Italy Travel Program Deposit | April 23 - 30, 2027

An Italian Floral & Food Affair

Savor the delights of Italy like a local! Enjoy eight luxurious days across Milan, Lake Como, and Venice. Indulge yourself in local flowers, food, and art to experience firsthand the Italian way of life.

Our thoughtfully curated experience, co-hosted by FlowerSchool alumna and instructor Elena Mencarelli of Elena M. Floral Design, and Maria del Campo of Ca’ Di Campo, will take you from the flower markets and gardens of Milan to the shores of Lake Como and the canals of Venice.

Your Hosts

Elena Mencarelli | Elena M. Floral Design

A FlowerSchool alumna, instructor, and longtime floral designer, Elena brings years of experience in Italy’s floral design industry as well as an insider’s understanding of its markets, sourcing, and design traditions. Elena has personally curated all of the floral aspects of the trip and will serve as the lead design instructor. 

Maria del Campo | Ca’ di Campo

Maria is a Mexican-American design director with a global background in architecture, interiors, hospitality, culinary culture, and experiential design. She is the owner of Ca’ di Campo, a Milan-based creative studio that curates immersive celebrations and experiences throughout Italy, with an approach rooted in architecture, culture, and local traditions.

Together, they’ll introduce you to their Italy: the flower markets they love, beautiful gardens and neighborhoods, memorable meals, local traditions, and the leisurely pleasures of Italian life that are off the tourist path.

Highlights

• Start in Milan with an aperitivo in a beautiful garden, settling into the city with good food, conversation, and a taste of classic Milanese hospitality.

• Go behind the scenes at Milan’s flower market with Elena, exploring seasonal flowers, colors, textures, and the rhythms of the city. 

• Learn about the local floral trade and how it is different than any other market.

• Experience a private floral design session guided by Elena.

• Explore Milan like a local, with time to discover its gardens, neighborhoods, cafés, fashion, and design at an unhurried pace.

• Spend a day on Lake Como, wandering through a historic lakeside town, enjoying lunch and shopping.

• Take a private boat ride across the lake with an aperitivo and spectacular views of villas, gardens, and mountains.

• Travel through the Lake Garda region toward Venice, stopping for a long, leisurely lunch celebrating the wine, landscape, and regional cuisine of northern Italy.

• Arrive in Venice by water, setting the tone for several days of exploring canals, gardens, neighborhoods, and the renowned Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

• Come together for a final floral experience in Venice, where Elena brings together ideas and inspiration from the week at a beautiful final table.

• Wrap up the experience around the table with the finest Venetian food and wine, celebrating an unforgettable week in Italy.

Trip details

April 23–30, 2027 | 8 Days / 7 Nights

This specially curated FlowerSchool journey begins in Milan and travels through Lake Como, the Lake Garda region, and Venice, with private transfers and carefully selected experiences throughout. The itinerary balances planned experiences with plenty of opportunities to explore, shop, and discover Italy at your own pace.

The trip is intentionally kept small and intimate, with a minimum of eight guests. Please secure your spot by paying the deposit by January 15, 2027. Remaining trip costs will be due in two payments leading up to the trip in April 2027.

Please note that schedule itinerary changes may occur as we refine the details for the Italy Travel Program. Because at least eight participants are required for the trip to take place, depending on the number of registrants, FlowerSchool New York (FSNY) reserves the right to cancel the trip up until January 15, 2027. After that date, all payments are non-refundable if the trip is confirmed by FSNY.

Your Stay

Single Occupancy: $8,500 per guest

Double Occupancy: $7,500 per guest

*For guests traveling together who would like to share a room; double occupancy requires two participants to register together.

The trip cost includes hotels, dining, activities, and travel accommodations within Italy. Guests are responsible for purchasing their own flights to and from Italy, as well as expenses during scheduled free time. 

Important Dates

December 15, 2027

$1,000 deposit due 

January 15, 2027

Deposit becomes non-refundable. A minimum of 8 confirmed guests is required for the trip to proceed. A 30% balance is due upon confirmation of the trip.

February 28, 2027

Registration closes.

March 1, 2027

The final balance is due.