inside the chateau
Come Feel Like
Your Loveliest, Happiest,
Most Creative Self
In spring, we crave flower crowns and French bouquets.
In fall, it’s moody dahlias, dark lipstick, and tablescapes that belong in a candlelit château.
And around the holidays… oranges dry into garlands while the Sugar Plum Fairy drifts through the air.
We’re all drawn to that kind of beauty—
scrolling past it, saving it, returning to it again and again.
But rarely… living inside it.
Or knowing where to begin.
The Dear Lily Château is where you step into that world.
It’s not just about flowers.
It’s about putting your phone down…
taking in the blooms and the beauty around you…
and letting yourself be filled with joy and wonder.
To feel like yourself again.
Inspired. Present.
You’ll learn European floral design, sip something lovely, and leave with an arrangement you can’t believe you made.
But a Dear Lily retreat offers more than that.
It’s how you return to yourself.
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Summer is Here!
Our Seasonal Workshops are taking a summer break to splash in the waves, which means...
The calendar is filling up with private parties!
Celebrate a milestone, throw a bridal shower or reward your team with that well-deserved floral retreat.
Flowers make people happy in seconds.
Imagine how an immersion into flowers, a reserved just-for-you gorgeous Chateau and being surrounded by your favorite people will feel like.
Right here, in Raleigh.
Just book your date and get ready to fill your camera roll with memories.
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The First Blooms
If you haven’t yet experienced a Dear Lily event where you create a magical arrangement in a see-through vase, this is your perfect gateway into our signature floral style and arranging philosophy.
Saturday, April 11
Signature Dear Lily Method
10 a.m. - noon
HERE'S WHAT WE
DID THIS SPRING...
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The Duchess’ Garden Party
Whether your heart aches for the opulence of Bridgerton or grace of Pride and Prejudice... you are in for a treat.
Step into your own Regency fairytale with an elegant, flowing arrangement worth Duchess' garden party.
Sunday, April 26
The Beloved Garden-Style Classic
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
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Enjoy Our Immersive Floral Masterclasses
Floral Fun At A Glance
LOCATION
Hosted at the exclusive Dear Lily Chateau, a private estate just minutes off the Honeycutt Road and Lafayette Village in North Raleigh. To preserve the peaceful retreat atmosphere and privacy or our guests, the exact gate details are revealed exclusively upon booking. A European gem in the middle of Raleigh with a circular driveway and the views of sprawling trees from every ceiling-to-floor window await.
HOW THE EXPERIENCE FLOWS
Each gathering lasts about two hours, depending on the pace of the party. No rush whatsoever. Plenty of time to sip, laugh, connect and create.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Whether you’ve never held a stem or have always loved flowers, you’ll leave with an arrangement you’re proud of.
GROUP SIZE
Each session is limited to 8-10 guests to keep the experience intimate and hands-on.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Seasonal cut flowers, hand-selected for the theme of the day and pre-conditioned
- A vase or vessel to design in (yours to take home). Hand-tied bouquets are finished with elegant tissue wrapping rather than a vase.
- Floral mechanics required for the design.
- Floral shears on loan for use during class
- Champagne, coffee, and light bites to make the morning excuisite
WHAT TO BRING
Just bring yourself. Everything else is provided.
FLORAL SECRETS YOU'LL TAKE HOME
- How to design an arrangement that feels chic, natural, and alive with the season
- Simple techniques that make flowers look effortless — and stay gracefully in place
- How to choose, prepare, and care for your blooms so they last longer at home
- Styling tips to transform your bouquet into the centerpiece of any room
- High touch floral secrets that give everyday blooms a designer’s finish.
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING
We understand that plans sometimes change. If you need to cancel, simply let us know at least 10 days before your workshop for a full refund.
For cancellations made within 7 days, we’ll happily issue you a credit in the amount of your ticket, which can be applied towards a future Lily Weekend Club gathering.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event are non-refundable, as flowers and materials will already have been prepared.
We’re unable to offer credits or refunds for no-shows, as each seat and set of blooms is reserved just for you.
