Floral design experiences at Munstead Wood
On 5 June enter the private world of Gertrude Jekyll, and experience floral design within the house and gardens where one of Britain’s most influential horticultural legacies was shaped. Gain rare access to Jekyll’s gardens, create two sumptuous floral designs, and develop a deeper understanding of her enduring approach to colour, form, and seasonality - leaving with both practical confidence and beautiful arrangements for your home.
A Full‑Day Experience at Munstead Wood
The morning begins with rare access to Munstead Wood’s historic gardens, conceived and planted by Gertrude Jekyll as both a working landscape and a place of quiet experimentation. On a privately guided walk, you will trace the garden’s original paths, encounter its carefully composed vistas and more intimate spaces, and gaining insight into Jekyll’s enduring approach to colour, form, and seasonality.
Returning to the house, you will pause in the floral‑filled flower room—an integral part of Jekyll’s daily practice—before entering her private floristry and craft workshop to begin the creative sessions, led by Leanne of Wildstone Botanica, whose work is rooted in a deep sensitivity to place, material, and narrative.
Statement Centrepiece Bowl Arrangement
The morning workshop opens with a thoughtful design demonstration focused on the foundations of a centrepiece bowl arrangement. Core principles such as balance, proportion, and colour harmony are explored in detail.
You will then create your own statement centrepiece to take home within a beautiful ceramic bowl using chicken wire as the mechanic. All fresh materials are locally grown and selected in response to the gardens at Munstead Wood.
Throughout the session, Leanne will share professional insight into creating multiple centrepiece designs for events, using sustainable mechanics effectively and sourcing seasonal materials with intention and creativity.
Blousy Free-Form Vase Design Workshop
The afternoon session focuses on a blousy free-form vase arrangement, beginning with a creative demonstration centred on movement, texture, and presence. You will then create your own to take home, building on the principles introduced earlier in the day. The session encourages a more expressive approach, developing a deeper understanding of colour, shape, and structure, to create an elevated naturalistic design.
Leanne will offer considered guidance on developing a personal floral language, taking a measured and curated approach to cutting from your own garden, and reflecting on the elements of Jekyll’s floristry that continue to influence contemporary floral design.
When is this experience?
This experience will be on 5 June 2026 from 10.00
Will there be refreshments?
The morning concludes with a delicious lunch served on the lawn, the tables adorned with your centrepiece arrangements, surrounded by Jekyll’s remarkable gardens. Should the weather be less favourable, lunch will be served within the house. The day will conclude with tea and cake, served on the lawn or in the house, weather permitting.
Who is this suitable for?
This experience is open to beginners while offering depth and refinement for those with prior floristry experience. It is also well suited to those planning a DIY wedding, who wish to build confidence and technical understanding ahead of their event.
How much will it cost?
The floral design experience costs £525 per person and includes refreshments, tuition, and all materials, including a bowl, vase and packaging for safe transport.
Places are strictly limited and advance booking is essential.
Additional Information
- All flowers and materials are provided
- Secateurs are available for use; guests may bring their own if preferred
- Gloves and aprons are not provided
- Finished arrangements will be carefully packaged for transport
- Guests are advised to bring an old towel to protect their vehicle from any spillages
- Suitable footwear is recommended for the garden tour, as paths may be uneven or slippery
- Participation is limited to eight guests, preserving a calm and intimate atmosphere
About Leanne
Wildstone Botanica is a botanical design studio led by floral artist Leanne Smith, creating bespoke installations and immersive floral experiences for private clients and brands. Leanne’s work is informed by seasonality, material integrity, and a quiet, editorial sensibility, resulting in designs that feel both contemporary and deeply rooted in place.
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Wildstone Botanica is a botanical design studio led by floral artist Leanne Smith, creating bespoke installations and immersive floral experiences for private clients and brands. Leanne’s work is informed by seasonality, material integrity, and a quiet, editorial sensibility, resulting in designs that feel both contemporary and deeply rooted in place.