Flower Retreat & Cut Flower Gardens
Diamond DM Flowers and Foliage
The Why!
“Diamond DM” is a combination of two unique souls, “Grandma Di and Granddaughter Mikayla”, who would like to share their healing journey with you. Flowers and dirt have the power to soothe the soul and give strength to the spirit. This year they plan to double the flower gardens and revel in the riot of colors. Come join them and support everyone’s wellness journey.
PS: Grandson Ashton also helps in the gardens.
Diane’s grandmothers Dagne and Agnes are her mentors for her love of flower, fruit and vegetable gardens and her grandfathers Ruben and Harold, helped her develop an appreciation of the wildflowers, foliage, twigs, and forests. Combining all into a love for the beauty of all things that grow, Diane and Mik offer you a chance to “create your own masterpiece” – there is no “right way”, creation is a wonderful expression of your personality and its all good! This applies to every aspect of your life. Fun, laughter, and connections are the important ingredients – Let’s Live!
Alberta weather is quite unpredictable, so products are “weather and seasonally dependant”. We can experience 4 seasons in a day, with frost, hail, and snow as some of our biggest challenges. However, resilience, courage, innovation, and adaptation are favorite words. Come for a visit and see how we grow and thrive.
Prairie and Woodland Creations: Natural and Home Grown is a sustainable choice to help Reduce the Carbon Footprint plus you are supporting our local family business.
Flower season typically runs late May-August.
We are chemical and pesticide free. We practise regenerative and permaculture growing methods and the health of the soil and the “little ones” that live in and around the soil are very important to us. “Tread Softly” in our gardens – there are many who live here!
Sharing JOY!
Flowers and Foliage Events & Workshops
Bunches, Bouquets, and Buckets
We are happy to supply our unique seasonal, hand cut spirit flowers – by the stem or by the bucket. These mixed flowers and foliage are perfect for parties or events.
Depending on availability in the field you can select themes of colors, shapes, and textures. You pick, or we pick. There is a wide range of flowers dancing in the wind just waiting for you!
Send a message and we can make your magical flower order happen.
Come to a Garden Party
“I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends”. Do you know the song?
Step into a different world and spend time in our “Wellness Spaces”.
Join us for a Gathering in Sandra’s Sanctuary Flower Gardens. Let the power of earth energy and nature wash over you and refresh your Sprit and Soul. Walk, talk, and pick flowers and foliage that make your heart sing. There is a cascade of colors and varieties to choose from.
Time: Open by appointment. All types of bookings welcome: individuals and gps
Age: Adult (children ages 10 and up by special request)
Cost: Varies depending on flowers and foliage that is chosen.
We provide you with the snips, a picking bucket, water to keep your flowers fresh and lots of Joy. Bring your own vessel to take them home in or buy one from us.
Make it an event and we can add in a lunch, afternoon snacks and beverages or a lovely Feast in the Flowers.
Sunflowers, Sweetpeas and Surprises
We are a host for Alberta Open Farms Days which invites Albertans to participate and learn through educational and experiential agricultural-based activities. Tour our Gardens, Buy beautiful fresh picked bouquets, Sample fresh picked fruits and vegetable –and then purchase your favorites to take home
Times: August 19 10:00 – 4:00pm
August 20 10:00 – 1:00pm
Seasonal Wreath Workshops
Create a work of art as you design your personalized Christmas Wreath.
Choose from a wide selection of materials: spruce and pine boughs, dried flowers, foliage and berries, ribbons, bows and shiny stuff.
In the shoulder season we offer dried foliage and flowers, please contact us for more details.
Set aside an afternoon or evening for fun and laughter as you share time with like-minded women. Includes hot beverages and delicious snacks.
Excellent for Group bookings and Christmas parties.
Date: November 23, 2023 1:30 – 3:30pm or 7:00 – 9:00pm
November 26, 2023 1:30 – 3:30pm
Group bookings available
Age: Adult
Cost: $75.00/person + GST
Booking Information
- Payment by: Visa/Mastercard (we have a 5% convenience fee for credit cards) or pay by e-money transfer
- Please see our Policy Page on the website for more information on cancellations
Location
Wildhorse Ranch Retreat Center is tucked away on 480 acres of secluded, sacred land in Central Alberta, near Rocky Mountain House.
Flying – Arrive at YYC Calgary, AB or YEG Edmonton, AB, then rent a car and drive to The Ranch.
Driving – View Google Maps for directions from your location.