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Brighten your mood this winter with a floral-focused wellness retreat at Canyon Ranch Lenox. This engaging event at our Berkshires wellness resort and spa is about the beauty and history of tulips.
This curated experience, designed for an intimate group of guests, includes flower-focused educational sessions and hands-on activities. Meet with farmer-florists Linda D’Arco and Emily von Trapp, who will share their passion for tulips and the flower’s fascinating history in Dutch high society. Participate in a hands-on tulip harvest, where you'll learn about different tulip styles and proper harvesting techniques, plus capture stunning armful shots. Enjoy a flower arranging workshop and special a book talk and signing surrounded by beautiful blooms.
Don’t miss this unique program promising an unforgettable experience for all flower lovers.
In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.
All gardeners, history buffs, nature lovers, and guests seeking an immersive, educational experience are welcome.
Discover the historical significance of tulips while enjoying our stunning landscapes and learning the unique art of flower arranging.
A signed copy of a floral coffee table book
Your own floral design with curated vessel
A pair of floral pruners
Your own still life photography
A home bulb forcing kit
An extra loose flowers wrapped for travel
Emily von Trapp is a renowned tulip expert and owner of von Trapp Flowers, a family-run flower farm in Vermont. With a deep passion for floriculture, she specializes in growing and curating an extensive variety of tulips, known for their vibrant colors and unique shapes. Emily has gained a reputation for her innovative approaches to sustainable flower farming, including organic growing techniques and efforts to reduce environmental impact. She frequently shares her knowledge through workshops, speaking engagements, and collaborations with other floral enthusiasts. Emily’s work not only celebrates the beauty of tulips but also promotes eco-friendly flower production.
Linda D’Arco is the founder and owner of Little Farmhouse Flowers, a boutique flower farm and design studio located in Jay, New York. With a background in education and nonprofit leadership, Linda transitioned to farming and floristry to pursue her passion for cultivating flowers and creating unique, nature-inspired floral designs. Her expertise lies in growing a wide variety of flowers, including heirloom and specialty blooms, using sustainable farming practices. Linda is known for her commitment to environmental stewardship and her ability to craft seasonal, garden-inspired floral arrangements that reflect the beauty and diversity of her farm. She often shares her knowledge through floral design workshops and collaborations, promoting the importance of local and eco-friendly flowers in the industry.
Friday, January 24
5 p.m. Welcome Reception Join experts Emily von Trapp and Linda D’Arco for a welcome reception and hear about their work as farmer-florists and their love for these incredible flowers. Discover the fascinating history and role of tulips in Dutch high society.
Saturday, January 25
10-11 a.m. Tulip Harvest We’ll open the program with a tulip harvest. Join us for a hands-on program about the different styles of tulips and how to harvest and process them for design work. Pick your own tulips from our indoor tulip display. Learn the proper techniques for flower care prior to arranging. Each participant will also have opportunities to capture armload tulip shots.
2-4 p.m. Flower Arranging Demo Join us and a special guest to learn how to design a beautiful floral arrangement with different styles of tulips.
8 p.m. Book Talk and Signing Meet in the library, surrounded by our beautiful designs from the morning workshop, for a special book talk and signing.
Sunday, January 26
Noon-1 p.m. Farewell Lunch and To-Go Wrapped Bouquets Guests are invited to enjoy a final meal together and an opportunity to take home extra flowers.
