Join us at the beautiful Byron Bay in Australia at our very own beachfront retreat, nestled amongst the unspoiled edge of Arakwal National Park and just steps away from the golden sands of Tallow Beach. Surrounded by the sounds of the ocean and the abundant native birds living around the property, we will spend unforgettable days and nights in this wonderful place while creating life long friendships and incredible floral art. We will sleep in simple, lovely rooms and eat fresh, rejuvenating meals that will nourish us body and soul while we learn (and re-learn) the art of floral design amongst nature that will inspire our hearts.
Together we will dig deep into the heart of creativity, remembering and reminding ourselves why we chose flowers in the first place and we encourage each other in the process of finding our place and our voice in the world as floral artists.
Exhilarating, life giving, life changing. Our Ponderosa Workshop is the driving force and passion behind the Ponderosa Team. We love to see lives (and businesses) transformed by the power of encouragement and community, and that’s why we do what we do. Ponderosa workshops are designed for new and experienced florists as well as photographers, stylists, creatives and dreamers that want to grow and expand their skill set for more flexibility and creativity in their work.
This floral retreat will be dedicated to the process of finding your own personal creative flow and how to approach floral design basics in a way that pushes your boundaries.
This workshop will challenge and inspire you, and if you come with an open heart you will be changed. Not by magic, but by being around the incredible community of like minded souls that bravely choose the venerable path of learning and friendship.
Guests are responsible for all travel arrangements to get to the workshop (including airfare and car rental/train fare/etc.)
We highly recommend reaching out to fellow guests through the Facebook group to ride-share.
Please feel free to email with any questions.
The Gold Coast Airport - OOL, which is located in Coolangatta QLD (45 mins North).
Smaller regional airports located in Ballina - BNK (30 mins South) and Lismore - LSY (50 mins West).
Accommodations at the Birdland house are included in the price of this event.
Room options:
• Shared Room (Single Bed)
• Private Room (Double Bed) +$300
We will also have access to the ocean which is just steps away from the house, so don't forget your swim suit! With "Dolphin's" Byron's best secret surf break at our footstep we are certain to enjoy the beautiful coast immensely.
We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance in case of natural disasters, flight issues, or cancellation.
Arrival
Welcome dinner and drinks
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Foraging Adventure
Group intros + Business basics talk
Lunch
Floral demonstration | "Wild and romantic bridal bouquet” - a lesson in large and dramatic editorial bouquets
Hands-on floral session | Wild and romantic editorial bouquets
Dinner
After dinner: group reflection
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Foraging adventure
Finishing the editorial bouquet
Lunch
Lesson on posing flowers
Photo shoot (bouquets)
Dinner
Floral demonstration | Bridal bouquets - a lesson in applying editorial techniques for your real brides
Hands-on oral session | Bridal bouquets
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Hands-on session | "Creating installation shapes"
Editorial shoot with installations, bouquet, and model
Farewell feast
After dinner | Group reflection
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Debrief/ Group reflection
Goodbyes and send off with sack lunch
*Schedule subject to change slightly
All accommodations/lodging:
• 5 days / 4 nights
- Shared Room (Single Bed)
- Private Room (Double Bed) +$300 subject to availability
All meals:
• 4 Breakfasts, lunches, dinners and drinks (including the special ones!)
• Snacks & beverages throughout the workshop stay
All materials for the workshop including:
• Apron & Welcome Gift
• Flowers
• Silk ribbon
• Beautiful floral scissors
Hands-on floral design instruction and learning
Group discussions and private 1:1 Session with Katie Davis
Mini hands-on photography session “Photographing your flowers for social media”
Access to the Birdland house sites and scenery
Professional headshot
Beautifully styled photo shoots
Ability to use images from shoots for portfolio, website, and social media.
Once you’ve signed up for the workshop we’ll add you to our private Facebook group and there you can team up with someone to share rooms/and arrange transfers to the Birdland house.
By registering the attendee agrees to the workshop terms:
• Your seat is reserved for (1) attendee only, please do not bring friends/spouse/children to the workshop.
• A minimum of $1000 (1st Payment) is due to hold your spot. ALL payments are due by October 12, 2018.
• Invoices will be issued within 5 business days for those opting to pay via the Payment Plan option.
• ALL payments are non-refundable, and subject to our cancellation policy.
• Airfare and all transportation are NOT included.
Cancellation Policy:
If you sign up please be sure you are able to come. The workshop is non-refundable unless you can find someone to take your place. We strongly advise you to purchase travel insurance in the unlikely event of natural disasters, or other unforeseen events. In the unlikely case that Ponderosa & Thyme must cancel the workshop, all payments will be refunded within 90 days of the notice of cancellation.