Early Morning Dahlia Walk - Mareli from Love Dahlias

About this experience

The Early Morning Dahlia Walk with Mareli is a slow, private walking tour through the dahlia fields at Love Dahlias Farm, just outside Douglas.

In a small group, you’ll walk the rows with Mareli as the day starts, look closely at the flowers, talk about varieties and growing tips, and see how the working dahlia field is managed for both beauty and production.

Because the group is limited, there’s time for questions, conversation and proper photos – not just a quick rush past the blooms.

What to expect on the walk

During this early morning field walk, you will:

• Meet Mareli at the farm and head into the dahlia field together

• Walk slowly up and down the rows while the light is still soft

• Hear how the field is planned, planted and managed through the season

• Look at different flower forms, colours and heights and how they’re used for cutting

• Talk about practical growing tips for South African conditions

• Have time to ask your own questions about tubers, soil, staking, watering and more

• Take photos in the field while it is still quiet and cool

This is not a formal classroom session – it’s a real-life walk with a working flower farmer, where you can ask what you’ve always wanted to ask about dahlias.

About Mareli

Mareli Visser is the owner of Love Dahlias in Douglas, Northern Cape – a small, specialised dahlia and bulb farm.

She is best known online for sharing honest, practical advice about growing dahlias in South African gardens, and offline for walking the same rows you’ll see on this tour almost every day of the season.

The early morning walk is your chance to see the field through her eyes and talk directly with the person who plants, stakes, picks and packs the dahlias you see on the website.

At a glance

• Event: Early Morning Dahlia Walk with Mareli – Love Dahlias Festival

• Host: Mareli – Love Dahlias

• Location: Love Dahlias Farm, near Douglas, Northern Cape, South Africa

• Timing: Early morning on selected festival days (exact time will be confirmed by email)

• Format: Small-group guided walking tour through the dahlia field

• Group size: Limited spaces to keep it personal and quiet

• Ticket type: One ticket admits one person

Who this experience is for

This early morning walk is a good choice if you:

• Want to see a working dahlia field up close, not just in photos

• Prefer a quiet, small-group experience with space to breathe and look properly

• Have questions about growing dahlias in your own garden and would like to ask them in person

• Enjoy being out in the field in the cool of the morning before the day gets busy

It works well for home gardeners, small-scale flower farmers, floral designers, and anyone who simply loves dahlias.

What to bring

• Comfortable, closed shoes (you will be walking on farm ground)

• A hat and sunscreen, even in the morning

• A light jacket if the morning is cool

• Your phone or camera for photos

• Any specific questions you’d like to ask about dahlias

Important ticket information

• This product is a walking tour ticket, not a physical item.

• No parcel will be shipped and courier options at checkout do not apply.

• One ticket admits one person to a single Early Morning Dahlia Walk on the date you choose.

• Tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer your ticket to another person if you can no longer attend.

• Full Festival Ticket Terms & Conditions apply.

After checkout you will receive:

1. An order confirmation email from Love Dahlias with your booking details.

2. A follow-up email closer to the festival with:

   • The exact starting time

   • Directions to Love Dahlias Farm

   • Where to park and where to meet Mareli for the start of the walk.

Please use the same name and email address for all your festival bookings so we can keep your reservations together.