summer at The farm

Closed for the 2024 season

We are a flower lover’s paradise!

Visit L&A Family Farms for a summer experience like no other. Navigate our stunning sunflower maze or U-pick flower fields. You will receive one free sunflower bloom (u-pick) with your admission ticket.

SUNFLOWER MAZE CLOSED FOR THE 2024 SEASON

Hours

  • Monday - Thursday: 4PM - Dark

  • Friday 10 AM - Dark

  • Saturday: 10 AM - 6 PM

  • Sunday: 12-6 PM

General Admission

  • Weekdays: $10/person

  • Weekends: $12/person

  • Kids age 3-9: $5

  • Kids 2 & Under: Free

OUR FAMOUS SUNFLOWERS

  • 60+ Varieties of Sunflowers:

    • Black-oil type for birdseed, and a confectionery sunflower for eating. They will be harvested this fall and be ready for roasting this winter.

    • Giant sunflowers (10-15 feet tall)

    • Dwarf sunflowers (1-2 feet tall)

  • Maze Adventure: Enter at the starting point and navigate your way through the paths, encountering a few dead ends along the way.

  • Nature-Dependent: The sunflower maze's conditions vary:

    • Paths could be muddy or dusty.

    • Hot and muggy summer sun.

    • Bring bottled water and wear sun protection.

    • Closed-toe shoes are recommended.

  • Weather Awareness: Be aware of weather conditions and possible closures during severe weather.

  • Pollinators: If allergic to bee stings, exercise caution as the field will be full of pollinators.

  • Short Bloom Time: Sunflowers are in full bloom for only 1-2 weeks, so plan your visit quickly to catch this spectacle.

We’ve got more than just sunflowers! Be sure to walk through our U-Pick zinnia patch. We upped our game and planted over 65 varieties of Zinnias and over 100 different varieties of Dahlias. We still have a nice selection of cut sunflowers also. We also have various vases, pitchers, and containers to choose from for sale at the farm store.

U-Pick Container Pricing (You take the containers home with you):

Quart Container - $15.00

  • Zinnias and flowers from cut flower meadow. No sunflowers from cut sunflower field allowed.

One Gallon Bucket - $30.00

  • Cut flowers and sunflowers are allowed.

Kids 16oz Cup - $6.00

Dahlias -$2.00 per bloom

Hours

  • Saturday: 8 AM - 12 PM CST

  • Weekends during our regular Fall Family Fun Hours as long as the flowers last, or until a killing frost.

u-pICK FLOWER FIELDS

SELF-GUIDED NATURE TRAILS

If you’re looking for a quiet peaceful place to visit, away from the hustle and bustle of city life, we at L&A Family Farms want to send an open invitation to all to visit our working farm. If you’re just planning to walk our nature trails, there is no charge! Enjoy a walk through the woods and take in the surroundings.

Our nature trails wander through our woods and native grasses. Various birds, bugs, butterflies, and flowers can be observed along the trail. Our trails are somewhat rugged, as they go up and down our hills and hollers.

Our ag trails take you around the ag production of the farm. Depending on the season, you may see our laying hens, broiler meat chickens, turkeys, pigs, gardens, various crop fields, etc. If our equipment is out of the shed, feel free to look at it, but please stay out of our farm buildings and do not get on or climb on our equipment.

Please visit our farm during our normal business hours or call ahead to schedule a specific time for your visit. As much as we would like to be able to visit with each guest, this is not practical since we are very busy working on this much diversified operation. With this said, we encourage you to ask us specific questions on how various things work. We want to put a face on your food, and we want you to know how it was raised. Asking questions is a great way to learn!

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  • We have teamed up with local photographers who will capture your special occasion.

    The photography session cost is $150

    BOOK A TIME HERE: Sunflower Maze OR Sunflowers at Sunset

    This ticket reserves your spot with our photographer and covers their fees, so this ticket is only purchased once. PLEASE NOTE YOU DO NOT NEED TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS. THEY ARE ALREADY INCUDED IN THIS FEE.

    What’s included: You will enjoy an approx. 45 minute photo shoot around the farm, or in our flower fields. You can choose your location. Any number of people or combinations of people can make up the photos. A link to a digital album with 15 plus edited photos will be sent by email to you after the photo shoot...communication will include instructions for downloading, posting, printing etc.

    Note these proposed dates are dates the photographer is available. We can not predict or guarantee what the sunflowers will look like on those dates.

    Full refund if canceled within 48 hours of booking date.

    We are always searching for additional photographers to add additional time slots if needed. If you are interested in joining our team, let us know.

  • Professional photographers looking to take clients into the maze for senior, engagement, family photos, etc. will need to reserve a spot after the maze closes to the public.

    1 Hour Pass: $50

    This pass is for professional photographers looking to take clients photos on the farm, or in our flower fields. It's also for those photographers whose main goal is to make a profit from these photos.

    Those photographers wishing to book consecutive sessions (mini sessions) with multiple clients we ask that you provide a client’s list at admissions.

    This pass is only purchased by the photographer. Each client will buy individual tickets.

    This pass is only good for one hour.

    30 Minute Pass: $25

    This pass is for professional photographers looking to take clients photos on the farm, or in our flower fields. It's also for those photographers whose main goal is to make a profit from these photos.

    This pass is only purchased by the photographer. Each client will buy individual tickets.

    This pass is only good for one half an hour.

    Use the form here to send requests to reserve one of the photography spots. You’ll receive a confirmation email once we’ve processed your request.

  • For the safety of our visitors and livestock, we do not allow pets in the maze unless they are service animals.

  • - While visiting, please park in the designated areas at our farm store and pick up a farm map so you can see where the animals and gardens are located.

    - Remember, this is an actual farm and our trails and paths are not paved or weather proof, so expect uneven ground and on occasion, mud. Please wear appropriate clothes and shoes for a more enjoyable time in the country.

    - While visiting the animal areas please, please, please, approach these areas slowly and quietly. Loud noises and sudden movements can spook the animals, especially the chickens, which might cause them to get out of their pens and increase our work load.

    - Do NOT touch our fences! All of our fences are electrified, which helps keep the animals in and the predators out. During the day some of our fences may be turned off, but you will not know this, so assume all fences are hot. Please warn your children to not touch the fences!

    - Do not get into the pens with the animals! These are actual wild farm animals, not animals in a petting zoo, so they can be dangerous.

    - Please stay on the trails and paths! Compaction is a problem with repeat traffic over a given time; this will make it uninhabitable for plant life and result in unhealthy soil. While strolling through the gardens, remember theses veggies are our income, so please do not walk on the plants or sample the good-looking food.

    *This farm is our family business and our home, so please respect our workload, privacy, and rules so we can continue to open our farm to you. We hope your visit to our farm is a fun and memorable experience. Our expectation is that you and your family will get to encounter new things and get to see how your food is raised, mirroring a more natural model instead of an industrial one. When you leave, we hope you have a better understanding as to what goes on in the agriculture community.

  • Need a cool treat to beat the heat? We have shake-ups, old-fashioned sodas, We Li Kit Ice Cream, and shaved ice.

    No food items in the sunflower season

  • We recommend our local Airbnb located just a mile down the road. You can relax and unplug on private Lake Waunetta in a spacious: Woodbine Cabin.

  • We love to bring folks together for socialization and fun.  This would be good for church groups, clubs, corporate family fun days, team building, or any social gathering.

    If your group would like to have a more private experience at L&A Family Farms, please consider visiting the farm Monday – Thursday daytimes or evenings.

    We will try to arrange for your group’s specific needs.

    We also offer discounts for church groups and larger gatherings.

    Contact us to schedule a private group.

    Phone: (217)-275-3491

    Email: lafamilyfarms@gmail.com