Our Story.

The farm is more than just flowers to us…

If you’ve ever dreamed of slowing down, getting your hands in the dirt, and surrounding yourself with beauty — welcome. You’re in the right place.

Hi, I’m Racheal — and along with my partner Willem and our giant, lovable English Mastiff, Leo, we’ve been growing flowers and building a life here on our family farm since 2020. What started as a new chapter for me has blossomed into something far beyond what I imagined: a shared passion for flowers, community, and the land that’s been in my family for decades.

How it all began...

After years of bouncing from one place to another in search of change, I found myself drawn back to my family’s land in South Kortright, NY. What began as weekends fixing up the property quickly turned into something more — especially when a certain charming neighbor started showing up to “check on me” (a.k.a. rescue me from mud pits and repair my DIY disasters).

Willem and I had known of each other for years, but the timing had never been right — until suddenly, it was. As our relationship grew, so did our dream of turning the farm into something truly special.

Silhouette of a woman practicing yoga in a sunset outdoor setting.
A woman with long blonde hair smiling while holding a large colorful bouquet of flowers outdoors. There are trees in the background.
Smiling man and woman taking a selfie outdoors with a large dog, green hills, trees, and cloudy sky in the background.

Seeds to Stems.

What began with field crops — corn, soybeans, pumpkins — eventually sprouted into sunflower fields and wildflower meadows. I fell hard for flowers (and secretly, so did Will and Leo). I started small, selling mason jar bouquets from a roadside stand. Over time, our flower plots expanded, and today we grow dozens of beautiful varieties, offering fresh, seasonal blooms to our local community.

A woman standing next to a rustic wooden table with potted pink and white flowers, a sign reading 'flowers' and 'sunflowers,' a large potted sunflower, and a blue patio umbrella outdoors with green trees and mountains in the background.
Two children, a girl and a boy, standing outdoors on a sunny day next to a sign advertising sunflowers for $5 for ice cream funds. The sign is decorated with a large sunflower drawing. The girl is wearing a pink sweatshirt, and the boy is in a gray and green t-shirt with rain boots. There is a bucket of sunflowers beside them and a mountainous landscape in the background.

Our Roots Run Deep.

This farm is more than a business — it’s home. In the early 1980s, my parents poured their hearts (and every spare penny) into this land, purchasing over 200 acres after spotting an ad in the newspaper. They built a rustic cabin by hand, raised four blonde-haired kids to love the wild beauty of the Catskills, and created a space that still brings our family together.

A young girl with blonde hair sitting on a brown horse in a green, wooded outdoor area, holding the reins.
A young girl with blonde hair wearing a pink jacket is sitting on a brown and white spotted horse, pointing with her right arm, while an adult man with curly hair in a checkered sweater is holding the horse's reins and smiling.

Throughout the years.

I grew up here — riding horses, catching salamanders in the stream, and making memories that would shape who I am. My mother and aunt rode bareback through the fields, wild and free. My father, the ultimate workhorse, built bridges, dug ponds, planted trees, and raised a timber-frame barn that still stands strong today. Though work and life kept them anchored downstate, their hearts never left the mountains.

A person in a red shirt operating a green tractor in a field with a trailer attached, emitting smoke from the exhaust, in front of a wooded hillside.
A woman riding a brown horse on a grassy field bordered by a wooden fence, with green trees and hills in the background.

My Father brushogging the fields

My Mother riding 8 months pregnant with me

Where We’re Headed.

As for the future? I’m a dreamer — and in my dreams, this whole farm is blanketed in blooms. While not every inch can be planted (some land is wooded, some hayed by a local farmer, and much is used for wildlife and conservation), we’ve carved out space to grow what we love.

Our flower fields include rows of sunflowers, colorful annuals and perennials, a wildflower meadow, and pumpkin patch. There's also a young apple & peach orchard growing quietly in the background.

Roses Brook Blooms is a labor of love, a celebration of nature, and a space we’re honored to share. It’s a place for creativity, for connection, and for finding joy in the simplest things.

Whether you’re visiting in person or simply following along from afar, we’re so glad you’re here. Thank you for being part of this blooming journey.

Wooden flower stand with pink and yellow tulips in vases, candles, and gift cards, with a blackboard menu behind.
Farm landscape with green crops, yellow sunflowers, a house on the hill, and a tractor resting on the grass under a clear blue sky.

Pumpkin Patch and Sunflowers

Serene river reflecting a partly cloudy sky and lush green trees along its banks at sunset

Swimming Pond

A green cornfield under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds and distant green hills.

Corn

A vibrant wildflower meadow with purple, yellow, and blue flowers, surrounded by green trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.

Wildflower Meadow

A lush green field with rows of plants extending toward the horizon, surrounded by trees and a setting sun in the background.

Soybean Field

A peaceful stream flowing through a lush green forest with the sun shining through the trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Roses Brook & Swimming Hole

A blossoming tree with white flowers and green leaves, set against a blue sky with other trees in the background.

Apple & Peach Orchard Trees

Sunset over rolling green hills with scattered trees and a partly cloudy sky.

Top of the Mountain Lookout

A serene lake surrounded by green trees reflecting a cloudy sky at sunset.

Fresh Water Spring

A large orange fish swimming in clear water with a sandy bottom.

Coy Fish Ponds

Assorted fresh vegetables and tomatoes on a wooden surface, including red tomatoes, orange cherry tomatoes, a yellow zucchini, green mini cucumbers, a large zucchinis, and a head of purple cabbage.

Bounty from the Land

A large black bear walking on a dirt trail through a green forest with tall trees and dense foliage.

Wildlife Sightings

A close-up of pink and white ranunculus flowers with layered petals.

Free Screensavers!

A cluster of small white daisies with yellow centers in a garden.
A cluster of vibrant purple lilac flowers with green leaves.
    Field of purple flowers with green leaves under a partially cloudy sky during sunset.

    If your days feel rushed or routine, these screen savers are your gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and take in something beautiful.

    Each photo was taken in the fields at Roses Brook Blooms, where every flower is hand-planted, seasonally grown, and captured just as it blooms. Now, they’re yours—to bring a little color and calm to your screen.