Helen Leighton bouquet of pink and cream flowers in a white vase placed on a stool covered with white fabric in a field of tall, golden grass, Albany WA.

1:1 Floral Mentoring with Helen Leighton formerly of Riverdale Farm, Albany WA

Guidance for garden-makers, floral creatives, and those living seasonally.

Sometimes, the most valuable thing is time with someone who’s walked the path before you.

I offer in-person mentoring for floral designers, gardeners, and creatives seeking a slower, seasonal way of working. These are quiet, thoughtful sessions held in Albany—hands-on, heart-led, and deeply rooted in what’s growing.

It’s not business coaching. It’s not a step-by-step formula.

It’s talking, creating, and reconnecting with what matters.

APPLY FOR 1:1 FLORAL MENTORING

Mentorship is limited and not always available

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Application only

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Mentorship is limited and not always available • Application only •

Helen Leighton's garden featuring a woman dressed in a white dress holding a large bouquet of pastel-colored flowers outdoors, Albany WA.

WHO’S IT FOR?

1:1 Floral Mentoring is perfect for you if you’re…

  • Starting a garden-based or floral practice, and not sure how to shape it

  • Craving more rhythm and beauty in your work, but unsure where to begin

  • Wanting to simplify, realign, or make decisions with clarity

  • Feeling pulled toward a slower, more intentional way of creating

  • Longing for a conversation with someone who understands your path

Helen Leighton pink and peach blooming flowers arranged in rustic metal buckets near a window, Albany WA.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  1. A 2 hour session held in Albany, Western Australia

  2. Conversation over tea and seasonal cake — followed by time to create together

  3. The chance to explore:

    • Seasonal flower selection & styling

    • Garden-led design principles

    • Creative direction & styling

    • Slowing down your floral workflow

  4. A small bundle of notes and reflections to take home

Apply for 1:1 Floral Mentoring

MENTORING SESSIONS ARE OFFERED OCCASIONALLY AND ONLY BY REQUEST.

If this feels like the right season for support, you're warmly invited to apply.