Visiting
Crafton Hills Iris Farm
~2026 Visits by Reservation ~
Crafton Hills Iris Farm is open on a limited bases for garden visits during bloom season.
Our fields include historic cultivars, Guardian Garden irises, award-winning introductions, and current seedlings from our hybridizing program. Visits are self-guided, with a member of the Crafton Hills family available to answer questions throughout your time here.
Rhizome orders for summer shipping or Gardnerville, NV pick-up are anticipated to be offered in limited quantities.Â
To reserve a visit date and time, please use the purple RSVP buttons on this page.
To RSVP for visit dates & times, click on the purple buttons found on this page!
Our Location
We are located in Gardnerville, Nevada, in a residential neighborhood at the end of a cul-de-sac. The iris fields are situated on the back acreage and are not visible from the roadway.
Upon arrival, please enter the gravel drive and follow it to the marked parking area. Signage will be in place.
Because we are located within a neighborhood, we ask that guests drive slowly, be mindful of traffic flow, and respect the surrounding properties.
The property address will be provided in your appointment confirmation email.
When You Arrive
Visits to Crafton Hills Iris Farm are self-guided. You are welcome to arrive at any time during your reserved visit window.
Signs will guide you to the iris fields. An information table will be available with handouts about our farm and hybridizing work.
Please feel free to walk the rows at your own pace throughout your reserved time. A member of the Crafton Hills family will be nearby — we’re always happy to answer questions or offer assistance.
Information About Scheduling a Visit
Garden visits are available by reservation only using the online request form on this page. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-in visits.
For 2026, appointments are free of charge and scheduled in two-hour increments. A maximum of 15 guests can be admitted per time slot. If a time block no longer appears on the form, it has reached capacity.
2026 visit dates are available on most weekends in May, with start times typically offered at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM (overlapping blocks). We ask that guests conclude their visit within their reserved time.
Please note:
- Bottled water is recommended
- Restroom facilities are not availableÂ
- Children must be supervised at all times
- By scheduling a visit, you confirm that all members of your party are able to navigate uneven farm terrain
On our final scheduled garden day, guests will be invited to select iris stalks to cut and take home, while supplies last.
Visit confirmations will be emailed upon completion of the online form. We look forward to welcoming you to the fields!
Ordering Iris During Visits
We certainly accept orders during visits, and bloom time is the perfect time to find your new favorite iris! We use a very user-friendly system of “popsicle stick” pulling – If an iris you are interested in has a named/priced popsicle stick in front of it, pull the stick out, turn it in with an order form, and we will send you an electronic invoice within a day.
Information will be available at the entry welcome table. All orders will be for rhizomes to be dug during the summer months, and purchased potted iris may be taken home with you from the visit. We are not able to accept payment at the farm.