2019 Mid-Winter Workshop Registration Open



Gulf District
Mid-Winter Workshop 2019
Feb 8&9 2019 at the American Rose Center - Kilma Hall
8877 Jefferson Paige Road, Shreveport, LA 71119

The Gulf District Board of the American Rose Society invites you to the annual Mid Winter Workshop at The American Rose Center – Klima Hall on Friday and Saturday, February 8-9, 2019.

Come join us on Friday afternoon, as registration will begin on at 1:00 pm.  A free rose arrangement workshop will begin at 3:00 pm in the Gift Shop of Klima Hall.  Make sure to browse the historical artwork from Civil War era Louisiana.  A wine social will begin at 5:00 pm, giving everyone time to visit with old friends and make new ones.

Friday evening dinner will be followed by a ”Year of the River” presentation marking the historical significance of the rivers of Louisiana including the introduction of formal gardens to Louisiana.  Friday evening will conclude with the Gulf District’s award presentation.

Saturday morning will begin with registration opening at 7:30 am.  Coffee, juice, donuts and other goodies will be available!!! The day’s registration includes a great hot lunch. Saturday’s theme will focus on Making Your Garden Great and conclude with our keynote speaker, Paul Zimmerman.

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