A Memento Session is an individualized, hands-on experiences designed to honor specific people, experiences, or transitions. Through conversation and exploration, we will seek to understand the meaning behind the arrangement, and flowers will be selected that align with the intention of the session. You will then be led in crafting an arrangement, learning some transferable skills of design while having an opportunity to mark the symbolism of the moment.

These sessions are highly individualized, and can be tailored to a wide range of events and experiences. Past Memento sessions have honored the death of a loved one, the birth of a child, relationship transitions such as commitment ceremonies and uncoupling, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, and other personal transitions that deserve recognition.

Memento Sessions are offered in two parts, beginning with a 45-minute phone conversation to talk through your intention for the session. Rather than gathering details about design, we seek to understand the heart behind memento arrangement, exploring symbolism to be able to select flowers that are suited to essence of the intention. We will then have a 3-hour session of hands-on instruction, during which time you will be able to process and explore the emotions, memories, and intentions you have while also learning a meaningful skill. Once the session is complete, you are left with two arrangements - one created by The Botanist and one crafted by your own hands.

Sessions are scheduled in two parts, and we find that it provides ample time for both the design work and emotional processing. If you are interested in booking more than one session, we are happy to explore custom options with you to ensure that the experience is meaningful and significant for your life.

Sessions can be booked for up to two people for an additional cost. The goal of the Memento Session is to provide structured space to process and connect with a personal intention while also making something beautiful. We believe that there is value in a shared experience, these sessions are designed to be unique and personal to you. If you are interested in exploring a group experience, please contact us here. We would love to explore how we might be able to craft a meaningful group session.

We believe that the language of flowers can at times transcend words, connecting to deep, raw emotions and giving voice to complex feelings. Memento sessions are designed as a safe space to explore these feelings and to talk about the nuances of being a person in the modern world. James was trained as a therapist and spent years holding space for challenging experiences. Memento sessions are designed to bring flowers into this mix, and to help soften the fall while reminding us of beauty and hope.

Memento Sessions are designed for you, and no previous design experience is necessary. We will tailor instruction to your skill level, and ensure that the session is both meaningful and informative so that you can continue to carry the art of flowers into your life on your own.

Absolutely! Memento arrangements are meant as a symbolic celebration of a significant life event, and we want them to be reflective of you and your intention. If there are specific colors or varieties you are interested in as part of your arrangement, please let us know and we can explore availability and seasonality to find the perfect blooms.

All supplies are provided for Memento Sessions. We will bring all necessary materials to you, and remove all waste at the end of a session to ensure you get to enjoy the experience as much as possible.

You will get to keep two arrangements at the end of a Memento Session - the arrangement that The Botanist used to illustrate and instruct, and the arrangement that you create with your own hands. Additionally, you will be given a list of the varieties used and the symbolism of each so that you can continue to use them in your own arrangements in the future.