An exclusive, small-group immersion for emerging floral professionals ready to elevate their wedding design skills, strengthen their personal brand, and build a standout portfolio.

Limited to 12 designers

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Retreat Overview

Join Darlene for two focused days of advanced wedding and event design training in a stunning rural setting.

This intimate intensive blends:
✔️ Technical mastery
✔️ Sustainable mechanics
✔️ Editorial-style styling
✔️ Portfolio development
✔️ High-level mentorship

Designed for florists who are ready to move from “learning” to “leading.”

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Weekend Schedule

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Sunday — September 20

Design • Styling • Storytelling

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Arrival & Welcome
Spiral Bridal Bouquet Intensive
• Hand-tied technique
• Balance & proportion
• Professional finishing

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Farm-Style Lunch (Included)

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Vase Arrangement Workshop
• Ceremony & reception styling
• Foam-free mechanics
• Colour harmony

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Tea & Creative Chat & Photography discussion
• Informal mentoring
• Industry insights
• Open discussion

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tablescapes & Mantel Styling Demo
• Editorial styling
• Layering techniques
• Photography-ready setups & branding shots 

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner (Included)

9:00 PM – Sleep time
Fireside Mentorship Session
• Career pathways
• Pricing confidence
• Client management
• Longevity in the industry

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🌺 Monday — September 21

Refinement • Assessment • Scale

9:00 AM
Breakfast (Included)

10:00 AM
Corsage & Wearable Florals
• Wiring & taping
• Durability
• Client-ready finishes

11:00 AM
Bouquet Round Two — Timed Design Challenge
• Speed + precision
• Workflow efficiency
• Professional standards

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch (Included)

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Archway & Large-Scale Installations
• Structural mechanics
• Sustainable builds
• Team workflows

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Portfolio Photography & Branding Session
• Styled shoots
• Website & social assets
• Personal brand guidance

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Departure

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What’s Included

✔️ All premium flowers & materials
✔️ Two full days of expert instruction
✔️ Professional portfolio photography
✔️ Branding content
✔️ All meals (Sunday + Monday)
✔️ Printed workbook
✔️ Certificate of Completion
✔️ Personalized mentorship

Accommodation

Your retreat experience includes overnight accommodation at Earthbound Farm in Schomberg, Ontario.

✔️ Comfortable farm-style lodging
✔️ Shared and private room options
✔️ Immersive on-site experience
✔️ No commuting between sessions

Room Allocation:

• Double and single rooms available

• Assigned on a first-come, first-served basis

• Limited single rooms available

• A single-room upgrade fee may apply

Room preferences will be collected after registration.

Travel not included.

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Who This Intensive Is For

Ideal for:

✔️ Florists in Years 1–5
✔️ Wedding designers
✔️ Studio owners
✔️ Freelancers building portfolios
✔️ Career-focused creatives

This is a professional-level training experience — not a hobby workshop.

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Investment

$2475.00 per person

Includes:
• Training
• Materials
• Meals
• Photography
• Portfolio assets

Payment plans available.

Investment Options

Early Registration Rate (Before June 15, 2026)

$2300.00 CAD

Pay in Full: $2300.00 upon registration
OR
Payment Plan -reg fee:
• $800 deposit at registration
• $1675 balance due by August 1, 2026

 Regular Registration Rate (After June 15, 2026)

$2,475 CAD

• All payments are non-refundable

• Registration is non-transferable

• No credits, substitutions, or deferrals

• Your space is confirmed only once payment is received

Due to the limited capacity (12 participants), all reservations are final.

-Only 12 spots available

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Outcome Promise

By the end of this weekend, you will:

🌸 Design confidently under pressure
🌸 Execute professional bridal work
🌸 Build ceremony-scale installations
🌸 Apply sustainable mechanics
🌸 Leave with brand-ready imagery
🌸 Have clear next steps for growth

You won’t just leave inspired.
You’ll leave prepared.