September 26-28, 2019 | Greensboro, NC
A Weekend of Wreath Making and Friendship
This will be a weekend to remember! A full weekend of doing what we love, wreath making, shopping, eating and laughing until the tears run down our legs! Ladies, you know what I’m talking about!
Our next hands-on Wreath Making Retreat will be held at the Greensboro Marriott Airport Hotel on Thursday, September 26 through Saturday, September 28, 2019!
Preview of our last retreat....
Here's what you'll get...
Access to a private Facebook group to help plan your trip, get to know your classmates and where Julie and her team can find out EXACTLY what you want and need from us to customize this trip for your needs.
Let’s talk about the food included in your ticket price! Snacks on Thursday night's meet and greet, hot breakfast and lunch on Friday & Saturday, and a nice dinner with friends on Friday night.
You can’t come to Greensboro and not shop at one of Julie’s favorite local wholesalers! That’s right, shopping at Sims Pottery! You may need another suitcase just to take home all the fall, Halloween and Christmas goodies you’ll find! Don't have a retail license? Don't worry, we've worked out an exclusive deal with Danny Sims for our attendees only!
Three or more completed designs to take home: which could consist of one or more wreaths, a swag, and one or more centerpieces (shipping back home available if needed for an extra charge).
A meet and greet with Julie on Thursday night in a private room where we'll get to know each other with ice breaker games and snacks. Plus feel and touch the flowers and greenery we'll be using in our projects and receive a completed supply list of all of our projects for the weekend to take with you while shopping at Sims in case you want to stock up your stash.
A private meeting space in the hotel so that you can hear, see and concentrate on learning.
Both a physical and digital swag bag! What is a digital swag bag? You'll receive digital items such as a recording of the show ($77 value), TWO one hour small group coaching calls from Julie answering any questions and giving tips based off topics from a survey sent to the group on a zoom face-to-face call in late August and early September ($150 value). Never seen before wreath making tutorials from Julie to keep forever ($77). Over $300 in digital services included in your digital swag bag.
Plus...a guest designer and expert florist Jackie Johns, aifd will be in the house! Julie met Jackie when at a Sims Pottery show three years ago and immediately fell in love with her teaching heart. She is full of knowledge! You can find her bio here.
The below is an example of our schedule but is subject to change based on feedback from classmates.
Retreat Weekend Schedule
Thursday, September 26
7:00 PM - Meet & Greet, Join Julie for a meet and greet in a private room away from the noise of the hotel lobby. We'll have an ice-breaker game and this is your chance to sit and chat about anything and everything! Plus get to know your other classmates and make lasting friendships. We'll offer refreshments included in the price but not a full meal. This is also where we will display the designs we'll be making and offer a supply list to take with you shopping at Sims on Friday.
Friday, September 27
8:00-8:30 AM - Hot Breakfast Buffet, included
8:30-8:50 AM - Registration
9:00-11:55 AM - Training Class, materials included and tools supplied
12:00-1:00 PM - Catered Lunch, provided
1:00-1:30 PM - Break, freshen up to get ready for shopping
2:00-4:30 PM - Shopping, load in our vans or drive yourself and travel to Sims Pottery for shopping with Julie! Find out what she purchases and why she loves that place!
6:30-8:30 PM - Dinner provided, load back into the vans and head to dinner, provided
Saturday, September 28
8:00-8:50 AM - Hot Breakfast Buffet, included
9:00-12:30 PM - Training Class, materials included and tools supplied
12:30-1:15 PM - Catered Lunch provided
1:15-5:00 PM - Training Class continues
Don't Wait - Register Today!
- In order to keep this event intimate and to provide you with personal instruction from Julie, class size is limited to ONLY 30 people. So don’t wait in securing your spot.
- Julie will be staying in the Marriott with you so that you can meet and mingle in the hotel lobby or restaurant throughout the weekend.
- Since Julie's top priority for you is to have a hands-on educational experience, we're keeping the price as low as possible making virtually no profit in order to make sure you have a stellar weekend experience.
YES! YOU DO DESERVE THIS!
About our Special Guest
Jackie Johns, aifd
Jackie’s floristry journey began in the 1990’s when she opened a retail shop, although the roots go back to helping her father in his vegetable garden and mother in her flower gardens.
Jackie was a board member of the Alabama State Florist Association for ten years and ultimately its President.
She has run workshops, won design competitions and has also worked with top American designers helping with their stage presentations. Jackie was inducted into the prestigious AIFD (American Institute Floral Design) in 2015.
After 14 years she sold her retail business and opened Jackie Johns Florals Weddings and Events.
In 2017 she has downsized into retirement. She now freelances, teaches, travels and shares her extensive knowledge of Floral Design.
Jackie is an advocate for education within the Floral industry and has pledged to keep telling her knowledge of flowers to anyone who will listen and benefit.
In 2015 she was asked to become a Floral Fundamentals Ambassador and traveled to Denmark for a 2 day floral photo shoot with some of the most elite European Designers.
Her unique bridal work was published in the 2014-2015 Fusion Flowers Wedding Magazine, a top European floral magazine, that is disbursed to 77 countries. She is known for her texture and color, not only in her bridal work but all aspects of floral design.
Jackie’s resume consists of designing at The Philadelphia Flower Show, Chairing one of the many committees at the 2019 FTD World Cup Floral Competition, Southern Chapter AIFD Board Member,
Countless committees and Advocate for Floral Education.
Jackie is currently one of the floral designers for Sims Wholesale Fall and Christmas Design Events in Georgia and North Carolina
Jackie resides Alabama with her husband, 3 children and 9 grandchildren.
What Others Thought...
Testimonials
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 attended Julie's first ever Wreath Retreat in 2018. Julie is a wonderful teacher and having the ability to be in such a small group setting, allowed each participant to have the one-on-one coaching with her they needed. Julie and her team ensured that every detail was planned out. The hotel was excellent, the food was wonderful, and the shopping trip to Carolina Pottery was awesome!! The projects Julie planned were challenging but with her assistance, turned out beautiful! The retreat was worth every penny spent and the friendships that I made were priceless!! Can't wait to attend again!!
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!
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 had prayed for a chance to have some hands-on with Julie and God answered!!!! I learned so much from this experience. I was so new to wreath making that I didn't even have a name yet. Through this Retreat, Julie and the ladies helped me to get a name and start a Facebook page!!
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
During Julie's first Wreath Retreat last fall, I had the opportunity to spend a weekend with a fine group of wonderful women. We were led by a lady who has a God-given talent and is passionate about teaching new techniques and skills so others may continue to grow their own passion. I was challenged to go out of my comfort zone as the first wreath we made was "new" for me. Through Julie's guidance and patience, I learned a new style. I was also able to make and sell other wreaths very similar to the ones we made at the retreat! The fellowship was just as wonderful - if a stranger had "looked-in" on us, they would have thought that a bunch of good friends got together for a weekend of fun! It was a memorable weekend!
Cindy MacDonald
A Sentimental Season
DD's Decor and More
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