Joyce Olson Joyce Olson

Save The Cowboy Fundraiser-Younger Ranch Venue

I look forward to the first of October.

This is the week of anticipaiton in providing custom bouquets for Kathy Weber from Save The Cowboy.

Save The Cowboy is a non-profit organization whose mission is placed in -”Faith in God and the values of the working ranch cowboy. “

While collaborating with Kathy I also have the pleasure of connecting with Gina Younger, owner of Younger Ranch, where the event is held.

(Gina has referred several private events my way for custom arrangements and I appreciate her for doing so.}

Save The Cowboy hosts it’s annual fundraiser at Younger Ranch which is one of the most beauitful event/wedding venues in Colorado Springs!


Kathy had reached out to me earlier in the year about designing floral arrangements for the 2024 fundraiser.

Naturally I said yes.

Knowing that the first of October can be a bit tricky for fresh blooms from Sunnydell, this late in the season, I was keeping an eye on all of the blooms and weather.

Knowing that our first frost is normally around the the 8th of October, I always keep zinnias, dahlias, strawflowers, queen annes lace and amaranth growing in the greenhouse for orders placed late in the season.

However, when my daughter Amanda had a health scare, I cleared my calendar after explaining to Kathy our situation.

Well, fortunately we were all blessed and the health urgency is now being monitored.

After the ups and downs I was able to design floral arrangements for the fundraiser at Younger Ranch.

In the meantime Kathy had made a flower trip to Trader Joe’s, unsure of what I would be able to deliver from the Farm.

Pivoting in our Flower Farm business makes sense to me.

I greeted Kathy in the flower cottage on Sunnydell, her arms were full of colorful blooms and a box of vases.

She had chosen the most strikingly beautiful colored palette

When designing this many bouquets it takes me two days.

I design the large arrangments on the first day and then let them rest over night.

Since they are the statement pieces for the event I want them to be full, abundant, balanced and fresh.

This gives me the opportunity to look at them with fresh eyes the following morning.

I tweak the bouquets and also make certain that I have enough blooms to make them full and abundant.

For the statement arrangements I incorporated assorted Dahlias, Amaranth, Chocolate Lace Flower and of course Strawflowers from Sunnydell.

You know I just really enjoy seeing the smiles that flowers bring to everyone.

Sunnydell is more than growing blooms and delivering a bouquet.

Sunnydell is all about growing spiritually, connecting through friendships and uplifting one another up through Christ.

Last year the Flowers for Save The Cowboy were soft vintage pastels, you can read all about it here.

KInda fun to see how each year brings us something new and wonderful!

Wising you well,

Jemma

Read More
Joyce Olson Joyce Olson

Sunnydell Flower Cottage

Sunnydell Flower Cottage In The Winter

Welcome to Sunny Dell Flower Cottage!

Sunnydell Flower Cottage is more than just a building.

It is where I invite you to take a break from this whirlwind world and let nature engulf you.

Farm House Vibe

Sunny Dell Cottage has a quaint and cozy Farmhouse style vibe. White shiplap walls, rustic counter space and lots of natural light.

It is important to me for everyone to feel a warm western welcome here at Sunnydell. My goal is for each and everyone of you to leave the farm feeling refreshed and inspired.

The Flower Cottage rests on the rolling hills in Black Forest Colorado, with unobstructed views of Pikes Peak.

Farm House Flower Cottage

When we designed the cottage we knew it would need to be multi- purpose.

During the frosty month of Winter and chilly days of early Spring, Sunnydell Flower cottage serves as a probagation cottage for a couple of thousand seeds. Grow lights and two heaters keep the cottage consistenlty heated no matter the outside temps.

Reservations For Classes

During the Summer and Fall months we offer classes.

The Flower Cottage Hosts Events For Up To 8 people.

During the Summer and Fall months the flower Cottage provides an aesthetically pleasing space for tea and bouquet design classes, craft, chat and snack classes and welcoming wreath design classes.

Welcome to Sunnydell Flower Cottage where we gather together to create, inpsire, and grow through creativity and colorful blooms.

For more creative ideas, tips on gardening or homemaking ideas please visit my home and garden blog At Home With Jemma.

Thank you for joining me today.

I look forward to seeing you soon at Sunny Dell Flower Farm!



Sunny Dell Flower Cottage












Dahilas from Sunnydell Flower Farm





Read More