Santa Cruz’s Cut flowers destination is Dynomite Farm. Our private U Cut flower experience gets amazing reviews and there’s nothing else like it. Set on our award-winning organic urban flower farm and homestead in the heart of Live Oak, you’ll have exclusive access to our show-quality and rare dahlia beds for a 90-minute visit that is entirely your own.
This isn’t a crowded pick-your-own operation. When you book a U Cut at Dynomite Farm, the farm is yours. You’ll cut show-quality and rare dahlia varieties straight from the beds, the kind of flowers that win competitions and stop people in their tracks, and take home a full field container of blooms you cut yourself.
Reservations are $59.00 per person. Companion pass (not cutting flowers; $15.00). Children 14 and under join free.
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Whether you’re carving out personal time among some of the most beautiful dahlias in California, planning the ultimate girlfriend outing, or looking for a gift that genuinely surprises someone, this experience delivers. Our guests consistently call it one of the most unique and memorable things they’ve done in Santa Cruz.
What Our Guests Say
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Paradise found. Your knowledge and hospitality were greatly appreciated. The bouquets we have at home remain a reminder of a truly one-of-a-kind, special experience that we will cherish for a long time to come.” — Susan S.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Had a lovely time visiting this absolute gem of an urban farm right in the heart of Live Oak. We loved getting to pick from their selection of diverse and gorgeous dahlias and create our own bouquets to take home! Will definitely return, highly recommend a visit!” — Kristi C.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “We had a Dyno-mite time at the farm. We enjoyed the peacefulness of the space and cut many dahlias. Terrific experience. We highly recommend this farm.” — Maryellen M.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Cutting dahlias at Dynomite Farm was a truly magical experience. The owner was kind, helpful, knowledgeable, and above all, very happy to share his beautiful grounds with us. I can’t wait to bring others to this eden!” — Lee D.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such a beautiful space to cut flowers with my daughter, feed chickens, pick fruit, hop on a swing and decompress! A perfect little getaway in the midst of town!” — Normalynn A.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A beautiful garden with an owner who so generously shares his gardening love and knowledge. And the flowers — stunning!” — Kristen W.
Our dahlia beds are planted with intention. Every variety is chosen for its beauty, uniqueness, and wow factor, from competition-grade dinner plates to rare varieties that serious dahlia growers travel to find.
Dahlia season runs July through September. We are now taking reservations for July.
Guests come to Dynomite Farm because this is not a public flower field or a crowded picking day. Each reservation is private, which means your time in the garden is reserved for you and your invited guests.
You can slow down, ask questions, take photos, choose your favorite dahlia varieties, and enjoy the farm without feeling rushed. Many guests come for birthdays, date days, mother-daughter outings, girlfriend gatherings, and quiet solo time among the flowers.
If you are looking for U Cut flowers Santa Cruz, this experience is for guests who want rare dahlias, personal attention, and a peaceful farm visit that feels special from beginning to end.
For guests who want to learn more about dahlia forms, sizes, and classifications, the American Dahlia Society offers helpful educational resources about how dahlias are grouped.
Since we are private, spots are limited. Book your private visit online, then show up, cut flowers, and take home something extraordinary.
Everything you need to know about planning your visit is on our U Cut Experience Guide.
