September 2015 was my first year attending a silent retreat. 7 days of silence filled with dharma talks, mindful walking and self-compassion meditations. What led me to explore a silent retreat came down to a number of things, but what I left with, was more than I was ever expecting. It was such a powerful experience that I made the commitment to myself to attend each year for my birthday. There are many benefits to attending a silent retreat. Personally, at the time, I was

This year has been one filled with many milestones. Professionally, THE CROWN COLLECTIVE has rooted in the wedding, events and floral industry through all the opportunities that have been presented to us this year. It has been a true honor to be part of many celebrations, many of which represent the hope and transition into the next phase of this thing we call life. From birthdays, bridal and baby showers to weddings and anniversaries, these milestone moments have really give