Creating Holiday Blooms & Wreaths - 2026 - Victoria, BC

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Blooms & Wreaths Creative Workshop: Twyla's Flower Farm on 3rd or 9th of December 2026, is now open. The application deadline is 23 November 2026 @ 1200 PST

AIM AND SCOPE OF EVENT:  

Soldier On is excited to offer a festive flower arrangement and holiday wreath-making workshop at Twyla’s Flower Farm, just in time for the holiday season!

During this 3-hour guided workshop, participants will receive expert instruction from Rekha, who will share her knowledge, skills, and creativity in the art of floral design. Participants will learn how to create beautiful, fresh holiday wreaths and floral 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! 

All supplies will be provided by Twyla and Rekha.  

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 8.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 

Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Greater Victoria area (within 60 minute 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:

December 3rd or 9th, 2026
1215 Meet at Twyla's Flower Farm 
1230 - 1530 Class in Studio 
1530 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 (Serving members) 

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.