Virtual terrarium workshop for teams
A virtual terrarium workshop is a calm, hands-on hour: every guest gets a live-plant kit at home and builds a terrarium with a live host on your video call. Herb Gardening and Zen Garden kits run the same way. From $45 a person plus a $379 base fee, kit included.
60 minutes · Book at least 16 days ahead · Continental US shipping included
Terrarium, herb garden and zen garden workshops
Three calm, hands-on kits, each one live-hosted hour on your video call. Prices are live and include the kit.
Virtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $100 USD / person
Terrarium Making
Build a living terrarium for your desk, and learn watering, light and long-term care from the host.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $85 USD / person
Herb Gardening
A virtual herb garden class: plant three herbs from seed and learn how to grow them and use them in cooking.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive hostKit
Starting at $61 USD / person
Zen Garden
A virtual zen garden: rake sand and set stones in a bamboo tray, a quiet hour inspired by Japanese rock gardens.
1 hour
Which kit fits your team
What each guest makes, what they need at home and when each kit is the right call.
| Kit | You make | Live plant | Have at home | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrarium Making | You make: A living terrarium for the desk | Live plant: Yes, with care tips from the host | At home: Water, a bowl and paper towels | Best for: A first kit event, Earth Day, a desk plant that stays |
| Herb Gardening | You make: Three herb pots, planted from seed | Live plant: Seeds you grow at home | At home: A mixing bowl, a flat tray, a cup of water and a covered surface | Best for: Sustainability programs and teams who cook |
| Zen Garden | You make: A miniature zen garden in a bamboo tray | Live plant: No, nothing to water | At home: Nothing but your video link | Best for: Mindfulness sessions and the lowest price per person |
What a virtual terrarium class costs
Live totals at three group sizes, kit and continental US shipping included. Each kit has a one-time base fee plus a price per guest, so the price per person drops as the group grows.
| Kit | 10 guests | 25 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrarium Making | 10 guests: $1,219 · about $122 a person | 25 guests: $2,479 · about $100 a person | 50 guests: $4,579 · about $92 a person |
| Herb Gardening | 10 guests: $1,069 · about $107 a person | 25 guests: $2,104 · about $85 a person | 50 guests: $3,829 · about $77 a person |
| Zen Garden | 10 guests: $829 · about $83 a person | 25 guests: $1,504 · about $61 a person | 50 guests: $2,629 · about $53 a person |
Guests in Alaska, Hawaii, US territories, Canada or abroad add a per-guest shipping charge where the kit ships there (below). Bigger group? Get a quote.
How a virtual terrarium workshop runs
Four steps from booking to a plant on every desk. Hosted on Zoom by default, or Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request.
- 1Book at least 16 days aheadPick a kit and a date. An estimated headcount is fine: we plan a 20% buffer and invoice once the final count and addresses are in.
- 2Collect addressesYou get an address form to share, or send a list. Addresses are due 14 days before the event (16 for Zen Garden), so give people a week to reply.
- 3Kits arriveEach kit is expected at least 3 days before the event. Guests open the box and set anything living in a bright spot until the class.
- 4Build it together, liveYour host guides each step live on your video call and answers plant questions as you go. It takes one hour.
Good to know
- No green thumb needed. The host shows each step before anyone does it.
- No competition and no performing: a quiet, hands-on hour.
- Hybrid works: put the office group in front of one screen the host can see and hear.
- Split across time zones? Book two sessions so everyone builds in their own workday.
- A 50% deposit holds the date. Rescheduling is free up to 2 days before.
Terrarium kits for team building: what's inside and where they ship
One kit per guest, shipped to each home address. Shipping reach and add-ons come from the live catalog.
Terrarium Making
- A terrarium container
- Live greenery, with care tips in class
- Decorative materials to make it yours
- Everything else you need to build it
Shipping
- Continental US
- Included
- Alaska, Hawaii & US territories
- +$75 a guest
- Canada
- +$60 a guest
- International
- +$45 a guest
Herb Gardening
- Seeds for three herbs
- Three pots, soil pellets and seed-starter soil
- A catch tray, a planter bowl, a mini shovel and gloves
- Three plant ID signs and a wooden coaster
Shipping
- Continental US
- Included
- Alaska, Hawaii & US territories
- +$75 a guest
- Canada
- +$60 a guest
- International
- +$45 a guest
Zen Garden
- A bamboo tray and fine white sand
- A mini wooden rake
- Smooth stones and pebbles
- A small bridge, pagoda or bonsai-style tree
Shipping
- Continental US
- Included
- Alaska, Hawaii & US territories
- Not available
- Canada
- Not available
- International
- Not available
Kits can vary slightly from the photos. Live plants and seeds can face customs rules, so confirm every address outside the continental US with us at booking. Outside the US, allow 3 to 4 weeks for customs and delivery. Branded packaging or swag in the box needs 4 weeks' notice.
After the workshop: keep it growing
The host covers care in class. These are the lines to remember once the call ends.
- TerrariumOn arrival, take anything living out of the box and set it in a bright spot. Water only when the care card in the kit says to.
- TerrariumKeep it open. Open terrariums stay drier than closed ones, which hold humidity for moisture-loving plants.
- Herb gardenKeep the seed-starter soil damp, like a wrung-out sponge, never soaked.
- Herb gardenBe patient: herb seeds are slow and can take 10 to 14 days to sprout. Give the seedlings your sunniest window.
- Zen gardenNothing to water or feed. Rake a fresh pattern whenever you want a two-minute reset.
Pick by occasion
- Earth Day (April 22)Terrarium Making or Herb Gardening
- Mental Health Awareness Month (May)Zen Garden, then a terrarium session later in the series
- A new hire cohortTerrarium Making: everyone leaves with the same desk plant
- A sustainability programHerb Gardening: grown from seed, used in the kitchen
Something to read out while the kits are open: plant facts.
Virtual terrarium workshop questions
How does a virtual terrarium workshop work?
Every guest gets a kit at home with the plants and materials inside. A live host leads a 60-minute session on your video call, guiding each step of the build, with plant care tips along the way. Nobody needs a green thumb: the host shows each step before you do it.
How much does a virtual terrarium class cost per person?
Terrarium Making is $84 a person plus a $379 base fee; Herb Gardening is $69 a person plus a $379 base fee; Zen Garden is $45 a person plus a $379 base fee, kit and continental US shipping included. For Terrarium Making that works out to about $100 a person for 25 guests ($2,479 in all). A 50% deposit holds the date, and the invoice follows your final headcount.
What's in the terrarium kit, and what do guests need at home?
The kit has a terrarium container, live greenery, decorative materials and the rest of what you need to build it; the exact container and plants can vary. Guests add water, a bowl and paper towels.
Can live plants ship to remote employees in Canada or outside the US?
Terrarium Making and Herb Gardening ship to the continental US with shipping included and list a per-guest fee for other addresses: Alaska, Hawaii & US territories +$75 a guest, Canada +$60 a guest, International +$45 a guest. Zen Garden ships to the continental US only, with shipping included. Live plants and seeds can face customs rules, so confirm every address outside the continental US with us at booking. With guests outside the US, book about 5 weeks ahead to allow for customs and delivery.
Is this a self-sustaining terrarium workshop?
No. A self-sustaining terrarium usually means a closed container: water evaporates, condenses and falls back on the soil, so it can go long stretches without watering. That suits moisture-loving plants like ferns. Our kit builds an open terrarium, which gives its plants the airflow they need, and the host covers watering and light in class.
How do you care for a terrarium after the event?
Keep it in a bright spot, keep it open and water only as the care card in the kit says. Herb seeds need damp soil and 10 to 14 days to sprout; a zen garden needs nothing at all.
How far ahead should we book, and when are addresses due?
Book at least 16 days ahead. Addresses are due 14 days before the event (16 for Zen Garden), so share the address form early and give people a week to reply. With guests outside the US, book about 5 weeks out. December dates fill first.
Is a terrarium workshop good for a wellness or Earth Day event?
Yes. It is a calm, hands-on hour with no competition and something living to keep, so it fits Earth Day, wellness weeks and Mental Health Awareness Month. For a full wellness series, pair it with a zen garden session or one of our other wellness events.
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