🌼 Discover Sunny Mary Meadow: A Flower-Filled Escape Near St. Joseph, MN

Located at 8664 (or 8662) 360th Street, St. Joseph, MN, Sunny Mary Meadow is a charming sixth‑generation flower farm nestled in the rolling countryside of Stearns County  .

Owned by Liz Fiedler, a nurse practitioner turned farmer, the farm was founded in 2020 on a century-old family property in memory of Mary Fiedler—hence the name Sunny Mary Meadow. From the roadside stand offering flowers, eggs, and canned goods to today’s growing success, the story is one of perseverance, community, and creative evolution.

🌺 You‑Pick Flower Experience

One of the standout offerings is the You‑Pick Flower Sessions. Wander through blooming fields and build your own bouquet using provided cups and scissors. Most visitors spend about an hour selecting seasonal blooms. It’s a peaceful, hands-on way to connect with the land and create something beautiful to take home.

🧺 Farm‑Stand & Flower Subscriptions

During select hours, the farm hosts a self‑serve roadside stand featuring field‑to‑vase bouquets, local honey, eggs, and more. They also offer seasonal bouquet subscriptions (weekly, monthly, etc.)—a great way to support local and brighten your home regularly.

🌼 Workshops & Classes

Sunny Mary Meadow hosts small-group workshops like bloom bars and bouquet‑making events for all ages. These classes are hands‑on, inviting, and perfect for both beginners and floral lovers.

📸 Photogenic Setting

The farm’s natural beauty—a mix of colorful rows, rustic barns, and open meadow—makes it a scenic backdrop for photography and Instagram‑worthy shots.

The Story Behind the Blooms

Liz and her husband Josh purchased the century-old farm in 2016 with plans to someday cultivate crops or run a stand. Starting in 2020, inspired by loss and community support, Liz launched the farm’s first roadside stand, donating one bouquet for every bouquet sold to local nursing homes—over 200 in the first year  .

When Josh unexpectedly passed away later that year, Liz continued the venture while pregnant, acknowledging it as their shared dream. Her resilience and the local backing helped transform the fledgling stand into the vibrant farm it is now  .

“Life is about the experiences along the way and the people with whom we share a path,” Liz shares—and it shows in every bouquet and event on the farm  .

Visiting Tips & FAQs

• Best Times: Flower season runs April through October. For the fullest bloom, mid-summer (July–August) is ideal  .

• Booking: Most events require RSVPing via the farm’s website. Subscription or custom orders are best set up in advance.

• Pricing: Standard bouquets range around $30, with larger sizes going up to $100. A DIY retail order generally runs $2–$5 per stem with a minimum purchase threshold  .

• Access & Hours: Farm hours vary by season and event. Self-serve stands and You‑Pick sessions are scheduled; check the farm’s calendar or sign up for their newsletter for updates  .

• Parking: On-site parking is available, though some neighbors have raised concerns about event-day traffic impact. If visiting during a workshop or event, arrive early for best access  .

  
  

VISIT SUNNY MARY MEADOWS

• Support Small & Local: You’re helping sustain local agriculture, community healing, and a women‑led business.

• Interactive and Creative: Picking your own flowers or joining a bouquet‑making workshop is both relaxing and fulfilling.

• Community Connection: The farm is rooted in empathy—each bouquet giving back and each visitor contributing to a hopeful story.

• Perfect Photo Ops: From sunrise meadows to painted barns, the scenery is worth a stroll with your camera.

https://sunnymarymeadow.com/