Abby Schmeichel is the owner and creative director of Hellabloom, a floral design company based in New York City. Hellabloom did an amazing 2022 wedding at Troutbeck seen here. Abby specializes in designing florals for high end weddings and events around the country. Her designs are heavily influenced by changing seasons, and inspired by the combination of natural landscapes, architecture, and art. Her work has been featured in Brides, the New York Times, and Carats and Cake. Abby lives in Brooklyn with her husband and two pets.

Cottage Courses are artist-taught workshops created in the spirit of sharing unique methods and skills within our community. Founded by Natalie Baxter and Polly Shindler, these all-level courses connect participants with artists and practitioners who bring their own spin to learning and creating. Course offerings are related to their own practice, sharing their aideas and work throughout these casual gatherings. Hopefully these courses will empower participants to create and innovate on their own, while making some new friends along the way.