Spring Plant Sale and Speaking Engagement
Apr
11
to Apr 12

Spring Plant Sale and Speaking Engagement

It’s one of our favorite times of the year! We are excited to invite you to James Farmer’s annual Spring Plant Sale Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12! Get your tickets and join us at The Courtyard on Carroll in Downtown Perry for an exclusive speaking engagement followed by a book signing and private shopping alongside James! This will be the perfect time to stock up on your spring plants and flowers, all curated by James. Our interiors and gift shop, A Place to Call Home, will also be open, making it a true day in Perrydise!

Speaking Engagement + Private/Early Shopping

The plant sale will open to the public at noon til 4 each day — no tickets required

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Friday, April 7 & Saturday, April 8 - Spring Courtyard Speaking Event and Plant Sale
Apr
7
to Apr 8

Friday, April 7 & Saturday, April 8 - Spring Courtyard Speaking Event and Plant Sale

  • James Farmer's Courtyard on Carroll (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

James Farmer is excited to celebrate spring with you in beautiful Downtown Perry! You will be welcomed to The Courtyard on Carroll, a quaint event space adjacent to James Farmer Designs, for an exclusive speaking engagement, floral arranging demonstration, refreshments, shopping and plant sale, curated by James. The plant sale will open to the public following this ticketed event, giving attendees the first shopping opportunity!

The event will take place on Easter weekend, so grab your loved ones and join us for this special time together! It will be a true day in Perrydise!

Tickets are $150 per person. This event will be hosted on both Friday, April 7 at 10:00 am and Saturday, April 8 at 10:00 am. We hope you will join us on the day that best suits you!

TICKETS:

CLICK FOR TICKETS ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7

CLICK FOR TICKETS ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8

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Farmdale Home Tour and Lecture - Book Launch Event for Celebrating Home
Nov
18
to Nov 19

Farmdale Home Tour and Lecture - Book Launch Event for Celebrating Home

  • Farmdale (parking location) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We are so excited to welcome you to Farmdale as we celebrate the launch of James’s newest book, Celebrating Home! Join James at Farmdale for a tour, speaking engagement and, of course, sips and snacks! A copy of Celebrating Home, or one of James’s other book titles, is included in the cost of your ticket.

We will be hosting ticketed event sessions November 18 and 19. Please click below for the session you would like to attend (each session will be the same, so find a time that works best for you!

Friday, November 18 Sessions:

TICKETS - Friday, November 18 from 10:00-11:30am

TICKETS - Friday, November 18 from 12:30-2:00pm

TICKETS - Friday, November 18 from 3:00-4:30pm

Saturday, November 19 Sessions:

TICKETS - Saturday, November 19 from 10:00-11:30am

TICKETS - Saturday, November 19 from 12:30-2:00pm

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Celebrating Home Book Launch Dinner at Farmdale
Nov
17
5:30 PM17:30

Celebrating Home Book Launch Dinner at Farmdale

Let us celebrate! To honor James Farmer's newest book, we invite you to truly experience Celebrating Home with an exclusive dinner at Farmdale. There's nothing more special than gathering with those we love - with flowers, beautiful tablescapes, and heirloom items from the home. James looks forward to welcoming you to Farmdale as we celebrate the launch of Celebrating Home!

Cocktail hour followed by dinner on the grounds of Farmdale. Your ticket will include a lovely meal catered by The Perfect Pear, a signed copy of Celebrating Home (or other title of your choice, and exclusive shopping access with The Buru Bus!

*Space is limited - once sold out, we are unable to add additional seats.

This dinner will take place on the evening before home tours begin. This is a separate event from the Friday and Saturday tours - tickets must be bought individually to attend both the dinner and the Farmdale home tour.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

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Children's Hospital of Richmond - James Farmer Lecture & Book Signing
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00

Children's Hospital of Richmond - James Farmer Lecture & Book Signing

Presented by the Senior Board of Children's Hospital Foundation, the 5th Annual Words & Wisdom will feature a lecture and book signing from southern author and designer, James T. Farmer, III.

Proceeds will support the construction of the Wonder Tower at Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

CLICK HERE for info and tickets!

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Springtime Lecture and Courtyard Gathering with James Farmer - Perry, Georgia
May
5
to May 7

Springtime Lecture and Courtyard Gathering with James Farmer - Perry, Georgia

James Farmer is excited to celebrate spring with you in beautiful Downtown Perry! You will be welcomed to the newly-opened The Courtyard on Carroll, a quaint event space adjacent to James Farmer Inc., for an exclusive speaking engagement, floral arranging demonstration, refreshments and a signed copy of a James Farmer book of your choice. The event will take place on Mother's Day weekend, so grab your loved ones and join us for this special time together! It will be a true day in Perrydise!

Tickets are $150 per person, which includes the cost of a book. Please see available event dates/times (each event will be the same, so please select the best option that suits you) below. Click on the ticket link to purchase via Eventbrite.

Thursday, May 5: 10:00-11:30 am — Tickets

Thursday, May 5: 2:00-3:30pm — Tickets

Friday, May 6: 10:00-11:30 am — Tickets

Friday, May 6: 2:00-3:30pm — Tickets

Saturday, May 7: 10:00-11:30am — Tickets

Saturday, May 7: 1:00-2:30pm — Tickets

Saturday, May 7: 3:30-5:00pm — Tickets

Planning to join us? Click here for some suggestions of where to stay and what to do while in the area!

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James Farmer's Spring Plant Sale
Apr
16
to Apr 17

James Farmer's Spring Plant Sale

Join James for a spring plant sale in Perry, Georgia! Spring is the perfect time to plant pots and spruce your garden - so head to Perry where James can help you select your spring plants. All James Farmer books will be available for purchase. Book signing included.

No tickets necessary.

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Arriving Home for the Holidays - Christmas at Farmdale
Dec
18
to Dec 19

Arriving Home for the Holidays - Christmas at Farmdale

Join James Farmer for Christmas at Farmdale!

James Farmer is excited to welcome you to his home for the holidays! With Farmdale dressed in its Christmas best, it will be an exciting time to visit Perry. The event will include an exclusive home tour and book signing with James as well as a curated holiday shop! James looks forward to opening his home and sharing the holiday spirit with you!

Events will be hosted over the course of two days with four events per day. Limited tickets are available per session. Tickets can be purchased below by clicking on the specific date and time you would like to attend! We look forward to seeing you in December!

We will be taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of attendees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. First and foremost, we will be the size limiting each event with masks and proper spacing required. Bites and beverages will be individually served and all common areas cleaned between event sessions. We appreciate your understanding in advance.

Please select one event below to purchase tickets (you will be redirected to Eventbrite):

Friday, December 18 from 10:00-11:30 am

Friday, December 18 from 12:00-1:30 pm

Friday, December 18 from 2:00-3:30 pm

Friday, December 18 from 4:00-5:30 pm

Saturday, December 19 from 10:00-11:30 am

Saturday, December 19 from 12:00-1:30 pm

Saturday, December 19 from 2:00-3:30 pm

Saturday, December 19 from 4:00-5:30 pm

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Athens Porch Party and Book Signing with James Farmer - Hosted by Gena Knox
Nov
12
4:00 PM16:00

Athens Porch Party and Book Signing with James Farmer - Hosted by Gena Knox

  • 1212 Fortson Drive Athens, GA, 30606 United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join James Farmer for an exclusive porch party and book signing to celebrate Arriving Home! Hosted by author and real estate agent Gena Knox, this is an Athens event you won’t want to miss. The drop-by event will take place at a newly renovated and available home listed by Gena located at 212 Fortson Drive. Wine and appetizers from The National will be available. This is a ticketed event: Tickets available HERE!

$25 per person

Books will be available for purchase

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Camellia Antiques and Interiors Show
Mar
14
2:00 PM14:00

Camellia Antiques and Interiors Show

  • Renaissance Montgomery Hotel and Spa at the Convention Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join James at the Camellia Antiques and Interiors Show in Montgomery Alabama! James will be the show’s Keynote Speaker on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 pm.

Excitement surrounding the Camellia Antiques & Interiors Show is hard to contain! Presented by Montgomery Antiques & Interiors, LLC, the inaugural show will debut March 13, 2020, and will host select antique dealers, interior designers, and home interior furnishing merchants from across Alabama and the Southeast.

The speaker series will be an opportunity to enhance your knowledge about design trends and tips as well as the role of antiques in history and today’s designs.

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Sand Mountain Soiree
Mar
7
11:00 AM11:00

Sand Mountain Soiree

  • Northeast Alabama Community College Tom Bevill Lyceum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

James Farmer will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Northeast Alabama Community College Sand Mountain Soiree.

Tickets are $30 per person, which includes brunch.

For additional information about this event, contact Bellomy at 256-638-4418 or 256-228-6001, ext. 2248, or by email at bellomyc@nacc.edu.

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The Giving Tables
Nov
8
10:00 AM10:00

The Giving Tables

Join the Country Club of the South Charity Guild on November 8 for the first annual Giving Tables—a celebration of tablescapes and charitable giving. Guests can peruse professionally decorated luncheon tables, shop for holiday gifts from a variety of seasonal vendors and enjoy a meal during a presentation from renowned designer and author, James Farmer. Proceeds from the Giving Tables support the CCS Charity Guild 2019 grant recipients.

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Athens Junior League - High Tea at Taylor-Grady with James Farmer
May
18
12:00 PM12:00

Athens Junior League - High Tea at Taylor-Grady with James Farmer

Join James and the Junior League of Athens for High Tea at the historic Taylor-Grady House in Athens, Georgia! Event features elegant food and tea service presentation by sponsor Lee Epting of Epting Events. 

Proceeds benefit the Taylor-Grady House and the community literacy programs of the Junior League of Athens.

Noon-2:00pm

Tickets available here.


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A Spring Day at The Walters featuring James Farmer
Apr
12
10:30 AM10:30

A Spring Day at The Walters featuring James Farmer

Join James Farmer for a spring-filled lecture and floral arrangement at The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore! Farmer will also be available to sign copies of his most recent title A Place to Call Home, which will be available for purchase in the Museum Store. Hosted by the Women’s Committee of the Walters Art Museum. Proceeds benefit the Walters and its education programs and exhibitions. 

Tickets: https://store.thewalters.org/products/spring-day-lunch?variant=19993373933627

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Columbus Botanical Garden - Get Gardening! Symposium with James Farmer
Mar
16
11:15 AM11:15

Columbus Botanical Garden - Get Gardening! Symposium with James Farmer

Presentation, floral demonstration, and book signing with James Farmer at Columbus, Georgia’s Botanical Garden symposium.

Members only book signing, March 16, 10:30 am – 11:00 am.

Program, March 16, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.  Public book signing after program.

$75 per person.  Seating is limited!  Register early!

Tickets:

https://columbusbotanicalgarden.org/events/2019-get-gardening-symposium-featuring-james-t-farmer/

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