Closed Until Summer 2024

Fall Sunflower Maze & Pick-Your-Own Flowers

Plan Your Visit + Photography Rules

Goldpetal Farms at Chaptico, MD

 

 

We look forward to your visit to our sunflower mazes and pick-your-own flower locations.

Bring your friends and family — it’s a great place to explore and enjoy the outdoors and nature.

Things to know for planing your visit to our Maryland location:

 

Bloom Status Update 8/9

🌻🌸 Sunflower Maze #2 is in PEAK BLOOM. We hope it will be operational through August 21.

CUT-FLOWER GARDEN (Zinnias + Sunflowers): We’re are at PEAK BLOOM! This is the best time to take home the freshest and most gorgeous sunflowers and zinnias of all colors.

 

Events Week of 8/9

 

TUESDAY 8/9 6PM – 8:00PM
MINI-SESSIONS with Brittany McFalls Photography

  • $60 per session, receive 3 images
  • First come, first serve
  • Regular admission applies

 

WEDNESDAY 8/10 6PM + 6:45PM
FLOWER TALK w/ JERRY

  • Jerry will give 45-minute talk covering the characteristics of Sunflowers & Zinnias, plus how to choose the best flowers for cutting
  • Regular admission applies / talk is free

 

THURSDAY 8/11 ALL DAY
FREE FLOWERS with paid admission

  • 5 sunflowers + 5 zinnias

 

FRIDAY 8/12 6PM – 8:00PM
MINI-SESSIONS with Brittany McFalls Photography

  • $60 per session, receive 3 images
  • First come, first serve
  • Regular admission applies

 

Best Times of Day to Visit

  • Mornings and late afternoon-to-evenings are the best time to visit.
  • Sunsets are typically gorgeous! And if we’re lucky, we’ll have lightning bugs.

 

Accessibility Details

  • Parking is in a grass lot
  • Access to the maze is over a gravel drive
  • The maze rows are wide enough for wheelchairs and strollers
  • Maze paths are hard-packed dirt and are bumpy — they are not smooth!
  • Port-a-potties are on-site

 

Looking for a professional photographer for portraits? Are you a photographer booking sessions?

While we do not have a staff photographer, we do have a large community of portrait photographers. Please see this Facebook post with our call for photographers for their info.

2020 Goldpetal Farms Photo Contest Judge's Choice Bees, Butterflies and Birds Winner, April Price

If you’re planning on taking home flowers:

  • BRING tall container & water to transport your flowers home.
    If you have your own collecting bucket and shears, you may bring those as well (we have limited supplies).
  • AVOID leaving your flowers in the hot car!
    You will want to get your flowers inside and in fresh water so they can recover from the stress of being cut.
Goldpetal Farms Sunflower Maze Southern Maryland

Requirements

We request that you abide by these requirements. We reserve the right to refuse entry if these requirements are not followed:

  • Wear family-friendly attire
  • Be respectful to other visitors
  • Do not destroy, trample or damage the sunflowers
  • Stay on provided paths; do not create your own
  • Dogs are allowed if well-behaved, leashed and cleaned up after
  • No smoking on any grounds
  • Do not touch the wildlife
  • The historical home near the maze is a private residence and off-limits. Please do not trespass.

Recommendations

To enjoy your experience more, we recommend that you bring the following items:

  • Sunscreen, hat, sun protection
  • Closed-toed shoes
  • Cold-water
  • Camera
  • Picnic, to enjoy hanging out and dining al fresco, among the blossoms

General Photography Rules

We encourage everyone to record and share their experience at Goldpetal Farms! Guest snapshots, videos, and individual or family photographs taken by an unpaid photographer for private use and for non-commercial purposes are permitted without an additional fee.

  • All photography must be without disruption to our operations or other guests.
  • Remain on maze pathways, cut-flower rows or grassy areas at all times.
  • Do not handle plants, flowers, plant labels or containers.
  • We reserve the right to monitor and restrict equipment.
  • Smoking and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
  • Animals are prohibited, except certified service dogs.
  • If asked by a person not to take pictures of that person, the request must be honored. If the
    picture has already been taken, it must be deleted upon request.
  • Operation or use of any drones, unmanned aircraft/flying systems, and remotely- controlled flying machines, motorized or not, is strictly prohibited.
  • Photography in the maze and on the grounds is permitted only during business hours. If you wish to photograph during off-hours, please contact us to inquire about arranging the day and time.
  • Enter your photos in our annual photo contest!

Individuals, groups and photographers not abiding by any portion of the policies and rules will be asked to leave Goldpetal Farms. The rules and policies are subject to change.

 

 

Professional Photographers

$50 DAY PASS • $150 SEASON PASS

Professional photography fees apply if your are taking photos for the purpose of:

  • selling your images commercially and as a business
  • taking session photos for hire (portraits, lifestyle, fashion, etc.)

Session photography requires regular admission fees/requirements for your guests.

We don't require reservations be made (at this time) but we highly recommend verifying the weather and maze conditions before your visit. We can be reached at (240) 587-7312.