The Language of Flowers on Nantucket
April’s Featured Flower
THE DAFFODIL
Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Symbolism: Renewal, hope, and new beginnings
Featured vessels from our sponsors at The Floral Society: 76 Main / 21 Broad
Artwork by Meredith Hanson
April arrives on Nantucket almost overnight. Islanders eagerly wait for signs of spring, which always arrive later for us than the rest of New England. We watch for the daffodils peeking through the dirt, and then, as if without warning, they appear in full bloom, reminding us why winter is necessary.
This year is the 50th Annual Daffodil Festival. At 21 Broad, April also marks the beginning of our season-long collaboration, The Language of Flowers on Nantucket, created in partnership with Hafsa & Co. Each month, we highlight a flower that reflects the natural rhythm of the island, beginning, of course, with the daffodil. Known for symbolizing renewal, hope, and new beginnings, it sets the tone for everything that follows.
This season, we are thrilled to collaborate with The Floral Society to bring an added layer of intention to the experience. Their thoughtfully designed vessels will be featured at the front desk of each hotel April - October, inviting guests to engage with the flower of the month, not just as decoration, but as a practice.
April’s featured pieces include the Ceramic Flower Frog Vases in both small and large sizes at 76. Main. At 21 Broad you will find their Ceramic Ikebana vases in soft sand and crisp white, each holding their Japanese pin frogs which encourage sculptural, intentional arranging, each one designed to highlight the natural movement of a stem rather than control it.
We encourage guests to take part in a simple ritual during their stay, grab the Flower Frog card we made, step outside, and go for a flower walk. Wander through town, along the bike paths, or even just around the property. Notice what is blooming. Clip a few stems if appropriate, or gather what nature has already offered. Then return and arrange them slowly, intentionally, using the card punch holes to guide placement.
There’s something grounding about this process. It invites you to see Nantucket differently, not just as a destination, but as a living landscape unfolding in real time. Inside the hotels, these vessels come to life through our floral designs, each one designed to feel organic and effortless. Outside, they become tools for exploration and creativity.
In a season that celebrates abundance, joy, and community, we hope this collaboration offers a quieter, more personal way to connect with the island. Because here, the arrival of the daffodil is not just something to admire. It is something to experience.
xo Hafsa