Slavonk & Hortus Terraria

What an awesome concept and a well appointed store front! The staff is super friendly and helpful. They have on-​line ordering so instead of ordering flower arrangements that will die you can give someone a lasting terrarium. Such a neat idea and they are beautiful. For delivery you can choose enclosed terrariums or succulents.
They also have a make your own terrarium bar inside their store and offer classes which are themed. I recently saw one on Facebook that was a Starwars themed class… how cool is that?
The pricing is amazing for the quality of succulents you receive and they last for a long time as long as you take care of them properly. Don’t worry if you don’t have a green thumb because they take minimal effort to maintain.
They were super generous with a terrarium and two class passes for a fundraiser that I attended! Nice to see Austin helping Austin!
This is a awesome Austin local shop that is definitely worth popping in to see what they are all about or sign up for a class and feel proud of your DIY skills!

Signed up on Verlocal for a terrarium making class with a couple of friends.
Keri greeted us enthusiastically, offering coffee, pastries, and juice while we waited for everyone else to arrive. The shop is SUPER cute and, before going to the back space for the class, I gained a little bit of inspiration just by looking around! One of my friends forgot that we’d signed up and Keri offered a refund or my friend would be able to stop in another time.
After choosing our spots at the tables in the back, we were allowed to choose 2 or 3 succulents and/​or cacti. I decided to live dangerously and chose 2 of the former and one of the latter (a REALLY pokey one). As Keri instructed us, she was very patient, offering advice and help when needed. She spent time with everyone, chatting and encouraging.
Once the plants were in the base level of soil, it was time to choose sands and decorations! There’s a terrarium bar with containers of different colored sands, rocks, and shells, all of which was included in the price of the class. A second area had a few more elaborate items like tiny sea urchin fossils (?) and sparkly things, which cost just a little bit per item/​scoop. I’d brought a tiny sea turtle from home, so I opted for a couple of the urchins to go with the «theme» of my terrarium. Upon completion, Keri gave us each boxes in which to put our terrariums for safe travel.
So, remember that REALLY pokey cactus I mentioned? Well, my terrarium fell in my car (sand stayed contained in the box, at least) and when I was trying to remedy the whole thing, I accidentally touched it, reflexively drawing my hand back, knocking the whole thing onto the ground, shattering it. None of that was anyone’s fault but mine, of course. But, as my friend that attended the class with me said, «I guess I was the only one meant to make a terrarium this weekend.»
Anyway, I HIGHLY recommend signing up for a class or just going to check out the adorable store front! And watch out for those stupid pokey cacti!

So I was randomly talking about how I needed something on my desk at my new job and thought hmmm succulents would be great! Low and behold I was scrolling through Facebook that day and a little advertisement for a «build your own terrarium» place came up on my feed. Needless to say, I signed up for it instantly.
I came in today for my class and everything was absolutely WONDERFUL! I walked in this morning and Keri instantly introduced herself. She had pastries and coffee waiting for us.
She had a great little set up in the back for us to create our own terrariums. There were so many different options when it came to the succulents and it was way too hard for me to choose my 3 plants! She also provided different colored sand, shells, crystals, and broken glass for us to really make them our own. Keri was patient and walked us through each step of building our terrariums, helping each of us along the way.
I’m absolutely in love with my terrarium and I’m dying to go back and create another! I highly recommend going to visit Keri if you’re looking for a fun activity or even if you’re just looking for a terrarium that’s ready to buy!

Keri is so SO talented. I’ve been buying, admiring, and creating my own terrariums with her for years now and I was so thrilled to see her vision come to life with Slavonk & Hortus! Keri is passionate about what she does and it shows. Her gorgeous plants, botanical knowledge, and sweet disposition really make Slavonk & Hortus a fun experience! If you’re looking for that perfect gift for a friend or just a treat for yourself, go check this place out… you won’t leave empty handed :)

I stopped by Keri’s shop to inquire about setting up my new Woolleys that I was unsure about how to stuff with plants to hang on my wall. She scheduled me for a home visit where she came to my house with an amazing assortment of beautiful tropicals to pick from and she made a beautiful arrangement. I highly recommend going to Slavonk & Hortus for gifts and décor for your home and office. Keri is passionate about plants and will help you design the perfect sculpture.

This place is amazing! I brought my three kids in to have a look and asked them not to touch anything (lots of breakable items).The owner Keri overheard and reassured me it was alright and told my kids to feel free to explore and touch everything! I work weekends and only available during the week so she set up a private workshop for my kids on a Wednesday night! It lasted about 1.5 hrs and she explained everything with more than enough plant, sand, figurine and jewel/​glass options. Juice was served in adorable hand painted fish mugs! My kids Love doing things themselves and expressing their own creativity. They learned about different plants as well! I’ll be going back to mail one to my niece in NY! Thanks for a fun and unique time Keri!

I live in NY, my best friend lives in Austin. This makes celebrating Birthdays tough. I wanted to send her a little something special. Flowers were my initial thought and as a dug around Unilocal,I discovered terrarium delivery was a thing in Austin. Based off their great reviews, I decided I couldn’t go wrong with a little something from Slavonk & Hortus Terraria.
The online ordering was easy. I called to confirm a date and time. Everything was set, until I learned my best friend was hopping on a plane at 1pm. I quickly called and Keri offered to deliver it herself! It really meant a lot that a stranger cared so much — that would never happen here in NYC! She really went above and beyond.
I definitely recommend this place. Not only do they have great service but you can tell they’re very hands on so you can rest assured that despite ever seeing the finished product in person, your terrarium will look great!

Keri did an excellent job designing our terrarium. She did not carry the style of terrarium that my wife wanted, so I found one online and brought it to her to fill with the plants that I liked. It is very lovely. You will enjoy working with Keri to get what you want.

Very unique and awesome place! I enjoyed the personal help in making my own Terrarium! Perfect place to get gifts! Thank you Keri!

My mother has a great green thumb, and I knew that she would love a terrarium. I decided to buy one for her for Christmas, but did not want to buy such a delicate gift in California, and fly it with me on an airplane to Texas. I decided to wait until arriving in Austin and to look for one locally. I wasn’t sure where to start in my search for the perfect terrarium gift, so I Unilocaled «terrarium» in the Austin area. I was excited to see Slavonk & Hortus as one of the first links to appear.
I was intrigued by Keri’s story, and I liked everything I read on her website. I learned that she used to be a barista at a local coffee shop and sold her terraria there, and also worked for a florist. With the help of family, she was able to go out on her own and start her local business, which helps to support her and her adorable son. The Austin community is lucky that she did! What a little gem this place is!
The shop is closed on Mondays, so I called on the Tuesday before Christmas Eve, to be sure the shop would be open. She told me they were opening at noon, so I made the drive all the way down from the Cedar Park area to the S&H shop down off Slaughter and I35. It was worth the drive. Keri had warned me that the selection in the shop would be limited because they had sold so many terraria for the holidays, but she said that she could make me anything I wanted once I arrived in the store.
I selected a medium table-​top piece of glassware with a flat bottom, and Keri helped me to fill it with soil, sand and succulents. For a color theme, we chose bright red pebbles, black-​and-​white zebra snail shells, and glossy green cats-​eye stones. It was perfection, and custom-​designed. I couldn’t be happier! This particular terrarium was a hundred times better than any ready-​made ones, because this one was designed specially for the colors in my mother’s kitchen. I’ll post a picture so you can see Keri’s impeccable work. Keri can do the same for any customer: just to tell her the color scheme or the character theme you’d like, and she will work her magic and give you the terrarium of your dreams.
Additional tips:
–For some reason, the Unilocal address will take you to north Austin. This is incorrect. Instead, put the shop’s address on Google Maps, and you will make it there! From north Austin, I took !-35 south, exited Slaughter west, and then went south on Manchaca.
–Have an idea of the shape, color scheme, and level of plant care that you’re looking for. The more specific you can be with Keri, the better your terrarium will turn out.
–Check in on Unilocal once you’re ready to pay, for 25% off! That is no small savings, my friend! The Unilocal coupon is only available in-​store, not for phone orders or delivery.
–Keri has an an incredible assortment of glassware, so get creative! The coolest thing I saw was a lightbulb! Yes, Keri can even make a terrarium from a lightbulb!
–You’re going to fall in love with Keri’s work. Be prepared to buy your gifts, but treat yourself too!
–The website says that S&H terraria are available at Whole Foods, but if you can make it to the actual shop, I encourage you to do so! You’ll get a chance to meet Keri, who is kind and genuinely interested in her clients’ satisfaction, you can also ask for a custom-​designed terrarium, and you’ll feel great about supporting this small local business!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Keri since she started her business. I am so proud of the growth Slavonk and Hortus has seen these past couple of years! No one is more deserving! Keri’s terrariums and arrangements are THE BEST! They are unique and beautiful. They make wonderful gifts for any occasion — I have given them as thank you’s, mother’s day, housewarming, and anniversary gifts.
The customer service is exceptional. Keri is extremely helpful and knowledgeable about her products. I call her my «earth mama»! She just makes things bloom! She can help you customize your terrarium to fit your purpose, taste, budget. More than once she has saved the day by preparing last minute orders for me. And afterwards, she has been available if I had questions about how to care for my terrarium.
I have repeatedly recommended Slavonk and Hortus Terraria to my family, friends, and co-​workers. The designs are gorgeous and the service is stellar, and Keri is always coming up with something new! I can’t wait to get my next terrarium. This one, I am going to keep for myself!

What a little gem! I was researching on Unilocal for floral deliveries for my Austin friend (who just had a baby) and most of the floral deliveries seemed generic. I finally found Slavonk and what a great find! They deliver, take out of state payment, and the online experience was seamless.
I live in San Francisco where I know exactly which florist or nursery to go to in the city. Since I haven’t lived in Ausin for years, I had no idea where to look. Unfortunately for Austin, there are very few places that deliver terraniums. I used the Unilocal deal and was not disappointed!
Kerri was super fast to respond and had the delivery out in less than 18 hours (which is impressive since I was a time zone away). She emailed me an invoice and received payment in as little as 2hrs. The delivery was on its way by the afternoon. So impressive!
I highly highly recommend Slavonk. Prob one of the best floral delivery service I’ve ever had. Easy, affordable, tasteful and friendly. What more can one really ask for?
If you’re even debating it– don’t! Just do it. You won’t regret!

Keri is an amazing woman. She is patient and kind — from two minutes of talking with her you can understand why plants bloom around her. She explained ((several times)) in detail with such patience how I was to take care of my air plant. I was so scared because I don’t have a green thumb. When I got my plant home we had a little accident and I immediately messaged her. I was distraught! She calmed me down and reassured me everything was going to be okay.

Best gifts ever! :-)