Saturday UPick Lavender Bouquets at Menkveld Farm

- A uPick bouquet fills one mason jar; prices vary based on size.

- Bouquets filling a regular-mouth jar are $10 each, while those in wide-mouth jars are $15.

- You are encouraged to bring your own scissors and mason jar(s), but sterilized mason jars and scissors will also be available onsite.

- If you do not bring a mason jar or vase to take your flowers home in, we will provide bags with water to help get your flowers home in good condition.

- In the event that all our uPick plants have been fully harvested, the farm will remain open through the end of the scheduled event time for people to continue enjoying the property.

 

The uPick event is hosted at Menkveld Farm, 2966 McCanless Rd, Nolensville, TN. When you arrive, please park on the grass along the driveway. Walk down the hill and take the gravel road down to the flower fields. You will check in at the tent at the barn, where you will pay for the number of bouquets you wish to pick and receive a row assignment and quick tutorial on how to harvest a lavender bouquet without damaging the plants. When you have finished cutting flowers for your bouquet, drop off any borrowed equipment at the barn so we can sterilize jars and scissors between uses. We accept cash, Venmo, and credit card. As a reminder, while you are on the farm you will likely encounter bugs and other critters, including bees. It can also get very warm out in the lavender field this time of year, so we encourage everyone to bring water and wear sunscreen.

 

1. Do I have to pay to visit the farm if I don’t want to pick a bouquet? There is no fee to come out to the farm, only if you want to harvest a bouquet while you are here.

2. Are there other things to do at the farm besides harvesting bouquets? Yes! You are welcome to walk through the lavender fields, take photos, or bring a picnic lunch to enjoy.

3. Is the field accessible to those who have difficulty walking? The lavender field is down a hill, approximately 200 yards away from the parking area. If you need assistance to get down to the lavender field and back to the parking area, we are happy to provide accommodations! Just let us know when you arrive.

4. Are there restrooms available? We will have several restrooms available for use on the farm.

 

In the event that it is raining during the our scheduled uPick time, our next uPick will be Saturday, June 26.

 

We want to ensure everyone has a safe time while participating at the uPick event on Menkveld Farm. Groups will be assigned to a specific section for harvesting to help ensure a safe distance is maintained. If all sections are filled, we will assign numbers and let you know when your group can start to pick your own bouquet. We appreciate everyone’s understanding as we work to keep everyone safe!

We hope to offer several more uPick events throughout the summer. For those interested, we also offer Private uPick Parties for groups of 5 or more who would like exclusive access to the farm for harvesting flowers.