The Discovery Masterclass
Discover the Art of Botanical Perfumery
Immerse yourself in the ancient and evocative world of fragrance at the Bloom Lab Perfumerie Discovery Masterclass, an exclusive, sensory-rich experience.
Held at the iconic von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort, this one-of-a-kind masterclass invites you to explore the art, science, and soul of scent—surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Vermont.
This Perfume Blending Discovery Masterclass is designed for absolutely anyone with an interest in scent—whether you're simply perfume-curious, a recreational blender exploring fragrance for fun, a regular blender looking to deepen your practice, or someone just beginning their journey into the world of perfumery.
This is a very limited opportunity with space for just 10 students.
December 13, 2025
10:00AM - 4:30PM
The Von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort
Stowe, Vermont
$535.00
The Experience.
Explore the history, philosophy, and hands-on techniques behind creating perfumes entirely from plants. This masterclass offers a rare opportunity to learn about:
The poetic art of scent design.
The delicate essences of flowers, resins, herbs, and spices.
Fragrance structure: top, heart, and base notes
How to blend a balanced, expressive perfume using all-natural materials
The von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort offers an unforgettable setting - drenched in it’s own own bespoke history and rich with inspiration. This experience is truly once-in-a-lifetime.
The Schedule.
10:00AM - 12:00PM
The day begins with storytelling, delving into the rich history of perfumery. From there, we’ll explore the ingredients and extraction methods that define botanical perfumery.
You’ll then be guided through a poetic fragrance design exercise—crafted to bring intention and artistry to the creation of your own personal scent.
12:00PM - 1:30PM
Our group will be shuttled to the iconic von Trapp Brewing Bierhall just moments down the hilltop for a nourishing lunch!
1:30PM - 4:30PM
The “Lab” portion of the day begins with both group and individual exploration of the available ingredients. From there, each student will identify their own unique combination of top, middle, and base notes—laying the foundation for a bespoke eau de parfum.
You’ll have the opportunity to blend up to three 5ml sample bottles, allowing you to iterate and refine your formula with each version. Once your final blend is perfected, you’ll create and bottle a full-size 30ml perfume to enjoy—and share with the world.
The day concludes with a return to your fragrance design work, where you’ll name your signature scent—arguably the most delightful part of the process!
Sarah Elizabeth Yeager
Meet your instructor
Sarah Yeager is a botanical perfumer and sensory artist whose work centers around the idea that fragrance is a true art form—just as evocative and expressive as music, painting, or dance. With a deep focus on natural extraction methods, including the rare and romantic enfleurage process, Sarah creates perfumes that honor the raw beauty of plants and the powerful emotional connections scent can evoke.
Her journey into fragrance began in childhood, where a heightened sensitivity to scent sparked a lifelong fascination with how smell shapes memory, emotion, and experience. With early training in the culinary arts, Sarah's deep love of flavor and aroma led her to design custom fragrances for her wedding party—an experience that ultimately launched her into the world of perfumery.
She has studied with the prestigious international perfumery school ISIPCA in France and is the founder of Bloom Lab Perfumerie, a creative fragrance atelier where she shares her passion for botanical perfumery with her community. Prior to this, Sarah built a diverse career in business operations, scaling Vermont-based companies globally and applying her culinary “mise en place” mindset to the corporate world. Returning to her creative roots, blending art, science, and nature through the uniquely human medium of scent, Sarah’s work is a celebration of fragrance as invisible art.
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