Grab your shears—it’s time for some flower-picking family fun! Central Virginia is home to some of the most beautiful flower farms in the state—offering vibrant blooms, fresh air, and peaceful, family-friendly experiences. Stroll through colorful fields, attend bouquet-making workshops, and even snip your own stems straight from the source to build your own bouquet.
Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, a dreamy date, or a solo retreat into nature, Virginia’s pick-your-own flower farms deliver stunning scenery and unforgettable moments. You can find the perfect spot to gather sunflowers, dahlias, lavender, and more with our guide to the best U-pick flower farms near Charlottesville—along with our regional roundup – Virginia’s Bloom Trail! Don’t miss our list of annual Virginia flower festivals below- these are some of the prettiest events across the Commonwealth!
Best Pick-Your-Own Flower Farms in Central Virginia
These Virginia flower farms offer not only lush U-pick fields but also unique workshops, events, or scenic backdrops worth the drive. Each farm is within ~60 minutes from Charlottesville.
Foothills Flower Farm – Charlottesville, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~20 minutes
Just outside 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.
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.
Wayflowering Flower Farm – Charlottesville, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~20 minutes
Wayflowering Flower Farm is a regenerative flower farm located just outside of Charlottesville. Stop by on the weekend to enjoy local honey, house-made mead, and farm-fresh food at their Thistlerock Mead Co., nestled right on the farm. If you’ve ever admired the bouquets at Cou Cou Rouchou Bakery, thank these flower farmers!
Why Visit: Offering seasonal cut-your-own flower sessions along with hands-on floral painting classes.
Seasonal Highlights: Anemones, ranunculus, daffodils and tulips
Tulip Field Days – Crozet, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~20 minutes
In November, Chiles planted 175,000 bulbs on over two acres of farmland. The tulips bloom between late March and early to mid-April for approximately three weeks of magical tulip fields.
In the tulip field, Chiles serves wine slushies, fresh-squeezed lemonade (including a spring-themed specialty!), spring frosted sugar cookies, apple cider donuts, homemade fudge, and water. Additional snacks, drinks, and lunch options are available at the Chiles Peach Orchard Clubhouse. While in season, pre-picked tulip stems and tulip bouquets will also be available in the Farm Market for purchase daily.
Why Visit: Stroll through row after row of picturesque tulips, pick a bouquet to take home, enjoy the fresh spring air, and indulge in sweet treats and drinks while you’re here!
Seasonal Highlights: Tulips, berries, peaches, apples and pumpkins.
Liberty Mills Farm – Somerset, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~35 minutes
While best known for its sprawling corn maze and fresh produce, Liberty Mills Farm also offers a delightful U-pick flower experience during the summer months—perfect for combining multiple family-friendly activities in one visit.
Why Visit: From June through mid-October, enjoy their “Flowers on the Farm” experience, featuring a U-pick flower field, butterfly maze garden, picnic areas, a farm market, and homemade ice cream and lemonade. Sunflowers are a specialty!
Seasonal Highlights: Zinnias, gladiolus, echinacea, cosmos, lisianthus, dahlias, lavender, snapdragons, gomphrena, rudbeckia, blue ageratum, and sunflowers.
Shenandoah Peonies – Waynesboro, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~35 minutes
This U-pick farm is dedicated to peonies, which means it’s open only a few weeks of the year, generally in May. But the profusion of fluffy blooms is not to be missed! Keep an eye on their Instagram page to find out when you can visit.
Why Visit: You’ll find peonies in all colors, and the farm’s social media accounts keep track of when they’re in full bloom so you can choose the perfect day to visit.
Seasonal Highlights: Shenandoah Peonies is located right near Troyer’s Farm, a favorite spot for family strawberry picking!
Caldwell Farms – Lovingston, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~45 minutes
This beautiful flower farm in Nelson County is just a short drive through the mountains from Charlottesville. U-pick is open July through October, Thursday-Sunday weekly. Entry fee includes access to the farms and filling your take-home vessel of blooms. Vase arrangements and bulk pricing available.
Why Visit: Reach the flower farm from Charlottesville via a beautiful drive through the mountains. You can also schedule private groups!
Seasonal Highlights: In addition to flower picking, there is also a roadside stand open July-October, Thursday-Sunday.
The Freckled Flower Farm – Montpelier, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~1 hour
The Freckled Flower Farm hosts private classes, pop-up bloom bars, and special events where you can learn to design your own unique bouquet. Guests can also enjoy classic pick-your-own sessions throughout the season.
Why Visit: A great spot for hands-on floral fun—perfect for parties, classes, or a casual bouquet-picking day trip.
Seasonal Highlights: Icelandic poppies, Bells of Ireland, Sweet William, larkspur, and more.
Harmony Harvest Farm – Weyers Cave, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~1 hour
Harmony Harvest Farm is a women-owned and operated gem known for its vibrant blooms, educational workshops, and welcoming farm experiences. Visitors can enjoy dreamy Pick-Your-Own fields every Saturday and Sunday during the season, floral workshops, and farm tours.
Why Visit: With hands-on workshops, guided farm tours, a charming flower stand, and weekend pick-your-own opportunities, Harmony Harvest is a perfect day-trip destination for flower lovers of all ages.
Seasonal Highlights: Anemones, ranunculus, peonies, hydrangeas, and dahlias.
Pharsalia – Tyro, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~1 hour
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Pharsalia is a breathtaking historic estate that doubles as a flower farm and wedding venue. With sweeping views, centuries-old gardens, and elegant overnight accommodations at Foxtrot at Pharsalia, this destination offers a truly unique Virginia floral experience. Visitors can purchase blooms by the bouquet or bucket and attend seasonal floral design workshops.
Why Visit: A stunning mountain estate rich in garden history, perfect for tours, workshops, or a peaceful escape among blooming fields.
Seasonal Highlights: Daffodils, tulips, tree peonies, viburnums, lilacs, hellebores, and heirloom peonies.
Tantivy Lavender Farm – Fairfield, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~1 hour
A peaceful retreat where visitors can pick their own lavender and enjoy the relaxing aroma of the fields. This farm also offers lavender-based products such as essential oils and handmade soaps.
Why Visit: A serene setting with fragrant lavender fields, perfect for a relaxing day trip.
Seasonal Highlights: Lavender harvesting experiences in the summer months.
Burnside Farms – Nokesville, VA
Drive Time from Charlottesville: ~1 hour 45 minutes
A day trip north from Charlottesville you’ll find Burnside Farms, where the fields are filled with tulips and daffodils in spring and sunflowers in the summer and fall! Come for the pick-your-own experience, stay for the live music and shaded picnic spots. The best weeks for blooms vary seasonally, so check the farm’s social media pages for updates.
Why Visit: In addition to flower picking, visitors can enjoy summer concerts, hayrides, and a playground for kids.
Seasonal Highlights: During the Festival of Spring, there are so many tulips growing in the field that it’s been nicknamed Holland in Virginia!
Virginia’s Bloom Trail: Pick-Your-Own Flower Farms
Hitting the road? We’ve got you covered! Explore more of Virginia’s flower farms with this regional roundup. From mountain views to coastal fields, you’ll find farms that offer U-pick experiences, farm stands, and seasonal events no matter where you go. There are fields of tulips and daffodils in Spring while summer lavender and dahlias give way to the bright gold sunflowers of fall.
Shenandoah Valley & Central VA Flower Farms
- Irvington Spring Farm – Lynchburg, VA
- Lavender Fields at Tantivy Farm – Fairfield, VA
- The Perfect Picks Flower Farm – Hopewell, VA
- White Oak Lavender & Vineyard – Harrisonburg, VA
Southwest Virginia Flower Farms
- Lark & Sky Farms – Catawba, VA
- The Farm at Crooked Mountain – Floyd, VA
Eastern Shore & Tidewater Flower Farms
- Grizzard Farms & Nurseries – Cheriton, VA
- Historic Greenbrier Farms – Chesapeake, VA
- Saltwater Flower Farm – Assawoman, VA
- Under the Stars Farm – Gloucester, VA
Northern Virginia Flower Farms
- Burnside Farms – Nokesville, VA
- Fields of Flowers – Purcellville, VA
- Great Country Farms – Bluemont, VA
- Hope Flower Farm & Winery – Waterford, VA
- Messick’s Farm Market – Bealeton, VA
- Seven Oaks Lavender Farm – Catlett, VA
- Wollam Gardens – Jeffersonton, VA
Virginia in Full Bloom: Flower Festivals You’ll Love
Several farms and towns across Virginia host annual flower festivals and bloom events that you won’t want to miss. Here are a few to keep on your radar:
A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
- Tulip Filed days at Chiles Peach Orchard (Late March/ Early April)
- Gloucester Daffodil Festival (April – Gloucester)
- Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival (Wincester – late April)
- Flower Festival at Layman Family Farm (April – Blue Ridge, VA)
- A Million Blooms at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond – Spring/Summer)
- Festival of Spring Tulips (April – Nokesville)
- Historic Garden Week (April – state-wide)
- Peony Days at Hope Flower Farm (Waterford – May)
- Antique Rose Festival(Lynchburg – May)
- Flower Fair at Harmony Harvest Farm (July – Weyers Cave)
- Lavender & Wine Festival (July – Blacksburg)
- National Cherry Blossom Festival (Late March/Early April – Washington DC)
- Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival (September – Buchanan)
- Virginia Sunflower Festival (August – Greenwood)
- Sunflower Festival (August & September – Somerset)
- Festival of Lights at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden (Richmond – Winter)
5 Tips for Visiting a Virginia Flower Farm
1. Time Your Visit Wisely
Virginia flower farms bloom on different schedules depending on the season and type of flower. Spring is prime time for tulips and daffodils, while summer brings sunflowers, zinnias, and lavender, and late summer into fall often means dahlias and wildflowers. Check the farm’s website or social media before your visit to ensure peak bloom.
2. Dress for the Outdoors
Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting a little muddy, especially after rain. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential and pack a water bottle.
3. Teach Kids to Be Gentle Gardeners
Kids need a little guidance to avoid stepping on stems or pulling on flowers too roughly. It’s a great chance to teach gentle hands, observation skills, and flower care basics.
Floral Workshops
Many of Virginia’s beautiful flower farms, vineyards, and wineries offer fun workshops to bring out your inner florist! Check out each venue’s unique offerings for bouquet arranging or dried flower crafts, or head to Pippin Hill for a floral watercolor class.
Have fun with color and enjoy your flowers, by following these easy instructions and tips. Created just for you- a printable, easy step-by-step guide! A wonderfully fun way of showing littles how to create a DIY Flower Bouquet after visiting any of our featured flower farms.
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AMANDA DANAHER is a busy mom of five who is passionate about bringing encouragement to other parents through writing. She focuses on freelancing for Virginia parent and family magazines where she can utilize her journalism degree and share her parenting experience.