Frequently Asked Questions
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Getting In Touch
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We pride ourselves in responding to messages within 72 hours. If you don’t see a reply in your inbox by then, check your spam.
Add us to your address book too! ruralstemsflowerfarm@gmail.com
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Yes! We prefer text over call because we are often out in the farm, so it’s easier to respond to text.
Getting here
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Our address is:
20102 E. Warner Rd. Mesa, AZ 85212
The GPS will lead you to the north side of Warner, but we are directly across the street on the south side down a long driveway.
Follow the driveway to the end and you will be in the garden.
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We are open by appointment only! We do not allow walk-ins. Rural Stems Flower Farm is a working farm.
Get tickets to events open to the public here, or contact us about a private event.
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Upon arrival, you will drive down a tree-lined driveway. At the end of the driveway, prior to the garden entrance, there will be parking spaces available to you.
You-Pick FAQs
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You-Pick events are ticketed events at the Rural Stems Flower Farm that enable people to visit the farm and create their own bouquets.
A $50 ticket provides everything needed to explore the garden, snip your own stems, create a beautiful bouquet to take home while enjoying light snacks and a wonderful experience filled with beauty and fun.
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If you’re using Chrome and trying to get added to a waitlist for a sold out event and unable to get added try either of these:
Make sure your browser is up to date. It’s pretty common for Chrome to block captcha behind the scenes to force us all to stay current. Hit the “update” button on Chrome then try again.
Or use another browser, like Safari or Firefox.
If the issue persists please email us!
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All tickets and purchases are non-refundable. If you can’t attend an event that you’ve purchased tickets for we kindly ask that you email (ruralstemsflowerfarm@gmail.com) or call us (602-284-2884) to let us know.
This helps us open your spot for someone on the waitlist and ensures that every guest has the opportunity to enjoy the experience.
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Due to the nature of being around sharp scissors, we ask that all children 12 and under stay home. If your child is between the ages of 12-18, we ask that they be accompanied by a parent.
Are you a nursing mother? Please feel free to bring your baby.
If you have specific circumstances, reach out to us, and we would love to talk it through with you.
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Rural Stems Flower Farm is a farm, so we recommend shoes you can easily walk in dirt and gravel. Part of the fun is getting a little dirty.
We also recommend sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats.
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We first gather inside for light snacks, a brief history of the farm, and instructions on cutting.
Then you will head outside to explore and cut your flowers before returning indoors to create your bouquet.
At the end of our time we share a bit about bouquet care and always have time for a few pictures.
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Just yourself and your creative ideas for your personal bouquet. We will provide all that you need for the event.
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Although we love our furry friends, please leave them at home.
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Yes! We use a cottage on premise of the flower farm for our you-picks and there’s AC. We also have water on hand.
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Our standard event cost is $50 but sometimes we’ll do special events and the price listed on the event will reflect the nature of that.
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During you-picks you will get more of a community experience and time to assemble your stems as a proper bouquet. We also serve light refreshments, give a lesson on how to care for your floral arrangements, and talk about the history of the farm.
Bloom Passes are focused on snipping your stems, you’ll take home a stadium cup full of the flowers you selected and you can make your bouquet at home.
Private You-Picks
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Send us a message, include how many people you are wanting to bring with you and give us a few days/times that are preferable to you.
We’ll chat together about setting up your private event.
We ask for a small deposit to secure your reservation.
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Private you-picks are for groups of 4 to 12. We ask that you leave children under 12 at home. If you have a special case or are a nursing mother, please let us know and we will make special accommodations for you.
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Right now, we only do private events for groups of 4 or more. We suggest that you jump into one of our public events if you have less than 4 people you want to bring!
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All events are non-refundable. If you need to cancel your private you-pick email (ruralstemsflowerfarm@gmail.com) or call us (602-284-2884) as soon as possible to let us know.
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It will depend on the headcount of your event, each ticket costs $50. So if you have 6 people, it’s $300, and if you have 12 it’s $600. Your deposit works towards this total.
The full amount is due 36 hours before your event takes place.
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We first gather inside for light snacks, a brief history of the farm, and instructions on cutting.
Then you will head outside to explore and cut your flowers before returning indoors to create your bouquet.
At the end of our time we share a bit about bouquet care and always have time for a few pictures.
Miscellaneous
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We regularly work with a variety of local florists for special occasions. If you need flowers for a specific project, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.
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We grow zinnias, snap dragons, ranunculus, lisianthus, and more. Our variety of stems changes with the seasons, so message us for specifics.
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At this point in time, we are not wheelchair accessible. Check back in the future as we grow and are able to make changes to accommodate everyone’s needs.
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We offer cottage rentals and farm rentals for different events and for photographers looking to use the farm as a backdrop.
Contact us se we can discuss your specific needs.
Still have questions? Send us a message!