Downton Abbey gets the floral treatment in new Vancouver garden show
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Downtown Abbey fans are up for a floral treat as the Vancouver bespoke floral show producer Fleurs de Villes is bringing its new floral show — Fleurs de Villes Downton — to Vancouver 's VanDusen Botanical Garden May 23-June 1.
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The Fleurs de Villes show is a fresh floral celebration that will transport visitors to early-20th century England and the world of the aristocratic Crawley family and their devoted staff.
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'Fleurs de Villes has a global history of floral storytelling, and we couldn't be more delighted to share the story of Downton Abbey 'en fleurs' in our own backyard,' Karen Marshall, co-founder of Fleurs de Villes said in a statement. 'We know Vancouver audiences will be captivated by the detail, the history, the artistry, and the flowers that Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey, beautifully supported by Oakridge Park, will encompass. With each installation created by talented local floral artists, we are fulfilling our mission of elevating the floral arts and sharing our florists incredible talent with the public in the most remarkable settings.'
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Admission to the floral exhibit is included in the price of admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden or with a Garden Membership.
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Additionally, visitors can sip botanical-infused gin cocktails from the Wildflower Distilling Co. There will also be daily floral talks and demonstrations in the Fleurs de Villes JARDIN marquee tent and can check out botanical inspired culinary talks by Shaughnessy restaurant executive chef Matthew Phillip.
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After strolling through the garden and the exhibit visitors can vote for their favourite for a chance to win an Oakridge Park shopping spree worth $1,500.
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The experience continues downtown at the Oakridge Park Gallery (1067 West Cordova) where three more Downton Abbey-inspired floral mannequins will be on display.
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