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Seasonal first
Every curriculum is built around what is blooming locally right now. No imports, no waste.
EST. 2017
Rooted in care.
Built by hand.
Esencia Atelier began as a single bench in a sunlit studio in Sonoma Valley. Today it is a gathering place for those who believe flowers can teach us how to pause and create with intention.
Our Story
Founders Lena Voss and Marco Solis met while restoring an old greenhouse. They noticed the same quiet joy when teaching others how to arrange seasonal blooms. In 2017 they opened the doors to their first small cohort.
Since then more than 2,800 students from 38 countries have joined our programs. We keep every class intentionally small so each participant receives real-time guidance and leaves with their own seasonal practice.
Our Mission
We teach sustainable, seasonal floristry so people can slow down, connect with nature, and leave behind work that feels alive.
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Small circles
Maximum eight students per cohort creates space for individual feedback and lasting community.
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Lasting tools
We share techniques that students can keep using for decades — never trends that fade.
Meet the team
The hands and hearts behind every course.
Lena Voss
Founder & Creative Director
Former landscape architect who fell in love with the quiet alchemy of floristry.
Marco Solis
Co-founder & Head of Education
Third-generation grower and storyteller who believes every stem carries memory.
Isla Ren
Senior Craft Instructor
Known for her intuitive approach to color and texture developed across three continents.
Julian Fern
Sustainability Lead
Trained as an ecologist and ensures every material used in our courses leaves the land better.