We are so excited to be hosting a very special workshop that combines Oregon's beautiful summer, wine country, and the amazing abundance of the local flowers farm we'll be visiting. Held at a family owned estate in the heart of the Willamette Valley we will be surrounded by more luscious, locally grown flowers than you could ever imagine.
Together we will spend five unforgettable days at the estate in the countryside and local farms, sleep in lovely rooms, eat amazing local cuisine, and rejuvinate our creative hearts while we learn (and re-learn) the art of floral design and creative process amongst the glory that is Summertime in Oregon.
During the first part of the workshop we will dig deep into the heart of creativity and how we can discover our place (and our voice) in the world as floral artists. Mid-week we will visit one of Katie's favorite flower farms in Oregon and design bouquets inspired by the flowers we are surrounded by and near the end of the week we will create an incredible woodland floral installation using the environment as our guide.
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 artist 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.
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.
These workshops 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.
You will be responsible for all travel arrangement to get to the workshop (including airfare and car rental/train fare/etc.). We will provide transportation for all scheduled outings throughout the duration of the workshop.
Nearest airport: Portland International Airport (PDX): 1-1.5 hour (by car or taxi)
Nearest train station: Portland Union Station (Amtrak): 1 hour (by car or taxi)
Shared room (individual bed) accommodations are included for guests as selected at the time of reservation, for the nights of July 22, 23, 24, and 25, 2018.
SUNDAY July 22
Arrival
Welcome dinner and drinks
MONDAY July 23
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
Willamette Valley cheese and wine tasting
Dinner
After dinner | Group reflection
TUESDAY July 24
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Finishing the editorial bouquet
Group trip through the scenic Willamette Valley to Charles Little Farm
Flower Farm Tour
Lunch
Picking flowers on the farm
Floral demonstration | Bridal bouquets - a lesson in applying editorial techniques for your real brides
Hands-on Floral session | Bridal bouquets
Photo shoot at golden hour
Dinner in the sunset afterglow in the middle of the flower field
WEDNESDAY July 25
Breakfast and 1:1 sessions
Lesson on posing flowers
Hands-on session | "Creating Installation Shapes"
Editorial shoot with installation, bouquets, and model
Farewell feast
After dinner | Group reflection
THURSDAY July 26
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 accommodations (individual beds) as selected at the time of reservation
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 Scholls Valley Lodge and Charles Little Farm 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 Scholls Valley Lodge.
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 June 22, 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.
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. There is a minimum requirement of six (6) students for the workshop to take 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.