Past Events & Seminars
Below is a listing of professional and retail events that were held at Stone Forest.
See our current Professional Events and Retail Events.
Past Events
Monday, November 16th, 2009: Professional Landscape Lighting 101 Workshop
Join us November 11 for our Landscape Lighting 101 workshop from Kichler just for professionals. Part classroom and part hands-on, the workshop will cover the basics of landscape lighting including which fixtures produce which types of light, different lighting effects and basic troubleshooting. Look for another great lighting workshop in December.
WHEN: November 16, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
WHERE: Stone Forest
FREE for all. Rain or shine.
Please sign up below.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009: PRO Dry Creek Bed Hands-On Workshop
Soil erosion is a common problem for many homeowners and commercial properties. The hilly terrain of north Georgia provides a beautiful backdrop but also causes many landscapes to be unevenly sloped. Provide your customers with an environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing solution to soil erosion and drainage problems by learning to properly install a dry creek bed.
Drainage expert Jeffrey Grestch of Mrs. Green Jeans, Inc. will lead the class through an educational seminar on the proper way to design and install a dry creek bed, covering material options, drainage issues and costs. He will also discuss the proper way to estimate and bid dry creek bed projects and lead a hands-on installation lesson. Join Stone Forest and Jeffrey Grestch on Aug. 19th from 9am-Noon for this complimentary seminar. Sign up below.
WHEN: Wednesday, August, 19th, 9am to Noon
WHERE: Stone Forest in Kennesaw
WHO: Jeffrey Gretsch of Mrs. Green Jean, Inc.
FREE for industry professionals. Rain or shine. Lunch will be provided.
Saturday, August 15th, 2009: DIY Dry Creek Bed Hands-On Workshop
Dry creek beds are one of the simplest outdoor living projects homeowners can do themselves. Join experienced landscape contractor Jeffrey Gresch of Mrs. Green Jeans, Inc. on Aug. 15 at 10am or 2pm to learn professional tips on how to create and install a beautiful dry creek bed. Although this workshop will include a limited amount of hands-on experience that will occur in the outside showcase, the majority of the workshop will be in seminar format indoors with the A/C on. Sign up below.
WHEN: Saturday, August 15th at 10am and 2pm
WHERE: Stone Forest in Kennesaw, GA
WHO: Professional landscape contractor Jeffrey Gresch of Mrs. Green Jeans, Inc.
FREE for all. Rain or shine.
Saturday December 19th, 2009: Fireplace Festivity and Open House
Celebrate the season at our Holiday Open House Saturday, December 19 from 10am to 2pm. Sip on cider and snack on s’mores as you wander through our Outdoor Lifestyle Showcase of gorgeous retreats with visions of sugarplums and dazzling backyard fireplaces dancing in your head. Stone Forest staff members will be on hand with DIY information so you too can whip up a welcoming fire pit or fireplace in your backyard, turning the outside of your house into an inviting haven, no matter how chilly the temperatures. With a little help, a few great materials and some elbow grease, soon you’ll be roasting marshmallows and toasting to good friends in the comfort of your own backyard.
When: Saturday December 19th, 2009
Time: 10am-2pm
Cost: Free!
Wednesday, July 27, 2011: PRO Belgard Wall Class
Attention contractors! Join us on Wednesday, July 27th for a hands-on wall class featuring Belgard wall products. Certified instructor and Belgard representative, Andrew Harris will be teaching. Visit Belgard’s website by clicking here to get a preview of their product. Registration is required please fill out the form below to sign up. (Lunch will be provided)
Date: Wednesday, July 27th
Time: 10am to 2pm
Cost: FREE!
Location: Stone Forest
Saturday, June 25, 2011: DIY Stacked Stone Class
Imagine having a gorgeous stacked stone wall or fireplace in your very own yard. Then imagine building it with your very own hands! Learn how to work with natural stacked stone in this hands-on class taught by ProMatch Partner Charles Stephens with Specialty Outdoor Services. This DIY project is the perfect way to kick off the summer, so head to Stone Forest for this fun and informative class. Registration is required. Please sign up below.
Date: Saturday, June 25th
Time: 10am to Noon
Cost: FREE!
Location: Stone Forest
Saturday, July 23, 2011: DIY Belgard Wall Class
Join us on Saturday, July 23rd from 10-12 pm and learn everything you need to know to build your own retaining wall using Belgard products! Certified instructor and Belgard representative, Andrew Harris will be teaching. Visit Belgard’s website by clicking here to get a preview of their product. Registration is required, please fill out the form below to sign up.
Date: Saturday, July 23rd
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: FREE!
Location: Stone Forest
Wednesday, September 22, 2011: PRO Flagstone Classes (2-part)
Join us on Wednesday, September 22nd for our PRO Flagstone Patio Class taught by featured ProMatch Partner, Jeffrey Gresch of Mrs. Green Jeans Inc. From 10 am -12 pm learn how to install a dry-set flagstone patio on any landscape. From 1pm-3 pm join us for the Mortared Flagstone Patio Class, perfect for an existing concrete area that you want to convert. You don’t want to miss this class! It is the last time we will have it in 2011! Lunch will be provided between sessions.
Registration is required. Please sign up below.
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2011
Time: 10 am – 12pm (Dry-Set Class), 1 pm- 3 pm (Mortar Class)
Location: Stone Forest
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, September 17, 2011: DIY Flagstone Classes (2-part)
Join us on Saturday, September 17th for our DIY Flagstone Patio Class taught by featured ProMatch Partner, Charles Stephens of Specialty Outdoor Services. From 10 am -12 pm learn how to install a dry-set flagstone patio on any area of your yard. From 1pm-3 pm join us for the Mortared Flagstone Patio Class, perfect for an existing concrete area that you want to convert. You don’t want to miss this class! It is the last time we will have it in 2011!
Registration is required. Please sign up below.
Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011
Time: 10 am – 12pm (Dry-Set Class), 1 pm- 3 pm (Mortar Class)
Location: Stone Forest
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, July 16, 2011: DIY Belgard Paver Class
Come by on Saturday, July 16th from 10-12 pm and learn the basics of paver selection and installation. Certified instructor and Belgard representative, Andrew Harris will be teaching. Visit Belgard’s website by clicking here to get a preview of their product. Registration is required please fill out the form below to sign up.
Date: Saturday, July 16th
Time: 10am to 12pm
Cost: FREE!
Location: Stone Forest
Wednesday, July 13, 2011: PRO Belgard Paver Class
Come by on Wednesday, July 13th from 10-2 pm and learn everything you need to know about paver installation in our hands-on Belgard Paver Class. Certified instructor and Belgard representative, Andrew Harris will be teaching. Visit Belgard’s website by clicking here to get a preview of their product. Registration is required please fill out the form below to sign up. (Lunch will be provided)
Date: Wednesday, July 13th
Time: 10am to 2pm
Cost: FREE!
Location: Stone Forest
Wednesday, November 9, 2011: PRO Fireplace & Fire Pit Classes
Join us on Wednesday, November 9th for our PRO Fireplace & Fire Pit Class. From 10 am -12 pm learn, hands on, how to install a natural stone fireplace. From 1pm-3 pm join us for the hands on fire pit class. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to wow your clients with an addition to their landscape that will keep them warm all year long! Lunch will be provided for those attending both classes.
Registration is required. Please sign up below.
Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Time: 10 am – 12pm (Fireplace Class), 1 pm- 3 pm ( Fire Pit Class)
Location: Stone Forest
Cost: FREE!
May 28, 2011: DIY Landscape Lighting Class
Would you like to light up your landscape or water feature? Come learn how at our DIY Landscape Lighting Class. Taught by ProMatch Partner and owner of Specialty Outdoor Services, Charles Stephens. Click here to visit his facebook page. Registration is required. Please sign up below.
What: DIY Landscape Lighting Class
Who: ProMatch Partner, Charles Stephens with Specialty Outdoor Services
Where: Stone Forest
When: Saturday, April 28th, 10am-12pm
May 25, 2011: PRO Landscape Lighting Class
Contractors! Join us for a hands-on class and learn the ins and outs of Landscape Lighting. Taught by ProMatch Partner and owner of Specialty Outdoor Services, Charles Stephens. Click here to visit his facebook page. Registration is required. Please sign up below. (Lunch will be provided)
What: PRO Landscape Lighting Class
Who: ProMatch Partner, Charles Stephens with Specialty Outdoor Services
Where: Stone Forest
When: Wednesday, April 25th, 10am-2pm
Saturday, November 5, 2011: DIY Fireplace & Fire Pit Classes
Join us on Saturday, November 5th for our DIY Fireplace & Fire Pit Classes taught by featured ProMatch Partner, Charles Stephens of Specialty Outdoor Services. The fireplace class will be taking place from 10am-12pm and the fire pit class will be from 1pm-3pm. You don’t want to miss out on the last opportunity to create the fireplace or fire pit of your dreams just in time for the cool winter months ahead!
Registration is required. Please sign up below.
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2011
Time: 10 am – 12pm (Fireplace Class), 1 pm – 3 pm (Fire Pit Class)
Location: Stone Forest
Cost: FREE!
May 16-21, 2011: Pond Week Schedule
Monday: Get to know the Easy Pro Pond Products Line. 10am-12pm or 2-4 pm. TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE. (FREE)
Tuesday: Pond Liner 101– Learn the basics about liner. 10am-11am (FREE)
Wednesday: Advanced Pond-less Waterfall Build. 8am-5pm (*$50.00– refunded as a store credit upon attendance)
Thursday: Atlantic Water Gardens Pump Class. 10am-12pm (FREE)
Friday: Get to know the Atlantic Wa- ter Gardens Products Line. 12-3pm (FREE)
Saturday: DIY Pond 101 Class– The basics of water features. 10am-12pm (FREE)
* If you register for the Advanced Pond-less Waterfall Class, please be sure to include a phone # for us to contact you for payment. Attendance will not be allowed without payment. Registration is required for all classes, please sign up below.
May 16-21, 2011: Pond Week Schedule
Monday: Get to know the Easy Pro Pond Products Line. 10am-12pm or 2-4 pm. TWO SESSIONS AVAILABLE. (FREE)
Tuesday: Pond Liner 101– Learn the basics about liner. 10am-11am (FREE)
Wednesday: Advanced Pond-less Waterfall Build. 8am-5pm (*$50.00– refunded as a store credit upon attendance)
Thursday: Atlantic Water Gardens Pump Class. 10am-12pm (FREE)
Friday: Get to know the Atlantic Water Gardens Products Line. 12-3pm (FREE)
* If you register for the Advanced Pond-less Waterfall Class, please be sure to include a phone # for us to contact you for payment. Attendance will not be allowed without payment. Registration is required for all classes, please sign up below.
May 2011: It's Pond Month at Stone Forest!
Join us starting Monday, May 16th through Saturday May 21st for our Stone Forest Pond Week! We have classes ranging from pump selection, liner types, product knowledge, basic water features and even a hands-on pond-less waterfall build. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn everything you need to know about ponds! (See schedule below for times)
Wednesday, April 20, 2011: PRO: Flagstone Class (2-part)
Attention contractors! Join us on Wednesday, April 20th for a hands-on flagstone class. We will be covering the dry set patios from 10-12 pm and the mortared patios from 1-3 pm. Lunch will be provided in between classes. Registration is required. Please sign up below.
What: PRO Flagstone Class (2-part)
Where: Stone Forest
When: Wednesday, April 20th, 10am-12pm (Dry set) 1pm-3pm (Mortar)
Saturday, April 2, 2011: DIY: Flagstone Class (2-part)
Join us on Saturday, April 2nd for a special hands-on 2-part class on how to create your own flagstone patio. From 10am- 12 pm we will teach you how to dry-set one and from 1-3 pm we will do a mortared patio. ProMatch™ Partner, Bill Fitch with Bill Fitch Stoneworks will be here to show you the tricks of the trade! Please sign up below by selecting which session you’d like to sign up for: Dry-Set, Mortar or both!
What: DIY Flagstone Class (2-part)
Who: ProMatch Partner, Bill Fitch with Bill Fitch Stoneworks
Where: Stone Forest
When: Saturday, April 2nd, 10am-12pm (Dry set) 1pm-3pm (Mortar)
Wednesday, March 30, 2011: PRO Belgard® Sealers Class
We specialize in teaching you the proper way to install and complete projects for your customers to better serve them. Join us on Wednesday, March 30th from 10am- 12pm and learn the proper way to seal a paver or natural stone hardscape area. Learn about different types of sealers and the application process straight from our Belgard representative. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required. Please sign up below.
What: PRO Belgard® Sealers Class
Who: Belgard Representative, Andrew Harris
Where: Stone Forest
When: Wednesday, March 30th, 10am-12pm
Saturday, March 26, 2011: "Meet the Pro" Day: White Oak Landscape
Come by on Saturday, March 26th from 10am-2pm and get advice, tips and consultation straight from the Pros themselves! Our featured ProMatch™ Partner, White Oak Landscape will be here to talk to and set up appointments. Check out their work here.
Saturday, March 19, 2011: "Meet the Pro" Day: Niche Gardens Landscaping, Inc.
Come by on Saturday, March 19th from 10am-2pm and get advice, tips and consultation straight from the Pros themselves! Our featured ProMatch™ Partner, Niche Gardens Landscaping, Inc. will be here to talk to and set up appointments. Check out their work here.
Saturday, March 12, 2011: DIY Belgard® Sealers Class
Join us on Saturday, March 12th from 10am – 12pm and learn the proper way to seal your paver or natural stone hardscape area. Learn about different types of sealers and the application process straight from our Belgard representative. Registration is required. Please sign up below.
What: DIY Belgard® Sealers Class
Who: Belgard Representative, Andrew Harris
Where: Stone Forest
When: Saturday, March 12th, 10am-12pm
December 2010: Taking a Break...
We are taking a break for the month of December as we prep for the new year and will not be having any classes or events. However, we are planning a great 2011 line up of more educational and fun seminars and family friendly events you won’t want to miss. Please take a moment and share your feedback with us by filling out the form below. Let us know what kinds of classes and events YOU would like to see so that we can better serve you.
Saturday, November 13th, 2010: DIY Kichler Landscape Lighting Class
Be a part of history at Stone Forest as we install our landscape lighting for the first time in our Outdoor Lifestyle Showcase. Join us on Saturday, November 13th from 2 pm-4 pm and learn hands-on what it takes to light up your landscape. David Homansky of Southeastern Outdoor Lighting will be here to teach the class. Check out his work here.
What: DIY Kichler Landscape Lighting Hands-On Class
Who: Southeastern Outdoor Lighting
Where: Stone Forest
When: Saturday, November 13th, 2pm
Registration required. Please sign up below.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010: PRO Kichler Landscape Lighting Class
It’s the time of year to get those landscape lighting projects going. Get hands-on experience on installation from Ken Hendry, our Kichler Landscape Lighting representative on Wednesday, November 10th. Class starts at 3 pm. Registration is required, please sign up below.
When: Wednesday, November 10th 2010
Time: 3pm to 5pm
Where: Stone Forest, Kennesaw
Saturday, October 16th, 2010: Meet the Pro Day: Southeastern Outdoor Lighting
On October 16th, head to Stone Forest for our ProMatch Meet the Pro Day. ProMatch Partner David Homansky, of Southeastern Outdoor Lighting will be on hand for advice and to answer any questions you have about Landscape Lighting starting at 10am. Check out his work here.
Who: David Homansky of Southeastern Outdoor Lighting
Where: Stone Forest, Kennesaw
When: Saturday, October 16th, 10am – 2pm
Wednesday, October 13th, 2010: PRO Fire Place & Fire Pit Class
Fall is here and so is the time to install those Fire Pits and Fire Places! Learn how to install both at our Pro Fire Place & Fire Pit hands on seminar Wednesday, October 13th from 10am to 1pm. Lunch will be provided. Registration required, please sign up below.
When: Wednesday, October 13th 2010
Time: 10am to 1pm
Where: Stone Forest, Kennesaw
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, October 9th, 2010: DIY Fire Place & Fire Pit Class
Fall is in the air! Keep yourself cozy by learning how to build your very own outdoor fire pit or fire place! On October 9th, we will teach you how at our DIY Fire Place & Fire Pit Class. ProMatch™ Partner Mark Schisler of Legacy Landscapes will lead a hands-on workshop starting at 10am. Check out their work here.
What: DIY Fire Place & Fire Pit hands on seminar
Who: Legacy Landscapes
Where: Stone Forest, Kennesaw
When: Saturday, October 9th, 10am
Registration required. Please sign up below.