Philly Spring Awakening | a floraTONIC BLOOM BREATHER Experience

March 1st marks the first day of spring—and Philadelphia will be alive with floral energy as the opening weekend of the Philadelphia Flower Show fills the city.

Join us for the first floraTONIC Bloom Breather in Philadelphia: an afternoon of active rest—guided floral arranging, signature craft cocktails, and the celebration of early spring.

This is not a typical flower workshop. It’s a sensory-rich experience designed to help you slow down, create with your hands, and savor delight. For 2.5 hours, you’ll arrange a Peach Blossom palette—soft peach, warm honey, lavender, light blush, and fresh greens—into a composition that’s entirely yours, while a curated sonic scape and the intimate atmosphere of R&D’s craft cocktail bar blankets the vibe.

In early spring, peach trees come alive with delicate blush blossoms—a symbol of renewal, hope, and fresh beginnings across cultures. This Bloom Breather captures that moment: soft peach roses, light hints of blush, golden honey colored accents, lavender allium, architectural bells of Ireland all woven together to celebrate the season’s first light.

You’ll work with premium seasonal blooms, guided step-by-step through the arranging process. No experience necessary—just bring your presence and willingness to slow down and savor delight.

• Welcome cocktail — A signature drink crafted by R&D to complement the Peach Blossom palette
• All floral materials — Premium blooms, greenery, vase, and mechanics
• Guided instruction — Step-by-step support in creating your arrangement
• Curated sonic scape — Music selected to enhance the sensory experience
• Your arrangement to take home — A lasting reminder of the afternoon

R&D is a sophisticated cocktail bar in Fishtown known for its craft hospitality and design-forward aesthetic. This is an intimate gathering limited to 25 guests—a space to breathe, create, and delight in the season.

Over the past four years, floraTONIC's Bloom Breather experiences have been hosted at Google, Capital One, Hotel Nell, Union Market, and Pike & Rose across the DMV. Each is designed as “active rest”—a guided practice of slowing down through flowers, where wellbeing and beauty meet.

This is the first time we’re bringing the Bloom Breather experience to Philadelphia, and we’re honored to debut during Flower Show weekend at R&D.

• Anyone seeking intentional slowness in a fast-paced world
• Design-minded individuals who appreciate curation and craft
• Flower Show attendees looking for a neighborhood experience beyond the convention center
• People drawn to sensory richness, beauty, and hands-on creation
• Anyone ready to celebrate the first day of spring with presence and attention

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026

Time: 2:00-4:30 PM

Location: R&D Philly, 1206 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125

Capacity: Limited to 25 guests

Pricing:

• Early Bird: $125 (First 10 tickets)
• General Admission: $140

Please note: Eventbrite fees and applicable taxes will be added at checkout.

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Reserve your place at the early bird rate while spots remain, and join us in welcoming spring—one bloom at a time.

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