ALL ABOUT FLOWERS

Flower arranging is a relaxing and environmentally friendly hobby that anyone can learn.
With guidance from a professional participants will create a different style of
fresh flower arrangement each day. Meals will include edible flowers used to prepare
beautiful soups, appetizers, salads, entrees and desserts. Come learn how to garnish with
carved fruit and vegetables and create edible centerpieces in this easy workshop. If you
enjoy entertaining or just like pretty things join us for All About Flowers. Materials are
provided along with recipes and handouts. This will be an experience you will never forget.

Price includes workshop, all materials, lodging, breakfast and dinner and 5 days of instruction.
Based on double occupancy

Availability - 8 participants. Lodging, transportation, airport shuttle, 2 meals provided daily. Breakfast buffet will include eggs, ham, bacon, toast, cereal, fresh juices and at least one flower food. Dinner will feature fresh local ingredients in season.

Monday - Arrival, welcoming cocktail, snacks, settle in and relax, dinner featuring edible  flowers.

Tuesday -  9:00 AM Breakfast fruit bouquet
  10:30 AM Introduction to floral design, basic principles, conditioning,
    containers, and mechanics.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch break
2:30 - 5:00 PM Arrange Tropical flowers
5:00 - 6:30 PM Free time or open studio
6:30 - 7:00 PM Garnishing with vegetables 
7:00 PM Dinner

Wednesday - 9:00 AM Breakfast hibiscus tea with orange flower cornbread
  10:30 AM Introduction to Ikebana, history and basics
  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch break 
  2:30 - 5:00 PM Arrange flowers in the Ikebana style
  5:00 - 6:30 PM Free time or open studio

6:30 - 7:00 PM Garnishing with fruit

Thursday- 9:00 AM Breakfast pecan pansies

10:30 AM Introduction to Victorian Posy, history and basic language of flowers
  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch break 
  2:30 - 5:00 PM Arrange flowers into Posies
  5:00 - 6:30 PM Free time or open studio

6:30 - 7:00 PM Garnishing - edible centerpieces

Friday- 9:00 AM Breakfast French toast with candied violets
  10:30 AM Introduction to Interpretive Flower Design
  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch break 
  2:30 - 5:00 PM Arrange flowers in the Interpretive style
  5:00 - 6:30 PM Free time or open studio

6:30 - 7:00 PM Garnishing - edible flowers

Saturday - 9:00 AM Breakfast hibiscus tea with orange flower cornbread
  10:30 AM Introduction to Medicinal plants, history and basics
  11:30 AM - 2:30 PM Lunch break 
  2:30 - 5:00 PM Nature walk to collect and Identify local healing herbs and wild flowers
  5:00 - 6:30 PM Free time or open studio

6:30 - 7:00 PM Discussion of Bach Flower Remedies

SUNDAY
Departure 

Note: This schedule is very fluid. If you want to arrange some special activity,

our hosts will help. Want a massage, just ask. Want more time in town shopping,

go for it. Do what ever you please.

All breakfasts and dinners served at the Tropical Tree House

are included in the package and prepared by an excellent cook. We will have

fresh fruit, freshly squeezed juice, fresh rolls and a full Puerto Rican breakfast. 

Lunch is not included in the package.

Daily lunches - We can go as a group to a selected restaurant or you are

free to go elsewhere if you do not want to go with the group to the restaurant

selected. The restaurants selected will be typical, inexpensive to moderate in price, with great food and atmosphere.

The food and water are fine. Bring sunscreen, wide brimmed hat, bathing suit, books, camera, film, an English/Spanish dictionary & mosquito repellent. There are nearby stores that sell everything you may forget or choose not to pack. All materials for

the workshop will be provided.

THE COST

PARTICIPANTS: $1400.00

NON-PARTICIPANTS: $800.00

Price includes workshop, lodging, breakfast and lunch on workshop days

and transportation to and from the airport.

Based on double occupancy

Payment will be half down when you reserve and the balance by ____________

Cancellation and refund policy:

1. Reservation canceled prior to 120 days before arrival, 100% refund
2. Less than 120 days 80 % refundable
3. Less than 90 days 50% refundable
4. Less than 60 days 25% refundable
5. Less than 45 days non refundable
6. If I can fill your space I will make a full refund.

Contact: Joan Kershaw: [email protected]

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