Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 6–6:45 p.m.
Followed by Victorian Christmas Tour: 7–8 p.m.
At The Castle, Marietta, Ohio
Begin your evening at The Castle with a touch of natural beauty! Join Lyndsay Biehl of Wildroot Flower Company for a festive, hands-on workshop creating your own live greenery centerpiece inspired by Victorian holiday traditions. Learn techniques for arranging seasonal evergreens and natural accents.
After crafting your masterpiece, continue the holiday spirit with The Castle’s Victorian Christmas Tour, where you’ll step back to 1888 and experience how the Davis family celebrated the season.
Workshop Includes
All materials and instruction for one live greenery centerpiece per person
Expert guidance from floral designer Lyndsay Biehl
Reserved admission to the 7 p.m. Victorian Christmas Tour
Advance reservations required by Friday, December 5.
This workshop requires a minimum number of participants. If the minimum is not met, registrants will be notified on Monday, December 8 and offered a discounted fee for the 7 p.m. Victorian Christmas Tour that evening.
General Admission (Ages 8+): $72
Castle Members: $70 (use code MEMBER at checkout)
Space is limited — only 12 reservations available!
Know Before You Go
Check-In: Follow the brick sidewalk to the right of the house. As you pass the rear of The Castle, turn left to enter the Summer Kitchen, where this workshop will take place. Please arrive 5–8 minutes before the start time.
Accessibility: The Victorian Christmas Tour includes stairs between the first and second floors. Guests with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact us in advance for accessibility assistance.
Parking: Available along Fourth Street.
Accessible Parking: Limited spaces off High School Lane (between the house and garage).
Bags: Large bags and backpacks are not permitted on tours. They may be checked at the sign-in counter.
Photography: Permitted, but please remain with your group and be mindful of the tour’s flow and other guests.
Gift Shop: Open during the event for your holiday shopping!
Cancellations: Refunds are available for cancellations made 48 hours or more before the December 5 reservation deadline.
About the Tour Following Your Workshop
Victorian Christmas Tours: The Davis Family Christmas
Experience Christmas Through the Eyes of the Davis Family!
Step back into 1888 and discover how the Davis family celebrated the holiday season at The Castle. From the decorations that adorned their home to the cherished traditions they followed, this special evening tour brings a Victorian Christmas vividly to life through engaging stories, immersive displays, and interactive moments.
Experience the sights, sounds, and scents of a 19th-century Christmas as guides share how one family’s holiday festivities reflected the customs, legends, and joys that shaped our modern celebrations. Guests of all ages will enjoy festive, hands-on activities that make the past come alive.
This year’s tours have been enhanced to offer a more interactive, story-driven experience, allowing visitors to see Victorian Christmas through the Davis family’s eyes like never before.
Fun Hands-On Extras!
Make your visit even more memorable with special family activities in the Carriage House — available before or after your tour (or to take home!):
🎄 Victorian Craft Table
Create handmade paper ornaments such as chains, folded flowers, or bulbs. Coloring sheets will also be available..
🔍 Holiday Scavenger Hunt
Explore the house and see if you can spot all the clues for a chance to win a special ornament!
Know Before You Go
Check-In: Follow the brick sidewalk to the right of the house to reach the Carriage House. Please arrive 5–8 minutes before your tour time.
Accessibility: This tour includes stairs between the first and second floors. Guests with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact us in advance for accessibility assistance.
Parking: Available along Fourth Street.
Accessible Parking: Limited spaces off High School Lane (between the house and garage).
Bags: Large bags and backpacks are not permitted on tours. They may be checked at the sign-in counter.
Photography: Allowed, but please remain with your group and respect the tour’s flow and other guests.
Gift Shop: Open during the event for your holiday shopping!
Cancellations: Refunds available for cancellations made 48 hours or more before your tour time.
Support The Castle
Your participation helps The Castle continue to offer dynamic educational programs, preserve Marietta’s unique history, and inspire future generations.