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DAY 1 — June 8
Foundations of Floral Design
Floral Designers Only
Led by Hilary, Founder and Lead Designer of Wildwood Floral + Event Design, alongside Lead Studio Designer Ashlee, Day One is dedicated to building the technical and creative foundations behind elevated floral design.
Hosted at Park Hill Studios, this immersive, studio-based day focuses on the behind-the-scenes preparation that supports confident, intentional design throughout the retreat.
Attendees will explore the core principles of floral design — including structure, balance, scale, and movement — while learning professional flower prep and care techniques that maximize longevity and quality. The day also dives into floral mechanics, guiding designers through creating strong, reliable foundations for both reception and ceremony installations.
Through hands-on instruction, floral designers will design centrepieces intended for Day Two’s editorial reception and begin preparing the structural elements required for Day Three’s large-scale ceremony installation. This day is intentionally paced to allow for questions, conversation, and real-time guidance in an intimate learning environment.
What’s Included
Hands-on centerpiece design for Day Two
Prep and structural foundations for Day Three’s ceremony design
Lunch and snacks provided
Small-group, studio-based education with direct access to instructors
This foundational day sets the tone for the retreat — grounding floral designers in process, preparation, and purposeful design.
DAY 2 — June 9
Editorial Design & Industry Connection
All Attendees
Day Two brings all attendees together inside a luxury editorial wedding environment, where design, storytelling, and industry connection come to life.
Hosted at Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, this immersive day focuses on translating creative vision into portfolio-ready work while building meaningful relationships across the wedding industry.
Attendees will experience hands-on education through editorial wedding scenes, bouquet design led by Hannah Briggs, tablescape styling, and floral presentation for photography and content creation. The day also includes branding portraits, guided creative sessions, and educational lectures designed to support both artistry and professional growth.
Throughout the day, connection unfolds naturally — through collaborative work, educational sessions, an open expert panel, and a networking cocktail hour — concluding with an intimate industry dinner.
What’s Included
Editorial reception and tablescape styling using Day One centrepieces
Bouquet design and botanical storytelling education
Branding imagery captured in a luxury setting
Open panel discussion and networking cocktail hour
Intimate three-course industry dinner
Lunch and snacks provided
This day is designed to deepen creative confidence while expanding industry relationships in an elevated, real-world context.
DAY 3 — June 10
Ceremony Design & Business Strategy
All Attendees
Day Three brings the retreat to a close by bridging large-scale floral design with the practical business strategies needed to sustain and grow a luxury-focused career.
Set once again at Elora Mill Hotel & Spa, this final day centers around a full ceremony installation, allowing attendees to translate vision into execution within a real wedding environment.
Guided by Sofiya, attendees will explore colour palette development, ceremony planning, and installation workflow, alongside practical discussions around sourcing, ordering, and on-site logistics. The day also includes business-focused education designed to support confident decision-making, efficiency, and long-term sustainability.
Through collaborative installation, intimate Q&A sessions, and forward-looking conversations, attendees leave with both creative clarity and actionable tools.
What’s Included
Full-scale ceremony installation at Elora Mill
Colour palette development and ceremony planning education
Installation techniques and on-site workflow guidance
Business strategy discussions for sustainable floral work
Coffee Q&A sessions with lead instructors
Lunch and snacks provided
This final day is about refinement, confidence, and carrying your work — creatively and professionally — into what comes next.