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Hawaii Neotropica /
Hawaii Floriculture &
Nurser y Assn. (HFNA)
"Celebrations 2023"
Floral Design Workshops
and Nurser y Tours
In-person Events
August, September and October
The Hawaiian Islands
hawaiineotropica.com
Explore the tropical paradise of four Hawaiian islands,
touring flower farms and submerging in floral design.
e dates and locations for the Hawaii Neotropica/
HFNA "Celebrations 2023" Floral Design Workshops
and Nursery Tours are:
Aug. 28-30 – Oahu
Sept. 11-13 – Kauai
Sept. 28-30 – Maui
Oct. 5-7 – Island of Hawaii
Get more information and register to attend at
hawaiineotropica.com.
Inspired Design Floral Retreats
In-person Events
July 25-26 – North Carolina
Sept. 15-25 – Belgium and the Netherlands
inspireddesign.info
Two Inspired Design Floral Retreats are planned for
this year by Patience Pickner, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, SDCF,
and Richard "Ace" Berry, AIFD, CFD, PFCI, TMF. e
first, in North Carolina, July 25-26, will blend education
and styled photoshoots for the creation of incredible social
media content. Attendees will learn how professional
models, award-winning photographers, hair and makeup
gurus, and abundant fresh flowers and wonderful accents
can elevate their photos beyond their imagination.
e second Inspired Design Floral Retreat, Sept. 15-
25, will be an international journey to Amsterdam,
Netherlands and Bilzen, Belgium. Tentative plans for the
Amsterdam visit include tours of the Aalsmeer Flower
Auction and the Amsterdam Flower Market, the historic
windmills in Amsterdam and Leiden, the Van Gogh
Museum, and the Anne Frank House, as well as a class at
Boerma Instituut International Floral Design School. In
Belgium, attendees will participate in design sessions at
Fleuramour, a world renowned public floral design event.
Get more information and register to attend at
inspireddesign.info.
