PICK YOUR OWN SUNFLOWERS
How our sunflower field came to be…
Ryefield Hops is a family farm growing hops in the Bega Valley. We grow sustainable hops and use regenerative practices on farm. During the year of the Black Summer bushfires our hops didn’t grow and our summer cover crop in the hop field was very brown and bare. The only thing that grew in the entire field were sunflowers which were in our multispecies seed mix. We essentially had 12 acres of sunflowers which was a beautiful sight and too beautiful to keep to ourselves. We opened the farm to the community to pick their own sunflowers as noone had seen a blade of green grass for over a year - let along bright flowers. The sky was tainted with smoke for weeks after the fires but locals were delighted to see some bright colours through the smoke.
The local community loved the open days and everyone used it as a form of healing after the dark bushfire days, loss of loved ones and/or homes. Everyone suggested to make it an annual event. With encouragement from the locals we now dedicate an entire field to sunflowers and hold open days when the sunflowers are ready to harvest.
The sunflowers in this field are sown especially for your pleasure and enjoyment. During their blooming period you can immerse yourself in the joy that they bring. Take your time to wander through the field and pick your own sunflowers to take home.
When can we go?
Open days for 2025 are;
Saturday 5th April 9am - 3pm
Sunday 6th April 9am - 3pm
Where do we go?
Broad Street, Bemboka.
The farm gate is less than 1km from the highway. We will put a sign at Broad Street on open days and you can follow the sunflower signs towards the farm.
Bemboka is 30 minutes from Bega, 40 minutes from Merimbula, 1 hour from Cooma and Eden
What do we bring?
*Enclosed shoes (there is uneven ground)
*Secateurs
*Bucket to take your sunflowers home
*Camera
*Rug and shade if you would like to sit in the field for a picnic (we will have a gazebo, tables and chairs that you can use as well).
Can I buy food or water there?
We will have cold water, soft drink and a few snacks to purchase.
Craft beer will be available to purchase to drink on site between 10am-3pm (LIQT000000522).
Please BYO picnic if you would like to stay for a picnic lunch.
What is the price?
$5 ENTRY FEE for adults and children >5 y/o (kids under 5 are free)
Sunflowers are $3 per stem to cut and take home.
Can I pay by card?
You can bring cash or card.
Small merchant fee applies to card sales.
Can we bring the dog?
Yes, dogs are more than welcome but please bring a lead and pick up after them.
What is the road like?
The farm driveway is a well maintained dirt road. Some parts are quite narrow and there is also a narrow bridge to drive over.
PLEASE DRIVE SLOW and give way to others cars when required.
Is there a toilet at the farm?
NO, although there is a public toilet on the corner of Broad Street as you turn off the highway.
If required, please use these amenities before arriving at the farm.
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