Last spring in the Dutch countryside, Parc Broekhuizen - an estate known for its timeless architecture and lush, layered gardens - became the setting for something truly special: the Ariella Chezar Floral Immersion Workshop. This gathering of creative minds and floral lovers was more than a class - it was an experience, a retreat, and a joyful deep-dive into the poetry of plants.
Under Ariella’s expert guidance, participants moved through a world where every stem, bloom, and texture held purpose and possibility. The workshop was rooted in intuition, seasonal awareness, and a reverence for nature’s inherent artistry - inviting each attendee to look beyond technique and into the heart of floral design itself.
Here at the elegant Parc Broekhuizen - with its rolling lawns and manicured gardens - the plates, petals, and palettes felt perfectly at home. Under open skies and amidst morning light, the group explored form and fluidity: creating arrangements that weren’t simply arranged, but composed with intention. Bouquets echoed the gardens around them, blurring lines between cultivated and wild.
What made this gathering remarkable wasn’t just the beauty of the work created - though the results were undeniably stunning. It was the spirit of curiosity and generosity that permeated every moment: shared stories, thoughtful critiques, laughter over freshly harvested sprigs, and the quiet astonishment of discovering new creative confidence.
By day’s end, the air at Parc Broekhuizen was full of blooms, inspiration, and quiet satisfaction - a reminder that great design begins not with a formula, but with connection: to materials, place, and each other.
As featured on Style Me Pretty
Stylist, Creative Direction & Planning: K Bella Events
Il Borro Wedding Photographer: Audra Wrisley
Venue: Il Borro
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Models: @paulakigitovica @Kirill_model
Wedding Gowns: Galia Lahav
Ring: Andria Barbone Jewelry
Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab