• 1.What is freeze drying?
• 2.Is freeze drying the best, am I using the right company...
• 3.How much will freeze-drying my flowers cost?
• 4.What types of flowers can be freeze dried?
• 5.Do I need a reservation?
• 6.How soon do you need my flowers?
• 7.How do I get my flowers to you?
• 8.What is the best way to care for my flowers before preservation?
• 9.How long does the preservation process take?
• 10.How long will my freeze dried flowers last?
• 11.Can you ship my preserved bouquet after it is done?
• 12.How long do I have to select my frame or enclosure?

1.What is freeze drying?  Freeze drying your flowers is the process of removing water from the flowers while they are frozen within a freeze drying machine. Moisture is slowly removed from the frozen flowers while they are under vacuum. Science prefers the name sublimation while the process is commonly referred to as freeze-drying.

2. Is freeze drying the best method to preserve flowers and am I using the right company to preserve my flowers?

• Mountain View Freeze Dry freeze-drying produces totally realistic dried flowers.
• Your design is hand crafted as a commissioned piece of artwork.
• We pre-treat and re-hydrate your flowers when we receive them. Do not use re-hydration sprays! They act as a barrier to keep moisture in your flowers from escaping during freeze drying. Flowers should be clean for superior drying results.
• All bouquets are digitally photographed for design accuracy.
• All framed flowers are color enhanced and post-treated with a thin, transparent coating to seal and protect them.
• With Mountain View Freeze Dry all custom frames have Tru-View 99% UV light filtering glass. (note: UV acrylic is used on ovals)
• Preservation dry packs are employed within the frame envelope to absorb ambient air humidity when your flowers are sealed.
• Dehydration Agent: We have never had an insect in our freeze dried floral preservation. Even so we use a small amount of dehydration agent within the frame envelope.
• Mountain View Freeze Dry custom floral frames are fully sealed  from outside air. Mountain View Freeze Dry received training by a conservator from the National Gallery of Art from Washington DC. to learn specific museum conservators techniques for sealing framed flowers. All frame seams have a sealant applied from the inside frame rabbet. Frames are backed with Archival vapor proof backing and archival aluminum barrier tape seals the backing* With our company your frame is well sealed and protected against UV light rays, outside air, insects, and humidity.

3. How much will freeze-drying cost? The below pricing is for freeze drying your flowers. Framing is priced separately. See online selections page for custom framing price.

• Small wedding bouquet- $149.95 (up to 15 main blooms)
• Medium wedding bouquet- $179.95 (up to 25 main blooms)
• Large wedding bouquet- $199.95 (25 to 35 main blooms)
• Extra Large wedding bouquet- add $3 per bloom (if more than 35 main blooms)
• Individual Flower Pricing:1 to 6 blooms $12.50 ea.,7 to 12 blooms $9.50 ea.,13 or more...$8.00 ea.

4. What types of flowers can you freeze-dry?   You can have us freeze-dry preserve almost all flower varieties with excellent results. This a list of flowers that we have preserved with consistantly excellent results: All Orchids: Cymbidium, phalaenopsis, dendrobium orchids. Sweet pea, daffodil, stock, lisianthus, japhet, All Lilys: asiatic, oriental, casablanca, calla lily, and stargazer lilies. Agapanthus, alstroemeria, anemone, chrysanthemum, red, coral, pink bouvardia. Ageratum, aster, bells of Ireland, birds of paradise, calycina, calendula, stephanotis, gardenia, ranuculus, phlox, peony, queen annes lace, lysimachia, lily of the vally, iris, hyacinth, heather, kangaroo paw, liliac, liatris, freesia, delphinium, gladiolus, hydrangea, leptospermum, limonium,  protea, pompons, gerbera, carnation, All Roses, cornflower, dahlia, tulip, yarrow. All sunflowers, scabiosa, larkspur, solidago, statice, snapdragon, waxflower, viburnum, Babies breath and filler flowers, many wild flowers, aquatic flowers and other flowers...

5. Should I make a reservation?  It is not necessary to make a reservation, however if you are planning on using our company we do accept reservations to secure your date with us.

6. How soon do you need to get my flowers?  It is not so much the time, but rather the freshness of the blooms that is important for the best preservation results . We encourage our clients to submit flowers without delay if possible.

7. How can I get my flowers to you?  Simply surround flowers in foam packing peanuts in a cardboard box and ship them overnight. If you are in the Central New England Area you may have them dropped off to us.

8. What is the best way to care for my flowers before I can get them to you? For best preservation results, your fresh flowers should be kept hydrated and cool in an air conditioned room. Never allow flowers to freeze.

9. How long does the preservation process take?  Most orders are ready in about 90-120 days, however we reserve the right to extend the completion date in order to present you with the completed product.

10. How long will my freeze dried flowers last?  We do not guarantee color or longevity of frames, glass, photographs, artwork, memorabilia or flowers. Freeze-dried flowers can keep for many years of enjoyment. Flower colors are expected to mellow with time.

• What is the best way to protect and prolong dried flowers?  For the best protection flowers should in a sealed frame or an enclosure that has at least 99% UV light filtering sealed glass. The frame package i.e. mat board should be made from conservation materials. Dry packs should be employed in the framing and a vapor proof archival backing be used to seal the back of the shadowbox frame against outside air, insects and humidity.

• Why does Mountain View Freeze Dry provide this protection in framing? We endeavor to provide the highest standard in floral preservation framing for our clients.

11. Can you ship it to me when its completed?  Yes we do ship completed orders. Our protective return shipping packaging costs $79.95 plus the FedEx 2 day shipping rate to your location. Ground shipping services are not used for the safety of your keepsake.

12. How long do I have to select my frame or enclosure?   Simply use our online selections page to make your framing selections within thirty days of sending your flowers.