The Willow Where Our Roots Began

11/04/2026

🥖 Updated: our sourdough class has filled up. If you would like to join our future sourdough class session, please message us and we’ll get you set up.
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Have you seen our class list yet? We are so excited about it and are excited to welcome you into our space for these special events. I’m sure I’ll be posting about each individually but for now, here’s an overview and you can find out more about each one in our events tab 😁

11/04/2026

It’s that time of year! 👏🏻 I LOVE Thanksgiving! I love seeing family and partaking in a meal that is a literal feast!!! I hope you have the best month of November and whatever circumstances life has you in; know that you are special, loved and seen! God sees you and I hope that you choose to make the most of it and that you choose to view the circumstances through a lens of growth, gratitude, and search for the good that could come from it! And if right now, life just hurts too much or you’re down and just need a hug, please come to The Willow Where Our Roots Began and we’ll give you a hug…just let us know you want one…and if you’d like, we’d love to pray with you! No one needs to feel alone! 🩷

🥖…back to why I hopped on here, we wanted to let you all know we are now accepting pre-orders for our rustic dinner rolls and sourdough loaves for Thanksgiving! Pick up will be Wednesday the 25th, between 11 and noon. Our flour is organic and we use other wholesome ingredients. Rolls are $15/dozen and sourdough loaves are $15 for plain and $16 for ones with inclusions. Comment below or message us with your email address, tell us what you’d like, and we’ll invoice (once paid), we’ll make it sure it happens for you! ☺️ Pre-order deadline for sourdough is Friday, 11/20/26 & rolls deadline 11/23/26

11/04/2026

What a fun group! We enjoyed ourselves and everyone created some beautiful felt pumpkins! Part 1 of 5 of the Holiday Events series is in the books! Checkout our events tab to see what other fun things we have planned 😁.

11/01/2026

🍁 Get ready for a little fall fun & creativity🧡

We are SO excited for our **Pumpkin Felting Class** this Tuesday evening from **6:00–7:30 PM!** It’s going to be a cozy, creative evening filled with wool, pumpkins, and lots of fun! 🍂

🧡 **Only 4 spots left!** If you’d love to join us, don’t wait! Send us a message with your email address to reserve your spot.

❓ Missed the details about this class? No worries! We’ll share the link in the first comment so you can check it out.

We can’t wait to get felting with you!🍁

10/30/2026

🩷 Looking for meaningful gifts that make a difference? We’ve got you covered! 🩷

If you…

🥳 Want a fun treat for the child(ren) in your life that doesn’t involve sugar…

🙏 Want to help your children develop a daily habit of prayer…

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Want your children or grandchildren to learn to get along, strengthen their relationships, and build deeper bonds…

💎 Want to help your child recognize their worth and understand just how valuable they are…

📖 Want to grow in your knowledge of Scripture (for yourself or your child)…

🎄 Want to get a head start on Christmas shopping or find meaningful stocking stuffers…

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 🩷

✨ We’re having a HUGE SALE on our Scripture Journals and Scripture & Prayer Cards! ✨

These are more than just gifts — they’re little tools to help plant seeds of faith, build confidence, encourage connection, and create lasting habits.

🛍️ Want to shop? It's easy!

Stop in and stock up!
Or shop from the comfort of home! Just send us a message with the items you'd like and your email address, and we'll take care of the rest. 😉
Give a gift that keeps on giving — a little encouragement, a little connection, and a whole lot of Jesus! 🩷🙏

10/28/2026

🍂 **Let’s Get Cozy & Creative at The Willow Where Our Roots Began!** 🍂

We’re kicking off our **Holiday Events Series** with the first of FIVE fun, festive classes happening between now and Christmas! ✨

First up? A cozy evening of creativity and all things fall with our **Pumpkin Needle Felting Class!** 🧡

🍁**WHAT:** Pumpkin Needle Felting Class

📅 **WHEN:** Tuesday, November 3rd | 6:00–7:30 PM

📍 **WHERE:** The Willow Where Our Roots Began, 719 Brookside Dr, Lansing, MI

👩‍🎨 **AGES:** 10+

💲 **COST:** $45 per person (only 12 spots available)

**What’s included?** 🧶☕

- Direct, hands-on instruction to guide you through creating your very own felted pumpkin from start to finish.
- All the materials you’ll need to make **TWO pumpkins!**
- A complimentary drink to sip and enjoy while you create! Choose from a latte, matcha, tea, coffee, or a cold beverage from our cooler.

When you arrive, grab your complimentary drink and get cozy! We’ll start with some instruction before diving into the fun. Everyone will have the opportunity to complete their first pumpkin during class. You’ll also receive the materials for a second pumpkin, which you can start if time allows or take home to finish at your leisure. 🧡

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or trying needle felting for the very first time, this is the perfect opportunity to slow down, get creative, and enjoy a cozy evening with us!

✨ **This is just the beginning!** We have FIVE holiday classes (spanning a variety of skills) planned between now and Christmas, and we can’t wait to share them all with you!

Gather a friend, come ready to create, and join us at The Willow Where Our Roots Began for a little fall fun!

🍂 **Who’s ready to felt some pumpkins with us?** ☕️

💌 Message or call our shop to register 😁

10/28/2026

Delta Township District Library is doing their Thanksgiving food drive again this year and we are helping by being a drop off point. If you’d like to donate, we’d be happy to help deliver your canned and boxed goods to the library. More information on what is needed is in the comments! 😁

10/21/2026

Happy Wednesday!!! It’s a beautiful day today, for no other reason than if you’re reading this, it means you’re ALIVE!!! Here is a peek into our baked goods case and cooler for today! AND one of my most favorite people 😍
What goodie would you pick?
❄️ You bet I’m grabbing a Peanut Butter Cup Bliss for breakfast in a couple minutes!
🧁 ….and for sure a Scotcharoo will be consumed with a plain latte 😁.

10/20/2026

Our team is growing by 1 😊. Could it be you?
The Willow Where Our Roots Began team is looking for someone who is hardworking, friendly, task oriented, flexible, does well in a fast paced environment, is a team player, and has a positive attitude. We like to have a good time while we work and we’ve been told by our employees that they enjoy the work environment 😊

Position: kitchen help (dishes, food prep, cleaning the cafe at closing, etc)

Hours: 11:30AM-3:30PM (M-F, and every other Sunday).

Interested? Please completely fill out the Google form and we will reach out to you.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1r6-VCLteGhdc2yG-8tDkwSKSdz0OueQzk3gG4sM-G3k/edit?ts=6aaa96e4

10/19/2026