🌸 Celebrate Spring 2025 – A Day of Inspiration, Shopping & Community! 🌸
Join us for our Annual Celebrate Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, 2025—a fun-filled day of shopping, crafting, learning, and giving back!
This event is jam-packed with exciting workshops, vendors, crafts, food, and more! Enjoy a variety of workshops throughout the day with themes including interior décor, gardening, florals, food, health & beauty, and fashion. Explore our vibrant marketplace, featuring unique vendors where you can shop, craft, and discover new treasures at your leisure.
✨ TICKET PRICING:
🎟 Early Bird (Until February 28): $55
🎟 Regular Price (March 1+): $65
📍 Location: New Life Church
⏰ Event Schedule:
- 8:30 AM – Registration & Shopping Opens
- 3:30 PM – Event Concludes
🎟 Your Registration Includes:
✔ Access to all workshops
✔ Marketplace shopping
✔ Snacks & lunch
✔ Exciting door prizes
💜 Proceeds from this event will support Michael House and its vital work with women and families in our community.
🌷 Get Your Ticket Now & Celebrate Spring with Us! 🌷
A huge thank you to our wonderful Sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
Bloom and Grow Sponsor:
Garden Table Sponsors:
Fresh Prints Sponsor:
Workshop Sponsors:
2025 Celebrate Spring Keynote Speaker: Sherri Griffin
In her keynote talk, Sherri Griffin will share her personal story of overcoming a life-threatening virus and the profound lessons she learned about vitality, community, and the healing power of creativity. Rooted in her faith, Sherri will explore how creativity is more than a pastime—it is a form of self-care that nurtures the soul, builds resilience, and fosters meaningful connections. Drawing on her extensive global career as an award-winning sales leader, Sherri will highlight how creativity and connection are critical in both personal and professional growth. Her message will encourage the audience to embrace their own creative paths as a way to strengthen their vitality and contribute to the communities that sustain them. This uplifting and empowering talk will inspire everyone to see creativity as a vital practice for wellness and connection, drawing strength from every experience, whether personal or professional.
Workshop Presenters
Food & Nutrition:
Fresh Ravioli from Scratch – A Hands-On Workshop
Join Jordan Schram, founder of Belly and the Beast Food Company, for a live, hands-on ravioli-making experience! In this workshop, Jordan will guide you through the art of making fresh pasta by hand, from mixing and rolling the dough to stuffing and shaping perfect ravioli—all using just simple hand tools, no machines.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pasta enthusiast, this session will give you the skills and confidence to create delicious homemade ravioli from scratch. Don’t miss this fun and interactive culinary experience! 🍝✨
Easter Cupcake Magic: Decorate Like a Pro!
Hop into the Easter spirit with this hands-on workshop! Learn how to create adorable and festive cupcake decorations, from pastel buttercream swirls to charming bunny designs. Perfect for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike. Bring your creativity and leave with beautifully decorated Easter treats!🐰✨
Chef Matthew
Fresh & Seasonal: Spring Cooking + Smart Shopping Tips
Join us for a deliciously practical session all about making the most of seasonal spring ingredients! Learn how to cook flavourful, nourishing meals using what’s fresh and local—plus get smart tips for budget-friendly shopping during the spring months. Whether you’re a home cook or just looking to eat healthier, this workshop will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to take on spring in the kitchen! 🍽️🌸
Health & Well-being:
Discover the Healing Power of Your Kitchen: Herbs and Spices for Wellness
Face Mapping & Skincare: Know Your Skin with Hand & Stone Guelph
Learn how to analyze your skin like a pro in this interactive, hands-on Face Mapping & Skincare workshop with Hand & Stone Guelph! Participants will receive a guided skin analysis, a double cleanse, and will create their own personalized face map to take home. Discover self-massage techniques to enhance your skincare routine, finish with moisturizer and SPF, and enjoy an exclusive coupon to experience a full 10-step facial at the spa. A must-attend session for anyone looking to better understand and care for their skin!
The Three Things You Need to Know about Your Menopause Transformation
Are you in your early 40’s or older and struggling with the many changes you are experiencing?
You may be feeling more bloated, having more headaches, hot flashes, weight gain, not sleeping, anxiety or drastic mood swings just to name a few.
Do you feel like you are doing all the things but nothing is working and there is a lot of information out there but where do you start?
If this is you, I’ve got you!
We will clarify some of the terms around this confusing time of life, we will address the three things you need to know to settle down these symptoms and you will leave with a clear path of where to start feeling better and gaining control over your symptoms and your body!
Don’t worry, there will be time for you to ask questions!
Looking forward to having you join!
Interior Decor:
Interior Design – Spring into Decor
Join Pam, from Refreshed and Refined Interiors, for a fun and interactive workshop as she shares her tips, tricks and information that will inspire you in your Spring décor for your home.
Pam will also answer any questions you may have about your own design projects.
Tidy Tina’s Organizing
Clear the Clutter: Simple Tips for an Organized Home
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Join us for a practical and inspiring session on decluttering and organizing your space with ease! Learn simple strategies to create a stress-free, functional home, tackle common problem areas, and develop habits to keep your space tidy. Whether you’re looking to refresh one room, downsize, or prepare for a move, this workshop will give you the tools to make organizing simple and sustainable!
Inspired Colour Palette for your Interior Décor
Garden & Floral:
Discover the Art of Soil Blocking
Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll explore the innovative technique of soil blocking — a method gaining popularity among avid gardeners. This hands-on experience will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully implement this sustainable and efficient way of starting seeds.
Making the Most of Your Lavender Plants
Join Stephanie from Tullamore Lavender Co. for an educational session where you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing lavender in your own garden, including how to harvest and use the buds yourself. Whether you’re a beginner or already have lavender in your garden, you’ll gain practical tips to make the most of this beautiful and fragrant plant in your everyday life.
🌿 Bonus: Worried about a lavender plant in your garden? Bring photos! Stephanie can offer personalized advice and help troubleshoot issues/questions specific to you.
Bloom & Create: DIY Spring Centerpieces with Faux Florals 🌸
Get creative and celebrate the season by designing your very own spring-inspired centerpiece using beautiful artificial flowers! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple floral arranging techniques, tips for working with faux materials, and how to style a stunning centerpiece that lasts all season long. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a piece you’ll be proud to display!
Marketplace Vendors
Shop these craft vendors and more at Celebrate Spring!
🌷Please note that our Vendor Marketplace is open to the community at no charge. Come and explore our vendors, and support local businesses.🌷
This list is updated regularly as more Vendors are confirmed in the coming weeks. Click each Business Name below to go to their website.
- Nana’s Quilt Shop – Every quilt unique and made with love.
- Margaret Steel – Margaret Steel transforms vintage silverware into beautiful earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and more. The artist repurposes each piece by hand, creating unique jewellery for today from heirlooms of generations past. New this year! Margaret repurposes antique glassware, frames, and windows into brilliant art pieces for your home and garden.
- Tiny Home Soaps – Handmade, natural and small batch soaps and body care products.
- Andrea’s Artzy Attic – Tumblers, kids cups, earrings, keychains, tea towels, golf towels, car coasters, hair bows, beaded pens and beaded keychains.
- Designs by Lisa Koebel – One of a kind handmade silk and dried floral arrangements.
- Arbonne – Arbonne is a health and wellness business. We work with people from the inside out. The products are #1 in the world and the business is life altering.
- Yuli Jewelry – Jewelry gold plated and precious beads.
- Tints and shades by SK – DIY Art kits, Artworks.
- Wendy’s Drawing Room – Fine Arts – Acrylics on Canvas, Prints & Dried Flower Gifts
- Illuminate Candles – Candles, fragrances & diffusers.
- Bougie on a Budget– Daily organization, and life planners and accessories. Designer inspired fragrance at a fraction of the cost.
- Saakje & Elva Candle Company – Hand poured candles & wax melts.
- Mapleton Acres Flower Farm – Mapleton Acres Flower Farm is all about bringing spring to your space, especially this time of year! At their table, you’ll find fresh flower bouquets, spring bulb centrepieces, cut flower seeds, house plants + many other seasonal items.
- ENJO – Chemical free cleaning with award winning fibres and water.
- Legadu Creations – At Legadu we are dedicated to creating unforgettable moments with our delicious desserts.
- L A Gift Solutions & Designs – Custom gift baskets and gift sets.
- Kim’s Tupp Club – Tupperware Kitchen Tools and Food Storage.
- Nathan & Stewart McCann – Hand Turned Wood Pen’s & Bowls, Walnut Centrepieces & Charcuterie Boards.
- Showers of Smells – Scentsy Independent Consultant – Wax and warmers, scent for the home.
- Belly & The Beast Food Co – We are food lovers, and we help people living within Guelph and surrounding areas prepare mouthwatering meals.
- Tidy Tina’s Organizing – House organizer and clutter clearer.
- Mapleton Acres Flower Farm – If flowers are your thing – you’re in the right place!
- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – Experience the difference of affordable luxury and feel great with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Guelph.
- Meraki Integrated Wellness – At Meraki Integrated Wellness, our mission is to elevate your well-being through holistic health practices that are based on lifestyle.
- Olga Vergara pastelería – Galletas, postres, pasabocas, cup cakes, cheesecake.
- Distance Art Stained Glass – Hand crafted stained glass window sun catchers and table top decor as well as small panels. Most work is nature themed.
- Rockpaper Designs – Leather and cork earrings are light weight and come in a great variety of various sizes, colours and shapes to complete your outfit!
- Tullamore Lavender – Tullamore Lavender Co. (TLC) is a small-scale lavender farm working hard to bring a little more TLC into the world. We’re hyper focused on creating thoughtful lavender products + experiences that are beautiful, unique + environmentally conscious.
- Gato Preto Bakery – When life gives you a cake with brigadeiro, it’s hard not to smile! Satisfy your sweet tooth with our desserts that are handmade with love.
- Silveri Jewellers – Expert craftsmanship, one of a kind styling and attention to detail will help ensure years of wear and enjoyment from each one of our special pieces.
- ZenHenz – One-woman micro home-based business, creating whimsical crocheted chickens. Life-size and smaller, as well as seasonal works. Great for emotional support chickens, couch cushions, home decor, gifts.
- Kind Creations – Jam, Relish, carrot loafs, squares, brownies, warm drink slow cooker spice packs, 3 ingredient lip balm and face cleansing pads, Playdough packs, Wood bookmarks, Seasonal craft Spring/Easter
Are you interested in being a vendor at Celebrate Spring? We’d love to have you! Contact Maria at maria@michaelhouse.ca for more information.
Previous Dining Series Events
🌸 On Thursday, July 24, 2025, guests joined us for a magical evening at Flavours & Flowers—a signature Dining Series event hosted at Lifevine Creations in Rockwood. Surrounded by summer blooms, attendees enjoyed a delicious outdoor meal, brought their own beverages (BYOB), and experienced the beauty of dining in nature. The evening brought together couples and individuals alike to celebrate community, good food, and the vibrant spirit of Michael House. 🌸✨🍽️
🍁 On March 22nd, families gathered at Sand Hills Maple Products for a sweet and cozy afternoon at the “Sweet Delights & Sugar Bush Sights” Pancake Breakfast — a late brunch adventure hosted by Michael House. Guests enjoyed maple treats, pancakes, and fun in the sugar bush, with ticket options for families, adults, and kids. Many also generously sponsored Michael House families to join the experience. It was a warm, joy-filled outing in support of a great cause! 🥞🍁💜
On Sunday, February 2, 2025 we enjoyed an unforgettable evening of culinary delight with Chef Jordan Schram from Belly and the Beast! 🧅🍄 This interactive virtual cooking class guided us through the steps to master two timeless dishes: French Onion Soup and Wild Mushroom Risotto.
On November 3, 2024, we enjoyed a festive afternoon learning the art of creating beautiful charcuterie boards, with culinary expert Megan Law.
On October 5th, 2024, over 130 people attended our Fall Fiesta at the Evergreen Tree Farm, where we enjoyed tacos and s’mores around the campfire.
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🌸 Celebrate Spring 2025 – A Day of Inspiration, Shopping & Community! 🌸
Join us for our Annual Celebrate Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, April 12, 2025—a fun-filled day of shopping, crafting, learning, and giving back!
This event is jam-packed with exciting workshops, vendors, crafts, food, and more! Enjoy a variety of workshops throughout the day with themes including interior décor, gardening, florals, food, health & beauty, and fashion. Explore our vibrant marketplace, featuring unique vendors where you can shop, craft, and discover new treasures at your leisure.
✨ TICKET PRICING:
🎟 Early Bird (Until February 28): $55
🎟 Regular Price (March 1+): $65
📍 Location: New Life Church
⏰ Event Schedule:
- 8:30 AM – Registration & Shopping Opens
- 3:30 PM – Event Concludes
🎟 Your Registration Includes:
✔ Access to all workshops
✔ Marketplace shopping
✔ Snacks & lunch
✔ Exciting door prizes
💜 Proceeds from this event will support Michael House and its vital work with women and families in our community.
🌷 Get Your Ticket Now & Celebrate Spring with Us! 🌷
A huge thank you to our wonderful Sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
Bloom and Grow Sponsor:
Garden Table Sponsors:
Fresh Prints Sponsor:
Workshop Sponsors:
2025 Celebrate Spring Keynote Speaker: Sherri Griffin
In her keynote talk, Sherri Griffin will share her personal story of overcoming a life-threatening virus and the profound lessons she learned about vitality, community, and the healing power of creativity. Rooted in her faith, Sherri will explore how creativity is more than a pastime—it is a form of self-care that nurtures the soul, builds resilience, and fosters meaningful connections. Drawing on her extensive global career as an award-winning sales leader, Sherri will highlight how creativity and connection are critical in both personal and professional growth. Her message will encourage the audience to embrace their own creative paths as a way to strengthen their vitality and contribute to the communities that sustain them. This uplifting and empowering talk will inspire everyone to see creativity as a vital practice for wellness and connection, drawing strength from every experience, whether personal or professional.
Workshop Presenters
Food & Nutrition:
Fresh Ravioli from Scratch – A Hands-On Workshop
Join Jordan Schram, founder of Belly and the Beast Food Company, for a live, hands-on ravioli-making experience! In this workshop, Jordan will guide you through the art of making fresh pasta by hand, from mixing and rolling the dough to stuffing and shaping perfect ravioli—all using just simple hand tools, no machines.
Whether you’re a beginner or a pasta enthusiast, this session will give you the skills and confidence to create delicious homemade ravioli from scratch. Don’t miss this fun and interactive culinary experience! 🍝✨
Easter Cupcake Magic: Decorate Like a Pro!
Hop into the Easter spirit with this hands-on workshop! Learn how to create adorable and festive cupcake decorations, from pastel buttercream swirls to charming bunny designs. Perfect for beginners and baking enthusiasts alike. Bring your creativity and leave with beautifully decorated Easter treats!🐰✨
Chef Matthew
Fresh & Seasonal: Spring Cooking + Smart Shopping Tips
Join us for a deliciously practical session all about making the most of seasonal spring ingredients! Learn how to cook flavourful, nourishing meals using what’s fresh and local—plus get smart tips for budget-friendly shopping during the spring months. Whether you’re a home cook or just looking to eat healthier, this workshop will leave you feeling inspired, informed, and ready to take on spring in the kitchen! 🍽️🌸
Health & Well-being:
Discover the Healing Power of Your Kitchen: Herbs and Spices for Wellness
Face Mapping & Skincare: Know Your Skin with Hand & Stone Guelph
Learn how to analyze your skin like a pro in this interactive, hands-on Face Mapping & Skincare workshop with Hand & Stone Guelph! Participants will receive a guided skin analysis, a double cleanse, and will create their own personalized face map to take home. Discover self-massage techniques to enhance your skincare routine, finish with moisturizer and SPF, and enjoy an exclusive coupon to experience a full 10-step facial at the spa. A must-attend session for anyone looking to better understand and care for their skin!
The Three Things You Need to Know about Your Menopause Transformation
Are you in your early 40’s or older and struggling with the many changes you are experiencing?
You may be feeling more bloated, having more headaches, hot flashes, weight gain, not sleeping, anxiety or drastic mood swings just to name a few.
Do you feel like you are doing all the things but nothing is working and there is a lot of information out there but where do you start?
If this is you, I’ve got you!
We will clarify some of the terms around this confusing time of life, we will address the three things you need to know to settle down these symptoms and you will leave with a clear path of where to start feeling better and gaining control over your symptoms and your body!
Don’t worry, there will be time for you to ask questions!
Looking forward to having you join!
Interior Decor:
Interior Design – Spring into Decor
Join Pam, from Refreshed and Refined Interiors, for a fun and interactive workshop as she shares her tips, tricks and information that will inspire you in your Spring décor for your home.
Pam will also answer any questions you may have about your own design projects.
Tidy Tina’s Organizing
Clear the Clutter: Simple Tips for an Organized Home
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Join us for a practical and inspiring session on decluttering and organizing your space with ease! Learn simple strategies to create a stress-free, functional home, tackle common problem areas, and develop habits to keep your space tidy. Whether you’re looking to refresh one room, downsize, or prepare for a move, this workshop will give you the tools to make organizing simple and sustainable!
Inspired Colour Palette for your Interior Décor
Garden & Floral:
Discover the Art of Soil Blocking
Join us for an engaging workshop where you’ll explore the innovative technique of soil blocking — a method gaining popularity among avid gardeners. This hands-on experience will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully implement this sustainable and efficient way of starting seeds.
Making the Most of Your Lavender Plants
Join Stephanie from Tullamore Lavender Co. for an educational session where you’ll learn everything you need to know about growing lavender in your own garden, including how to harvest and use the buds yourself. Whether you’re a beginner or already have lavender in your garden, you’ll gain practical tips to make the most of this beautiful and fragrant plant in your everyday life.
🌿 Bonus: Worried about a lavender plant in your garden? Bring photos! Stephanie can offer personalized advice and help troubleshoot issues/questions specific to you.
Bloom & Create: DIY Spring Centerpieces with Faux Florals 🌸
Get creative and celebrate the season by designing your very own spring-inspired centerpiece using beautiful artificial flowers! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple floral arranging techniques, tips for working with faux materials, and how to style a stunning centerpiece that lasts all season long. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and leave with a piece you’ll be proud to display!
Marketplace Vendors
Shop these craft vendors and more at Celebrate Spring!
🌷Please note that our Vendor Marketplace is open to the community at no charge. Come and explore our vendors, and support local businesses.🌷
This list is updated regularly as more Vendors are confirmed in the coming weeks. Click each Business Name below to go to their website.
- Nana’s Quilt Shop – Every quilt unique and made with love.
- Margaret Steel – Margaret Steel transforms vintage silverware into beautiful earrings, bracelets, rings, pendants, and more. The artist repurposes each piece by hand, creating unique jewellery for today from heirlooms of generations past. New this year! Margaret repurposes antique glassware, frames, and windows into brilliant art pieces for your home and garden.
- Tiny Home Soaps – Handmade, natural and small batch soaps and body care products.
- Andrea’s Artzy Attic – Tumblers, kids cups, earrings, keychains, tea towels, golf towels, car coasters, hair bows, beaded pens and beaded keychains.
- Designs by Lisa Koebel – One of a kind handmade silk and dried floral arrangements.
- Arbonne – Arbonne is a health and wellness business. We work with people from the inside out. The products are #1 in the world and the business is life altering.
- Yuli Jewelry – Jewelry gold plated and precious beads.
- Tints and shades by SK – DIY Art kits, Artworks.
- Wendy’s Drawing Room – Fine Arts – Acrylics on Canvas, Prints & Dried Flower Gifts
- Illuminate Candles – Candles, fragrances & diffusers.
- Bougie on a Budget– Daily organization, and life planners and accessories. Designer inspired fragrance at a fraction of the cost.
- Saakje & Elva Candle Company – Hand poured candles & wax melts.
- Mapleton Acres Flower Farm – Mapleton Acres Flower Farm is all about bringing spring to your space, especially this time of year! At their table, you’ll find fresh flower bouquets, spring bulb centrepieces, cut flower seeds, house plants + many other seasonal items.
- ENJO – Chemical free cleaning with award winning fibres and water.
- Legadu Creations – At Legadu we are dedicated to creating unforgettable moments with our delicious desserts.
- L A Gift Solutions & Designs – Custom gift baskets and gift sets.
- Kim’s Tupp Club – Tupperware Kitchen Tools and Food Storage.
- Nathan & Stewart McCann – Hand Turned Wood Pen’s & Bowls, Walnut Centrepieces & Charcuterie Boards.
- Showers of Smells – Scentsy Independent Consultant – Wax and warmers, scent for the home.
- Belly & The Beast Food Co – We are food lovers, and we help people living within Guelph and surrounding areas prepare mouthwatering meals.
- Tidy Tina’s Organizing – House organizer and clutter clearer.
- Mapleton Acres Flower Farm – If flowers are your thing – you’re in the right place!
- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa – Experience the difference of affordable luxury and feel great with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Guelph.
- Meraki Integrated Wellness – At Meraki Integrated Wellness, our mission is to elevate your well-being through holistic health practices that are based on lifestyle.
- Olga Vergara pastelería – Galletas, postres, pasabocas, cup cakes, cheesecake.
- Distance Art Stained Glass – Hand crafted stained glass window sun catchers and table top decor as well as small panels. Most work is nature themed.
- Rockpaper Designs – Leather and cork earrings are light weight and come in a great variety of various sizes, colours and shapes to complete your outfit!
- Tullamore Lavender – Tullamore Lavender Co. (TLC) is a small-scale lavender farm working hard to bring a little more TLC into the world. We’re hyper focused on creating thoughtful lavender products + experiences that are beautiful, unique + environmentally conscious.
- Gato Preto Bakery – When life gives you a cake with brigadeiro, it’s hard not to smile! Satisfy your sweet tooth with our desserts that are handmade with love.
- Silveri Jewellers – Expert craftsmanship, one of a kind styling and attention to detail will help ensure years of wear and enjoyment from each one of our special pieces.
- ZenHenz – One-woman micro home-based business, creating whimsical crocheted chickens. Life-size and smaller, as well as seasonal works. Great for emotional support chickens, couch cushions, home decor, gifts.
- Kind Creations – Jam, Relish, carrot loafs, squares, brownies, warm drink slow cooker spice packs, 3 ingredient lip balm and face cleansing pads, Playdough packs, Wood bookmarks, Seasonal craft Spring/Easter
Are you interested in being a vendor at Celebrate Spring? We’d love to have you! Contact Maria at maria@michaelhouse.ca for more information.