Meet the Heart Behind the Farm

Hi, friend — I’m Autumn Endress, the grower behind the flowers and the heart behind Endress Acres. The little lady in my arms? That’s Francine — one of our original backyard chickens and the unofficial mascot of the farm.

I’ve wanted to own a business since I was 12 years old, back when I dreamed of running my local ski hill. Life had other plans — much warmer, more fragrant ones — and honestly, I’m glad it did. Flowers have always been a part of my story. Some of my earliest memories are of tagging along with my mom, Shelby, on flower runs to local greenhouses. That’s where the dream began.

HOW ENDRESS ACRES CAME TO LIFE

In 2022, my husband, Xavier, and I found a rundown Greek Revival estate in Rochester, Michigan. Everyone said it was a terrible idea — which made us love it even more. Around the same time, I brought home a few chicks from Tractor Supply (because who can resist chick season?), and one of those chicks was Francine.

Then, one sleepless night, I stumbled across a photo of a dahlia online. Not just any flower — the flower. I fell hard. By spring of 2023, I was renting tractors, building raised beds, and filling them with tubers. That summer, the field exploded in color. I was officially a flower farmer.

WHAT WE OFFER TODAY

Endress Acres is now a boutique cut flower farm specializing in unique seasonal blooms — especially dahlias — grown right here in Rochester, Michigan.

We offer:

• Weekly flower subscriptions

• U-Pick flower events under the sun (and stars)

• DIY event buckets and custom floral design for weddings and celebrations

• And this fall — dahlia tubers and bulbs to plant a little piece of the farm at home

MORE THAN FLOWERS

Endress Acres isn’t just about flowers — it’s about the connections we make along the way. Every bouquet picked, every U-Pick guest, every wedding we flower — it’s all part of something bigger.

This farm was built on love, risk-taking, and just a little wild dreaming. Thank you for being part of the journey. We can’t wait to grow with you.

With love and gratitude,

Autumn Endress

Owner + Grower, Endress Acres