Botanical Odyssey Retreat
Blooming Beyond Your Comfort Zone
April 5-7, 2025 in Dallas, TX
Design & create full-body botanical art designs on live models
Previous Attendees' have created:
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Andrew Parravano
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S.M.F.
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Robert Shipman
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S.M.F.
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Sarah French
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Samantha Bates
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Laurel Hollopeter
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S.M.F.
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Robert Shipman
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Sharon Anoff
Schedule & Timeline
Day 1
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1:30pm CST:
Tapas & Cocktails
Arrive at Shawn's and meet your fellow floral artists.
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3:30pm CST:
Shopping Haul: Pegasus Creative Reuse
Fill your bag to the brim with treasures, trimmings, and art supplies at Pegasus Creative Reuse!
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5:30pm CST:
Product Preview
Spark your inspiration right from the start during our product preview!
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6:30pm CST:
Concept to Creation
Untangle your ideas into a cohesive plan of action from concept to creation!
Day 2
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10am CST:
Coffee Talk
We'll get caffeinated and motivated and create a shot-list for documenting your design process from start to finish.
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10:30am CST:
Foraging
Walk the trails and harvest local botanicals to enhance your designs
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12pm CST:
Lunch
Your personal food sensitivities are considered to the best of our ability!
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1pm CST:
Design and media time!
We will spend the remainder of the day having fun and working on your individual designs.
Testimonials
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"My favorite thing about the retreat was exactly that—it was a retreat. So many times we attend hands-on workshops, and there are lots of people in attendance, so the one-on-one connection gets lost. Shawn’s retreat is a small, intimate gathering of a few designers, allowing one-on-one time to brainstorm ideas and get feedback and direction."
Samantha Bates AIFD
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"My favorite thing about the human experience retreat was seeing the end result. Placing my designs on the models and watching my floral artwork take on a whole new dimension was absolutely amazing!"
Shamay Andrich AIFD
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"The Human Experience was my very first in-person workshop. Lots of excitement and nerves. Meeting Shawn was like reconnecting with a long-time friend! I instantly felt at ease and appreciated the low-key vibe."
Sarah French CFD, FDI
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"As a new designer, Fleurvana’s Retreat was a major confidence-builder for me. It has helped me to develop my own style of design!"
Sharon Anoff CFD, FDI
Day 3
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10am CST:
Finishing Touches
Finish your body designs and correct anything that needs tweaking or fine tuning.
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12pm CST:
Meet the Models
Meet the models for your retreat and get some behind-the-scenes shots of you working on your designs.
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1:30pm CST:
Lunch
Lunch and some relaxation after a job well done!
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2:30pm CST:
Photo & Video Shoot
Shoot side by side with Shawn for your very own photoshoot and learn the art of tasteful, nude botanical photography.
We will professionally shoot for you, but we strongly encourage you to take your own images and video as well.
2 Seats Remaining
Included with Your Registration:
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Your Host
Shawn Michael Foley
Internationally published botanical body art designer and mentor.
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Food & Drink
Provided:
We accommodate all food sensitivities to the best of our ability!
Snacks, lunches, drinks, coffee, and tea are generously provided.
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Tools & Botanicals
Don't stress about bringing your tools. We provide everything you need to design at Fleurvana Retreats!
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Models & Photography
Create your own full-body botanical body art design on a live model. Professionally photographed and edited.
FAQ
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2121 Bear Creek Parkway
Euless, TX
Hosted at a private residence, address is sent with registration
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DFW Airport (DFW)
Approximately 10-15 Minute Uber Ride
Love Field (DAL)
Approximately 25-35 Minute Uber Ride (depending on traffic)
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Look into hotels or Airbnbs in these areas:
Euless, TX
Colleyville, TX
Bedford, TX
Irving, TX
Hurst, TX
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I host these retreats in my home and cap registration to only 4 designers.
This allows for me to give plenty of 1:1 guidance and feedback to each of you during every step of your design process & photoshoot.
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