THE FLOWER FARM
Land & Bloom
We grow beauty, serve with joy, and build the kind of community where people return — not just for the flowers, but for how we make them feel.
The Farm Experience
Our working flower farm will be the soul of the property. Guests can walk the rows, participate in u-pick experiences, join bouquet-making workshops, and enjoy flowers and produce grown on site at every meal and in every room. The farm grounds will be designed for beauty and contemplation.
Farm Revenue Streams
Revenue Stream
Description
Year 2 Estimate
Flower Farm Experiences
U-pick, workshops, farm tours (seasonal)
$15,000–$25,000
Flower & Produce Sales
Farmers markets, CSA subscriptions, florists
$10,000–$20,000
Connecticut flowers qualify as specialty crops under USDA guidelines, opening access to the CT DOAG Specialty Crop Block Grant and USDA Value-Added Producer Grants up to $250,000.
Farm Infrastructure
Cost Category
Low Estimate
High Estimate
Flower Farm Infrastructure
$15,000
$35,000
Landscaping & Guest Grounds
$10,000
$25,000
Kitchen & Equipment
$10,000
$20,000
Infrastructure includes raised beds, irrigation systems, cold storage for cut flowers, and signage. The farm will feature south or southeast-facing growing areas for optimal cultivation.
Agricultural Grants
Grant Program
Amount
Notes
USDA Value-Added Producer Grant
Up to $250,000
Priority for beginning farmers
USDA EQIP (Conservation)
Varies
Farm infrastructure & conservation
USDA Farmers Market Promotion
Up to $500,000
Direct-to-consumer marketing
USDA Microloan Program
Up to $50,000
Fast, flexible capital
CT DOAG Specialty Crop Block Grant
Varies
Flowers qualify as specialty crops