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Upcoming Events

Chocolate Making Workshop

POSTPONED (SO SORRY)

Miss Tiff’s Caramel Tiffany Calpin will be leading this tasty event!

Photography

Our farm and farmhouse provide incredible opportunities for professional photographers throughout the year! See our fields below.

Our Sunflower Fields

Open Late September – October

OUR MOST POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY SESSIONS!

There is no questions why professional photographers line up to get their clients in our fields. Who doesn’t love sunflowers? Our fields are in bloom beginning in late September.

Photographers: August 21st is our booking party! Don’t miss your chance to reserve your slots in the field.

Our Cotton Fields

Open November – December

We grow cotton on our farm each season. The cottom blooms combined with the Arizona mountains in the background make these fields a MUST for photographers each year.

Christmas at the Farmhouse

Open December

Christmas is our favorite season and no detail is spared! The Farmhouse is decorated from top to bottom making for great family photo opportunities. Indoor and outdoor photo backdrops available.

Our Broccoli Seed Fields

Open February

We grow broccoli seed on our farm. These fields bloom the most beautiful yellow flowers making for a picturesque back drop.

Our Onion Seed Fields

Open March – April

Have you ever seen how onion seed is grown? The cutest seed pods develop, producing a whimsical look throughout our fields.

Our Wheat Fields

Open mid-May – June

The simplity of our wheat fields make for the best natural background.

Our Corn Fields

Open June – July

What says summertime more than a corn field? Photographers use these fields as great summer backgrounds.

Our Latest Blog Posts

Charcuterie,Millenials & Baby Boomers

Charcuterie,Millenials & Baby Boomers

It took me a good long time to even be able to say the word "charcuterie" much less ever make a board. I kept thinking of it as a "chaircut" or "sharty" board. I just couldn't get it to stick in my brain. But it wasn't easy justifying the fancy French name for what my brain said it really was....

Brown Girl

Brown Girl

I am a brown girl. There. I've said it. I am a brown girl. I know it is controversial to admit and I have waited a long time before admitting the truth. I am a brown girl. I'm sorry to hurt anyone's feelings and I hope it doesn't cut to deep but, I DO NOT LOVE GREY. I LOVE BROWN. I AM A BROWN...

Photographer’s Open House A Success!

Photographer’s Open House A Success!

Wow! Wow! Wow! What a great group of photographers we had at the Farmhouse! It was so much fun to put a name with a face for me. Many of photogs said they had never met with each other personally and this was their chance! That connection of people with the same interests is so gratifying. The...

Planting Sunflowers

Planting Sunflowers

It has happened! We have planted the sunflowers at the farm. It may not look like much now but just wait! In about 50 to 60 days we will start seeing blooms. We are excited to tell you that we planted three different varieties of sunflowers this year. We have a Vincent's Choice sunflower which is...

Mother’s Day Encouragement

Mother’s Day Encouragement

Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mother's who have loved children, nurtured children and given your heart to children. And it didn't even matter if you birthed them or not! Mother's Day stirs up so many different emotions for so many of us. Some have lost Mothers. Some have longed to be a Mother...

Wheat Fields & Earth Day

Wheat Fields & Earth Day

What a perfect day to introduce our farm to you friends! We love farming and the farming lifestyle so to us every day is Earth Day! We specifically implement growing practices that not only replenish our piece of Earth but to let it rest as well. This farm is what supports our family financially...

Yellow Flower Photo Sessions

Yellow Flower Photo Sessions

Hey friends we are so excited to offer photo sessions in our broccoli fields. The yellow flowers are just beautiful to see and even more beautiful to photograph! We have plenty of space for time slots to shoot at the fields. We also have several fields if one is to muddy to use. We are a working...

Spring Photo Sessions

Spring Photo Sessions

We are so excited to offer SPRING PHOTO SESSIONS at The Little White Cottage! She is all dressed up with chippy white, rich straw browns, warm greens and bright vibrant flowers! If you are a photographer with clients or a Mom with a camera this is the place for you! The outside of the cottage at...

The Farmhouse Wedding Venue Showcase

The Farmhouse Wedding Venue Showcase

What a beautiful and fun night we had here at the Farmhouse getting to know brides, grooms and their family and friends! Now that COVID has changed how we operate on so many levels we knew that the big Bridal Expos were not an option for us. We had several brides asking to come and see the venue....

Military Honor

Military Honor

A funeral during this worldwide pandemic is unusual. Death is not. There have been so many people that I have known personally and those familiy members of my friends who have passed away this year. None of it easy to talk about or adequately express our emotions regarding the loss to each other....

Cotton 101

Cotton 101

Cotton has long been a staple for farmer's in Arizona to grow. In this day and time it is becoming more scarce and yet the inovations in cotton picking machinery continue to produce amazing machines! This year our cotton was harvested by a custom harvest company with a new cotton picker called a...

Christmas at the Farmhouse

Christmas at the Farmhouse

Christmas is fast approaching and I'm so excited about our upcoming Christmas at the Farmhouse family friendly experience I wanted you all to get it on your calendars! Come to the Farmhouse and find some Peace, Joy and Good Cheer with us! How does some fire pits, hot cocoa, cider and coffee sound...

You Invited Me

You invited me to the table when I was a child. I eagerly came and ate of the bread of your body and drank the wine of your blood. I was washed by the waters of redemption, I was clean. You invited me to the table when I was a teenager. I would sit for a short while eating and asking questions....

Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas & Tips

Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas & Tips

Thanksgiving is almost here and it's time to think about your tablescapes for the big meal! I know for many cooking all day and thinking about setting a beautiful table is a little overwhelming.....but it doesn't have to be. Planning and setting up a little at a time helps relieve some of the last...

Let Me Introduce Myself

Let Me Introduce Myself

Hey friends I thought it might be time to introduce myself to so many of you who have found your way to Sweet Flower Home. I am a third generation farmer, married to a third generation farmer. We live on the farm and love the agricultural way of life. We raised three kids that all graduated from...

Meet Carrie

Arizona Farmer and Blogger

I strive to share hospitality and agriculture. I want to encourage people to make others welcome in our homes, on the road and in our everyday life! It’s so important to share how our food and fabric is grown on the farm.  My hope is that I can inspire you through our beautiful  farmhouse, days on the farm, and building strong relationships that matter.

Easter Tablescape Inspo

Are you looking for an easy spring Tablescape to set for your Easter Table?  Look no further! We have set all the elements for you!  I love setting an Easter table even if it is for just a few family and friends or a large group.  This beautiful setting can take shape...

Hispanic Heritage Profile: Alex Morales

I would like to introduce you to Alex Morales.  Alex is a first generation Mexican American.  She attends Cochise College online for journalism and digital media arts. Her dream is to be a photo journalist and travel all round the world. She lives with her parents,...

Hispanic Heritage Month Profile: MariaTaide Maldonado

As a first generation Mexican American MariaTaide Maldonado was born and raised in San Francisco by immigrant parents. “Taide” is an energetic, expressive woman with a beautiful smile.  It is a joy to get to know her story of coming of age, facing challenges and...

Arizona Sunset Supper Club Dinner

Join us for our Arizona Sunset Supper Club Dinner in the sunflower field on October 28, 2023!

Photographer’s Sunflower Booking Party 2023

We are so excited to have our Photographer's back to the Farmhouse for our Sunflower Booking Party on August 21, 2023 at 5:30pm. It will give photographer's who come in person the first opportunity to pick their days in October to photograph in the sunflower fields....

Building a Life of Creativity

I think that at 61 years old I am still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up! There are so many wonderful dreams to chase! As a third generation farmer and that is not only how my husband and I make a living, but it is how we have made a life! I have...

Thanksgiving Table

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Thanksgiving at my house was one part chaos, one part delicious food and full on THANKFUL! We certainly enjoyed our meal. As usual there was lots of it. I went wild making all kinds of desserts this year! That is my favorite part of...

Hispanic Heritage Profile: Sierra Rae Lewis

I am so excited to introduce my first guest for my Hispanic Heritage Profile, Sierra Rae Lewis. Some of you may already know that Sierra is my niece. Sierra is a 26 years old graduate of West Texas A&M University. She majored in Agricultural Media and...

The Trail Ahead

My husband and I have been in Northern Arizona to beat the desert heat. We, especially me, have needed some time to reflect, mourn and replenish my soul after the death of my father last month. One of the activities that we look forward to doing while we are there is...

Sunflower Season is Almost Here

Hey friends! I just wanted to do a little catching up and info session here. YES we plan on hosting sunflower photography sessions again this fall. We will be planting flowers next week. Our plan is to plant in one week increments. This will hopefully provide us with...

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