The Bloom Room Blueprint: Turning a Flower Farm into a Community Hub
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Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen, owner of Sunny Mary Meadow in Central Minnesota, shares the journey of transforming her flower farm into a multipurpose event venue and farm store. Through a detailed walkthrough, she explains the architectural, legal, and financial challenges she faced and overcame to build 'The Bloom Room' and 'The Farmacy'. She discusses Minnesota's building codes, the need for sustainable infrastructure, and how the new space boosts flower sales and supports agritourism, rural entrepreneurship, and value-added agriculture. The episode highlights the venue's flexibility for hosting various events, building strong community ties, and offering educational opportunities in agritourism.
00:00 Introduction to Sunny Mary Meadow
00:26 Tour of the New Farm Store and Event Space
01:49 Challenges and Regulations in Remodeling
03:12 Building the New Event Space
04:05 Permits and Legal Hurdles
08:00 Designing the Perfect Space
11:08 Flexible Event Hosting Options
13:25 The Bloom Room and Farm Store
21:19 Future Plans and Educational Opportunities
22:24 Conclusion and Thank You
Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism
Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/
Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/
Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com
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Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/
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