HGTV Designer Genevieve Gorder kicked off the opening weekend of the 18th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival with a series of engaging presentations.  Genevieve certainly added star power to one of Disney World's most popular annual special events.


Genevieve Gorder
Genevieve Gorder is one of the most popular designers appearing on HGTV and currently stars in HGTV's weekly series, Dear Genevieve, where she answers viewer submitted e-mails that seek her expert designing advice.  Each week's show has her demonstrating the answers to the questions in person with the viewer with the goal of helping home owners discover a new passion for their homes.

Genevieve also appears as a judge on HGTV Design Star as designer compete for the opportunity to win their own show on HGTV.


Genevieve in person is all about motion.  She is high energy and constantly moving.  During her one hour presentation see was always in motion, which made it hard to photograph her.

She was very engaging and has a great stage presence.  She has a very "real" quality, which made her presentation a joy to see and hear.  The topic of her presentation was "The Art Of Sculpting Space," where she discussed creating "mini-Vinettes" (or little scenes) throughout the room creating shapes that keep the eye moving and interested.  She is without a doubt very passionate about what she does and she loves sharing that passion with the audience.

Genevieve was a hit with the audience and was a great representative of HGTV to kick off the opening weekend of the festival.


HGTV Designer Stage
This year marks the first year that HGTV is sponsoring the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival.  Each weekend, one of HGTV's Designers will be making an appearance and presenting to audiences at the Festival.

The HGTV Designer's Stage is located within the Festival Center at Epcot (formerly known as the Wonders Of Life Pavilion.)


Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
From March 2 through May 15, 2011 Epcot is transformed in to a world filled with millions of  blooms and over 100 topiaries featuring many of your favorite Disney Characters.

The festival is free to enjoy with your paid admission to Epcot at Disney World.