Our story is rooted in the earth.
Every petal, leaf and stem we work with tells a story. Huella Real Botanics was founded to teach intentional, sustainable floral design that leaves a lasting mark.
What started as a small studio in coastal California grew from founder Elena Voss’s deep respect for native flora. She began opening doors to aspiring designers in 2017.
Mission & ethos
We source only from regenerative farms and never use florist foam. Our practices protect ecosystems for future generations.
Every course combines hands-on workshops, seasonal knowledge, local ecology lessons and professional business skills.
Ten percent of every tuition goes directly to restoring native plant corridors across the American West.
Meet the people shaping tomorrow’s florists
Elena has spent two decades designing with California’s native plants. Her work appears in major museums and private estates worldwide.
Rafael leads our immersive field programs and developed the school’s signature curriculum on seasonal observation and soil-first design.
Dr. Kwan brings 15 years of field research to our classrooms, teaching the biology behind every stem choice and ecosystem interaction.
Leila ensures every workshop runs flawlessly and manages our zero-waste tracking, making sure every petal returns safely to the soil.
Our 12-week Foundation Program starts four times each year. Limited spots available.
View the 2026 schedule