Trade the checkout line for open fields and fresh air! These farms and gardens give families the chance to gather blooms straight from the source and make the perfect bouquet ever — a handmade one!
Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport:
Hope Flower Farm & Winery
Waterford, VA ∙ Approx 25 miles from Dulles Airport
Just outside Leesburg, Hope Flower Farm & Winery invites you to cut your own blooms across 25 lush acres of rural Loudoun County. Something new blooms each week, plus special festival weekends like Tulip Days, Peony Days, and Dahlia Days. No experience needed — staff will walk you through it, and all supplies are provided!
Fields of Flowers
Purcellville, VA ∙ Approx 25 miles from Dulles Airport
Wander through acres of gorgeous blooms and cut your own bouquet at this Purcellville hidden gem! Fields of Flowers is a self-guided, honor-system experience — buckets, scissors, and a workstation are all provided. Open select days from mid-May, starting with peonies. Follow them on Facebook or Instagram for bloom updates before you visit!
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
Catlett, VA ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport
From June 1-July 12, 2026, breathe in the good stuff at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm! Pick your own lavender and herbs, browse the Lavender Shop, and settle in for a picnic surrounded by beautiful blooms. Kids will love the bunnies, playhouse, and sandbox. Learn more about seasons, hours, and get your tickets online.
Rocky Point Creamery
Tuscarora, MD ∙ Approx 30 miles from Dulles Airport
Sunflowers with a purpose! Rocky Point Creamery — a family farm since 1883 — plants two acres of sunflowers each year as a fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, with 100% of donations going to the cause. Usually at peak bloom in late summer, cut your own, snap photos, and treat yourself to a scoop from their 80+ homemade ice cream flavors. Follow their Facebook page for bloom updates!
Homestead Farm
Poolesville, MD ∙ Approx 35 miles from Dulles Airport
One of Montgomery County’s most storied farms, Homestead Farm has been family-owned since 1763 — and its 230 acres are as charming as ever. Admission includes farm animals, picnic tables, and a grassy area by the pond. Zinnias and sunflowers typically hit full bloom July through September. Check their pick-your-own schedule and Instagram for the latest updates!
Butler’s Orchard
Germantown, MD ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
This beloved family-owned farm spans more than 300 acres with 25+ varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Traditionally hosted in August, Butler’s Orchard’s annual Sunflower Spectacular invites you to stroll through fields of stunning blooms. Admission includes the sunflower fields, you-pick areas, and five acres of farm park fun with giant slides, farm animals, and pedal tractors. Check their crop calendar for bloom updates.
Hollin Farms
Delaplane, VA ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
Just an hour from DC, Hollin Farms is a fourth-generation working farm with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, located right next to Sky Meadows State Park. Beyond the you-pick produce, a charming cut-your-own flower garden blooms June through September with zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, and more. Check their website and Instagram for the latest availability.
Flora Flower Farm
Berryville, VA ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
Simple, sweet, and completely self-serve! This Berryville you-pick flower farm runs roughly May through September (the blooms call the shots). It’s an honor farm with electronic payments — buckets, clippers, and to-go cups are provided. Expect a bright, ever-changing mix that has included zinnias, dahlias, cosmos, sunflowers, and snapdragons.
McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields
Poolesville, MD ∙ Approx 40 miles from Dulles Airport
No cutting here — just pure, wide-open beauty! Each summer, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources plants sunflowers across this 2,000-acre wildlife management area along River Rd, creating a breathtaking sea of blooms. The flowers feed mourning doves, songbirds, and pollinators, so admire and photograph to your heart’s content — just leave the blooms in place. Follow updates on Facebook and Instagram to catch peak bloom!
Valley View Acres
Middletown, MD ∙ Approx 45 miles from Dulles Airport
Set on a 154-acre family farm, Valley View Acres invites families to wander through more than 40 acres of colorful sunflower and wildflower fields! For two weekends this summer, July 3-12, 2026, pick to your heart’s content for one flat fee per person. Visit them online for full details and FAQs. Please note this is a cash-only event — no pre-sales; pay at the gate.
Clarksville Flower Farm
Ellicott City, MD ∙ Approx 50 miles from Dulles Airport
This isn’t your average sunflower field! Clarksville Flower Farm cultivates three acres of unique varieties bred for stunning color rather than size. And the fun doesn’t stop at the flowers — a petting farm with calves, alpacas, goats, and piglets, plus farm train rides, a 100-foot mega slide, and play areas make this a full family outing. Follow them on Instagram for frequent bloom reports!
Braehead Farm
Fredericksburg, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
The last remaining farm within the Historic City of Fredericksburg, Braehead Farm has been family-owned since 1937 — and it’s so much more than a flower stop! At select times, pick your own sunflowers, gladiolas, and zinnias, then let the kids loose in the Family PlayGrounds with hay barns, corn pits, sand piles, and swings. Animal lovers will adore the rescue farm with goats, alpacas, horses, donkeys, pigs, and a visual honeybee hive! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for bloom updates.
The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard
Winchester, VA ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
A fifth-generation farm rooted in organic practices, The Homestead Farm at Fruit Hill Orchard is a breath of fresh air in the Shenandoah Valley. Pick your own flowers and fruit in season, let the kids play, and unwind on the back porch overlooking the pond and orchard. Their Sunflower Festival is a seasonal highlight and a gorgeous backdrop for family photos. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for 2026 season updates!
Catoctin Mountain Orchard
Thurmont, MD ∙ Approx 60 miles from Dulles Airport
Tuck a flower-picking stop into a full day of farm fun! Their half-acre garden blooms with 15+ varieties (typically June-October) — past flowers have included zinnias, sunflowers, snapdragons, and Black-Eyed Susans. While you’re there, explore you-pick berries, cherries, peaches, and apples in season, and don’t leave without something from the bakery… their fruit pies and apple cider donuts are legendary. Check their Facebook and Instagram for bloom updates!
Larriland Farm
Woodbine, MD ∙ Approx 65 miles from Dulles Airport
A true country farm experience, Larriland’s cutting gardens burst with color usually beginning in late June (previous crops have included zinnias, snapdragons, marigolds, and celosia). And the picking doesn’t stop at flowers — strawberries, tomatoes, pumpkins, and a long list of seasonal fruits and veggies round out a full farm visit. Check their Today’s Harvest page or follow them on Facebook and Instagram for bloom updates.
The Sunflower Garden
Westminster, MD ∙ Approx 70 miles from Dulles Airport
Twenty-five years in the making, The Sunflower Garden has grown from a small patch into three stunning gardens bursting with 30 types of wildflowers and cut varieties — with sunflowers still stealing the show! Pick your own bouquets, stock up on seasonal veggies, and soak up the best of summer from early July through late September. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for season updates.
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.
