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Presented to the community by Wells Fargo, the Wing Haven Fall Symposium, Brilliantly British: Gardening & Floral Inspiration from Abroad offers a rich exploration of British gardening and floral design. Enjoy the sustainable, timeless arrangements created by floral alchemist and go-to floral designer of British royalty, Shane Connolly, and be transported to some of the most well-known gardens in Great Britain with horticulturist and author Ellen Mary Webster.
Symposium registration includes:
coffee hour with book signings
A Year in Flowers by Shane Connolly
While Shane’s books are out of print, we do have a limited number of A Year In Flowers available for purchase. We invite you to bring your personal copy of any of his books to be signed.
How to Grow a Garden by Ellen Mary Webster
The Joy of Gardening by Ellen Mary Webster
speaker presentations
Great Gardens of Great Britain with Ellen Mary Webster
Sustainable Natural Beauty with Shane Connolly
seated seasonal luncheon at the Charlotte Country Club
Individual tickets $165. Corporate sponsorships available starting at $1,000 or individual sponsorships available starting at $500. Contact Susan Evans for more information.
Hosted by:
Kate Morrison and Caton Morris - Symposium Co-Chairs
Nancy Lowry - Events Chair, Wing Haven Foundation Board
Includes coffee and book signing, speaker presentations and seated, seasonal luncheon.
Includes two tickets to presentations and luncheon on Thursday and recognition in the Symposium program. Sponsorships may be made in honor of or in memory of.
Fauna Sponsor donations help support the purchase of native plants for bird habitat at Wing Haven.
Includes one ticket to presentations and luncheon on Thursday and recognition in the Symposium program. Sponsorships may be made in honor of or in memory of.
Flora Sponsor donations support the purchase of heirloom bulbs for the Elizabeth Lawrence House & Garden.
Fair market value for goods and services provided with Symposium tickets and sponsorships is $65 per person. The remaining is considered a charitable contribution to Wing Haven.
Sustainable Natural Beauty
Using floral material that is seasonal and local, Shane works with his clients to create beautiful arrangements for a myriad of events in London (including a Coronation and a Royal Wedding). You will learn through beautiful images the steps Shane employs to be kind to the earth when bringing its beauty inside.
Shane Connolly
Floral Alchemist, Award-Winning Author, Owner Shane Connolly & Co.
Shane Connolly & Company has been creating timeless, artisan, floral arrangements and decorations since 1989. He still gets excited about the next event. Shane Connolly set up his eponymous company after training with some of London's leading flower designers. Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Shane read Psychology at university but a lifelong passion for plants and gardening eventually led to a complete career change. Subsequently, he has built an enviable reputation as a floral designer with a small, dedicated and talented team of florists, artists and craftspeople working from offices and a large light-filled studio in North Kensington. The company is very proud to hold Royal Warrants of Appointment to both HM The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales.
Great Gardens of Great Britain
Ellen Mary’s talk will transport you to some of the most well-known gardens and flower shows in Great Britain. This dynamic speaker who hails from the United Kingdom and spends part of her year in Charlotte will also discuss a few gardens in the United States that share similarities with the beautiful gardens abroad.
Ellen Mary Webster
Horticulturist, Podcaster, Broadcaster, Author
Ellen Mary promotes the wellbeing benefits of gardening, plants and the natural world. She provides training in horticulture, social and therapeutic horticulture, NLP, reiki, hypnotherapy and wellness coaching - all provided in natural surroundings. Ellen Mary also talks at shows, events and international corporations about gardening, nature and how we are connected together, plus plants and gardening for physical and mental health wellbeing. She also designs gardens and works as a gardener for private clients.
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Wing Haven is supported, in part, by a grant from the City of Charlotte.
