photos by The Wunderkammer, Julie Paisley, Corbin Gurkin, FAM Flower Farm, Cake Atelier Amsterdam, Rox & San
Dates: April 29 – May 3, 2019
Areas Visited: Amsterdam, Lisse, and Zuiderwoude in the Netherlands
This year our creative retreats are inspired by our motto to #LIVEFLORALLY. We’ll be traveling around the globe, setting hearts aflutter by the beauty of some of the best annual flower blooms. First up! Join your hosts Joy Proctor + Kim Wiseley for the magic of the annual Holland Tulip Bloom! It’s a week filled with flowering creative and culinary experiences – rich in history, style and charm from the iconic destinations visited. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind, not-to-be-missed experience for any design-minded flower lover!
What’s Included:
- All Lodging and Accommodations for 4 Nights (includes daily light breakfasts)
- Four heart-fluttering gastronomic dinner dining experiences
- Four casual-chic lunch dining experiences
- Immerse yourself in authentic Dutch Arts & Culture with guided creative classes in the following:
- Sugar Flower Making with the one and only Cake Atelier Amsterdam
- Floral Design with Emily Avenson of Fleuropean, among others!
- Botanical Watercolor Painting in the colorful Keukenhof Tulip Gardens
- A Day of Design at the blooming FAM Flower Farm including:
- A Private Guided Tour + “Joy Ride” (bicycle ride) through the Tulip Fields
- Tulip Floral Technique + Design in the Tulip Fields
- Tabletop + Detail Styling with Joy Proctor
- NEW! Magical evening gathering with The Wunderkammer
- Private Amsterdam Canal Cruise
- Guided Tour of the Aalsmeer Flower Auction
- The Art of Dutch Painting Museum Visit
- Photography
- A chance to meet and learn from our international fine art film friends
- A complimentary professional headshot for your portfolio or website
- Free time to explore the magic of Amsterdam on your own
- Champagne Chats: A chance to enjoy meaningful conversation amongst new and likeminded friends (aka #girlbosses) including event design duo Clara Boatto + Eva Trevisan of Chic Weddings Group + Design Anarchy
- Transportation to and from all Activities
- Curated Welcome Gifts and Other Surprises
*Activities are subject to modification for best experience. Attendees will receive a more detailed schedule prior to the retreat.*
Meals
Daily light European-inspired breakfasts are included every morning at the hotel. Casual, healthy, farm-fresh lunches will be provided every afternoon. Each evening we will delight in exquisite regionally-influenced dinner dining experiences (in and around Amsterdam). **If you have any dietary restrictions please let us know when you sign up.**
During your free time, meals are not included in the cost of the retreat. We will provide suggestions for those interested in dining together and continuing the day’s conversations.
Lodging
Lodging is included for the entirety of the retreat: 4 nights in Amsterdam. In Amsterdam we will stay in a chic, modern, 4-star hotel on the edge of Vondelpark. You’ll be a delightful 5-10 minute walk from the Canals, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and many other Holland gems. All guests will have their own room unless otherwise discussed in advance. Room types will be similar but will vary slightly in shape and size.
*Shared Rooms: If you are interested in sharing a room, please let us know. We will do our best to match you up with another guest who is also looking to share. Please note that rooms tend to be cozy in size.
FAQ
Please visit our FAQ page for more details on the retreats. If you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to email us!
#heartsafluttertour | #hollandinbloom
Payment Details
Cost: $4,500
Deposit: A $1000 deposit is required to reserve your space.
Second Payment: A $2,500 payment is due March 1, 2019
Third Payment: A final payment reflecting your balance is due April 1, 2019.
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