The Maryville Rotary Club presents ...
Bloomin' Peony Tour
Join us on May 18 and 19
The Maryville Rotary Club is proud to offer the 2024 Bloomin' Peony Tour of world renowned Missouri peony hybridizer and grower Hollingsworth Peonies, one of the largest peony farms in North America, located in the heart of Nodaway County, Missouri.
Hollingsworth Peonies is a duly registered peony grower and hybridizer in the State of Missouri. They grow and sell a wide assortment of bare root herbaceous peonies (bush peonies) such as Lactiflora group peonies (Chinese type peonies), hybrid peonies, and Itoh hybrids (intersectional hybrids) as well as species such as Fernleaf peonies and Paeonia species selections.
The farm will only be open to the public this year during this special two-day event. Come enjoy the gorgeous colors at the very height of their blooming season. Take photos with friends and family. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch with meal options available on site at this working peony farm.
VIP tours will be provided Saturday morning of the event with special experts on hand to discuss peony hybridization, varieties, tips for planting and more. Find out why peonies are only grown in certain climates and latitudes.
Funds from this inaugural fundraiser will help the Rotary Club of Maryville in its year-round endeavors assisting students with college scholarships as well as local food and clothing providers helping those members of our community most in need.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW. Prices will cost an additional $10 starting May 1, 2024.
Hollingsworth Peonies is a duly registered peony grower and hybridizer in the State of Missouri. They grow and sell a wide assortment of bare root herbaceous peonies (bush peonies) such as Lactiflora group peonies (Chinese type peonies), hybrid peonies, and Itoh hybrids (intersectional hybrids) as well as species such as Fernleaf peonies and Paeonia species selections.
The farm will only be open to the public this year during this special two-day event. Come enjoy the gorgeous colors at the very height of their blooming season. Take photos with friends and family. Bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch with meal options available on site at this working peony farm.
VIP tours will be provided Saturday morning of the event with special experts on hand to discuss peony hybridization, varieties, tips for planting and more. Find out why peonies are only grown in certain climates and latitudes.
Funds from this inaugural fundraiser will help the Rotary Club of Maryville in its year-round endeavors assisting students with college scholarships as well as local food and clothing providers helping those members of our community most in need.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW. Prices will cost an additional $10 starting May 1, 2024.
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PEOPLE OF ACTION
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unique passion for taking
action to improve our
communities and the world.
PEOPLE OF ACTION
Rotary members share a
unique passion for taking
action to improve our
communities and the world.
Location
Hollingsworth Peonies
18411 220th St, Skidmore, MO 64487, USA
18411 220th St, Skidmore, MO 64487, USA
Date & Time
VIP: May 18, 7 to 10 AM
GA: May 18, 10 AM to 5 PM
GA: May 19, 8 AM to 5 PM
GA: May 18, 10 AM to 5 PM
GA: May 19, 8 AM to 5 PM
Gallery: Maryville Rotarians at work in the community
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS AS THE EVENT NEARS
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NO FLOWERS MAY BE HARMED BY TOUCHING, CUTTING OR DIGGING!
Viewing, smelling, photographing and learning about them is completely allowed!
Viewing, smelling, photographing and learning about them is completely allowed!
Tips for visiting a working farm
Wear sensible shoes & BE ready to walk
Consider applying sunblock
Be aware of bees
Do not agitate lIVESTOCK
No Pets allowed
Wear sensible shoes & BE ready to walk
Consider applying sunblock
Be aware of bees
Do not agitate lIVESTOCK
No Pets allowed
NO FLOWERS WILL BE FOR SALE
THE DAY OF THE EVENT
Peonies do best with planted in the fall.
Attendees will receive a catalog for ordering.
BRING A CAMERA | BRING A FRIEND | BRING THE FUN
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on site.
THE DAY OF THE EVENT
Peonies do best with planted in the fall.
Attendees will receive a catalog for ordering.
BRING A CAMERA | BRING A FRIEND | BRING THE FUN
Food and drinks will be available for purchase on site.
The farm location is not entirely handicapped accessible
There is a location to unload attendees who will use a wheel chair.
However, it is suggested that the chair be a power wheel chair with wide rubber tires.
The farm has sloping hills that many wheel chairs may not be capable of traversing.
There are no designated paths at the farm.
For more information, please contact Maryville Rotary Club President Skye Pournazari
at the email address or phone number below.
There is a location to unload attendees who will use a wheel chair.
However, it is suggested that the chair be a power wheel chair with wide rubber tires.
The farm has sloping hills that many wheel chairs may not be capable of traversing.
There are no designated paths at the farm.
For more information, please contact Maryville Rotary Club President Skye Pournazari
at the email address or phone number below.
Schedule
7:00 AM
Saturday, May 18 - VIP Tours will be held from 7 to 10 a.m.
VIP Tours will feature horticulturalist speakers and a personalized tour of the farm by operator Juergen Steininger.
This ticket includes a continental breakfast of coffee and doughnuts as well as lunch provided by Kiss My Grits, of Burlington Junction, Missouri.
More information about VIP offerings and speakers will be available as the event nears.
This ticket includes a continental breakfast of coffee and doughnuts as well as lunch provided by Kiss My Grits, of Burlington Junction, Missouri.
More information about VIP offerings and speakers will be available as the event nears.
10:00 AM
Saturday, May 18 - General Admission
General Admission opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and will be open until the event closes at 5 p.m.
8:00 AM
Sunday, May 19 - General Admission
General Admission opens at 8 a.m. on Sunday and will be open until the event closes at 5 p.m.
Hotels and Accommodations
Here are some recommended accommodations, hotels and Airbnbs nearby. Let us know if you need help finding a place to stay.
Travel information
AIRPORTS CLOSEST TO THE EVENT
The nearest airport is Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, but it is for smaller planes.
It is located about 15 miles from the event.
International Airports
Kansas City International Airport is 78.3 miles
south of Maryville, Missouri, the largest local town near the event.
Omaha (OMA) is 85.5 miles north of the event.
Des Moines (DSM) is 104.6 miles north of the event.
Lincoln (LNK) is 105.3 miles north of the event.
The nearest airport is Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, but it is for smaller planes.
It is located about 15 miles from the event.
International Airports
Kansas City International Airport is 78.3 miles
south of Maryville, Missouri, the largest local town near the event.
Omaha (OMA) is 85.5 miles north of the event.
Des Moines (DSM) is 104.6 miles north of the event.
Lincoln (LNK) is 105.3 miles north of the event.
A SHUTTLE WILL BE AVAILABLE
The Maryville Rotary Club will provide a shuttle
to Hollingsworth Peonies
from the West Nodaway R-I parking lot,
at 17665 US Hwy 136, Burlington Junction, MO 64428.
The shuttle will leave the school parking lot at the top of the hour through the event. Please arrive in time to catch it.
Thank you to the West Nodaway R-I School District and the First United Methodist Church of Maryville for their support of our club's fundraiser.
The Maryville Rotary Club will provide a shuttle
to Hollingsworth Peonies
from the West Nodaway R-I parking lot,
at 17665 US Hwy 136, Burlington Junction, MO 64428.
The shuttle will leave the school parking lot at the top of the hour through the event. Please arrive in time to catch it.
Thank you to the West Nodaway R-I School District and the First United Methodist Church of Maryville for their support of our club's fundraiser.
Thank you to our sponsors
Contact Us
Please reach out to us with questions. Find us on Facebook or contact Maryville Rotary Club President Skye Pournazari by sending us a message at right. Please include your email address, otherwise we have no way to respond to your message.
You may also call or text 660-386-0708 with your questions. Please leave a voicemail and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.
You may also call or text 660-386-0708 with your questions. Please leave a voicemail and your call will be returned as quickly as possible.