Woodland Walks With Bluebells, lunch & The Victorian Art of Pot-et-Fleur Masterclass:
Date: 28 April 2024
- Bluebell Walk: 10 am
- Lunch: 1 pm
- Workshop: 2 pm - 4 pm
- Cost: £75 per person
- Duration: 6 hours
"Nature, Lunch, and Floral Artistry – A Day of Delightful Discovery."
Woodland Walk:
Experience the magic of Combermere Abbey during the annual Bluebell Walk at 10 am. One of the few periods throughout the year where this private estate opens its grounds for a stroll, the only other times being for its tours, unless you are a holiday accommodation guests. The walk is very dog friendly and furry friends are welcomed along at no extra charge. Sensible footwear is recommended and guests are advised to follow the walker’s charter to be fair to both fellow guests and the environment.
Lunch: A warm welcome will greet you from Claudia and Jon at the Old Piggery Café. You will receive a inclusive voucher worth £15 to spend on the à la carte lunch menu. Join your fellow workshop attendees for a delightful meal and shared camaraderie in a cozy and inviting atmosphere
Workshop content:The Victorian art of pot-et-fleur, combining living plants with seasonal cut flowers, is enjoying a revival and allows you to create beautiful and sustainable floral arrangements.
Expert guidance: Whether you're a novice or experienced, Jacqui O, a qualified tutor and award winning professional florist, is here to assist both generations every step of the way. Gain valuable insights, tips, and techniques to craft a Pot-et-Fleur arrangement that's a true work of art.
Premium Ingredients and Tools: Jacqui will provide the class with carefully handpicked, high-quality ingredients and tools. Our specialist growers contribute the very best blooms and plants, characterised by sweet fragrances and tantalising textures that you can't help but touch.
Personal Touch: Feel free to bring along your favourite indoor urn or planter and learn to combine fresh florals and plants in it.
Take Home a Lasting Memory: Depart with your exquisite Pot-et-Fleur creation, ready to adorn your home or be gifted to someone special. Once the arrangement fades, plant the bulbs in your garden, ensuring a lasting memory cherished for years to come and enjoyed by the bees.
Indulge in this immersive six-hour experience, where nature, a delightful lunch, and the art of floral design come together seamlessly. Join us on 28 April 2024 for a day of enchantment and creativity—reserve your spot now!