About Goldpetal Farms
It started with a dream. It continues with a vision.
It all began with a sunflower seed. From there it grew into Maryland’s first sunflower maze. Then multiple mazes in two locations. Then adding zinnias. Lots and lots of zinnias. Then opening a pick-your-own sunflower field for couple of seasons in Virginia. Then at our Maryland farm, adding fields of spring bloomers. And we’re not done yet!
We design and operate seasonal pick-your-own flower gardens and sunflower mazes in the heart of Southern Maryland.
Looking for memorable experience for yourself, your friends and family? You’ll treasure a visit (or many!) to our seasonal flower fields and sunflower mazes.
We start in the spring with poppies, bachelor’s buttons, and about 10 more flower varieties that are perfect for picking and enjoying back home. In the summer, we transition to zinnias and sunflowers. If Mother Nature has been kind, we’ll end in the fall with a sunflower extravaganza. With over 5 acres of flowers from spring through fall, every visit is a new experience.
Looking for one-of-a-kind photo opportunities? Our flowers, fields and country setting make great photo memories. Both of our locations are a popular destination for everyone, including professional photographers.
The Sunflower Maze Design Process
We start planning our maze designs months in advance and are always trying new, innovative design ideas. One maze takes about 250 hours and over two months to get it ready for opening day.
Each spring (usually mid-to-late April) and once the ground soil temperature reaches 60 degrees, we start planting our sunflower seed mix. This temperature is necessary to ensure the seeds germinate uniformly. Our mazes take up three to four acres.
As the plants are growing, we begin plotting out the maze design the old-fashioned way — completely by hand using landmarks, stakes and by roping off areas. As soon as the sunflowers are about 12 inches tall, we cut the maze out of the growth. Then the flowers and other plants are left to mature and grow.
Our “Metamorphosis” season celebrated our beloved butterflies.
Goldpetal Farms is a key location for our east coast migrating Monarchs. We are honored to play a significant role in their autumn journey south.
Our “Bob Ross” season was a huge hit!
® Bob Ross Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
