Want to frolic in fields of flowers? You can pick colorful zinnias this spring and sunflowers this summer, or choose fresh cut bouquets from one of these many pretty flower farms within a short drive of Austin! Here’s where you can plan a beautiful bloom-filled day trip…
Arnosky Family Farms
Located in Blanco and known as the marigold capital of Texas, Aronsky Family Farms’ fields are full of springtime tulips, daffodils, and more. You can visit their Blue Barn to find fresh-cut flowers for sale along with vegetable and herb plants, potted flowers and hanging baskets. In addition, they offer Barn-fresh eggs from their chickens, and local goat cheese from Pure Luck Dairy for purchase.
More info: www.texascolor.com
Distance from Austin: 55 min.
Photo from the Aronksy Family Farms’ Facebook page
Barton Hill Farms
Open weekends during the fall and spring seasons, this farm along the Colorado River in Bastrop offers tons of activities for your kiddos. The Blooms & Brews Festival is happening every weekend in May which gives you the chance to hand-pick zinnias with your family to make a bouquet or weave your own flower crown! Enjoy live music, daily shows, delicious food and drink, and 30+ kids activities.
More info: bartonhillfarms.com/blooms-and-brews; tickets required for entry
Distance from Austin: 40 min.
Photo from Barton Hill Farms’ Facebook page
Wildseed Farm
Wildseed Farms, located in Fredericksburg, is consider the nation’s largest working wildflower farm! While visiting this farm and Market Center, you can see fields of wildflowers blooming from March through October. Wander the fields of this working wildflower farm and stay to shop for plants and seeds in the Lantana Nursery, enjoy food and drinks in the Brewbonnet Biergarten, and shop for Texas-made goods at Blossoms Boutique. Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine, cold beer or other refreshments and explore the walking trails and pose for photos.
More info: www.wildseedfarms.com
Distance from Austin: 1 hour, 20 min.
Photo from the Wildseed Farms Facebook page
Sweet Berry Farm
This Marble Falls farm is a favorite for picking strawberries and other seasonal fruit. They also grow a huge variety of sunflowers! They will be offering pick-your-own sunflowers starting in June.
More info: sweetberryfarm.com Note that this farm will close temporarily beginning on May 15 to get ready for sunflower season. There will be a small entry fee during the summer.
Distance from Austin: 1 hour, 10 min.
Sweet Berry Farms’ Sunflower fields; photo: Heidi Okla
Sweet Eats Adventure Farm
This fun farm in Georgetown features tons of activities for kids along with a petting zoo. They are also hosting a Sunflower Festival in July, so be sure to keep an eye on their website and Facebook page for info to come about that event.
More info: www.sweeteats.com; Tickets are required for entry
Distance from Austin: 45 min.
Photo from Sweet Eats Farm’s Facebook page
There are several other farms that grow beautiful flowers in the Austin area that might not be large enough businesses to accommodate visitors but that sell at local markets or offer on-site bouquet pick-up. To support small business flower growers, check out Cassiopia Farm, Good Juju Austin Flower Farm, Nutty Brown Farm, Boggy Creek Farm, and simply pop by your local farmers’ market to see what’s in bloom!
