PHOTOGRAPHY & FLORAL WORKSHOP RETREAT
A restorative + re-energizing retreat for florists and photographers alike with hands-on opportunities for elevated styled shoots to strengthen and build your portfolio, learn, and connect.
HOSTED AT CRUICKSTON PARK
Cruickston Park is a historic private estate located on the outskirts of Kitchener-Waterloo. It offers five luxury country-side guest homes. Its landmark architecture provides a classic and luxurious backdrop for our three-styled shoots.
Are you looking for deeper connection & growth? Our overnight package is available for those who wish to stay on property, strengthen connections, review their portfolio with guided goal setting, and an additional installation to their retreat.
ENROLL TODAY
ENROLL TODAY
YOUR FLORAL INSTRUCTOR
MEET HILARY
ALSO KNOWN AS WILDWOOD FLORAL + EVENT DESIGN
Hilary grew up in the rural beauty of southern Ontario. Childhood summers were spent outdoors playing in the woods, picking wildflowers, doing photoshoots and exploring nature. At the age of 11, she started to dream of fashion and the wedding industry. This passion led her to study Fashion Design in England at the Istituto Marangoni and George Brown College for Fashion Business in Toronto.
Hilary later enrolled in the Toronto Flower School where she was taught by one of the premier florists in the GTA, Mary Currie. Hilary’s design background allowed her to quickly pick up the skills of colour and flower placement in her arrangements. Given her background in design, she not only visualizes the florals but considers the overall ambiance of the venue, the attire, the colour scheme and themes to create something truly unique that will highlight the client’s vision. Whatever the occasion may be, Hilary takes the time to get to know each of her clients, creating a personalized result.
YOUR FLORAL INSTRUCTOR
MEET ALEX
ALSO KNOWN AS FOREVER WILDFIELD
I started in the wedding industry in 2010 as a planner, and by 2015, I had shifted my focus to designing wedding flowers after spending a few years taking workshops and designing for family and friends. My passion for planning, nature and design is perfectly wrapped up in my role as creative director of Forever Wildfield and I truly get to live out one my dreams growing my business. I live in Guelph, ON with my husband James, daughter Charlotte, and our furry friends Oliver, Fluffy, and Pearla. When I'm not at the studio working, you can find me on hiking trails, at the beach, or in the garden
There is something so wonderful about utilizing flowers to create an arrangement that will evoke so much more emotion for the recipient. The truth is, flowers say a lot of things we may have difficulty saying in our own words. We use them to convey messages of joy, compassion, appreciation, empathy, sorrow, and love. They inspire us to enjoy the moment and share in that joy with others. With our floral studio now located in Guelph, Ontario, naming my business Forever Wildfield is my way of honouring my roots and sharing who I am with all of my clients during such a joyful time in their own lives
TOP 5 THINGS
YOU’LL LEARN
✔️ HOW TO DESIGN FOR A LARGE-SCALE CEREMONY INSTALLATION
✔️ CENTREPIECES & STYLING - BUILD YOUR OWN TO CONTRIBUTE TO A LARGE TABLESCAPE
✔️ FLOWER SELECTION & COLOUR THEORY
✔️ ARRANGEMENT & MECHANICS TECHNIQUES
✔️ CREATIVE DESIGN - HOW TO USE TEXTURE & COLOUR PLACEMENT
RETREATS FOR FLORISTS
ONE DAY RETREAT
Date: October 7th
Location: Cruickston Park
One on one time with professional models
Intimate instruction with both Alex and Hilary
Floral installation set: Fashion forward bridal + Al fresco italian dinner
Branding photos (Each florist will receive professionally edited photos of their work, portrait shots of themselves in action and portfolio photos of the shoot)
Lunch
Gift bag
Elegant dinner and conversation
Connections and supportive environment
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9:30AM-10:30AM
Arrival
10:30AM-1:30PM
Installation teaching
1:30PM-2:30PM
Break for lunch
2:30PM-4:30PM
Centrepiece and bouquet design, 1 hour each
4:30PM-5:30PM
Taking branding photos
6:00PM-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00PM-9:00PM
Depart
TWO DAY RETREAT
Dates: October 7th - 8th
Location: Cruickston Park
One on one time with professional models
Intimate instruction with both Alex and Hilary
Floral installation set: Fashion forward bridal + Al fresco italian dinner
Branding photos
Lunch
Gift bag
Elegant dinner and conversation
Connections and supportive environment
Overnight accommodations at Cruickston Park
Brunch on October 8th
Portfolio review with guided goal setting
Additional floral installation set: Whimsical shower brunch
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9:30AM-10:30AM
Arrival
10:30AM-1:30PM
Installation teaching
1:30PM-2:30PM
Break for Lunch
2:30PM-4:30PM
Centrepiece and bouquet design, 1 hour each
4:30PM-5:30PM
Taking branding photos
6:00PM-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00PM-9:00PM
Get into comfy clothes!
9:00PM-10:00PM
Late night wine and fire chats, debrief
10:00PM - Onward
Bedtime!
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7:30AM-8:30AM
Coffee and light breakfast
8:30AM-10:30AM
Fireplace installation
10:30AM-11:30AM
Business chats, portfolio review, goal setting
11:30AM-12:30 PM
Sauna Relax
1:00PM-2:00PM
Brunch
2:30PM
Depart
ENROLL TODAY
ENROLL TODAY
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR
MEET TIFFANY
ALSO KNOWN AS TIFFANY LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY
I’ve had a passion for photography for as long as I can remember, there is something so special about capturing the raw moments and I thrive on these candid, honest and real emotions. Over the years, I’ve transformed my passion into a thriving photography business that has taken me and my camera around the world and now I want to share my years of knowledge and insight with creatives who want to kick-start their career in professional photography.
YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR
MEET TORY
ALSO KNOWN AS LOVELY SPARROW
Meet Torry, a wedding photographer with a love for reading, coffee, and discovering new cities and cute cafes. Having captured the important milestones of over 300 couples, her joy-filled images are a testament to her passion for love in its purest form. Known for her warm personality, Torry makes everyone feel at ease in front of the camera, turning photo sessions into unforgettable experiences.
TOP 5 THINGS
YOU’LL LEARN
✔️ Advanced Styling Techniques: How to create & capture stunning styled shoots that enhance your portfolio and attract high-end clients.
✔️ Creative Direction: Methods for effectively directing models & clients to achieve the desired aesthetic & storytelling in their photos.
✔️ Networking & Collaboration: Building connections with fellow photographers, sharing insights, and learning from both instructors and peers.
✔️ Branding & Headshots by Industry Leaders: A Unique opportunity for photographers themselves to have images of them in action as well as professional headshots at the illustrious Cruickston Park.
✔️ Portfolio Review & Intimate Styled Shoot: For a deeper and more intimate experience, opt for a one night stay which includes one on one portfolio review with industry leaders and an intimate styled shoot
RETREATS FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS
ONE DAY RETREAT
Date: October 7th
Location: Cruickston Park
Lighting guide
On-site guidance if desired
Opportunity to shoot floral installations at Cruickston Park
Lunch
Each photographer will professionally edited photos of themselves in action and portfolio photos of the shoot
Elegant dinner and conversation
-
9:30AM-10:30AM
Arrival
10:30AM-1:30PM
Shooting couple portraits and flatlay details
1:30PM-2:30PM
Break for lunch
2:30PM-4:30PM
Shooting installation
4:30PM-5:30PM
Shooting tablescape
6:00PM-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00PM-9:00PM
Depart
TWO DAY RETREAT
Dates: October 7th - 8th
Location: Cruickston Park
One on one time with professional models
Intimate instruction with both Alex and Hilary
Floral installation set: Fashion forward bridal + Al fresco italian dinner
Branding photos
Lunch
Gift bag
Elegant dinner and conversation
Connections and supportive environment
Overnight accommodations at Cruickston Park
Brunch on October 8th
Portfolio review with guided goal setting
Additional floral installation set: Whimsical shower brunch
-
9:30AM-10:30AM
Arrival
10:30AM-1:30PM
Shooting couple portraits and flatlay details
1:30PM-2:30PM
Break for Lunch
2:30PM-4:30PM
Shooting installation
4:30PM-5:30PM
Shooting tablescape
6:00PM-8:00PM
Dinner
8:00PM-9:00PM
Get into comfy clothes!
9:00PM-10:00PM
Late night wine and fire chats, debrief
10:00PM - Onward
Bedtime!
-
7:30AM-8:30AM
Coffee and light breakfast
8:30AM-10:30AM
Business chats, portfolio review, goal setting
10:30AM-11:30AM
Shooting fireplace
11:30AM-12:30 PM
Sauna Relax
1:00PM-2:00PM
Brunch
2:30PM
Depart
FLORAL INSTALLATION LOOKS
