Learn the design skills you have always wanted to master, and the business techniques that will help you attract your dream clients.
THE RETREAT
all-inclusive one day education experience
with Anthousai
learn to design with intention
The retreat
We believe that you can create a thriving, beautiful floral design business that meets your goals, and attracts clients who love your work. Learn how to fine-tune your design skills, create florals that you are proud of, and grow your business with confidence!
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April 17, 2024
The Retreat
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at Merrick Hollow
The Retreat is a full-day floral design workshop focusing on bouquets, foam-free arrangements, and large-scale foam-free installations. The Retreat is for both florists and flower-lovers of all skill levels.
we know how you're feeling...
the struggle
You are having trouble with pricing, marketing, and overall confidence when it comes to your business.
You feel stuck when it comes to design techniques.
You are constantly struggling to create floral designs that are dimensional, whimsical and unique.
You know your floral design style isn’t attracting the high end, dream clients you want.
YOU COULD FEEL LIKE THIS INSTEAD
HOW DOES THIS SOUND?
Create a thriving floral design business that allows you to do more of what you love.
Create floral arrangements, bouquets, and large-scale installations that you are proud of.
Attract your ideal clients with a unique style and high-end eye.
Price yourself confidently and generate more profit than you thought possible.
I'M READY TO feel this way!
The skills that I learned at the retreat influence my work every time I design flowers. From sourcing beautiful flowers & foliages to intentionally designing artfully inspired work, the skills that Katie & Jenny shared will impact not only my designs but my business as a whole.
hannah
limestone florals
Katie & Jenny have given me confidence when approaching my designs. Color transitions, textures & shapes were never things I felt comfortable with. After the retreat, I feel so much more confident when approaching my designs & have started pushing myself outside of my comfort zones.
whitney
roots & blooms
Not a single question was off limits-from pricing to sourcing of flowers, they were so open & honest. They had such a gentle teaching style, guiding us on our own path. Instead of showing us exactly how we should make a bouquet or an arrangement, they really let us experiment & led with a gentle hand.
claudia
claudia suazo florals
Design Bouquets, Arrangements & Installations
Learn our approach to artistic floral design, and watch us demonstrate how we create hand held bouquets, foam-free arrangements in vases and large-scale, foam-free floral installations.
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Join Us for a Celebratory Meal
At the end of the day, you’re invited to stay and share a meal with us and the other attendees. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on our day of flowering, ask us any lingering questions, and get to know each other better. There’s a seat for everyone at our table, we’d love to have you there! And you know this table will be beautifully designed!
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A Styled Shoot Featuring Your Work
To showcase the work you’ve created, we will orchestrate a styled shoot during the workshop, with a model and a professional photographer. These photos are yours after The Retreat, and you’ll be able to use them for your own personal use.
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Hands-On Guidance from Katie & Jenny
As you create all of the items mentioned above on your own, we’ll guide you and give additional hands-on instruction. You’ll also get to take your arrangements home at the end of the day.
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All Your Business Questions Answered
We know that being a florist is a lot more than just designing. In addition to asking us any business questions you have as we instruct, there will be a set time to talk design, business and marketing, pricing, sourcing flowers, etc. Our goal is for you to leave feeling empowered and full of clarity for your business.
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Learn Tablescape Design
In addition to our design methods, we will also demonstrate our approach to tablescape styling, and have an in-depth discussion on where we source our styling items from.
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the retreat experience
EXPLORE THE CURRICULUM
PLUS Photography of You & Your Work!
The entire day will be photographed by film photographer Hayley Waldo Photography, including headshots and styled shots of your work with a styled tablescape and a model. All of these photos will be available for you to have and to use.
photos from past retreats - all student work!
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I WANT IN!
THE LOCATION
Merrick Hollow
Through the lush woods, you’ll enter on a winding bridge to the light-filled space. Tall windows will hold as the backdrop of our learning space and as the sun falls, twinkling lights will illuminate our farewell dinner.
The Retreat will change the way you approach floral design for the better! Katie and Jenny provided unfiltered, tangible advice on how to be intentional in every corner of the business.
Sheena, Slow Darling
or 3 monthly payments of $700
Tried & true tips for choosing your florals, color theory, & where to source your florals.
Hands-on guidance while you design your own arrangements using high-quality local product
everything you get
All your business questions answered with a set time apart for business conversation - pick our brains for all our expertise.
Professional photography of you and your work, plus your work with a professional model. Use the photos after the retreat on your social media and website.
Instruction & live demonstration on the Anthousai Method for floral design of bouquets, centerpieces, & foam-free installations
A gourmet, full course meal on a beautifully decorated tablescape surrounded by the florals we create.
Networking with other florists from around the country.
$1,997
$5,100
TOTAL Value of retreat:
total investment:
So, what's the cost?
i bet you're thinking
i want the payment plan
WHY TRUST US?
When we started in the floral industry over nine years ago, we truly felt like we were out on our own — and no other florists were willing to share how they built their businesses, or how they approached design. It took us years of trial and error to get to where we are now — a thriving floral business with our own studio, store and hundreds of high dollar weddings under our belts.
We have such a passion to take care of other aspiring florists. We want to share everything we know and everything we have learned over the years, so that you can approach your art and business with confidence.
Meet your instructors
The next Retreat is Wednesday April 17, 2024!
Enrollment is Open NOW for the 2024 Spring Retreat!
The retreat is perfect for anyone who loves flowers and wants to expand their knowledge of floral design. That being said, it is most beneficial for florists and aspiring florists - anyone who is wanting to sharpen design skills and business skills. Any level of experience is great! We have had people of all skills levels attend in the past - from brand new baby florists to florists with decades of experience. We curate the experience to meet you where you are.
Yes! Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and beverages will be provided. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies.
Due to the cost of hosting and planning the retreat, we have a zero refund policy. In certain circumstances, a ticket can be transferrable.
Yes! Please reach out if you have any questions or need a custom payment plan.
Still have questions?
Have a question that you just need answered before you commit? Don't hold it back! Let us know!
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YOUR INVESTMENT
Change your business forever
We know that when you are first starting out in the industry, investing in yourself and your dreams can feel difficult. Which is why we now offer a payment-in-full discount as well as monthly payments plans. Our goal is to make floral design accessible and fun for all our fellow-florists, no matter the stage you are in.
one payment of $1997
OR
3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $700
i want the payment plan
Every arrangement, bouquet - or anything I make really - has been impacted by going to The Retreat. For me, it was the first time learning about the basics of floral design so I still apply that to everything I design!
take it from past retreat attendees
kaylee,
retreat attendee
still on the fence?
We completely understand. Every dollar invested in your business is an important one. Email us today and we’ll hop on a call to discuss if the Retreat is right for you.
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