Von Bergen's Country Market

“I cannot say enough about this place. We go every year to check out the sunflowers and to do the "you-pick". It never disappoints. The golden hour outings are my favorite but few and far between. These happen on a perfect summer night after hours when you have the magnificent glow of a summer sunset as a backdrop to frolicking in their beautiful flower gardens. They also have sangria slushies and yummy sandwiches. Having missed the golden hour this year, we grabbed one of the last good weekends to do a little you pick. Let me tell you how amazing the zinnias were! I stuffed my bucked full with so many beautiful flowers and then I save the seeds and plant them in my garden in the spring so really, you get your money back. The staff is beyond wonderful. Everyone is friendly and helpful. The country market has tons of yummy treats and flowers to bring home. Going through the sunflower maze is magical. Seeing them all reach for the sun is a beautiful sight and there are so many photo ops throughout both areas. IG pics would be great here. The corn maze looked like a lot of fun but we didn't have time to try it. Plan on coming back out later in the fall to get pumpkins and to take my grandson through the maze. This place is truly a gem. I look forward to going every year.”

“Absolutely love this place. The staff is so genuine and friendly. The you-pick is amazing. Their flowers are beautiful. We always have a great time. If you are lucky enough to go on a Saturday night before sunset it’s breathtaking. 2025 Edit - came back this year for more frolicking in the sunflowers and gathering flowers from you-pick. I missed the golden hour this year so hurried to make sure to catch one of the last weekends of summer to pick a plethora of amazing flowers. The zinnias here are incredible. They have slushie sangias, yummy grilled items, and an area you can picnic. The country store has so many delicious things to bring home along with mums and other fall decor. The staff is fantastic and welcoming. Seems to be a family run business. The sunflower maze always makes me smile. Seeing the sunflowers reaching for the sun is an incredible sight to see. The corn maze looked like a lot of fun but didn't go. Will be coming back with my grandson to pick up pumpkins and we'll give the maze a try. There are dozens of photo ops for you IG loving posters. The backdrop is perfection. I look forward to coming here every year. I'm sad the summer got away from me and I missed the last golden hour but will def set a reminder for next year.”

“This farm is beautiful!! It's July 19th and currently they have beautiful Sunflower fields and mazes. On the farm are a variety of animals to interact with including chickens and goats. The farm is very large with tons of play area's for kid's, they have a country store with fresh produce and tons of homemade goodies galore. They have year round events,I can't wait to come back for pumpkins. This farm also serves food if you are hungry!!!”

“My family and I have been going to the sunflower fields since the first year and go every year multiple times in a summer. Such a beautiful farm and everyone that works there is wonderful. The owners are great people. Its my happy place in McHenry County. Definitely make the trip!!”

“It was the perfect backdrop for a very important day! Special thanks to the staff for working with my fiancee to make my special day amazing. With a wonderful gift shop and endlessly beautiful maze, we will continue to visit Von Bergens. Thank you so much!”

“What a great place! Went here with 2 year old twins. Its so beautiful here, so many kids activities and props for pictures. Delicious food as well and adorable animals. Will be back.”

“We were there for an hour and a half, The sun flowers where just about done on the area, The Zennia field was absolutely beautiful, Next week they are going to open up another area of sunflower, The country store is nice and clean, They sell fresh vegetables and wine popcorn. Etc, wear comfortable shoes.”

“Great place to spend a few hours. Friendly staff and cute little county store to check out. They had a few food trucks too. Oh did I mention goats and chickens. Sadly dogs are not welcome.”