ABOUT MISE EN FLEUR
Mise en Fleur is a one-of-a-kind creative gathering that merges floral design, education, and community. The retreat is hosted by Christina Yan, Founder & CEO of bespoke wedding floral studio Bellevue Floral Co. and lifestyle goods shop Camino, both based in Sonoma, California.
Mise en Fleur has now grown from a one-time event in Napa Valley to a destination retreat in stunning cities around the world including Lake Como Italy, Santa Barbara, and Atlanta. 2025 retreat dates will be released at the start of the year in 2025.
Mise en Fleur is open to florists and floral enthusiasts of all experience levels. Each day is typically centered around a hands-on floral design intensive accompanied by a business course (topics range from opening a brick-and-mortar shop to strategies for social media and content creation).
MEET THE HOST - CHRISTINA
The owner of two distinct floral businesses, Christina has been a mover and shaker in the design industry for nearly a decade. Particularly known for her playful floristry style and knack for blending unique colors and textures, Christina's design philosophy is rooted in much more than just traditional floral technique. As a self-taught florist, Christina lends her style to her years prior as an artist of other mediums. From having spent time as a wedding gown designer to creating window displays for Anthropologie, Christina is excited to share with you her unique perspective on how to think outside of the box when designing with flowers and building a successful business.
Born in San Francisco and raised in the Peninsula, Christina now resides in Napa with her dog (and local celebrity!) Tulip aka 'Tuli'. Christina received her education in the areas of Communication, Art Studio, and Tech Entrepreneurship at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She served as the Branding Director of a corporate foodservice contractor prior to starting her own business as a culinary brand consultant and food stylist + photographer.
In 2015, she found herself unexpectedly at the San Francisco Flower Market and came to the epiphany that although food and photography would be lifelong passions, flowers might be her actual calling. By 2016, she set out to educate herself on all things flowers - scouring YouTube for tutorials and developing her own techniques through trial and error. With determination, Christina quickly paved herself a life immersed in blooms. The rest is history!
You may also recognize Christina from the premier season of Full Bloom, a floral competition reality series on HBO Max. Fun fact - she was scouted via Instagram by producers! Social media has always played a large role in the success of her businesses. It is now an area of expertise that Christina frequently teaches about.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SF FLOWER MARKET WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 11, 2024 - DECEMBER 12, 2024
BRIDAL BOUQUET + BESPOKE ARRANGEMENTS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
6th & Brannan Streets, 640 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
You're invited to BYOF (Bring-Your-Own-Flowers)! Join us for a one-of-a-kind Mise en Fleur learning experience to celebrate our SFFM community ahead of the flower market's historical move. Register for 1-2 days of floral learning, with demonstrations by Christina Yan, Max Gill, Conner Nesbit, and Tyson Lee. Attendees will be given time to shop the flower market during class before returning to design their very own masterpiece. Headshots will be taken inside the market by Jenny Rogozyan so you'll have a momento to remember our SFFM home. Light refreshments, vases, and hard good supplies provided. Please note: attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own flowers at the market.
SF FLOWER MARKET
MASTERCLASS WORKSHOPS
DECEMBER 11, 2024 & DECEMBER 12, 2024
BRIDAL BOUQUETS + BESPOKE ARRANGEMENTS
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
6th & Brannan Street, 640 Brannan St, San Francisco, CA 94107
You're invited to BYOF (Bring-Your-Own-Flowers)!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind Mise en Fleur learning experience to celebrate our SFFM community ahead of the flower market's historical move. Register for 1-2 days of floral learning, with demonstrations by Christina Yan, Max Gill, Conner Nesbit, and Tyson Lee. Attendees will be given time to shop the flower market during class before returning to design their very own masterpiece. Headshots will be taken inside the market by Jenny Rogozyan so you'll have a momento to remember our SFFM home. Artisan botanically infused pastries, refreshments. vases, and hard good supplies provided. Please note: attendees will be responsible for purchasing their own flowers at the market.
FLORAL GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
DECEMBER 6, 2024
STANLY RANCH - NAPA, CALIFORNIA
200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, CA 94559
Rediscover the timeless holiday tradition of crafting a gingerbread house, but with a floral twist! Join other creatives in wine country for a whimsical workshop on decorating a gingerbread house with housemade icing and beautiful dried botanicals.