Eckert Florist

Eckert Florist is a florist in Belleville, IL, located at 20 W Main St. The business operates as part of the Eckert family country farm system, which has been growing apples in rural Illinois for more than 100 years. The Eckerts have cultivated and preserved their orchard business for eight generations, with roots tracing back to 1837 when Johann Peter Eckert began farming. The family’s history includes planting fruit trees in Belleville in 1890, establishing the hub of the family business where the largest orchard produces apples, peaches, strawberries, blackberries, and other fresh produce.

The Belleville location features a Country Restaurant offering down-home cooking and a Country Store and Garden Center. The store carries seasonally fresh produce, plants, home-baked bakery treats, fresh meats, deli creations, gourmet cheeses, specialty foods, and unique gift items. The farm offers pick-your-own crops including strawberries, peaches, blackberries, apples, and pumpkins, along with hayrides, outdoor concerts, farm-to-table meals, sunflower fields, and holiday events. In winter, visitors can see Santa and select fresh-cut Christmas trees. The farm is open year-round, while seasonal locations in Millstadt, Grafton, and Versailles offer additional u-pick adventures and events. The leadership team includes Katie Hayes as Belleville Country Store Manager and Jack Lanxon and Tom Dutkanych as Farm Operations Managers. The business holds a positive rating from the customers who have reviewed it.

Eckert Florist stands as a long-standing local institution in Belleville, combining a century of agricultural heritage with year-round community events and fresh produce offerings.