"Defiantly Joyful" is an enriching workshop set in the picturesque surroundings of Hope Flower Farm in Leesburg, Virginia. This unique event, curated by Holly Chapple and friends at her multifaceted property—a combination of a working flower farm, winery, and historic site—provides a haven where individuals can explore healing and recovery rituals that promote the strongest versions of ourselves.
The core theme of the workshop is finding and reclaiming joy despite the challenges posed by life's most difficult moments. This theme is intricately woven into every activity and session, offering a holistic approach to recovery that involves flowers, multiple forms of spirituality, self-care, and community engagement.
Healing Through Flowers and Nature
At "Defiantly Joyful," participants engage deeply with the natural beauty and therapeutic qualities of flowers and nature. Sessions on floral design not only teach the art of arranging blooms but also demonstrate how these activities can serve as meditative practices that promote mindfulness and inner peace. The act of working with flowers (cutting, arranging, and even planting) becomes a metaphor for personal growth and rebirth.
The Birth of the Defiantly Joyful Festival
The Defiantly Joyful Festival was born not in a boardroom, but on a winding bus ride through the streets of Bogotá, where two friends, Hannah and Holly, shared a moment of raw, unfiltered honesty. Both carried deep personal grief: Hannah spoke of her brothers, Holly of her late husband Evan. In that sacred space of vulnerability, Holly asked about Hannah’s mother, and Hannah described her as “defiantly joyful,” a phrase that landed with unexpected power. It captured a way of living that wasn’t fierce and brave; A joy that rises even when the world expects you to fall apart. That moment sparked a vision that would eventually bloom into a festival rooted in healing, remembrance, and wild, resilient hope.
Healing Practices, Gatherings & Offerings
Healing is not one-size-fits-all. That’s why Defiantly Joyful offers a diverse and inclusive range of spiritual and somatic modalities, each designed to meet participants exactly where they are on their journey. These practices support emotional, physical, and energetic healing in safe and supportive ways.
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