Small gatherings, photo sessions, learning days, and seasonal farm hospitality.
Elm Farm is a working flower farm and countryside gathering place near Marshfield, Missouri. We are opening up the farm to the public for simple summer gatherings, private photo sessions, workshops, homeschool days, women’s groups, family celebrations, and seasonal events.
Elm is not a polished banquet venue, but we have harvest tables, plenty of chairs, and the kind of charm that makes everyone want to come back. We are a real farm being established into a beautiful, useful place for people to gather. The land is active, seasonal, and still becoming — with flowers, mature trees, beautiful buildings, open lawn, shaded gathering areas, and working farm life all around.
July bookings are now open.
Choose the kind of farm use that fits your group
Field Access Gathering
A simple private-use farm gathering for groups who want a peaceful setting without needing a full hosted event.
Best for:
homeschool groups
book clubs
women’s groups
church groups
family gatherings
small workshops
nature days
casual celebrations
Includes:
private reserved farm time
outdoor gathering space
access to guest-ready farm areas
restroom access when available
parking area
simple self-guided use of the property
Guests bring their own food, supplies, setup, and cleanup.
Best for groups of 10–25.
Elm Hosted Gathering
A prepared farm gathering for groups who want the space set up before they arrive.
Best for:
workshop leaders
retreat hosts
homeschool co-op days
women’s gatherings
family celebrations
instructors
small seasonal events
Includes everything in Field Access, plus:
indoor farmhouse use
tables and chairs placed before arrival
a styled gathering area
optional farm table setup
with refreshment or sealed snack basket
and firepit setup when conditions allow
cleanup handled afterward
This is the best option when you want to bring your people to the farm without carrying every logistical detail yourself.
Best for groups of 10–40.
Photo Sessions
Reserve Elm Farm for seasonal photos among the flower rows, mature trees, rustic buildings, open lawn, and countryside views.
Best for:
family photos
maternity photos
engagement photos
senior photos
brand photos
content sessions
seasonal flower portraits
photographer mini-sessions
Available scenes vary by season. Summer may include zinnias, sunflowers, garden rows, shaded lawn areas, rustic farm buildings, field views, and styled farm corners as the season shifts.
What Elm is especially good for
Elm works best for meaningful gatherings that benefit from beauty, space, and a slower setting.
Groups come here to:
learn
walk
talk
create
photograph
celebrate
teach
rest
share food
gather around a table
experience a working farm in season
Elm is a good fit if you want something more natural than a meeting room, tidier than a park shelter, and simpler than a formal event venue.
Request a date
You do not need everything figured out. The first step is simply asking whether Elm is a good fit for your situation. Tell us what you are hoping to host, and we’ll help you decide whether Elm can receive your group well.
