About us
“Farmluxe began as a way to share my love of flowers, gardening, and nature. But I’ve come to see that the blooms, gardens, and landscapes are only the doorway. The true magic lies in the self-discovery, deep joy, and the lifelong friendships that blossom along the way.”
Misha Gillingham, Founder Farmluxe
A DEEP LOVE OF
Flowers, Gardens, & Nature
We believe time in nature is the truest self-care - restorative, transformative, and filled with beauty. At the heart of every retreat are flowers, landscapes, and kindred women gathering together.
Meet our founder
MISHA GILLINGHAM
Our founder, Misha Gillingham, created Farmluxe with the vision of offering more than just a beautiful garden. She longed for wellness-centered experiences that brought women together—journeys where you could arrive solo and leave with lifelong friends. Farmluxe retreats are designed for women seeking connection, nature, beauty, and meaning.
Misha spent ten years traveling the world as a luxury travel writer and content creator under the name Wildluxe, partnering with hundreds of the most exclusive hotels and tourism boards across the globe. After stepping away from constant travel to raise her family and build a flower farm on San Juan Island, her path has come full circle.
Today, Misha blends her background in luxury travel with her deep love for nature and flowers to create immersive, high-touch retreats for women seeking beauty, connection, and restoration. These floral-centered experiences are hosted both at her mountaintop farm and garden on San Juan Island and in some of the world’s most breathtaking natural settings.
Meet
TEAM FARMLUXE
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Misha Gillingham
Misha Gillingham, garden designer, flower farmer, and founder of Farmluxe, creates immersive, wellness-centered retreats where creativity, the beauty of nature, and flowers become a source of true restoration. After a decade as a luxury travel writer partnering with the world’s most exceptional hotels and destinations, she built a flower farm on San Juan Island. Now, she blends her expertise in luxury travel with her love of nature to design meaningful experiences that leave women feeling renewed and deeply connected.
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Jennifer Horn
Jennifer is co-host of Farmluxe Retreats and the owner of The Studio on beautiful San Juan Island, where her lifelong passion for movement and wellness has created a bright, inspiring space dedicated to uplifting others. She teaches Pilates, barre, Gyrokinesis, sound healing, meditation, and more, guiding people of all fitness levels towards their goals in a loving, supportive environment. Jennifer's deep love for hosting retreats allows her to create transformative experiences that combine her diverse wellness expertise with the natural beauty of Farmluxe retreat destinations, fostering connection and personal growth.
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Hannah Lucas
Hannah is a florist, yoga and meditation teacher, founder of the journaling brand Dearmi, and co-host of Farmluxe Retreats. Based in Brisbane, Australia, she’s often traveling to beautiful destinations, always drawn to places filled with flowers and nature. Hannah brings a unique blend of creativity, mindfulness, and warmth to each retreat experience. Her passion for florals, movement, and intentional living shines through in every gathering she helps lead. For Hannah, the true magic of these retreats lies in the deep connection shared among like-minded women—an experience she considers one of life’s greatest gifts.
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Joy Prouty
Joy is a photographer and filmmaker who documents Farmluxe Retreats as well as the Farmluxe Garden. She is a published author, creative strategist, and mentor to artists. Joy’s work focuses on the power of artistic expression through empathetic visual storytelling and her imagery has been featured in a wide variety of print and entertainment media worldwide. You can find her book, Practicing Presence, in bookstores everywhere and her next book The Art of Self-Compassion (featuring a few images from within Misha’s garden!) comes out January 2026. Joy is a mama to seven children and lives not too far from Misha on San Juan Island!
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Paige Evans
Paige, cohost of Farmluxe Retreats, is passionate about nurturing genuine and memorable experiences for guests. She's affectionately known as our "retreat mama," ensuring all guests are well cared for. Paige believes travel shapes our souls while opening our hearts to embrace the unfamiliar - a belief she formed during semesters studying abroad while earning her B.A. in Communications with a minor in International Studies. Now residing on San Juan Island, Paige continues to explore her calls to adventure with her family.
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Helen Noren
Helen, Director of Global Retreats, transforms breathtaking destinations into deeply personal experiences. A floral designer and passionate gardener based in the Pacific Northwest, she brings a lifelong love of flowers, beauty, and gathering to every retreat. Helen believes the most meaningful moments happen when natural beauty, thoughtful detail, and genuine connection come together—a philosophy she weaves into each Farmluxe experience.
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Dr. Rachel Vanderby
Dr. Rachel, cohost of Farmluxe Retreats, is a Family Medicine physician specializing in hospital and palliative care, with a deep commitment to women’s wellness. As a physician, mother of three, and wife, she understands the balance and intention required for whole-person health. Inspired by her work with aging patients, Rachel is passionate about helping others live fully and intentionally. She guides breathwork sessions designed to reduce stress and restore balance.
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Lani Sheldon
Lani is a brand & website designer, and lead on all things design for Farmluxe. Based on Vancouver Island, Canada, she is passionate about creating artistic, ethos-driven brand experiences for businesses doing good in the world. With a deep love of movement, dance and gardening, there is no movement modality she won't try, or flower she won't attempt to grow. She is an advocate for women's mental health, wellness and accessible education for neurodivergent children, and believes time in nature is one of our world's most healing experiences.
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Ready for Adventure?
Grow your self-care journey with us
Team Farmluxe is devoted to creating retreats that feel both nourishing and unforgettable. We craft every experience with care. Our goal is to ensure you feel restored, inspired, and deeply cared for from the moment you arrive.