The Story Behind the Flower
What began as a passion project six years ago has blossomed into one of the most beloved sunflower destinations in the region! The Suns Flower was created by Craig and Carmella Turnow as a fun summer hobby, building on the long-standing agricultural roots of Turnow Ventures, which has been proudly farming sunflowers for several years.
We were inspired by the constant stream of visitors and the incredible interest our sunflower fields generated. We are incredibly proud of the growth we’ve experienced and the overwhelming support we’ve received from our local community.
What Visitors Are Saying
Our commitment to creating a beautiful and memorable experience shines through in the feedback we receive:
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“One of the most beautiful sunflower farms we have visited! Can’t wait to visit again! A must see”
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“The best sunflower field I ever visited.”
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“We had a great experience! You can tell the owners put a lot of love and thought into this sunflower field. We will definitely come back!”
Come see for yourself why so many people have called us a must-see!
Special Event Hosting
We are currently booking special events for the upcoming season.
Have your event surrounded by sunflowers!
Past events include painting classes, flower classes, bee classes, yoga classes, youth group tours, gardening group tours, weddings, engagements, birthday parties, and church groups
Please contact us to book an area in the sunflowers for your special event.
(Tables, chairs , food and drinks are the responsibilty of the customer)
In Front of the Lens
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Suns Flower typically open?
We are typically open for about 10 days a year, generally the last week of July or the first week of August, when the flowers bloom.
How can I find the real-time schedule?
Please check The Suns Flower Facebook page for real-time schedule updates and blooming status.
How much is admission?
Admission is $5 per adult. Children under 5 are free.
What activities are included with admission?
All activities are included with admission, which features multiple viewing platforms and many photo opportunities to enjoy the estimated 1 mile of sunflower trails. You can also take advantage of:
• Free children activites
• Free Wagon ride thru the sunflowers
• Acess to the sunflower field and Photo trails
• Free parking
• Live music
Am I allowed to bring a picnic?
You are absolutely allowed and encouraged to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy! However, no alcohol is permitted on the premises, please.
Can you accommodate large groups for photo?
Yes, we have amazing photographers that can capture your sunflower photos! (And sunflowers love to have their pictures taken!)
Can I bring my own photographer/take family photos?
Private photographers and large family/group photos are always welcome! We are a large field with plenty of space for multiple groups.
How long have you been farming sunflowers?
Turnow Ventures has been farming sunflowers for over 10 years!
Who runs The Suns Flower?
The Suns Flower is a hobby run by owners Craig and Carmella. Craig is an electrician and Carmella is a nurse, but once a year, we become the sunflower people!
How many acres of sunflowers do you typically have?
We typically plant over 50 acres of sunflowers, which is over 1 million sunflowers!
What are the sunflowers used for?
The sunflowers are an agricultural crop harvested once a year. The seed is used to make Organic sunflower oil.
How do you plant and harvest the sunflowers?
The seed is planted using a corn planter and the sunflowers are harvested with a corn combine.
Why does the field location change every year?
Sunflower fields must be rotated yearly for an excellent crop. This means The Suns Flower field has a custom design each year due to different field locations.
Do sunflowers follow the sun?
Yes, sunflowers follow the sun as they grow, but once they are mature, they face the east.
Do you have bees?
Yes, we have bees that are making our very own Sunflower honey!
What Our Visitors Are Saying
- Walt Storm
Very beautiful and unique. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the photo walk opportunities. The tractor ride is included in admission and was relaxing as we immersed ourselves in the sunflowers. They do accept cash and card for admission. There is a you pick sunflower area, each sunflower is $1 or $10 dollars for a mason jar full of them. They do sell some merchandise at the front.
Read More - Mae Holland
INCREDIBLE, BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL!! I mean come on how lovely is this sunflower field?! It’s a little an hour away from our place and it’s worth the drive. I love their Photo Opt and their ginormous sunflowers. We enjoyed walking the sunflower field with my family. We can’t wait to visit again next year!
Read More - Lily Lee
I had the most wonderful experience visiting The Suns Flower Farm today! 🌻 The moment you step in, you can feel the love and thoughtfulness that went into creating this beautiful place. The farm has built multiple viewing platforms so visitors can get the perfect angle for photos, and to my surprise, there’s even a real piano placed right in the middle of the sunflower field! It adds such a romantic and magical touch to the golden sea of flowers. 🎹✨
They’ve also designed a charming “photo path” through the field, making every step feel like walking through a postcard. The scale is breathtaking – endless rows of sunflowers under the summer sky – and yet the entrance fee is only $5 per person. For such beauty and effort, this is an absolute bargain.
This is truly a hidden gem in Ohio – warm, welcoming, and unforgettable. Highly recommended for families, couples, photographers, and anyone who loves nature. I can’t wait to visit again next year! 💛
Read More - Emily Ramsdell
It’s a personal tradition of mine to stop out at least once a year. The sunflowers are beautiful!! The owners put lots of time and money into the field and creating a scene to hangout at. The owners are very friendly one of them noticed i had a handicap placard and offered me a spot close to the entrance. Although I did not use to it, I greatly appreciate them paying attention to detail.
Read More - Victoria
Very nice people and a really beautiful experience. $5 per person (except for young kids - they get in free) to enter the field, which offers many opportunities to take photos, a scenic ride around a different part of the field which allows you to see sunflowers for miles, and a pick-your-own area. It's one thing to look at photos, but it's another thing to be there standing among the tall, bright flowers.
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The pick-your-own sunflowers are $10 for a mason jar full of sunflowers (~6 flowers). They provide the jar, clippers to cut the sunflowers with, and packets of flower food to put in your flowers' water.
Once you wrap back around to the entrance, the owners are so friendly and ask about your time. They have jars of honey (super good by the way, I bought a jar) and t-shirts to purchase, and probably a couple other little things I didn't see.
I would love to come here again before I leave for college, and I'll probably visit here at least once a year in the future. Support a local family and stop by, you won't regret it!
Please see attached photos for pictures of the field, some of the photo areas, and more.
Fun fact: they have 56 acres of sunflowers, and they harvest the sunflower seeds and send them off to Georgia 🙂
Photography Information
Commercial photographers must purchase a pass for entry. A commercial photographer is defined as any photographer who is being paid for their services while on site.
Please use the button below to download and complete the Photographer Agreement. You may email the completed form to either Carmieturnow@gmail.com or Craig@thesunsflower.com.
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