Upcoming events.
Christmas Caroling with Virtuous
Christmas Caroling and Performance by Virtuous
Come and sing along with us as we worship the birth of our Savior this Christmas season
~ Christmas Caroling
~ Karaoke
~ Performance by Virtuous
hot cocoa, espresso, & cookies available for purchase
$5 donations appreciated, kids are free!
A Very Grinchy Gathering
A Very Grinchy Gathering at Rooted and Gather-
Cozy Christmas fun, Whoville cheer, and a costume contest for the whole family!
Step into a whimsical world of Christmas cheer at Rooted and Gather's Very Grinchy Gathering! Bring your family, friends, or co-workers for a joyful afternoon filled with laughter, cozy treats, and Whoville-inspired festivities.
Come dressed as your favorite “Grinchy” or Whoville character!
Every guest in costume receives a special discount, and we’ll be hosting two friendly competitions:
Most Grinchy Costume
Show us your best interpretation of a Grinch-inspired look—silly, creative, cozy, or over-the-top!
Best Whoville Spirit
Think bright colors, joyful hearts, and cheerful holiday energy. This award goes to the guest who brings the most light and delight to the room.
Together, we’ll enjoy Christmas treats, warm drinks, and a few surprises as we celebrate the love, joy, and togetherness of the season. Rooted and Gather is honored to be a place where families can gather, make memories, and feel right at home.
Cost:
Free to attend. Snacks, drinks, and quick crafts like cookie decorating for the kids or dried orange & cinnamon garland for the adults available for purchase.
Costume participants receive a special discount at checkout. Space is limited. Register ahead. Once registered, if you are unable to attend, kindly let us know so we can open the space to others.
Who’s Invited:
Families, friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves faith-filled fun and cozy community.
Christmas Bedtime Stories
Have the kids cozy up in their PJs for some Christmas bedtime stories retold for the season! Hot coca and cookies available for purchase
RSVP please by filling out the quick form below:
Hot Cocoa Bomb Class
Holiday Hot Cocoa Bomb Making Class
Warm up your winter with a delightfully cozy (and delicious!) hands-on workshop at Rooted and Gather. In this festive class, you’ll learn how to make beautiful, gift-worthy hot cocoa bombs—complete with rich chocolate shells, creative fillings, and decorative drizzles that sparkle with holiday cheer.
Whether you're crafting with friends, family, or treating yourself to a little creative time, this class is a sweet way to slow down and savor the season. We’ll walk you through step-by-step techniques so you leave confident and ready to recreate the magic at home.
During this workshop you’ll:
• Melt, mold, and build your own cocoa bombs
• Learn easy decorating techniques
• Choose from a variety of seasonal fillings
• Create a festive gift box for your finished treats
• Enjoy 30% off espresso bar drinks during class
• Sip on complimentary hot cocoa while you create & enjoy some holiday entertainment.
Perfect for beginners, families, and anyone who loves chocolate and Christmas coziness.
Come craft something sweet, warm, and wonderfully memorable.
Have a Frosty time with us!
Join us after making hot cocoa bombs at 5pm for a Frosty inspired celebration! We’ll color and make mini ornaments for a quick paper garland while we watch some specials!
RSVP with the form below please.
DIY Gift Making Day
DIY Gift Making Day
Saturday, December 13 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Rooted and Gather Café & Bookstore | 339 Avery Creek Rd, Arden, NC
Slow down the holiday rush and savor a day of creativity, connection, and cozy moments at Rooted and Gather’s DIY Gift Making Day! Bring your family or a few friends and enjoy crafting thoughtful, handmade gifts in our warm, Christ-centered space.
Choose from a variety of simple, meaningful projects like sugar scrubs, photo coasters, air dry clay trinket trays, car air diffusers, and hot cocoa bombs—each designed to make your loved ones smile. Create one or several gifts—pay per project or enjoy a discount when you make four or more.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with Christmas music, complimentary hot cocoa, and festive Polaroid keepsakes while you craft. Floating staff will be available throughout the day to offer guidance and inspiration.
Take time to pause at our Scripture Reflection Station, where you can write a prayer or blessing card for the person receiving your handmade gift—a small way to share the love of Christ through every creation.
Whether you come for an hour or stay all afternoon, this open-house style event is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas season with creativity, community, and joy.
Hot Cocoa Bomb Class
Holiday Hot Cocoa Bomb Making Class
Warm up your winter with a delightfully cozy (and delicious!) hands-on workshop at Rooted and Gather. In this festive class, you’ll learn how to make beautiful, gift-worthy hot cocoa bombs—complete with rich chocolate shells, creative fillings, and decorative drizzles that sparkle with holiday cheer.
Whether you're crafting with friends, family, or treating yourself to a little creative time, this class is a sweet way to slow down and savor the season. We’ll walk you through step-by-step techniques so you leave confident and ready to recreate the magic at home.
During this workshop you’ll:
• Melt, mold, and build your own cocoa bombs
• Learn easy decorating techniques
• Choose from a variety of seasonal fillings
• Create a festive gift box for your finished treats
• Enjoy 30% off espresso bar drinks during class
• Sip on complimentary hot cocoa while you create & enjoy some holiday entertainment.
Perfect for beginners, families, and anyone who loves chocolate and Christmas coziness.
Come craft something sweet, warm, and wonderfully memorable.
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Come decorate Christmas cookies with us. or just hang out to participate in the festivities. $10 per set of cookies
Email us to let you know when more info is available and to sign up!
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Come decorate Christmas cookies with us. or just hang out to participate in the festivities. $10 per set of cookies
Email us to let you know when more info is available and to sign up!
Christmas Bedtime Stories
Have the kids cozy up in their PJs for some Christmas bedtime stories retold for the season! Hot coca and cookies available for purchase
RSVP please by filling out the quick form below:
Christmas Cookie Decorating
Come decorate Christmas cookies with us. or just hang out to participate in the festivities. $10 per set of cookies
Email us to let you know when more info is available and to sign up!
Blessing Jar Workshop
Join us at Rooted & Gather for a sweet and simple Blessing Jar Workshop that helps you pause and reflect on all that God has done this year. You’ll decorate your own mason jar with ribbons, Scripture tags, and gratitude notes—creating a beautiful reminder to give thanks in every season.
We’ll also provide blessing prompts to help you get started writing moments of gratitude and praise. This workshop is the perfect way to prepare your heart for the holidays and bring a little faith-filled creativity into your home.
🧡 All supplies included. No experience needed!
DIY Gift Making
DIY Gift Making Day
Friday, November 28 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Rooted and Gather Café & Bookstore | 339 Avery Creek Rd, Arden, NC
Slow down the holiday rush and savor a day of creativity, connection, and cozy moments at Rooted and Gather’s DIY Gift Making Day! Bring your family or a few friends and enjoy crafting thoughtful, handmade gifts in our warm, Christ-centered space.
Choose from a variety of simple, meaningful projects like sugar scrubs, photo coasters, air dry clay trinket trays, car air diffusers, and hot cocoa bombs—each designed to make your loved ones smile. Create one or several gifts—pay per project or enjoy a discount when you make four or more.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the season with Christmas music, complimentary hot cocoa, and festive Polaroid keepsakes while you craft. Floating staff will be available throughout the day to offer guidance and inspiration.
Take time to pause at our Scripture Reflection Station, where you can write a prayer or blessing card for the person receiving your handmade gift—a small way to share the love of Christ through every creation.
Whether you come for an hour or stay all afternoon, this open-house style event is the perfect way to kick off your Christmas season with creativity, community, and joy.
November - Scripture & Scrapbooking
Scrips & Scraps: A Faith-Filled Scrapbooking Gathering
Pull up a chair, bring your favorite photos, and settle in for a cozy, creative night at Rooted and Gather. Scrips & Scraps is our warm and simple scrapbooking class designed for fellowship, storytelling, and crafting keepsakes that remind us of God’s goodness through every season.
We’ll provide a curated selection of scrapbook papers, stickers, embellishments, and special cards for writing your favorite scriptures or prayers. You'll create scrapbook pages that celebrate the memories that matter most—family milestones, sweet friendships, answered prayers, or everyday joy.
🧡 What You’ll Enjoy:
• A relaxed, welcoming space to create
• Materials for simple scrapbook layouts
• Scripture journaling prompts
• Gentle music + space to reflect
• Time to connect while you craft
• 30% off espresso bar drinks during the event
• Take-home pages ready for your scrapbook or album
Bring your photos and your album or a folder to protect your pages—everything else is provided.
Come make something meaningful with your hands, your heart, and the stories God is writing in your life.
Grateful Holiday: Making Memories that Matter
Grateful Holidays: Making Memories that Matter
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025| Time:
Location: Rooted and Gather
Do the holidays leave you feeling more like Martha than Mary—rushing and stressed rather than sitting at the feet of Jesus? You’re not alone! Join us for a cozy, faith-centered workshop designed to help you create a holiday season that truly matters.
In this 1.5-hour session, you’ll:
Learn practical strategies for planning a Spirit-filled, intentional holiday season.
Explore heartfelt gift-giving and simple crafting opportunities.
Begin your own holiday plan using a guided PDF planner.
Craft a small, elegant Holiday Intention Card to display and inspire daily reflection.
Extras:
Enjoy refreshments and appetizers while you craft.
The espresso bar will remain open during the workshop — with 30% off all drinks.
Leave the workshop feeling confident, inspired, and ready to embrace a holiday season filled with presence, gratitude, and joy.
Fall Scented Sugar Scrub
🍁 Fall Sugar Scrub Workshop
Wednesday, November 5 7–8 PM
at Rooted and Gather in Arden, NC
Indulge in the scents of fall while creating something nourishing for yourself—or the perfect handmade gift! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a natural, exfoliating sugar scrub infused with cozy autumn fragrances like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, apple, or vanilla.
✨ You’ll Learn:
The basics of natural sugar scrub making
How to blend oils and scents for a custom fall fragrance
Tips for packaging scrubs beautifully for gifts
✨ You’ll Take Home:
Your own jar of fall sugar scrub
A simple recipe to recreate at home
Relaxation + the joy of handmade self-care
🕑 Class Details
Time: 7-8 PM
All supplies included
Enjoy 30% off your favorite handcrafted espresso drinks, matcha, or tea and treats while you’re here.
Beginner-friendly and fun for all!
Seats are limited—reserve your spot today and treat yourself to a little fall pampering.
Blessing Jar Workshop
Join us at Rooted & Gather for a sweet and simple Blessing Jar Workshop that helps you pause and reflect on all that God has done this year. You’ll decorate your own mason jar with ribbons, Scripture tags, and gratitude notes—creating a beautiful reminder to give thanks in every season.
We’ll also provide blessing prompts to help you get started writing moments of gratitude and praise. This workshop is the perfect way to prepare your heart for the holidays and bring a little faith-filled creativity into your home.
🧡 All supplies included. No experience needed!
Pressed Leaf Scripture Art
Celebrate the beauty of fall and God’s creation in this creative Scripture art class! You’ll use pressed autumn leaves, watercolor paper, and hand-lettered verses to design a piece of art that reflects the unchanging Word of God. Perfect for framing or gifting, this peaceful workshop will leave you refreshed, inspired, and surrounded by community.
All supplies included.
Watercolor & Worship
Join us for an evening of creativity and connection with Jesus during our Watercolor & Worship Night at Rooted & Gather. You’ll paint fall-inspired watercolor art while enjoying live worship music, prayer, and reflection. No art experience needed—just come ready to rest in His presence and create from the heart.
All materials and light refreshments provided.
You will get to take home a watercolor workbook, as well as watercolor paints and a paintbrush, so that you can continue the journey with Jesus at home.
30% discount on our treats and drinks for workshop attendees.
Prayer Journal Workshop
Join us for a slow and peaceful hour to pause, pray, and create. We’ll have journaling materials and prompts ready for you, but you’re welcome to bring your own journal, favorite pens or supplies, and your Bible for inspiration. Whether you’re new to prayer journaling or it’s already part of your quiet time, this workshop is meant to be a cozy space to sit with the Lord, reflect on what He’s teaching you, and leave feeling refreshed and encouraged.
30% discount on our treats and drinks for our workshop attendees.
Fall Scented Sugar Scrub
🍁 Fall Sugar Scrub Workshop
Friday, October 10 6:30–8 PM
at Rooted and Gather in Arden, NC
Indulge in the scents of fall while creating something nourishing for yourself—or the perfect handmade gift! In this workshop, you’ll learn how to make a natural, exfoliating sugar scrub infused with cozy autumn fragrances like cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or vanilla.
✨ You’ll Learn:
The basics of natural sugar scrub making
How to blend oils and scents for a custom fall fragrance
Tips for packaging scrubs beautifully for gifts
✨ You’ll Take Home:
Your own jar of fall sugar scrub
A simple recipe to recreate at home
Relaxation + the joy of handmade self-care
🕑 Class Details
Time: 6:30-8 PM
All supplies included
Enjoy 30% off your favorite handcrafted espresso drinks, matcha, or tea and treats while you’re here.
Beginner-friendly and fun for all!
Seats are limited—reserve your spot today and treat yourself to a little fall pampering.
Fall Craft Class - Photo Coaster
Fall Craft Class in Arden, NC. All will enjoy decoupaging a pumpkin and making some fun earrings to celebrate autumn in Western NC! Appropriate for all skill levels.
Fall Craft Class-7pm
Fall Craft Class in Arden, NC. All will enjoy decoupaging a pumpkin and making some fun earrings to celebrate autumn in Western NC! Appropriate for all skill levels.
Fall Craft Class-2pm
Fall Craft Class in Arden, NC. All will enjoy decoupaging a pumpkin and making some fun earrings to celebrate autumn in Western NC! Appropriate for all skill levels.
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 - Devo & Journaling
Sundays are our weekly themed day called, Devo & Journaling Day! The intention behind this is really just to create a space for you to bring your Bible, come journal, and spend time with the Lord. You don’t have to buy anything, we just want to create a cozy space for you.
It’s so easy to hop into planning our busy weeks, but we thought this would be sweet to create, not just for you, but for ourselves too.
We may have instrumental worship music, sermons on our projector, or worship music playing the whole day.
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 - Devo & Journaling (weekly)
Sundays are our weekly themed day called, Devo & Journaling Day! The intention behind this is really just to create a space for you to bring your Bible, come journal, and spend time with the Lord. You don’t have to buy anything, we just want to create a cozy space for you.
It’s so easy to hop into planning our busy weeks, but we thought this would be sweet to create, not just for you, but for ourselves too.
We may have instrumental worship music, sermons on our projector, or worship music playing the whole day.
Friday, September 19 - Reflect Watch Party
Join us for a ladies watch party as we gather together for worship and a word from Pastor Holly Furtick from Elevation Church.
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 - Devo & Journaling
Sundays are our weekly themed day called, Devo & Journaling Day! The intention behind this is really just to create a space for you to bring your Bible, come journal, and spend time with the Lord. You don’t have to buy anything, we just want to create a cozy space for you.
It’s so easy to hop into planning our busy weeks, but we thought this would be sweet to create, not just for you, but for ourselves too.
We may have instrumental worship music, sermons on our projector, or worship music playing the whole day.
Fall Menu Tasting
Come try Rooted and Gather’s Fall Menu before it starts September 16!
Praise, Paint & Pastry
Christian, Praise, Paint & Pastry Event at Rooted and Gather, a Christian coffee shop, bookstore, event space located on Avery’s Creek Road in Arden, NC
Come gather together for a time of fellowship, painting, and enjoy a tasty treat!
Christian Karaoke
Who says Friday nights can’t be wholesome and wildly fun? 🙌 Bring your friends, grab a latte, and get ready to sing your heart out (or cheer from the crowd)!
Christian Networking After Hours
Calling all Christian business owners, ministry leaders, and professionals in Western North Carolina!
Business with purpose is better together! If you’re a Christian entrepreneur, ministry leader, or professional in WNC, this night is for you.
Come sip handcrafted coffee, share your story, and meet fellow believers who are passionate about building God’s Kingdom through their work. Together, we’ll spark meaningful conversations, pray for one another, and discover new ways to encourage and collaborate.
We’ll provide handcrafted coffee, tea, and light refreshments (donation-based). You’re welcome to bring additional snacks to share.
At Rooted and Gather, we believe networking isn’t just about contacts—it’s about community, faith, and purpose. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Sunday, September 7th, 2025 - Devo & Journaling
Sundays are our weekly themed day called, Devo & Journaling Day! The intention behind this is really just to create a space for you to bring your Bible, come journal, and spend time with the Lord. You don’t have to buy anything, we just want to create a cozy space for you.
It’s so easy to hop into planning our busy weeks, but we thought this would be sweet to create, not just for you, but for ourselves too.
We may have instrumental worship music, sermons on our projector, or worship music playing the whole day.
Sunday, August 31st, 2025- Devo & Journaling (weekly)
Sundays are our weekly themed day called, Devo & Journaling Day! The intention behind this is really just to create a space for you to bring your Bible, come journal, and spend time with the Lord. You don’t have to buy anything, we just want to create a cozy space for you.
It’s so easy to hop into planning our busy weeks, but we thought this would be sweet to create, not just for you, but for ourselves too.
We may have instrumental worship music, sermons on our projector, or worship music playing the whole day.
Sunday, August 24th, 2025 - Devo & Journaling (weekly)
Sundays are our weekly themed day called, Devo & Journaling Day! The intention behind this is really just to create a space for you to bring your Bible, come journal, and spend time with the Lord. You don’t have to buy anything, we just want to create a cozy space for you.
It’s so easy to hop into planning our busy weeks, but we thought this would be sweet to create, not just for you, but for ourselves too.
We may have instrumental worship music, sermons on our projector, or worship music playing the whole day.