The Wreath Retreat Weekend with Southern Charm Wreaths is the best event I have attended of its kind. It’s a small group setting with lots of high-quality instruction and all the help you need! I’ve made lifelong friendships and learned so much. It’s a very comfortable setting to stretch your skills and push forward in your designing. Everyone, including the other participants, is so helpful and supportive! After my first retreat, I had the confidence to try different things. At my second I kept pace and left fully prepared to continue through the busy season! Attending Julie’s retreats is not the only training I have under my belt, but it’s definitely the best and most fun long term investment I’ve made in my company!

Beth Wilson
Hickory Acres Decor, LLC 

This is the 3rd retreat that I have attended, and the 2nd one that included Jackie Johns. While it was more of an investment, I would rather have experts as guests to offer a different perspective as then we not only get Julie's expertise, but also Jackie's expertise. They complement each other, and love to share their knowledge with anyone who will listen and use it. I can't think of a better combination of personalities, and knowledge. I love learning from both Julie and Jackie. I would recommend the wreath retreat to anyone wanting a small group setting to learn different techniques up close and personal. Larger groups can leave you feeling that you miss something.

Denna Howell
Squeaky Willow Decor

My take away from the first-ever wreath retreat was confidence!

I loved how Julie was able to break down the learning process so that during the class I could see the step-by-step “recipe” behind the creations we were making in the class, and I began to visualize for myself how I could use this for other seasonal wreaths and swags. It was a confidence-building experience for me to know that I could put what I learned in class to work and know it would be a fabulous creation! Additionally, I walked away from the retreat having made friendships that will last a lifetime - which is priceless! Through it all, we laughed, encouraged each other, shopped, and enjoyed being together. Thank you, Julie, for a tremendous learning experience!

Sue Stringer
Simply Elegant Wreaths

I have attended each wreath retreat weekend Julie has offered and have to say that I have found them all to be very beneficial. Not only have I learned new wreathing techniques, but I've also learned a lot of business tips too. The small group setting is perfect for learning and allows for one-on-one instructions and critiquing when needed. Aside from the educational aspects of the retreat, the friendships I have made at each retreat are priceless! I look forward to each retreat where I know I'll have the opportunity to learn new things and meet new friends!!

Rose Paulus
Night Owl Design by Rose

My attendance at the first wreath retreat came after I was introduced to Julie by my sister Maura Shurtleff.  I’ve always been amazed at Maura's creativity and natural ability to just pull things together and make everything more beautiful than it was. When she started making wreaths I was delighted to have my own personal decorator! My sister had another plan.  She introduced me to Julie by constantly talking and sharing with me things she was learning. Maura had me assisting her by sorting, organizing and purchasing supplies…

Our first road trip to Hobby Lobby (one of Julie’s recommendations) was fun,  hilarious, and expensive…
Julie nurtured my sister's passion and she shared that with me every step of the way until I became a member of Wreath of the Month Club myself!

Having been to the first wreath makers live  (I was unable to attend) Maura knew the minute the wreath retreat was announced she wanted us to go! As soon as tickets went on sale she quickly purchased seats for the two of us!
I was skeptical and scared, not sure I could create like my sister. But there was no backing out, Maura's excitement about going was definitely contagious. 

At the wreath retreat, we met Julie along with so many kind, supportive creative and inspirational women, all wanting the other one to be successful. (Honestly, I’m 54 and I don’t know if that happens very often, LOL!) . We learned, laughed, shopped (oh my word, did we shop!) and enjoyed it!

That along with making my very first wreaths was really the confidence-boosting, motivating experience I needed and a weekend I will not forget. 

Maura and I have since opened a business named  “Wreath Works A Boston Company”

We plan to join Julie’s Success Circle ASAP and get our Etsy shop open!
We are all in, loyal followers of  Julie Siomacco’s Southern Charm Wreaths!  With her guidance, we look forward to being successful wreath shop owners!

I’ve often heard that God places people in your path for a reason. My sister and I both needed all that Julie's retreat offered. The experience, motivation, and confidence along with new "Wreath Sisters" were an added bonus!

We are anxiously awaiting the announcement for the next retreat!

Helen Kunze

Hi wreathers!

All the testimonials here are 100% authentic. The only thing I want to add is this...getting a ticket to wreath retreat is like getting a front row seat at a concert that has been sold out for weeks! You can't afford to miss it if you are a creative wreather!

Tracy Lynn
The Gilded Elf

I’m Bonny from Bonny’s Crafty Boutique and I am so thankful and appreciative to have attended Julie’s first Wreath Retreat. Julie’s motivation, organization, expertise, and hands-on training was so effective for me and my business. I now use those skills and tips she taught me in every wreath I make today. I’m so looking forward to her next retreat in the spring and seeing our family of Wreath Retreat sisters again.

Bonny Clayborn
Bonny's Crafty Boutique

I just recently started making wreaths and nervously went to this retreat. I prayed that if this experience was meant to be I would be able to purchase a ticket. After 3 attempts I was able to purchase one!!! This hands-on experience with Julie was one of the best experiences of my life I couldn’t believe I was capable of making such beautiful wreaths. With her teaching and direction, I did it and amazed myself! I cannot explain how happy I was when I made my first bow. I did a bow dance!! And the ladies I met. They were the most encouraging and supportive women I have been around. I met so many new friends And continue to talk with them on a regular basis Julia’s teaching approach is creative, easy to follow and organized. Thank you Julie!

Lisa Blair

I have followed Julie for more than one year, and have learned so much from her. When she announced her very first wreath retreat, I jumped at the opportunity to attend. Julie is such a sweet, caring individual who loves to share her knowledge with others.

She provided all of the supplies to make two wreaths, including the glue pot! It was such a fun-filled two days with 25 other ladies, making new friends, offering each other encouragement, and just helping each other. Julie provided us with the opportunity to go on a shopping trip to a local craft store, and I am sure that Carolina Pottery did not know what to do with a total of 27 ladies descending on their store at one time. She ensured that we were all fed accordingly too. She had it planned very carefully, and we actually surprised her in that it did not take us as long to make our wreath and swag as planned so we had time to talk business and ask questions on the last day. We were all there to learn and paid close attention to her demonstrations and teaching moments.

I learned to make her signature funky bow left-handed! That is how good Julie taught us. I was despairing of ever being able to make her bow just because I would have to learn to make it left-handed instead of right-handed. She came over and looked at my bow, and stated that it was a great job for making it opposite of how she taught us. Proud moment for me!

If at all possible, I would attend every wreath retreat she offers. It just doesn't get any better than learning from an expert in a small face-to-face setting. Thank you Julie for the most awesome experience, and new friends!!!

Denna Howell
Squeaky Willow Decor

Julie’s Wreath Retreat was 2 fun-filled days packed with learning, shopping, eating, talking, laughing, and building lifelong relationships!! Julie is a professional class act in everything she does! 

Rhonda Carrier
Rhonda Carrier Designs

Julies Wreath Retreat is extremely well planned and organized. Her hands-on instructions, tips, and tricks, along with her wealth of knowledge and experience in wreath making and floral design are invaluable. As a very successful entrepreneur who has been in the business for a long time, she uses that success to encourage others to find their purpose and be the best they can be, as well. Aside from learning, her retreats are set in a relaxed environment with great food, fun, and fellowship! I have made friendships that will last a lifetime!!

Learning, creating, wreath making, shopping, and enjoying wonderful fellowship with a great group of people, describes Julie Siomacco's Wreath Retreat. We officially began the retreat on a Thursday night with a very nice meet and greet. We were welcomed with an array of desserts as we met new friends, reconnected with "old" ones, and shopped! During the next two days, we experienced hands-on learning with each one of our four "make and take" creations as well as beautiful demonstrations by Julie and Jackie. I loved how they constantly walked around the room and offered individual assistance if needed; Mike even did a little "teaching"! This retreat was definitely planned with a great purpose for us. Julie, Jackie, Meredith, Mike, and Josh worked very hard to provide a top-notch wreath retreat!