Four (4) nights on-site at Chateau de Courtomer (arriving Thursday PM and departing Monday AM)
Room options (subject to availability, for more information see Travel section)
- Shared Room (included in workshop fee)
- Private Room
Access to workshop venue sites and scenery
Four (4) breakfasts, lunches and dinners
Beverages (including the special ones)
Snacks and refreshments
Ponderosa Workshop Apron
Welcome gift
All flowers and supplies
Floral clippers
Floral demonstrations and hands-on instruction with Katie Davis
Three (3) floral arranging hands-on sessions
Personal 1:1 session with Katie Davis
Group discussions
Private Facebook group for all workshop guests to meet and stay connected
**BONUS: One year access to the Ponderosa Classroom Online
Professional headshot
Beautifully styled photo shoots featuring your florals
Access to the Student Gallery for portfolio, website, and social media use:
- Photos of your arrangements and the group installation
- Candid and editorial shots that capture the workshop experience
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM | Arrival - please plan to show up at the venue or meeting point during this time frame
Welcome dinner and drinks
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Foraging adventure
Group intros
Lunch
Floral demonstration | “Wild and Romantic Editorial Bouquet” - a lesson in large and dramatic bouquets
Hands-on floral session | “Wild and Romantic Editorial Bouquets”
Dinner and wine
After dinner group reflection
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Floral demonstration | "Still Life Flowers"- a lesson in floral storytelling
Lunch
Lesson on posing flowers
Hands-on floral session | "Still Life Flowers"
Photo shoot | "Still Life Flowers"
Dinner and wine
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Hands-on floral session | "Creating Installation Shapes"
Lunch
Editorial photo shoot | Group installation, bouquets and model
Farewell feast and wine
After dinner group reflection
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
11:00 AM | Goodbyes and send off with sack lunch
Please note that in order for us to facilitate the best possible experience the order of scheduled items may vary.
We are so excited to host you at the luxurious Chateau de Courtomer in Courtomer, France.
Attendees are responsible for all travel arrangements to get to and from the workshop venue (including airfare, train tickets, car rental, or other related expenses).
- Le Mans Arnage (LFRM)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Paris Orly (ORY)
For those seeking the freedom to explore the surrounding area before or after the workshop, your best option is to rent a car.
Guests will also be invited to a Facebook group prior to the event where they can arrange ride-sharing.
Please feel free to email with any questions.
We are happy to say that accommodations at Chateau de Courtomer are included in the price of the workshop.
Shared Room (included in workshop fee)
- Single sized bed (twin equivalent)
- Shared room
- Shared bathroom
Private Room
- Double sized bed (full/queen equivalent)
- Private room
- Private bathroom
All accommodation options are limited and subject to availability based on the workshop. All guests in shared accommodations will share the room with members of the same gender.
Free WiFi is available in some parts of the castle. If traveling internationally, we recommend contacting your mobile phone’s service provider to see what your options are for talk, text and data in other countries.
We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance in case of natural disasters, flight issues, or cancellation.
REGISTRATION CLOSED
PAYMENT PLANS
(First Payment Due with Registration)
Enjoy the flexibility of a payment plan that can be customized for your needs, available on registrations made by July 28, 2019.
Shared Room accommodations are included in the workshop fee. All guests in shared accommodations will have their own bed and share the room with members of the same gender. Private Rooms are limited and subject to availability based on the workshop. Private Room accommodation must be paid in full at the time of registration.
For detailed information about accommodation options see the "Travel" section.
If you are unable to see the registration form on this page, please click here to go to the standalone registration form.
PLEASE NOTE: Your Workshop Seat is not reserved until the registration form has been submitted and Payment has been received. Guests are responsible for carefully reviewing all Terms & Conditions, and to fully understand the agreements contained therein. By registering the Guest acknowledges and agrees to all Terms & Conditions. See the Registration form to review the Terms & Conditions.
