Our annual Open House is an exclusive opportunity to mix, mingle, and explore the latest in fall/holiday florals and décor. Featuring Atlanta-based Specialty Designer Marlin Hargrove to share his creative vision and unique perspective of the floral industry. Join us!
About the Event
October 26 – November 2, 2024
Green Mountain Floral Supply
45 Swift Street
South Burlington, Vermont
Experience a winter wonderland full of blooms and holiday décor ideas. Enjoy exclusive show discounts, floral demonstrations, and refreshments while browsing our stunning selection of fresh flowers, greenery, and supplies. This is the perfect opportunity to stock up for the holidays and connect with fellow floral enthusiasts and professionals!
Details:
- Opening reception with light bites and exclusive showroom tour with Marlin Hargrove
- Complimentary professional education sessions
- In-house floral demonstrations
- 2-hour showroom appointment blocks available all week
- Contact us to secure your spot: (800) 639-7077 or betty@gmfsi.com
- Special appointment times and accommodations will be considered—just let us know!
- Exclusive Open House specials
- Raffle: 2 ways to enter:
- Donate a non-perishable food item or paper product on behalf of the South Burlington Food Shelf
- Complete our Showroom Scavenger Hunt
Calendar Of Activities
Friday, October 25th
5PM – 7PM | Opening Reception
Light bites and cheer, scavenger hunt, raffle, holiday magic, and much, much more!
6PM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove
Learn more about Marlin below
Saturday, October 26th
7AM – 5PM | Showroom Appointments
8AM | Breakfast w/ Marlin
9AM – 3:30PM | Professional Education Sessions w/ Marlin
9AM | Bow Tying & Creative Ribbon
More than Buffalo Plaid!
9:30AM | Ribbon Wreaths
Year-round wedding possibilities on a shepherd’s hook
10AM | Artful Wreath Decorating
More than pinecones & berries
10:30AM | Showroom Tour w/ Marlin
11AM | Hardgoods Mechanics
What is “THIS” for?
12PM | Lunch
1PM | Transitional Decorating
Thanksgiving to Christmas to Winter
2PM | Window Décor
Storefront/Client décor: maximizing visual space
3PM | Bow Tying & Creative Ribbon
Unidirectional & wide, etc.
Sunday, October 27th
9AM – 1PM | Showroom Appointments
All Week (October 28 – November 1)
7AM – 3PM
- Showroom Appointments
- Open House Specials
- Lunch
- In-House Floral Demos:
- Wednesday, 10/30 at 2PM: Bow Making w/ Therese
- Friday, 11/1 at 2PM: Corsage & Boutonnieres w/ Therese
Saturday, November 2nd
7AM – 1PM | Showroom Appointments
Meet the Designer: Marlin Hargrove, AIFD, PFCI, AAF
With more than 40 years of experience, Marlin has established himself as an influential leader in the floral industry.
He is a graduate of Georgia Southern University with a BBA in Marketing and received formal design training through his studies with several floral design institutions. In addition to his years in the retail sector, his career is well-rounded, having held management and design positions in both the wholesale and manufacturing levels of the industry. This exposure led to many opportunities, from personnel management and visual merchandising to product development, procurement, and promotion.
He is the owner and creative director of Marlin Hargrove Designs, LLC, and serves as a design consultant for the Pete Garcia Company, Atlanta. Capitalizing on his varied experience, he brings to the table a realistic perspective balancing the constantly changing world market with the challenges that face today’s floral artisans.
He is an active member of the American Institute of Floral Designers, the Professional Floral Communicators-International and the American Academy of Floriculture. As Marlin carves out a new professional path, he maintains a busy schedule of traveling and sharing his passion for flowers through his unique style and candor.
Book Your Showroom Appointment!
We’re excited to share in the holiday magic with you. Please call or email us to secure your two-hour showroom Open House appointment.