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Learn how to create a lush + airy spring floral centerpiece on a private rose farm in the bucolic Sacramento Valley of California.
Join us at Menagerie Farm & Flower on May 17, 2025, for an immersive floral experience! Embark on a rose field tour with Felicia Alvarez, the farm's founder and handpick exquisite garden roses at their peak bloom. Under the expert guidance of guest floral designer Natalie Bowen Brookshire, from Natalie Bowen Designs, learn how to craft a unique centerpiece with garden roses and fresh local flowers in the vibrant hues and textures of spring.
Your day on the farm also includes a delightful picnic lunch and refreshments. Whether you're a novice or an experienced floral enthusiast, all are invited to partake in this creative journey. Embrace the spring season, adorn your table with a floral masterpiece created by you. So grab a friends and indulge in a day of exploration, learning, and relaxation at the farm!
Our in-person workshop is located in Live Oak (95953) the beautiful Sacramento Valley of California at Menagerie Farm & Flower, a private garden rose and fruit farm. With a limited number of seats available, we know you will develop intimate friendships with your fellow attendees and have exclusive one on one access to the presenters Felicia & Natalie. This workshop was created to not only give you the hands-on education that only an on-farm educational experience can, but it is designed for you to connect with fellow attendees in an intimate learning environment where friends become like family.
During the workshop, Natalie will walk you through crafting a beautiful floral centerpiece using fresh garden roses and locally grown spring flowers and greens with intention and confidence. You'll also pick up Natalie's top tips on creating a harmonious color palette and choosing blooms inspired by nature's organic compositions. Natalie's instruction will show you how to make simple yet meaningful arrangements with garden roses and the best local in-season spring blooms.
Please send us a message if you have any questions about this one of a kind experience. So what are you waiting for? Get your ticket today. We’d love to have you join us!
Natalie Bowen Brookshire is a versatile floral designer, educator, and third-generation arranger acclaimed for her organic floral designs and innovative arranging principles. Her creative spark ignites when she cultivates artistic bonds, with her distinctive floral approach revolving around fostering community connections. Natalie's floral journey began at the tender age of 8 when she hosted her inaugural floral gathering, a passion she has nurtured ever since. Spending two decades honing her craft in San Francisco, specializing in weddings and events, she has now returned to her roots in Chico, learning the art of cultivating her own roses.
Felicia Alvarez founded Menagerie Farm & Flower specializing in garden roses, specialty flowers, French prunes, assorted stone fruits, nuts and rice on over 100 acres of beautiful California farmland. She is a third generation farmer and entrepreneur who has been farming for over two decades.
Felicia’s sustainable farming practices are an all-inclusive approach to creating a healthy small scale farm. Felicia shares her passion for nature, art, science and farming with educational outreach - teaching her love of the land to both beginning & experienced gardeners and farmers from across the country. Helping others learn simple ways to bring food & flowers together in their home is her greatest joy.
She studied Crop Science & Agricultural Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, has been featured in the Sunset Magazine, Slow Flowers Journal, Style Me Pretty, Team Flower, the First Lady’s Luncheon to name a few and serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Certified American Grown Flowers. Her first book, Growing Wonder: A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Roses was released in March 2022. She enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband and two young sons.
The workshop will run from 9:00am-2:30pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Arrivals & Introductions
Rose Field Tour with Felicia
Floral Centerpiece Instruction with Natalie
Farm Picnic Lunch
Student Centerpiece Design with Natalie
This event includes a farm picnic lunch & refreshments, all materials, including floral supplies and all flowers to make your centerpiece.
No prior gardening experience required. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll make sure you feel right at home with the roses. This is an interactive class that takes place out in our rose production field. You will be walking over uneven, and possibly muddy, dusty terrain. For the hands on portion of the workshop standing and bending is required to trim the roses and create a centerpiece. Should you require any activity accommodations or have questions about the physical activity requirements please contact us PRIOR TO PURCHASING your ticket.
This is a floral design focused workshop. It does NOT cover topics related to the business of farming, business planning, growing roses, shipping flowers, advanced botany or entomology, rose growing techniques, marketing, growing annual flowers or bulbs, growing in hoophouses or greenhouses.
Workshop attendees must be over the age of 18 years of age.
Workshop will take place outdoors in our rose field and in our open nursery.
The workshop will be held at Menagerie Farm & Flower in Live Oak, California (95953) in the Sacramento Valley. Farm address will be provided after ticket purchase. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP and will not be held online.
Your online email receipt will be your workshop ticket and additional details will be emailed to you prior to the workshop including tips on what to bring with you for the day.
No pets are permittedat this farm workshop.
Total investment is $359.99 for our Single Ticket. This ticket is for one person. Bring a friend with you and save 15% off the individual ticket price! Tickets must be purchased in a single order transaction to receive the discount. Total investment is $611.99 for our Bring a Friend Ticket. This ticket is for two people to attend. Ticket must be purchased by one attendee and we will contact you after purchase for the second attendee’s contact information. We cannot pair you up with another person, you have to find a buddy to take advantage of this special bring a friend rate. There are only 3 sets of these special tickets available and they are first come first serve. When they sell out only single tickets will be available.
For any additional questions about this workshop, please email hello@menagerieflower.com.
For travel planning Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport located about 1 hour south of the farm.
Lodging & transportation to and from Menagerie Farm & Flower are not included with your ticket. There is lodging available in Yuba City, California at a few local hotels & local B&B. There are more lodging options in the greater Sacramento, Chico or Roseville areas but keep in mind that it will be an hour drive to the farm from those locations. For your convenience, we can provide you with a list of local lodging options upon request. Please contact us if you have any questions about planning travel prior to buying your ticket - hello@menagerieflower.com.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport, located about a one-hour drive south of the farm.
Please note that lodging and transportation to and from Menagerie Farm & Flower are not included with your ticket. The nearest accommodations can be found in Yuba City, California, where several local hotels and B&Bs are available. If you're open to a longer drive, more options are located in the greater Sacramento, Chico, or Roseville areas, though these will be approximately an hour's journey to the farm. For your convenience, we can provide a list of local lodging options upon request before you purchase your ticket. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about travel planning prior to your ticket purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable. If the workshop or event is canceled due to weather or any other reason, your ticket purchase price will be given as a credit for use on a future workshop/event or any merchandise available on our website, including bare root rose plants or potted roses. If you are unable to attend, your ticket is transferable. Please contact us if you would like to transfer your ticket to another person. We highly recommend obtaining trip insurance for your travel if you are coming from outside the area.
2025 WORKSHOP TICKETS ON SALE: SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 @ 9AM PT
Learn how to create a lush + airy spring floral centerpiece on a private rose farm in the bucolic Sacramento Valley of California.
Join us at Menagerie Farm & Flower on May 17, 2025, for an immersive floral experience! Embark on a rose field tour with Felicia Alvarez, the farm's founder and handpick exquisite garden roses at their peak bloom. Under the expert guidance of guest floral designer Natalie Bowen Brookshire, from Natalie Bowen Designs, learn how to craft a unique centerpiece with garden roses and fresh local flowers in the vibrant hues and textures of spring.
Your day on the farm also includes a delightful picnic lunch and refreshments. Whether you're a novice or an experienced floral enthusiast, all are invited to partake in this creative journey. Embrace the spring season, adorn your table with a floral masterpiece created by you. So grab a friends and indulge in a day of exploration, learning, and relaxation at the farm!
Our in-person workshop is located in Live Oak (95953) the beautiful Sacramento Valley of California at Menagerie Farm & Flower, a private garden rose and fruit farm. With a limited number of seats available, we know you will develop intimate friendships with your fellow attendees and have exclusive one on one access to the presenters Felicia & Natalie. This workshop was created to not only give you the hands-on education that only an on-farm educational experience can, but it is designed for you to connect with fellow attendees in an intimate learning environment where friends become like family.
During the workshop, Natalie will walk you through crafting a beautiful floral centerpiece using fresh garden roses and locally grown spring flowers and greens with intention and confidence. You'll also pick up Natalie's top tips on creating a harmonious color palette and choosing blooms inspired by nature's organic compositions. Natalie's instruction will show you how to make simple yet meaningful arrangements with garden roses and the best local in-season spring blooms.
Please send us a message if you have any questions about this one of a kind experience. So what are you waiting for? Get your ticket today. We’d love to have you join us!
Natalie Bowen Brookshire is a versatile floral designer, educator, and third-generation arranger acclaimed for her organic floral designs and innovative arranging principles. Her creative spark ignites when she cultivates artistic bonds, with her distinctive floral approach revolving around fostering community connections. Natalie's floral journey began at the tender age of 8 when she hosted her inaugural floral gathering, a passion she has nurtured ever since. Spending two decades honing her craft in San Francisco, specializing in weddings and events, she has now returned to her roots in Chico, learning the art of cultivating her own roses.
Felicia Alvarez founded Menagerie Farm & Flower specializing in garden roses, specialty flowers, French prunes, assorted stone fruits, nuts and rice on over 100 acres of beautiful California farmland. She is a third generation farmer and entrepreneur who has been farming for over two decades.
Felicia’s sustainable farming practices are an all-inclusive approach to creating a healthy small scale farm. Felicia shares her passion for nature, art, science and farming with educational outreach - teaching her love of the land to both beginning & experienced gardeners and farmers from across the country. Helping others learn simple ways to bring food & flowers together in their home is her greatest joy.
She studied Crop Science & Agricultural Business at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, has been featured in the Sunset Magazine, Slow Flowers Journal, Style Me Pretty, Team Flower, the First Lady’s Luncheon to name a few and serves as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Certified American Grown Flowers. Her first book, Growing Wonder: A Flower Farmer’s Guide to Roses was released in March 2022. She enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband and two young sons.
The workshop will run from 9:00am-2:30pm on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Arrivals & Introductions
Rose Field Tour with Felicia
Floral Centerpiece Instruction with Natalie
Farm Picnic Lunch
Student Centerpiece Design with Natalie
This event includes a farm picnic lunch & refreshments, all materials, including floral supplies and all flowers to make your centerpiece.
No prior gardening experience required. All skill levels are welcome. We’ll make sure you feel right at home with the roses. This is an interactive class that takes place out in our rose production field. You will be walking over uneven, and possibly muddy, dusty terrain. For the hands on portion of the workshop standing and bending is required to trim the roses and create a centerpiece. Should you require any activity accommodations or have questions about the physical activity requirements please contact us PRIOR TO PURCHASING your ticket.
This is a floral design focused workshop. It does NOT cover topics related to the business of farming, business planning, growing roses, shipping flowers, advanced botany or entomology, rose growing techniques, marketing, growing annual flowers or bulbs, growing in hoophouses or greenhouses.
Workshop attendees must be over the age of 18 years of age.
Workshop will take place outdoors in our rose field and in our open nursery.
The workshop will be held at Menagerie Farm & Flower in Live Oak, California (95953) in the Sacramento Valley. Farm address will be provided after ticket purchase. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP and will not be held online.
Your online email receipt will be your workshop ticket and additional details will be emailed to you prior to the workshop including tips on what to bring with you for the day.
No pets are permittedat this farm workshop.
Total investment is $359.99 for our Single Ticket. This ticket is for one person. Bring a friend with you and save 15% off the individual ticket price! Tickets must be purchased in a single order transaction to receive the discount. Total investment is $611.99 for our Bring a Friend Ticket. This ticket is for two people to attend. Ticket must be purchased by one attendee and we will contact you after purchase for the second attendee’s contact information. We cannot pair you up with another person, you have to find a buddy to take advantage of this special bring a friend rate. There are only 3 sets of these special tickets available and they are first come first serve. When they sell out only single tickets will be available.
For any additional questions about this workshop, please email hello@menagerieflower.com.
For travel planning Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport located about 1 hour south of the farm.
Lodging & transportation to and from Menagerie Farm & Flower are not included with your ticket. There is lodging available in Yuba City, California at a few local hotels & local B&B. There are more lodging options in the greater Sacramento, Chico or Roseville areas but keep in mind that it will be an hour drive to the farm from those locations. For your convenience, we can provide you with a list of local lodging options upon request. Please contact us if you have any questions about planning travel prior to buying your ticket - hello@menagerieflower.com.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the closest airport, located about a one-hour drive south of the farm.
Please note that lodging and transportation to and from Menagerie Farm & Flower are not included with your ticket. The nearest accommodations can be found in Yuba City, California, where several local hotels and B&Bs are available. If you're open to a longer drive, more options are located in the greater Sacramento, Chico, or Roseville areas, though these will be approximately an hour's journey to the farm. For your convenience, we can provide a list of local lodging options upon request before you purchase your ticket. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about travel planning prior to your ticket purchase.
Tickets are non-refundable. If the workshop or event is canceled due to weather or any other reason, your ticket purchase price will be given as a credit for use on a future workshop/event or any merchandise available on our website, including bare root rose plants or potted roses. If you are unable to attend, your ticket is transferable. Please contact us if you would like to transfer your ticket to another person. We highly recommend obtaining trip insurance for your travel if you are coming from outside the area.
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