Lynne Madonia

Whipperwill Orchids

Lynne Madonia turned her love of orchids from a hobby into Whipperwill Orchids, with a particular passion for Cattleyas. Her collection reflects an interest in species, spotted Cattleyas, unusual breeding, and plants selected for the serious orchid grower.

At our Open House, Lynne will share “Her Orchid Journey: From Hobbyist to Business Owner,” telling the story of how her passion for growing orchids developed into Whipperwill Orchids.

She will also be bringing a special selection of seedlings, select clones, divisions, and blooming-size plants for sale.

Want first choice? Pre-order by September 1 and have your plants waiting for you at the Open House.

PRE-ORDER INFORMATION

Pre-order deadline: September 1, 2026

All pre-orders must be received and paid for before the show.

How to Place Your Pre-Order

1. Choose the plants and quantities you would like.
2. You can either:

• Print this form, fill in the quantities, and email a photo of the completed form, or
• Simply write out a list of the plants and quantities you would like.

1. Email your order to whippetdoc@bellsouth.net.
2. Please include the email address associated with your PayPal account.
3. A PayPal invoice will be sent to you for payment.

If PayPal is not an option, please mention that when submitting your order so another payment method can be discussed.

We can’t wait to meet everyone in person and have some fun at the show!

SPOILER: Some brand-new crosses will be making their debut at the show!

Michael Sinn

Canaima Orchids

Born in Venezuela, Michael Sinn developed a passion for orchids at just 12 years old while caring for his mother’s collection of Cattleyas and Oncidiums. Growing up, he explored the jungles of South America in search of Cattleyas in their natural habitats, experiences that developed into a lifelong commitment to their conservation and preservation.

Michael later founded Canaima Orchids, where his focus has been breeding exceptional Cattleya species, including rare and unusual color forms. His breeding has produced plants recognized with orchid awards around the world, and he is an accredited American Orchid Society judge.

At our Almost Fall Open House, Michael will share his firsthand knowledge of Venezuelan Cattleya species, their natural habitats, and conservation, along with a special selection of orchids available for sale

Charles Diaz

Paphiopedilum Grower and Breeder

Charles Diaz is a dedicated Paphiopedilum grower and breeder with a passion for growing exceptional and unusual slipper orchids. His collection includes rare species and carefully selected plants, with his growing efforts producing award-quality Paphiopedilums.

Charles enjoys sharing his experience and enthusiasm for Paphs with other orchid growers, from those just discovering the genus to longtime collectors.

At our Almost Fall Open House, Charles will share his knowledge and experience growing Paphiopedilums, and he will be bringing a special selection of Paphs available for sale.