In 1870 Ivan Iverson, a Swedish immigrant from Chicago, bought 160 acres from the Pacific Railroad Company. Because the property was near the stage-coach route and also because of the artesian spring (between Denver and Cheyenne) the railroad took great interest in the land. As other railways were being developed the need for property slowly ceased. Iverson eventually started farming and built his home a massard-roofed Dutch cottage. This historic structure is now the main dwelling at Sunflower Farm. In 1951, Iverson's daughter sold the farm to their neighboróthe Swanson family. Unfortunately, due to low crop prices and droughts, the home site was neglected and served as a mere feed lot for the last half of the century. In the year 2000, Boulder County took over the Swanson farm. At that time the Frisch-Roberts family were able to purchase a portion of the farm from Boulder County. Frisch-Roberts restored the property to the condition it is today. It was then that it took on the name Sunflower Farm.

Sunflower Farm, the farm within the city, is a 50-acre working farm,with century-old trees, barns, a silo, outbuildings, and plenty of animals and horses. In 2003, Sunflower Farm purchased Loverís Lane Carriage Company. This seemed a good match to the vision of an agricultural heritage for people to gather. Hay wagons, carriages, petting zoo (the only USDA licensed agricultural petting zoo in Boulder County) and ponies are just a few of the offerings. Hire these services for on-site events at Sunflower Farm or for your own needs off-site.

Sunflower Farm is located at 11150 Prospect Road in Southeast Longmont.
303-774-8001.