🌸 Mother’s Day in the Shenandoah Valley: Flower Farms and pick your own
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day outing? Treat your mom to an unforgettable experience by spending the day at one of the Shenandoah Valley’s beautiful flower farms! Nothing says “I love you” like a day of fresh air, stunning blooms, and making memories together.
Whether you're picking peonies in full bloom or creating your own personalized bouquet, here are the best places to pick flowers in the Shenandoah Valley this Mother’s Day:
🌺 Shenandoah Peonies – New Hope, VA
What could be more magical than walking through fields of vibrant peonies with your mom on Mother’s Day? Shenandoah Peonies offers an incredible pick-your-own experience with over 200 varieties of peonies. The sprawling fields are a photographer’s dream, making it a perfect spot to capture special moments.
🌸 U-Pick Season: Mid to late May—just in time for Mother’s Day!
📍 Location: New Hope, near Staunton
🌐 Visit Shenandoah Peonies for more info and to plan your visit.
💐 Tip: Take a moment to snap some pictures in the blooming fields before heading home with your fresh blooms!
🌸 Harmony Harvest Farm – Weyers Cave, VA
Want to treat mom to a truly memorable Mother’s Day? Head to Harmony Harvest Farm for their Pick-Your-Own Peony Days. Spend time together in the flower fields, choosing from heirloom varieties, and leave with a beautiful bouquet that she can enjoy all week long.
🌾 What’s in Bloom: Peonies in early May, plus other seasonal blooms
🎟️ Mother’s Day Special: Check out their social media or website for special U-pick days and bouquet-making workshops to celebrate Mom in style.
🌐 Visit Harmony Harvest Farm for more details on events and u-pick availability.
🌿 Fun Add-On: You can also create your own flower arrangement to take home after you’ve picked your favorite blooms.
💐 Tiny Fields Farm – Churchville, VA
Celebrate Mother’s Day by spending the afternoon on this family-run flower farm. While they may not have regular U-pick events, Tiny Fields Farm offers fresh, seasonal bouquets and may host special flower events or farm stand pickups for Mother’s Day.
🌼 Seasonal Blooms: Available through late spring to fall
🌐 Check out Tiny Fields Farm. for seasonal flower updates and to order bouquets for Mother’s Day.
📸 Why Visit: Bring your mom for a peaceful walk on the farm, and pick up a pre-made bouquet or floral arrangement to take home.
🐾 Brown Dog Blooms – Staunton, VA
Looking for a charming, family-friendly flower farm experience? Brown Dog Blooms offers a variety of floral experiences, including DIY flower buckets, bouquet bars, and seasonal events. While they may not have regular U-pick events, you can still enjoy their beautiful blooms and create your own personalized arrangements.
🌸 Services: Subscriptions, design workshops, flowers for events, individual orders/deliveries, on-farm sales, weddings
📍 Location: 324 Middlebrook Road, Staunton, VA 24401
🌐 Visit Brown Dog Blooms for more information and to plan your visit.
🐶 Fun Fact: The farm is named after their beloved brown dog, adding a personal touch to your visit!🌼
🌼 Foothills Flower Farm – Charlottesville, VA
Just outside the city limits, Foothills Flower Farm offers sustainably grown, chemical-free blooms. This small-scale, community-minded farm provides bouquet subscriptions, a seasonal pop-up stand, and U-Pick sessions and workshops.
🌸 Mother/Daughter Design Workshop: May 10th, $139.00
🌼 U-Pick Tickets: $25.00
📍 Location: 3140 Doctors Crossing, Charlottesville, VA 22911
🌐 Visit Foothills Flower Farm for more details on events and U-pick availability.
🌿 Why Visit: Conveniently located near town, it’s an easy way to enjoy locally grown blooms without leaving Charlottesville. Plus, throughout the growing season, they deliver weekly bouquets every Thursday to Charlottesville’s CouCou Rachou bakery.
🌻 Seasonal Highlights: Sweet peas, heirloom tulips, dahlias, zinnias, cosmos, delphinium, larkspur, and sunflowers.
Tips for a Perfect Mother’s Day Flower-Picking Outing:
Bring your own snips or scissors—some farms provide them, but it’s always good to have your own.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather—flower fields can be uneven or muddy, especially after a rain.
Pack a bucket or vase with a few inches of water to keep your flowers fresh for the ride home.
Don’t forget a camera! The flower fields are gorgeous, and you'll want to capture these special moments.
