From Tree to Table: A Fig Harvest Experience

Celebrate one of the South’s sweetest treasures during this unforgettable seasonal experience at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina.

Step into the gardens during peak fig season and discover the fascinating journey of the fig—from tree to table. Guests will enjoy a guided exploration of our fig trees and gardens. Along the way, you’ll harvest fresh figs, sample delicious fig-inspired hors d’oeuvres, and enjoy a signature seasonal beverage.

The experience continues with a hands-on fig preserve workshop, where you’ll learn the traditional art of making homemade fig preserves using fresh-picked fruit. Each guest will help create and take home one to two jars of preserves to enjoy long after the event.

Whether you’re a longtime fig lover or discovering them for the first time, this immersive experience offers the perfect blend of gardening, education, and Southern hospitality.

Your experience includes:

• Guided tour of The Gardens’ fig trees

• Learn about growing, harvesting, and caring for fig trees

• Harvest fresh figs (season and availability permitting)

• Fig-inspired hors d’oeuvres

• One signature seasonal beverage

• Hands-on fig preserve making class

• Take home 1–2 jars of homemade fig preserves

• Recipe card and preserving tips

Cost: $55 per person

Come celebrate the harvest, connect with nature, and experience the simple joy of transforming fresh figs into something delicious to share with family and friends.