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Calgary Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Downton Abbey gets the floral treatment in new Vancouver garden show
Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content Article content Article content '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.' Article content Admission to the floral exhibit is included in the price of admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden or with a Garden Membership. Article content Article content 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. Article content 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. Article content The experience continues downtown at the Oakridge Park Gallery (1067 West Cordova) where three more Downton Abbey-inspired floral mannequins will be on display.
Vancouver Sun
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Downton Abbey gets the floral treatment in new Vancouver garden show
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. 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. The floral exhibition, presented by Oakridge Park, sets the stage for the highly awaited third film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which will premiere on Sept. 12. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. On site will be a series of 20 floral mannequins and installations inspired by the series and all created by top local florists. '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.' Admission to the floral exhibit is included in the price of admission to VanDusen Botanical Garden or with a Garden Membership. 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. 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. The experience continues downtown at the Oakridge Park Gallery (1067 West Cordova) where three more Downton Abbey-inspired floral mannequins will be on display. Participating florists include: Aldele Rae Florists, Angelica Floral Designs, Arbutus Florist, Atelier Floral, Avelyn Florist, Bita W Florist, Brenau Quan: Botanical Art, Floba Design Studio, Flower Factory, Heirloom Florals, Inky Rose, Jaded Creative Inc., Luminous Floral Studio, Manites, Nicola Adam Florals, and ROA Floral and Event Design. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit or the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre.
