We are the Graychecks - We delight in living simply, intentionally, and with joy and gratitude in our hearts.
We look forward to meeting you one day.
Our Story
Petite Anse Farm is a family-owned organic farm nestled on Bayou Petite Anse in New Iberia, La. We acquired the land in 2013 as a young couple seeking a dream. We experimented, succeeded and failed more times than we can count, but in all of our sustainable efforts and regenerative practices we landed on raising Irish Dexter cattle and growing a variety of sunflowers, zinnias and wildflowers in order to add joy into our lives. Since our first sale of sunshine in 2020 (and with much thanks to our farm friends supporting our mission) we have been able to spread smiles throughout our community, year after year.
The Experience
In the spring and fall we enjoy growing sunflowers and zinnias for farm friends! When flowers are in bloom (normally in April-May/Oct-Nov), we open up our gates for family-friendly you-pick experiences, educational field trip opportunities, and outdoor ticketed events that often include a date-night picnic and live music. As part of each farm experience, guests may create bouquets, fill large mason jars and/or 2 gallon buckets of farm fresh blooms. If the cows and donkeys are feeling social, guests may also feed them sunflowers and treat them to a good ole head scratch. It is our hope that each visitor will get to experience a bit of peace, slow down, walk the land and listen to its gentle song.
We have two main growing spots on the farm from which visitors may pick. Our front flower garden is where we grow and trial cut varieties of sunflowers, zinnias and other fillers. In our back pasture, we love to fill spirals and large swaths with open pollinator varieties of sunflowers to help attract and service our local bee population, provide a sea like feel of sunflowers for photography sessions, and nourish our livestock with a high protein treat once the blooms expire.
How to prepare for a You-Pick.
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DescriptYou-PICK; How It Works
Park in the gravel lot by the barn.
Walk over to the Petite Anse Farm table (located in the first stall of the barn) with your personal bucket/vase. We’ll be here to welcome you!
Once you pay and sign our waiver, you will receive a farm bucket. By using our jar/bucket, it helps us “measure” the amount of flowers you cut. We will fill your personal container with water for you while you are picking.
You should have your own clippers/sharp scissors, but in the event you forget, you may trade in your car keys for a pair of farm clippers. (We only have a limited amount).
Grab your water bottle and head out to the field for some fun!
When you’re done, return to the table to transfer your flowers and return borrowed clippers.
Enjoy your beauties! Please tag us @petiteansefarm with all of the lovely photographs and pictures you take of your arrangements. We love when new people discover us because of how happy you are with your experience.
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Prepared packing!
Rubber boots/old tennis shoes. Closed-toe shoes preferred. We live in south Louisiana where the long grass grows. You never know what toad or legless critter will crawl over your feet. There is also a bit of uneven terrain, and some areas can be muddy. Better to be sure-footed than wish you had listened to our suggestions.
If picking flowers, bring a bucket or container (CLEAN). We will send you out into the flowers with a 2 gallon bucket or mason jar, depending on the season and availability. If it’s bucket season, after you’ve picked, you will need to transfer your beauties in order to take them home. We have water to fill up your own container, but please make sure your container is clean enough that you would drink water out of it.
Your own clippers or scissors. We do have extra clippers on hand, but will gladly exchange your keys for clippers as a deposit.
Water bottles. We often have water for sale, but it’s always better to save plastic and bring a reusable water bottle.
Hat/Sunscreen/BUG SPRAY. The sunflower field and patches are open to the sun. Please protect your skin. We do not use pesticides or herbicides, so you’ll encounter some sort of bug for sure.
Respect. You are visiting a farm on personal property. We work hard to take care of our animals and land. Please DO NOT allow children to climb fences, to chase, harass or tease our animals in any way, or purposely destroy our property. You will be asked to leave.
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PLEASE DO NOT BRING:
Pets of any kind. If you have a service dog, please alert us ahead of time.
Children or adults with severe bee/wasp sting reactions (unless you have your own EpiPen). When you grow flowers, you have the most amazing pollinators! Typically the bees have no interest in us as we harvest our beauties. And though we have never been stung while harvesting, there is a chance it could happen.
Our Bucket System
Buckets are included in the price, however, to conserve plastic and reduce waste, most visitors borrow a bucket while picking and then transfer their flowers to a personal bucket, vase, or container to take home.
PRICING: We have set the value based on the amount of stems our jars/buckets hold.
It’s a first come first serve situation, until sold out. We will update on our social media pages when we have sold out.
$40 - 2 Gallon Bucket of Flowers - (bucket included)
Give yourself plenty of time. Picking a bucket of flowers takes a while! Expect to fit about 40 - 50 stems if done with care.
$25 - Mason Jar of Flowers
If you can’t stay long, but just need something quick to make you smile, this is perfect for you. Depending on the size of the stems, you can fit 10-20 blooms.
*Pricing is subject to change at any time. *Cash or venmo is preferred.
Pre-made Bouquets
When sunflowers are in season, we offer pre-ordered/pre-made bouquets. They may vary in price according to size and type. Please order 48 hours in advance through email at petiteansefarm@gmail.com or call 337.335.8012, and we can let you know what is available.
This is Why We Live Here
Click here to read more about our sunflower story.
Article written by local educator and writer, Margaret Simon. You can follow her blog at reflectionsontheteche.com.
Big flowers, real impact.
We offer guided tours and educational field trips for groups.
Plan Your Next Adventure
We offer guided tours and educational field trips for groups depending on the date and our availability. Cost per person will vary depending on the group size and desires. Please reach out if you are interested in organizing something magical.
Retreat to the farm for a weekend of rest, relaxation and reading.
“Too good not to share!”
Click here to read more about “pick-your-own” farms in the area and how we started ours.
Article written by Leigh Guidry of the Daily Advertiser. You can follow her on Twitter @LeighGGuidry.
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Seeds we love to sow!
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![Sunflowers with large yellow petals and green leaves against a clear blue sky.]()
Black Stripe Royal Hybrid Sunflower (Spring)
Image and seeds sourced from our very favorite Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
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![A bouquet of sunflowers with yellow and reddish petals in a vase.]()
Autumn Beauty Branching Sunflower
Image and seeds sourced from our very favorite Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
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![Several pale yellow sunflower flowers with dark brown centers in a garden, with a bee on one of the flowers.]()
ProCut White Nite Single Stem
Seeds sourced from our very favorite Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
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![A sunflower with pink and yellow petals and a dark center, against a blue sky with clouds.]()
ProCut Plum Sunflower
Image and seeds sourced from our very favorite Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
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![Person holding a large bouquet of bright yellow sunflowers in front of a white brick wall.]()
Summer Provence Sunflower
Image and seeds sourced from our very favorite Johnny’s Selected Seeds.
7201 Lee Station Rd. New Iberia, LA 70560
From Hwy 14, travel 1.5 miles down Lee Station Rd.
The farm entrance is on Lee Station Rd, on your left about 100 yds past Rachel Dr.
The gates will be open during you-pick hours on listed event dates or by appointments during week-day work hours.
Public You-Picks & Events are listed below when scheduled.
Pricing has changed to $40/bucket and $25/large jar. (details below)
Always check calendars for changes and follow our social media accounts for updates.
@petiteansefarm
EVENT DATES
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Saturday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Saturday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Friday Morning You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
POP-UP at La Femme in Lafayette
We will POP-UP at La Femme in River Ranch, Lafayette with some sunshine!
MIXED BUNDLES OF AUTUMN BEAUTY & DAYDREAM SUNFLOWERS will be prepared for you to purchase, when you pop-in and shop for that one-of-a-kind swimwear!
$20 Small/$40 Large
Or you may pre-order a custom bundle or bucket for us to reserve for you. Accepting orders until Wednesday evening at 6pm. petiteansefarm@gmail.com
You-Pick By Appointment
We will accept you-picks by appointment only throughout this week from 9AM-4PM
$40/bucket and $25/Jar
Email to set up a time or call 337.335.8012
All appointments made before 9am and after 4pm will be subject to the fee of a “private pass” for $60/hour. Flower purchase would be in addition to this fee.
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
CANCELED Date Night featuring Garrett Rosen
$140.00
May 23 | 5PM-7:30PM
Scoop up the person you need to hang out with the most, and join us for a date night on the farm!
Your ticket for two includes an evening stroll in the flowers, a you-pick bucket of blooms, a carefully curated charcuterie box from Graze Acadiana, and an evening of tunes brought to you by local artist, Garrett Rosen of Rosen Guitars.
Settle onto your blanket while indulging in all things good. Allow the beautiful tunes emanating from a handmade, electric guitar to send you straight into a relaxed state of mind. A gallery of photographs will also be available for you to view, purchase and use for posting following the event.
This is a BYOB event (pack your blanket/chairs and your beverages of choice). It is also an adult-only experience.
CANCELED Saturday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
You-Pick By Appointment
We will accept you-picks by appointment only throughout this week from 9AM-4PM
$40/bucket and $25/Jar
All appointments made before 9am and after 4pm will be subject to the fee of a “private pass” for $60/hour. Flower purchase would be in addition to this fee.
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Garden Party featuring Bill Smith
$100.00
May 16 | 4:30PM-6:30PM:
Call up your friends that you need to hang out with the most, and join us for an evening of tunes and storytelling by singer/songwriter Bill Smith. This is a family-friendly event.
One entry ticket is good for up to four people. Entry includes access to the farm grounds, one you-pick bucket of blooms (enough flowers for up to four bouquets) and an evening of tunes brought to you by local artist, Bill Smith. A gallery of photographs taken by Jennifer will also be available the following week for you to view, purchase and use for posting. Kids 5 and under are free and do not need an additional ticket to be purchased.
This is a BYO event with optional add-ons (pack your blanket/chairs, your picnic, and your beverages of choice).
Saturday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Pilates & Blooms
Wine down with us on Wednesday, May 13 for a Polestar Pilates mat session in the flowers hosted by Sarina Lapeyrouse. Bring your mat/blanket and your bubbles if you need a reason to relax mid-week! The class is $10 for the 45 min session and does not require a reservation. You may purchase blooms to pick after class, but it is not required.
You-Pick By Appointment
We will accept you-picks by appointment only throughout this week from 9AM-4PM
$40/bucket and $25/Jar
Email to set up a time or call 337.335.8012
All appointments made before 9am and after 4pm will be subject to the fee of a “private pass” for $60/hour. Flower purchase would be in addition to this fee.
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Saturday You-Pick Canceled
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
You-Pick By Appointment
We will accept you-picks by appointment only throughout this week from 9AM-4PM
$40/bucket and $25/Jar
Email to set up a time or call 337.335.8012
All appointments made before 9am and after 4pm will be subject to the fee of a “private pass” for $60/hour. Flower purchase would be in addition to this fee.
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Saturday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
You-Pick By Appointment
We will accept you-picks by appointment only throughout this week from 9AM-4PM
$40/bucket and $25/Jar
Email to set up a time or call 337.335.8012
All appointments made before 9am and after 4pm will be subject to the fee of a “private pass” for $60/hour. Flower purchase would be in addition to this fee.
Mommy & Me Mini Photo Sessions
$250.00
April 25, Morning | April 26, Evening
This season, Jennifer is excited to host mini photo sessions on the farm.
15 minutes with Jenn capturing your love
A handful of flowers to enjoy (if in bloom)
Proof gallery for you to enjoy
5 edited images prepped for printing and posting
Photo release
Grab your spot to capture some images just in time for Mother’s Day!
Sunday You-Pick
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our land, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure.
Read more about how to prepare.
Dates and times are subject to change based on bloom availability and weather conditions. Please check back or follow our social media pages for updates.
Mommy & Me Mini Photo Sessions
$250.00
April 25, Morning | April 26, Evening
This season, Jennifer is excited to host mini photo sessions on the farm.
15 minutes with Jenn capturing your love
A handful of flowers to enjoy (if in bloom)
Proof gallery for you to enjoy
5 edited images prepped for printing and posting
Photo release
Grab your spot to capture some images just in time for Mother’s Day!
You-Pick Sunflowers - Saturday Morning
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our fields, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms, and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure. We currently have Autumn Beauty sunflowers in bloom, along with other wildflowers and decorative grasses are scattered around the property to include in your arrangements.
Visit our flower page to read more about how to prepare.
You-Pick Sunflowers - Sunday Morning
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our fields, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms, and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure. This season we are growing Autumn Beauty, Procut Plum, Procut Orange, Daydream Mix, and Desert Sun. Other wildflowers, zinnias, and decorative grasses are scattered around the property to include in your arrangements.
Visit our flower page to read more about how to prepare.
You-Pick Sunflowers - Saturday Morning
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our fields, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms, and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure. This season we are growing Autumn Beauty, Procut Plum, Procut Orange, Daydream Mix, and Desert Sun. Other wildflowers, zinnias, and decorative grasses are scattered around the property to include in your arrangements.
Visit our flower page to read more about how to prepare.
You-Pick By Appointment
We will accept you-picks by appointment throughout this week from 8AM-4PM (Except for Wednesday afternoon).
$40/bucket and $25/Jar
All appointments made before 9am and after 4pm will be subject to the fee of a “private pick” for $60/hour.
You-Pick Sunflowers - Sunday Morning
You-Pick Flowers
Join us for a you-pick experience. Wander our fields, take in the fresh air, fill a bucket ($40) or mason jar ($25) of beautiful blooms, and maybe pet a donkey or cow along your adventure. This season we are growing Autumn Beauty, Procut Plum, Procut Orange, Daydream Mix, and Desert Sun. Other wildflowers, zinnias, and decorative grasses are scattered around the property to include in your arrangements.
Visit our flower page to read more about how to prepare.