The holidays are coming — and so is one of our favorite Green Mountain Floral Supply traditions!
We’re delighted to invite you to our Annual Holiday Open House, taking place October 25 – November 1, 2025, in our cozy South Burlington showroom.
Step inside a seasonal wonderland filled with blooms, boughs, and festive décor ideas designed to inspire your creativity for the busy season ahead.
We’re thrilled to once again welcome Marlin Hargrove, AIFD, PFCI, AAF, our guest artist and designer-in-residence from Atlanta, who will help us transform our showroom into a series of festive, holiday-themed displays.
View our calendar of activities below and don’t forget to call or email Betty to sign-up for your showroom appointment and tour!
About the Event
October 25 – November 1, 2025
Green Mountain Floral Supply
45 Swift Street
South Burlington, Vermont
Experience a winter wonderland full of blooms and holiday décor ideas. Enjoy exclusive Open House supply discounts, raffle opportunities, daily refreshments and lunch, and a holiday food drive all 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 weekend continental breakfast with our guest artist and designer-in-residence, Marlin Hargrove, AIFD, PFCI, AAF and GMFSI staff
- Showroom Tours with Marlin and pop-up specials – advance sign-up required.
- 2-hour Showroom Shopping Appointment blocks available all week, starting 10/25/25
- Exclusive Open House Supply Specials
- Sale Room – Cash & Carry Only
- Daily complimentary light lunch and Cookie Breaks
- Raffle opportunities
- Holiday Giving Tree
- Donate a non-perishable food item or paper product and we will share with the South Burlington Food Shelf during Hunger and Homelessness Week (11/16-22, 2025)
Calendar Of Activities
Saturday, October 25th
7AM – 5PM | Showroom Appointments
8AM | Continental Breakfast w/ Marlin Hargrove, AIFD, PFCI, AAF & GMFSI Staff
9AM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove (Sign-up required.) Learn more about Marlin below.
11AM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove (Sign-up required.)
12PM | Complimentary Light Lunch
1PM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove (Sign-up required.)
Afternoon Cookie Break
3PM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove (Sign-up required.)
Sunday, October 26th
7AM – NOON | Showroom Appointments
8AM | Continental Breakfast w/ Marlin & GMFSI Staff
9AM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove (Sign-up required.)
11AM | Showroom Tour with Specialty Designer, Marlin Hargrove (Sign-up required.)
All Week (October 27th – October 31st)
7AM – 3PM | Showroom Appointments
- Open House Supply Specials
- Sale Room
- Raffle Opportunities
- Daily Complimentary Light Lunch
- Afternoon Cookie Breaks
- Holiday Giving Tree
Saturday, November 1st
7AM – NOON | Showroom Appointments
Meet the Designer: Marlin Hargrove, AIFD, PFCI, AAF
With more than 45 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 & Tour 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 and grab a spot on a tour led by Marlin during our opening weekend.
