It's Fall at the Farm Stand!
U-Pick
Pick your own fall blooms, wander the rows, and bring home a little piece of autumn.
Local Honey
Bee Masters Farms local honey featuring new fall flavors! Vanilla Chai, Pumpkin Spice, and Seasonal Samplers.
Preserved Goods
All the bits of fall worth keeping: dried flowers, garlic braids, wreaths, and seasonal treasures.
Houseplants
Propagated here at the farm, grown in premium soil, and cared for without chemicals. Healthy plants, ready for home.
"Hey gorgeous, come here often?"
If you've never been to the farm stand, here's the low down:
Come anytime during open hours. Choose a bouquet, pay at the stand, and head home with flowers.
No appointment necessary.
Welcome to the Farm Stand
Okay, here’s the deal.
This is not a grab-and-go, in-and-out kind of place (although you can do that if you’re in a rush). It’s a self-serve flower stand in Mills River where you can pick up a bouquet, wander a little, and maybe stay longer than you planned.
People usually walk up and say some version of, “you’ve done such a great job, this is an amazing experience” and honestly… that’s exactly the vibe I was going for.
What You’ll Find Here
Bouquets
Fresh, seasonal flowers grown right here - not shipped, not bred to survive a cross-country trip, but chosen because they look beautiful together in a bouquet. The kind that make you stop and stare for a second before grabbing one.
U-Pick Flowers
If you want the full experience - clippers and a bucket are waiting for you. Wander the rows, cut what you love, and build your own bouquet.
Small (a table bouquet) - $25
Large (go big, no regrets) - $45
No reservation, no pressure, no flower knowledge required.
Little Extras
Depending on the day, you’ll find a few add-ons tucked into the stand - small gifts, seasonal things, and a couple “oh I didn’t know I needed this” items.
Little Free Library + Creekside Spot
Grab a book, leave a book, or just wander back to the shaded picnic table by the creek and sit for a minute. No purchase required.
Sunflower Planting
This one’s just for fun. Pot up a few sunflower seeds near the outdoor sink and take them home - your future self will be very pleased.
What visitors say...
How It Works
Everything here runs on the honor system. No staff, no checkout - just you and the flowers.
Never been? Check out the First Timer's Farm Stand Blog Post and show up like a seasoned pro.
Hours:
Weekdays: 7am - 6pm
Weekends: 9am - 6pm
Closed Tuesdays
Come early, come late, come in your pajamas if that’s where the day is headed.
Wait, no one is there to take my money?
Short version: No, because I believe people are good.
Longer version: I built this to feel easy, welcoming, and based on trust - the kind of place where you can slow down for a minute, pick out something beautiful, and feel like you’re part of something a little more human than a typical transaction.
Your Invitation to Come By
Stop in for a bouquet, or come when you have time to wander a bit.
Bring a friend, bring your kids, or just come solo and pretend you’re in a Nancy Meyers movie for 15 minutes.
No plan needed. Just show up.
Looking for a flower-filled photo location?
The Grey Dog Flowers farm stand and flower rows are available as a photography location by reservation. Photography location rental is $40/hour; clients provide their own photographer and equipment. The farm remains open to U-Pick customers during sessions.
For availability and details, email hello@greydogflowers.com
What's Blooming
SPRING
Peonies
Snapdragons
Cosmos
Foxglove
Raspberry foliage
Hellebore
Beebalm foliage
Bupleurum
Larkspur
Feverfew
Basil
Dill
Pincushion
Love-in-a-Mist
Honeywort
Stock
SUMMER
Snapdragons
Queen Anne's Lace
Yarrow
Dahlias
Eucalyptus
Strawflower
Amaranth
Sunflower
Echinacea
Zinnia
Rudbeckia
Chamomile
Globe Thistle
Lisianthus
Pincushion Flower
China Aster
Cosmos
Hyssop