Welcome to our little slice of Heaven: The Prairie Patch.
The Prairie Patch is a rustic outdoor photography venue, homestead, and family-friendly agritourism destination in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.
What we do
Photography Venue
Seasonal Flower-Garden
Farm Tours & Animal Experiences
A place for people to gather and be inspired by the beauty of God’s creation.
Our Vision: to cultivate a love of the land and a knowledge of agriculture for generations to come.
Photographers,
we have the perfect backdrop for your outdoor sessions. Rolling hills, large open fields, mature trees, a shallow creek surrounded by forest, two ponds, a vintage farm truck, and a life-size wooden cross… all spread across more than 45 acres.
We know you have lots of venues to choose from, but we can promise that you will never experience another location quite like this. As a photographer myself, I have gone above and beyond to cultivate the ultimate backdrop for photographers to explore their creativity and wow their clients.
Open year-round, by appointment only. All photography sessions must be scheduled and paid for in advance using our booking website.
If you would like to schedule a tour, use the contact form below or message us on social media and I will be in touch!
**While guests to the farm are welcome to take pictures on their cell phones, all professional photography must be booked and paid for ahead of time.
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A regular photography session gives you access to the front half of our property (which includes large fields, trees, the creek, the vintage farm truck, and the lifesize wooden cross), as well as the pond area next door. While flowers are not guaranteed, we typically have wildflowers in May and zinnias/sunflowers around late June through mid July (if you’re specifically wanting to shoot with flowers, please contact me before booking to see what’s in bloom).
1 Hour: $25 / 2 Hours: $45.
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Exclusive access to our gorgeous wooden bridge and our back 25 acres, which includes mature trees with draping canopies, rolling hills, a secluded meadow, and a large pond.
1 hour: $35 // 2 hours: $50.
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The ultimate photography backdrop, an 8X10 all glass greenhouse built with refurbished glass windows.
The greenhouse is furnished and decor will rotate seasonally. Keep an eye on our social media for holiday backdrops.
1 hr introductory rate / $45
Add on access to the rest of the property during your time slot for $10
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Want to secure unlimited sessions at the patch, year round?* Invest in an annual pass for $250.
*Sessions must still be scheduled online using our booking software.
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Cow experience… we will escort you and your clients on our side-by-side to feed our beautiful herd of cattle and shoot with them in the backdrop of your photos. Can be added on to any session for $25.
Horse experience… we will halter our two ranch horses or our adorable mini horse and you can shoot with them in your photos or in the background. Can be added on to any session for $25.
Exclusive usage of farm truck for your time slot… $15 first hour, $10 additional hours.
The Prairie Patch
11750 Highway 75, Okmulgee, OK 74447
We are located on Highway 75, 30 minutes south of Tulsa Hills. We on the east side of the road. Look for a white pole entry and a sign that says “The Prairie Patch.”
Our vintage Greenhouse is now available to book for photography sessions!
Photo credit: Cole G. Captures, edited by Sydney Jumper PhotographyLifesize Wooden Cross
Standing almost 15 feet tall, this beautiful wooden cross, with an open field and gorgeous sunset in the background, is included in your hourly rental.
Farm Tours and Events
At the heart of everything we do is a love for agriculture and the homesteading lifestyle. We are passionate about teaching the next generation the skills we have learned over the years: raising cattle, sheep, and poultry, gardening/canning, sourdough bread making, and more.
We will be offering tours of our farm, as well as hands-on classes and other events, throughout the year. If you are interested in scheduling a farm tour or field trip for your organization/school/homeschool group/church, please fill out the contact form or contact us by phone at (903)952-9862.
Photo credit: Kelsey Eakin Creative
The Pond
Included in your regular hourly booking: our scenic pond with a wood boat dock and vintage green canoe (perfect for “The Notebook” style vibes). The pond spreads over an acre and is surrounded by white pipe fence as well as a small open field. So many photo ops!
The pond is located next to The Prairie Patch but can be accessed with a shared driveway.
Animal Encounter Shoots
Photo Credit: Brittany Becker Photography
Photo Credit: Kelsey Eakin Creative
We are one of the only photography venues in Oklahoma that offers our clients the chance to shoot with real animals that live right here on our ranch, including horses, cattle, and sheep. This is truly a one-of-a-kind experience! Learn more and book on our booking site:
Photo Credit: Creative Light Photo
Our Story
We’re the Eakin family, and we’re excited to share this beautiful land and the dream of homesteading that led us here.
When we first met 7 years ago, Ethan had a small homestead on 5 acres, and I spent weekends on my family’s 40 acre ranch in Texas. We both dreamed of having our own homestead: a place to raise our children surrounded by agriculture, and to share our bounty with friends and neighbors.
After years of trials and through the grace of God, we finally closed on our first 40 acres in Okmulgee. We quickly fell in love with the community of Okmulgee, and we knew that we wanted to create a space in our community for our friends and neighbors to gather and experience the beauty of nature.
God heard our prayers and opened the perfect door. When we had the opportunity to purchase the land next door to our property (formerly called J&B Flower Patch), we jumped at the opportunity. And The Prairie Patch was born!
The name “The Prairie Patch” was inspired by our love of the Little House on the Prairie book series, which we grew up reading and we are now reading to our own children. Hearing all that the Ingalls family overcame has inspired us to press into the dreams that God has given us! We recognize that what we are building right now is a heritage that we will pass on to our children and our community.
Whether you want to escape the city and surround yourself with beautiful flowers, or capture one-of-a-kind family photos, or perhaps you want to dive deeper into sustainable farming and gardening… there is a place for YOU at the patch.
“We start learning the minute we’re born, Laura. And if we’re wise, we don’t stop learning until the Lord calls us home.”
FAQs
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Visit our booking site, linked here, and select the type of session and your day and time. You will book online and pay via Cash App, Venmo, or Paypal to confirm your reservation.
In order to help our guests enjoy their experience and to preserve the peace and solitude of our venue, we only allow two photographers per time slot.
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Our property is large and spread across more than 45 acres, so I recommend checking out the property map before you come (you’ll get a map in your welcome email when you book online) and figuring out which spots you want to visit. I am a photographer myself and love helping you scope out the property, so don’t hesitate to reach out for recommendations or a tour before your session (subject to availability). From large open fields to our much loved props such as the farm truck and cross, there is something for everyone out here.
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We are a working farm, so chances are, yes. Our cows are on a rotational grazing schedule, so they spend 50% of their time on The Prairie Patch property and the other 50% on our property next door and the fenced in pond area. While you are welcome to shoot with the cows in the background (we love seeing your cow photos!), please respect their space as we have lots of mamas with calves. Depending on where you are at on the property, you may also encounter our horses, sheep herd, and chickens.
If you are specifically coming to shoot with the animals, please contact us to schedule an animal encounter session. It’s a small add-on that guarantees you a VIP experience with our cattle or horses.
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When you arrive to The Prairie Patch entrance, you will veer right and park in the grassy area close to the sign. If you can, we recommend not crossing over the bridge to park as your car may end up in the background of your photos.
On our property next door (veer left instead of right when you enter):
If you are shooting with the greenhouse, you will park off of the driveway adjacent to the white pipe fence.
If you are shooting with the pond and green canoe, you can park in front of the first large white gate (the one closest to the highway entrance). Please do not block the driveway.
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No, we are a 100% outdoor venue.
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For the safety of our livestock as well as your pets, we only allow dogs with prior permission and they must be kept on a leash at all times.
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Absolutely not! This space is for everyone to enjoy. We have families come out all the time to shoot pictures on their cell phone or digital camera, and we welcome it! Whether or not you are a professional photographer, you will still book and pay through the same process on our website.
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Yes, we do! We typically offer at least one fall and one Christmas backdrop, as well as fun pop-ups which in the past have included a vintage VW van, unicorn and baby cow, and patriotic/Americana themed. The best way to stay apprised of mini session backdrops is on our social media, so be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and join our photography group on Facebook.
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Yes, we welcome photographers to host mini sessions out here, and will work with you to find the best spot for your set-up.
Please note: for the safety of our own family and our animals who graze here, we do not allow fire/fireworks, confetti/glitter, fake flower petals, rice, or plastic balloons.
