Anne-Marie's Flower Farm

by Mary Hill
Anne Marie Buibish and her husband, Dave, had always dreamed of working together and in the outdoors. So, in their retirement, they moved to the country in Zionsville, Indiana, where they started a flower farm. The farm is known as Anne-Marie's Flower Farm.

Anne-Marie and Dave opened the farm in 2023. It's a place where flower lovers can come to cut their flowers, make bouquets, or just relax.

Creating the farm had its challenges. Anne-Marie, a retired engineer accustomed to indoor work, had never started a seed. But that soon changed as Dave tilled the dirt, making it "fantastic" for blooming flowers. Dave, affectionately nicknamed "Dirt Guy" by Anne-Marie, loves to ride his tractor, keeping an eye on the farm.

Anne-Marie says, "The Flower Farm has been super successful! 1500-2000 people have come each season to pick flowers or to relax." She sells about 100 bouquets per week. Customers can stroll through the sunflower field and the wildflower path, picking and cutting from 100 color, fragrance, and texture varieties. Sunflowers are the favorite of most customers, so much so that Anne-Marie ran out of them for two weeks this summer.

Photographers especially like the sunflower field, where they can book photo shoots for their clients.

Thursday evenings are designated "Sip & Clip." Anne-Marie invites the public to bring drinks and snacks, clip flowers, or relax and enjoy the evening with friends. Reservations are optional for this 6-8 PM event. As Anne-Marie notes, "It's just a fun night for everyone!"

Anne-Marie also has bookings for residents of independent living groups on Thursdays and Fridays every other week. The outing is so popular that residents from one facility spread the word to different groups.

The farm has witnessed many heartfelt events — from entire bridal parties fashioning their bouquets to jubilant birthday celebrations. There was even a heartwarming marriage proposal amid the sunflower field. Anne-Marie knew nothing of this until the engaged couple showed her a picture of the would-be groom kneeling before his fiancée and the flowers.

Another time, a woman came to pick and cut flowers in memory of her aunt, who had just passed away. As the woman channeled her emotions into the bouquet she created, she envisioned how pleased her aunt would be. Anne-Marie remarks, "I am fortunate to share these special moments with flower lovers who come to the farm."

"One reason we opened the farm was to meet our neighbors and others in the community. These are people we would never have met otherwise," Anne-Marie declares.

Looking ahead, Anne-Marie envisions preserving the farm's intimate charm while expanding the variety of flowers.

For a truly enchanting, relaxing, and creatively stimulating getaway, consider visiting Anne-Marie's Flower Farm in Zionsville.

For more information, visit: https://www.annemariesflowerfarm.com/