Flower-Filled Experiences Await

Bochner Farms is a family-owned flower farm located near Indianola, Iowa just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. Our farm is tucked away in the quiet countryside, it's a hidden gem, with stunning beauty that surprises guests the moment they arrive at the farm. The magic of the flowers permeates the space, and it's just too good not to share. So, in 2023, we started opening the farm for various experiences throughout the growing season. We offer a unique getaway from the everyday hustle of life and provide the opportunity to connect with nature and flowers.

Our family lived in the suburbs surrounding Des Moines, Iowa for many years. Our house was the one that had lots of flowers in bloom. We loved cultivating beautiful flower gardens. At the time, we never dreamed of packing up everything, moving out to the country and growing thousands of flowers on a farm. But we did. Bochner Farms as it is today, was an unplanned accident. Right before our youngest son was to graduate high school, we bought 50 acres of raw land in the rural Greater Des Moines (DSM) countryside.

The original plan was to use the land on weekends to camp and fish in the pond. Go for hikes, gator rides and sit around the campfire. Our family enjoyed getting out of the city and relaxing in the peace and quiet of the outdoors. But we quickly discovered the magic of this very special piece of land. One year after buying the land, we decided to move out of the city and build a farmhouse. Late in 2018, we officially moved into our farmhouse and planted a few flowers. Then we planted a few more flowers. Today, we have planted thousands of flowers, and we continue to slowly transition this hidden piece of land into a little slice of heaven.

From the flower fields to the Cottage Garden, our goal is to create beauty and peace that surprises us daily.  We would be honored to host you at the flower farm for an event sometime this season or in the future.

At Bochner Farms, we believe flowers can be the catalyst for good as well. Yes, we love flowers, but we are also passionate about giving back to our community and the world around us. That's why we launched our GivingColor initiative. GivingColor truly is the heart of our "why" at Bochner Farms. On our flower farm, we like to say, "Flowers feed the soul. They can feed the world too." And that's exactly what we're trying to do. Through our collaboration with Meals from the Heartland, we donate a meal that feeds six people for every flower purchase from our farm. We're a little flower farm with a big heart.

Some of the popular experiences we offer on our flower farm include:

Farm-to-Table Dinners

Featuring an award-winning chef, our dinners sell out quickly, and for good reason.  Guests enjoy an exquisite five-course meal, under an open-air pavilion, next to the stunning Cottage Garden in bloom. Guests can roam the flower gardens, connect with friends over a meal and enjoy the sunset on a flower farm. Our 2024 dinner series is sold out already, but we plan to offer these incredible dinners again in 2025.

CLICK HERE  for Farm-to-Table information.

Dahlia Flower Bar & Happy Hour

Wine and flowers are a great combination!  That's why we created this fun experience, scheduled for the evening of Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.  It's the perfect way to enjoy a Girl's Night Out, or Date Night. Guests for this experience will enjoy a glass of wine and light snacks, then take a stroll with us as we provide a walking tour of the flower farm. Get a close-up view of all the beauty on the farm, including the Cottage Garden, cut flower field, our adorable Willow Cottage and dahlia field. After the flower farm tour, guests are invited to relax and get creative in the Studio. We will have a full dahlia flower bar set up with an abundance of beautiful seasonal blooms, plus guests will be able to roam the flower field to cut additional flowers for their bouquet to take home.

CLICK HERE to grab tickets to our upcoming Dahlia Flower Bar & Happy Hour.

Yoga in the Garden

Join us on Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 2024 for yoga on the flower farm. Bethany with Begin Again Yoga will lead guests through a 60-minute yoga practice to awaken the body through mindful movement and breath work. Enjoy tranquil, beautiful views of the flower gardens, relax your mind and body with this experience. After yoga, guests are invited to join us for an optional U-Pick experience, creating a fresh cut flower bouquet to take home.

CLICK HERE to join us for Yoga in the Garden!

Autumn Garden Party

Scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 this is truly our way of celebrating the grand finale of an epic, and flower-filled, growing season.  It's a party for the community to enjoy! Guests will be entertained with live music from local favorite Ducharme-Jones and snack on delicious food from the popular Hotsy Totsy food truck. We are also thrilled to host a special micro-market featuring local artisan vendors. If that's not enough, guests will also have the chance to pick a bouquet (or a bucket) of flowers.

CLICK HERE to snag tickets for the Autumn Garden Party!

Sunset Garden Tours & U-Picks

We offer a variety of tours and U-Picks throughout the season. Discover the unique story about how we became "accidental flower farmers" and learn behind-the-scenes information on how we grow our flowers. We offer a variety of experiences including our popular Bubbles & Blooms, VIP Sunset Tour, Garden Walks and more. We provide all our U-Pick guests with guidance on how to cut flowers at the proper stage. Plus, we're on hand to answer questions about various flower varieties and how we grow them on our flower farm. As part of our U-Picks and tours, we provide guests with plenty of time to explore the flower farm on their own.

CLICK HERE for information on our tours and U-Pick experiences.

Earlier this season, we offered two brand new experiences on the farm ... Date Night and a Floral & Wellness Retreat. They were such a hit with our guests; we will bring them back again for the 2025 season.

Date Night on the Flower Farm featured a beautiful charcuterie board created by the talented Libby at Platters with Purpose. The delicious food was set up under our open-air pavilion, with beautifully decorated farm tables, music playing and bistro lights. Couples were provided with a jar to cut their own bouquet together, and we had the amazing local photographer Mandy with Time of Your Life Photography onsite to capture professional photos of each couple. All guests got a website link with the photos that they could download for free.

Our Floral & Wellness Retreat was a half-day event, filled with all the things to nourish your mind, body and soul. We offered a 60-minute yoga session led by Bethany at Begin Again Yoga, followed by a 60-minute immersive sound bath guided by Melodie at Grateful Life Wellness. Afterward, guests enjoyed an amazing brunch prepared by Deja at Savor the Rise. All this was followed by a relaxing U-Pick where guests could cut a bouquet of flowers to take home. Guests left the flower farm feeling relaxed and refreshed after this soul-enriching experience.

Our Private Garden Parties & U-Picks are popular and nearly sold out for the season. Gather with up to eight friends and have private access to our farm. Guests will have exclusive access to Bochner Farms flower fields to cut their bouquets to take home. Guests also have access to our Flower Studio where they can set up their snacks and beverages. Stroll through our rows of gorgeous flowers in full bloom and make memories with those you care about most!

We can offer a custom package to fit exactly what you're dreaming of, including tours, U-Picks, workshops and more.  Visit our Private Events website page for details.

There are so many creative ways to celebrate with flowers. So many flower-inspired memories to be made when you connect nature, family and friends, along with colorful blooms. We invite you to join us on the flower farm at Bochner Farms for a unique and magical experience you won't soon forget.

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