Name: Rooted In Nature - The Art of Sustainable Floristry with T.J. McGrath
Start: 2026-04-13T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-13T14:30:00-04:00
Location: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront

Rooted in Nature– The Art of Sustainable Floristry with T.J. McGrath.
T.J. McGrath is a floral artist, garden advocate, and founder of T.J. McGrath Design, known for his romantic, naturalistic approach to sustainable floristry.
The Hurrah Players are thrilled to welcome T.J. McGrath as the guest speaker for our 4th Annual Floral Fundraiser. T.J. has cultivated a distinctive voice in the floral world—one grounded in creativity, sustainability, and a deep respect for nature’s seasons. Celebrated for his innovative, foam-free techniques and commitment to locally and American-grown blooms, T.J. is a respected designer, educator, and advocate for environmentally conscious floristry. Through weddings, events, editorials, and educational experiences, he inspires professionals and enthusiasts alike to approach floral design with intention, imagination, and care for the earth.
This year’s event takes place April 13, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the picturesque Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Guests will enjoy a live floral design presentation showcasing T.J.’s ideas and techniques, enhanced by professional audio and a newly designed room layout offering improved sightlines and a better overall guest experience. The day also includes a delicious luncheon, coffee bar, vendor shopping, raffle drawings, and complimentary valet parking.
Special Thanks to Our Event Sponsors:
Floral Sponsors:
Price’s Floral Wholesale and The Sunflower Florist
Sip & Shop Sponsor:
Atlantic Shores Retirement Community
Shopping Vendors Include:
Rivah Breeze • French Boutique • The Arrangers Market • Robin’s Boutique • Pure Fragrance Company • Pangea Jewelry & Designs • Bourbon and Bamboo • Out of the Kitchen – Biscotti • B. Rowe Company • Polka Dot Palm • Julie Ryan Designs
Tickets for whole tables of 10 go on sale February 2, 2026.
Individual Tickets will go on sale February 9, 2026
Tickets can be purchased on hurrahplayers.com
Benefit for The Hurrah Players
Performing Arts Academy and the TV & Film Academy Scholarship Fund
Learn more about T.J. McGrath on Instagram @t.j._mcgrath_design.