FLOWER ARRANGMENT: Twyla's Flower Farm

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the FLOWER ARRANGMENT: Twyla's Flower Farm 15 August 2025, is now open. The application deadline is 18 July 2025 @ 1200 PST

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:  
Soldier On is excited to offer a first of it's kind opportunity, Flower Arranging, with Twyla's Flower Farm!  

In this 3-hour guided flower arrangement workshop participants can expect to receive unparalleled guidance from instructor Rekha. The workshop will focus on knowledge, skills and creativity as it pertains to the art of floristry. Rekha will demonstrate techniques and designs followed by participants creating three of their own take-home arrangements. 

Rekha completed her training at the Constance Spry School of Design followed by a 3 year apprenticeship in Germany which gave her the strong foundation from which she creates her wonderful arrangements and installations--and she is excited to bring these talents to our session! 

Participants are encouraged to bring three sizes of vases/vessels:
1.  a Bulb vase
2.  a SMALL 1-2 in opening vase
3.  a MEDIUM 4+ in opening vase
Should participants not have/fail to bring with them 3 vases/vessels, there will be a selection on site for purchase (cost of the vases is at the expense of the participant).  

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 4.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Greater Victoria area (within 60min driving radius of Victoria proper), who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Selected Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate. 

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

15 August 2025
1245 Meet at Twyla's Flower Farm 
1300 - 1600 Class in Flower Studio 
1600 Wrap up and depart

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that meals and transportation will not be provided by Soldier On for this event. Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the event location, travel and meals are not eligible for reimbursement for this event

Participants are encouraged to bring water and a snack to consume during the sessions. 

Mental & Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to tolerate 3+ hours of light-to-moderate paced activities. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day. 

Applicants must not be in violation of any MEL's 

Applicants will be required to be able to walk approximately 700m over uneven terrain to flower studio from parking lot--this will include a small uphill portion. 

Applicants must be able to tolerate periods of standing and sitting. 

Applicants will be using small tools and therefore will need to have the dexterity to manipulate them. 

Applicants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment.