Have your date nights gotten a little boring? Or maybe you are just looking for a unique night out with friends. For something a little different, why not try a bonsai workshop? Participating in the art of shaping tiny trees is even more fun when paired with a fantastic beer. You can now enjoy both at The Mighty Squirrel Co. in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Last fall, my husband and I decided to take a quick day trip to the city of Waltham. We hiked scenic Prospect Hill and loaded up on gigantic pumpkin french toast at In A Pickle Restaurant. We ended our trip by stopping by The Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company for a refreshing brew.
We had been fans of Mighty Squirrel beer for some time and were thoroughly impressed by the brewery. There were a variety of indoor and outdoor seating options, a coffee area, and even a local food truck.
The brewery is set up so that guests can directly view the brewing process while enjoying one of Mighty Squirrel’s delicious beers. On this particular day, we were able to watch the canning and labeling process.
We were so excited to learn about the brewery’s special events, especially its bonsai workshops, which occur several times a year.
That’s right, you can gather with friends and enjoy a pint of Mighty Squirrel while learning the art of bonsai from an expert instructor from the Bonsai Bar School. Pruning, potting, and other fundamental concepts are taught in this fun environment.
When you are finished with the workshop, you will have a beautiful bonsai to bring home with you. If your tree remains strong and healthy, you can bring it back to the bar for an advanced workshop on repotting. And if your bonsai is not so lucky and meets its demise, it can be replaced free of charge.
Mighty Squirrel also hosts a variety of other fun events including paint nights, runs, and taproom trivia. There is also live music on select nights.
You can rent Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. for a private event through RestauRent!
Have you ever tried the Japanese art of bonsai? How did your tree turn out? For more information about this fun bonsai event, please visit the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. website and the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co. Facebook page.
For more information on Bonsai Bar's Bonsai + Beer events in Massachusetts, check out the event page on the Bonsai Bar website.
If you are interested in crafting bonsai trees at home, you may want to purchase these handy sculpting tools. For more activities in Waltham, take this off-the-beaten-path day trip!
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