Hello,

My name is Lauren

My love of growing flowers and passion for creative floral design have manifested into this unique experience. I am the lead designer and farm planner.

After almost a decade of living in the city and working in corporate environmental departments I realized I needed a change. My disconnect to nature was real. I had no idea the 180 my life would take from acting on this realization. 6 years, 1 husband, 300+ hours in courses, 1 baby and a 5 acre farm later life looks totally different today. Rustic Rose is a family-run farm and floral design studio focusing on soil health, biodiversity, and outstanding arrangements.

I've killed more plants than I'm willing to admit and spent more than a few sleepless nights getting the bouquets just right. Sometimes, I'll be honest, plants still die. Yet, I can honestly say I am living my passion. That is - to create & share amazing floral designs, grow unique quality flowers, and participate in the local flower movement that protects our environment.

Weed Whackers

Cheyenne (left) & Moose

Outside of their normal working hours, they enjoy begging passerby's for carrots, neck scratches, and sunbathing.

After nearly being fired in 2020 from "whacking" down an entire row of David Austin Roses, they are no longer are trusted near the flowers and focus on grounds maintenance.

Lap warmer

Cain

Cain and his twin brother Abel (not pictured) were originally brought to the farm as working kittens tasked with keeping mice populations down. This lasted 0 seconds. In the summer they'll roam the farm by day but are sure to be inside when the sun goes down, preferably on someone's lap.

Security

Dakota

Nobody takes her job more seriously than Dakota. She can be found barking hysterically, herding horses, chasing deer, swallowing wasps whole, all with a smile on her face.

Receptionist

Rocky

Rocky is our most tenured employee and greets everyone with a friendly smile. It's hard not to be happy around him. When he was young he always dreamt of living on a farm but his days in the city did a number on him. He prefers to be with his humans, or any humans really, who are inside or on the patio. He tolerates the cats and toddler (who all adore him)!

Pest Control

"The Girls"

The girls free-range the farm and are amazing at pest control and adding Nitrogen back into the soil. They're also hilarious to watch and provide some yummy eggs. In 2022 we added ducks and Spring of 2023 we raised keets (baby guinea fowl) to help naturally reduce pest pressure.

Frangrance Tester

Bear

Bear has two moods: either he is the fanciest king in the world or he is the stealthiest cougar in the jungle. There is no in between. If inside, he will require fresh running water before returning to his throne. If outside, good luck catching that wild animal!