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(Editor’s Note: Lindsay and Mark McLaughlin, co-owners of Moondance Flower Farm, introduce us to their “fresh” business here on the Old Mission Peninsula. In 2023, they moved here with their son, Levi, and farm dog, Panda, and bought Bruce and Terry Hooper’s farm at 2399 Kroupa Road. Born and raised Michiganders, they met at Albion College and named the farm after their wedding song – “Moondance” by Van Morrison. Read on for their story. -jb)
If you had told us a couple of years ago that we’d trade in our day jobs and cozy city life for a pair of muddy boots and a sunrise-to-sunset schedule on a flower farm, we probably would’ve laughed and reminded you we could barely keep our succulents alive.
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But here we are. Plot twist: We bought a flower farm.
And not just any flower farm, but a little slice of heaven tucked right here on the Old Mission Peninsula – where the sunsets are pure magic and the community has welcomed us with more kindness than we could have ever hoped for.
When we first took the leap, we didn’t have formal training or a background in agriculture (unless you count our houseplants and an overly ambitious vegetable garden). What we did have was a shared dream: to slow down, work with our hands, and build something rooted in beauty, sustainability and joy.
And we also dreamed of working together. As a lawyer (Lindsay) and nurse (Mark), that dream felt far off in our traditional jobs. So we dove headfirst into learning everything we could about growing and designing flowers to bring the dream alive. Now every morning, we wake up surrounded by rows of blooms — and a whole lot of gratitude.
One thing we learned early and are deeply committed to: growing beauty shouldn’t come at the cost of the land we love. That’s why we prioritize sustainable, eco-friendly practices — from the soil up — so our flowers aren’t just good for your home, but good for our community to help keep Old Mission Peninsula blooming for generations to come.
But this isn’t just our story. Our favorite part of this whole adventure has been meeting the people who make Old Mission Peninsula feel like home – fellow farmers, lovely neighbors, and flower lovers of all stripes.
This season, we’re beyond excited to open the farm gates (literally and figuratively!) to our community. Whether you’re after a bundle of fresh-cut blooms for your kitchen table, eager to try your hand at a floral workshop, or just looking for an excuse to wander through rows of ranunculus and dahlias on a sunny afternoon — we hope you’ll come say hi.
And at the heart of it all, we know flowers aren’t just decorations — they’re little daily celebrations. The kind you share with your best friend, your grandma, your neighbor or yourself, just because. They remind us to pause and soak in the small, beautiful details of life. Growing them here for our community is the best part of what we do.
We’re also excited to bring new offerings to our neighbors this season! We’ve launched six-week flower bouquet subscriptions for spring, summer or fall (or go all-in for the full 18 weeks!).
To celebrate, we’re offering a special discount just for our local OMP community. Use the code OMP25 to save $25 on any bouquet subscription — click here to learn more and choose a subscription.
So whether you’re a lifelong local who visited the farm when it was Hooper’s or new to the neighborhood, let’s connect. Come for the flowers, stay for the conversation — and maybe leave with a bouquet or two. We can’t wait to meet you!
Here’s to new beginnings, deep roots, and a whole season in bloom ahead.
Bring a Little Piece of the Farm Home
Flower Subscriptions: We offer flower subscriptions for your home, so you can enjoy farm-fresh blooms all season long — straight from our fields to your table. Perfect for treating yourself or surprising someone you love. Learn more and sign up for home subscriptions here (don’t forget to use the code OMP25). Have a store, winery, spa, salon, hotel, restaurant or other business in need of some fresh blooms? Learn more about our business subscriptions here.
Mother’s Day: Let us spoil the moms in your life this Mother’s Day! Pre-order one of our signature hand-tied bouquets or deluxe vase arrangements and give the moms, grandmas, aunties, and plant-loving people in your life something as special as they are. Reserve your bouquet here.
Visit the Farm: We’d love to welcome you to the farm for U-Pick days, where you can wander the rows, cut your own bouquet, and meet the faces behind the flowers (hint: that’s us). Stay tuned to our website, Instagram and Facebook pages for hours, events and special workshops!
Celebrations: Have a fun life event coming up? Consider having Moondance Flower Farm host your group for a flower-centered event! Their U-Pick and Design, yoga and U-Pick (Lindsay is also a yoga teacher), and other flower arranging options are perfect for bachelorette or birthday parties, baby showers, and other events.
Wedding Flowers: We take pride in growing unique, beautiful flowers and then creating exquisite designs with those blooms. Everything about your experience with our flowers and designs is incredibly personal and utterly natural – we think you deserve that for your wedding day! Also, all the flowers used in our designs are grown organically and sustainably on the Old Mission Peninsula — never shipped in from out of town. That guarantees you’ll get the absolute freshest Northern Michigan flowers. Learn more here.
Online Shop: Looking for unique gifts? Click here to choose beautiful gifts made with love, including pressed flower art, wreaths, totes, tees, gift cards and more.
Read the Blog: How did Farmer Lindsay get her groove back? Find out on the Moondance Field Notes Blog, where you’ll learn what’s involved in running a flower farm, how the adventure began, and how flowers can help heal the world and yourself.
Questions? Call us any time, (231) 224-6884. Follow along and join the adventure:
- Website: moondanceflowerfarm.com
- Instagram: @moondanceflowerfarm
- Facebook: @moondanceflowerfarm
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