I signed up for a class on flower arranging even though people tell me, this is a natural skill for me. It was in a town I had yet to visit and the class was an immersive 3 hours. Sounded like a relaxing day trip for me.

A bit off the beaten trail, I felt transported during the drive through the wooded area. The class was in a barn and upon entering the focal point was baskets of fresh flowers of every shape, color and texture.

We gathered for tips on growing, cutting and prepping the...