April 19-23rd 2027 / New Albany OH

The 5-Day

Perfumery Intensive at

The Retreat - New Albany OH

What to Expect

Escape into 7 acres of woodland beauty while exploring fragrance during this 5-day perfumery course.

❋ Perfumery Intensive

Learn perfumery basics, about fragrance ingredients, and participate in olfactory training using world-class materials.

Get the training you need to instruct beginner perfumery workshops and run your own traveling perfume bar blending experience.

❋ Focused on Your Success

❋ Expert Facilitation

Led by a team of independent perfumers with over 10 years of experience.

We build our courses around all the ways you learn including visual representations, verbal instructions, and hands-on experiences.

❋ A Supportive Space

Start your perfume business with the knowledge and skills you need to start booking classes and events as soon as you get home.

Learn perfumery, how to run a beginner perfumery workshop, and how to host a perfume bar event during our 5-day course.

Leave knowing you have the tools and knowledge to start your business the right way.

THE SCHEDULE

Sunday April 18th

Arrive & Meet

As everyone arrives, we take time to settle in and get comfortable with the space. Light foods and refreshments will be provided. Guests staying at the Parker House will have this time to meet their house mates and class mates. This is not required for those staying off-site but all students are welcome!

There will be a shuttle for retreat guests from Columbus Airport (CMH) to the retreat on Sunday. Pickup will be coordinated based on your arrival time.


Check-In (for Parker House guests)

3pm-8pm


Snacks & Refreshments

5:30-7:30pm


Welcome Message

From Pam and Kara

Followed by Q&A

7:00pm


Monday April 19th

Day One - Perfumery Intensive

Our first day will be focused on introductions, understanding the goals of the group, demystifying perfumery and the perfume industry and participating in multiple olfactory activities.


Check-In

9:00-9:20am


Class Begins

9:30am


Lunch Break

12:30-1:15pm


Class

1:15-4:00pm


Tuesday April 20th

Day Two - Perfumery Intensive

Day two begins with olfactory and scent blending exercises, followed by instruction on building scent stories, materials safety, diluting perfumery materials, fragrance families, skin PH activities, formula building, maceration and aging, analyzing sample formulas, and FDA and shipping laws and requirements. There will be multiple activities and time to work on your own formulas.

Open Studio Time is reserved for continuing work on your formulas, and receiving additional guidance from our instructors. We like to have this time open for you to ask questions and keep the energy of the day going before you leave the classroom for the evening.


Breakfast with Omelet Station

8:30am-9:30am


Class Begins

9:30am


Lunch Break

12:30-1:15pm


Class

1:15-4:00pm


Open Studio Time

4:00-6:00pm


Wednesday April 21st

Day Three - Perfumery Intensive

& Botanical Perfumes Teacher Training

The day begins with discussing important business topics, combating imposter syndrome and building a brand that speaks to you, slow and steady business growth, and a special business coach guest. You will have the final hours of the class to continue your formulas, pack your materials to take home, and choose perfumery kits and materials from our shop.

Teacher training begins in the afternoon and will include a botanical perfumes class experience where you will see the class from the customers perspective. Afterward, you will receive a materials list, tools list, our class Canva templates, and training on class setup, class flow, how to guide your students in a supportive way, and how and where to market your classes. We will discuss each participants unique situations and help you find the best materials and options for your region and clientele.


Light Breakfast & Coffee/Tea Bar

8:30-9:00am


Class

9:00-1:00pm


Lunch

1:00-1:45pm


Teacher Training Begins

2:00pm


Dinner Break

6:00-6:45pm


Teacher Training Ends

8:30pm


Thursday April 22nd 

Day One -

The Perfume Bar Business Builder

Settle in for the most informative and transformative business building course we have ever made. Start the day with participating in The Perfume Bar from a customers perspective. Build on your perfumery knowledge with training on smelling techniques, perfumery materials, the industries favorite perfumery notes, where to buy your ingredients and tools, why more materials doesn’t mean better, how to describe perfumes to your customers, blending perfumes like a pro, and practice blending time with your peers.


Guest Chef Catered Breakfast

8:30-9:15am


Class begins

9:30am


Lunch Break

12:30-1:15pm


Class

1:15-4:30pm


Friday April 23rd 

Day Two -

The Perfume Bar Business Builder

The final day of this course begins with a hot breakfast with our guest chef.

With happy bellies, we will discuss how to build a perfume bar setup without breaking the bank, materials and tools for your display, our base accords, pricing your products for best customer response, branding, Pam’s custom perfumery spreadsheet to track costs and formulas, and a Q&A with Pam and a Columbus based business coach to help you tie up loose ends that might keep you from making your dream a reality.

We will show you all of the kit options that The Perfume Bar offers and help you choose the right option for you.

There will be additional time to practice the perfume bar with your peers, try out your new fragrance lingo, and get comfortable with the flow of a perfume making experience.


Guest Chef Catered Breakfast

8:30-9:15am


Class begins

9:30am


Lunch Break

12:30-1:15pm


Class

1:15-4:30pm


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