Elmendorph Inn Floral Design Workshop

Join us for an enjoyable evening filled with flowers, where Colin Stark, from Stark Blooms, will share some essential floral design principles. The setting is the magnificent Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook, New York’s oldest building!

Colin will demonstrate how to create a centerpiece while explaining his fundamental design philosophy and principles. Then, it’s your turn to design your own lush centerpiece! You’ll receive personalized support and guidance throughout the entire process, and you’ll have access to a wide variety of flowers to choose from. Feel free to come alone or bring friends along—everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Our goal is to empower you to express your creativity using flowers and enjoy an evening in a beautiful historic setting where flowers once adorned the place.

We want you to feel confident in purchasing a bundle of flowers from a local farm or grocery store and creating something beautiful. No prior experience is necessary!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

- Our beautiful, farm-grown flowers (our very best!)

- All tools, supplies, and a keepsake vase for you to take home with you, filled with your floral creation

- Delicious snacks made with seasonal, locally grown ingredients

Join us for an unforgettable evening of floral design and creativity!

Floral Design Workshop

The Staatsburgh mansion was once filled with beautiful flowers when the Mills family was in residence; arrangements need beautiful flowers and artful design to create the wow factor – come learn how to create stunning arrangement with Colin Stark from Stark Blooms!

Join us for an enjoyable afternoon filled with flowers, where Colin Stark, from Stark Blooms, will share some essential floral design principles. The setting is the magnificent Staatsburgh State Historic Site - The mansion, a New York State Historic Site, is considered a fine example of the great estates built during the Gilded Age.

Colin will demonstrate how to create a centerpiece while explaining his fundamental design philosophy and principles. Then, it’s your turn to design your own lush centerpiece! You’ll receive personalized support and guidance throughout the entire process, and you’ll have access to a wide variety of flowers to choose from. Feel free to come alone or bring friends along—everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Our goal is to empower you to express your creativity using flowers and enjoy an afternoon in a beautiful, historic setting where flowers once adorned the place.

We want you to feel confident in purchasing a bundle of flowers from a local farm or grocery store and creating something beautiful. No prior experience is necessary!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

- Our beautiful, farm-grown flowers (our very best!)

- All tools, supplies, and a keepsake vase for you to take home with you, filled with your floral creation

- Delicious snacks and teas from Harney & Sons

Join us for an unforgettable evening of floral design and creativity!