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The Floral Source Retreat is for the professional floral designer seeking a deeper exploration of sourcing American grown flowers 365 days a year through:
On-the-farm tours in different regions of the United States - field and greenhouse production.
Connecting with flower farmers who sell either directly to wholesalers or directly to designers.
Meeting and connecting with industry leaders who are part of moving the needle to change while practicing sustainable methods in sourcing and design techniques.
Understanding better post-harvest care of product.
Learning how to source domestically with confidence & success.
Learning how to communicate your sourcing mission to your clients from inquiry to execution of your events.
Becoming a part of a community of like-minded peers.
Having the support & encouragement from leaders post retreat.
Taking creative, reflective time in a beautiful natural setting.
This retreat is an opportunity to improve your business and support America’s floriculture industry in a more meaningful and fulfilling way. You will have the opportunity to participate in an intimate group retreat style setting, where we will be able to focus on how to build up your confidence, knowledge and ability to source year-round. We will be visiting flower farms and walking side-by-side with the farmers to better understand their product, their missions and their process. Sharing each other’s stories fosters development and trust in every farmer-florist relationship
Creating a successful business as a floral designer is hard work. Adding new business practices can feel stressful, but through The Floral Source, we will break down the barriers and the frustration that comes with sourcing flowers and help you initiate a new, intentional, meaningful and more confident way to grow your business.
Because I truly believe that experiential learning is key, you will have the opportunity to design with each farms’ seasonal product for a hands-on design workshop with a styled shoot that will be professionally photographed and available for your own portfolio.