratch. We'll begin with a scenic covered wagon ride to our lush grain fields, where you'll handpick fresh grain straight from the stem. Learn the art of threshing to separate the grain, followed by winnowing to remove the chaff. Next, grind the wheat into flour and craft dough with a few essential ingredients. Finally, personalize your pizza dough with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings, culminating in a mouthwatering pizza handmade by none other than you!

Cost of admission is $45.00 per guest, children under 5 attend for free. 

**Our private events offer an exclusive and intimate experience tailored specifically for your group. Discounts are not available.

We understand your concerns about the heat and want to assure you that we take measures to prevent heat exhaustion. The wagon ride to the wheat field is covered, and we provide a cooler of water. Additionally, there is a shaded area for breaks. The time spent in the field, including picking, threshing, and winnowing the wheat, averages around an hour. If at any point you feel unwell, please inform one of our employees immediately.

No, to ensure accurate supply planning, all tickets must be purchased in advance.

Absolutely! Grain To Oven offers an immersive, hands-on experience designed to instill in children a deep appreciation for the origins of their food and the significance of crafting something with their own hands. Bring the entire family along and create cherished memories together!

Yes, admission is priced at $45.00 per person for individuals aged 5 and above. Children under 5 years old can attend for free. 

**Our private events offer an exclusive and intimate experience tailored specifically for your group. Discounts are not available.

Absolutely! Forget the typical dinner and movie routine and dive into a thrilling experience together! Roll up your sleeves and get hands-on as you craft delicious pizzas from scratch while enjoying a selection of beer and wine available for purchase.

While we adore our furry friends at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, as this event involves food preparation, we kindly request that you leave your canine companions at home.

Yes! Our bar will be stocked with a variety of beer and wine options for you to purchase and enjoy.

When you purchased your Grain To Oven ticket, you had the option to receive your ticket via email and/or text message. Kindly present your unique QR code to the greeter upon arrival. Each ticket includes a distinct QR code that cannot be replicated. If you're unable to locate your email receipt, please reach out to us before the event. We're here to assist you!

As part of the experience entails exploring a farm field teeming with grain, we strongly advise wearing long pants, closed-toed shoes, and a hat for your comfort and safety.

Expect to spend approximately 2 hours engaged in activities such as harvesting grain in the field, crafting dough, and cooking pizza. You're invited to linger until 8pm, soaking in the experience to the fullest.

Please take note of the scheduled times corresponding to your booking:

• Friday, June 13, 2025 - Two-hour time slots beginning at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
• Saturday, June 14, 2025 - Two-hour time slots beginning at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
• Friday, June 20, 2025 - Two-hour time slots beginning at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.
• Saturday, June 21, 2025 - Two-hour time slots beginning at 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM.

1. Only individuals of legal drinking age (as defined by local laws) are permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.
2. Alcoholic beverages purchased at the event must be consumed within designated areas.
3. Intoxicated individuals will not be served, and management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone showing signs of intoxication.
4. Outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited.
5. We encourage responsible drinking. Please arrange for a designated driver or alternative transportation if needed.
6. The event organizers hold no liability for any incidents arising from the consumption of alcohol.

Outside food and beverages other than water are not permitted at Gardens events. 

Certainly! The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina are bursting with vibrant blooms! We strongly encourage you to take a stroll through the gardens and revel in their beauty.

Kindly maintain the beauty of our gardens! Avoid walking on plants and ensure trash is disposed of properly in the designated trash cans and recycling bins.

Certainly! The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina provides abundant parking to accommodate thousands of guests.

While our campus is smoke-free, we do allow smoking in the designated parking area.

The Grain To Oven events takes place at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina, situated at 985 Johnson Nursery Rd, Willard, NC 28478.

The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is a non-profit botanical gardens that is a sister company of Johnson Nursery. Therefore we are located on the same grounds.