Flower Stand Program
Floritculture, design, retail, and life skills with employment as the goal
The Flower Stand Program provides hands on, real life training in floral design, customer service, money handling, floriculture, and horticulture. Participants learn by "doing" in our gardens and design studio, and through staffing the flower stand during supervised service. The program includes field trips and guest speakers. Students create arrangements for all on-site events and also participate in the design and arrangements for select off-site events, which builds real client service and professional readiness.
Designed for individuals with moderate to high functioning disabilities who have interest in floriculture, design, retail, and customer service. Suggested three year attendance following a readiness evaluation. The program advances education, employment, life skills, health, and well-being.
Flower Stand Schedule:
The Flower Stand Program is currently in session Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9 am - 3 pm. All students are required to meet at D'Vine Path Farm and Vineyards no later than 9 a.m. and be picked up at 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise specified. Transportation will be provided to all off-site locations.
9:00-10:00
Mondays:
Review Weekly Itinerary, Discuss Upcoming Deadlines, Review Floral Orders, and set goals
(Independence, Responsibility, Work-Ethic Training, Time-Management, Professional Readiness)
Property Walk and Meditation
(Health, Self-Advocacy, Coping Mechanisms, Environmental Awareness)
Wednesdays:
Physical Activity: Options of strength training, aerobic dance, sports or walk
(Health, Self-Advocacy, Fitness, Stress Reduction)
10:00am-11:00
Mondays:
Restorative Yoga
(Health, Stress-Reduction, Self-Advocacy, Mental Health)
Wednesdays:
Horticulture and Garden Maintenance (harvesting, propagation, or post-harvest flower care).
(Academia, Vocational Training, Critical Thinking Skills, Work Ethic)
Thurdays:
Floral Design Lab: Color theory, balance, conditioning, and design technique practice.
(Vocational Training, Creativity, Fine Motor Skills, Professionalism)
11:00am-12:00pm
Expert Guest Speaker, Field Trip or Workshop
(Academia, Comprehension Skills, Professionalism, Social Skills, Vocational Training, Work Ethic)
12:00pm-1:00 pm
Lunch
(Social Skills, Health, Independence)
1:00pm-2:00pm
Mondays:
Individual Education Goals - portfolio building, floral recipe documentation, or business readiness activities.
(Work Ethic, Autonomy, Independence, Life Skills, Academics)
Wednesdays:
Floral Production and Event Preparation: arrangements for on-site events, retail stand orders, or off-site deliveries.
(Work Ethic, Independence, Vocational Skills, Professionalism, Ownership, Accountability)
Thursdays:
Retail Operations
2:00pm-3:00pm
Lifestyle Skills OR Performing Arts
(Social Skills, Independent Living, Creativity, Self-Expression, Safety)
