Floral Arranging Workshops with Tapalou Guilds

Join us for a festive and vibrant evening amongst the flowers. Hanna Jenkins, Farmer Florist of Tapalou Guilds, will lead participants on a lively exploration of flowers as they create their own floral piece. Participants will be invited to choose flowers of their fancy, from what she calls a Bloom Buffet. At stations, folks will be invited to fill their jars with the best of what early October has to offer, including decadent dahlias, stock, snapdragons, heirloom mums, and other autumnal delights. Hanna will share her favorite design tips as participants create their own bespoke floral arrangement to take home.

Tapalou Guilds is a first generation family farm established in 2017 by Hanna Jenkins and Andy Loughney. Situated on ten diverse acres in Guilford, the farm hosts a variety of land-based enterprises including specialty cut flowers and floral design for weddings, events and a CSA; youth programming including summer day camp; and unique farm-stay hospitality offerings. In addition, they grow a swath of perennial and annual food crops. Hanna and Andy live on the farm with their 12-year-old son Oliver, a flock of birds and their sweet dog named Banjo.

This workshop will be held in the North Barn at Retreat Farm and will last approximately 90 minutes. Drinks available from the Thirsty Goat Bar.