Courtney Kett, alongside her sisters, Melissa Taylor and Dana Martin, own and operate Dixon Florist. According to Kett, the shop was originally opened by her parents, Joe and Jean Williams, in 1962, making it the city’s oldest single-family-owned business. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Dixon Florist, a family-run flower shop located in the heart of downtown Dixon, has been serving the community for more than six decades.

Located at 150 E. A St., the shop was originally opened by Joe and Jean Williams in 1962 and, according to co-owner Courtney Kett, remains the city’s oldest single-family-owned business.

“We were all brought up down here in the shop,” said Kett. “Our father, with his friend Mel List, helped design this shop so he could have his own space to work.”

 Dixon Florist offers consultations, same-day delivery for most local orders, and seasonal displays for holidays and events. A popular feature for families is the affordable bouquet options, with prices ranging from $20 to $100.

Kett runs the business alongside her sisters, Melissa Taylor and Dana Martin. The Williams family first opened the shop across the street at the print shop before moving into its current location. The iconic storefront still features the original sign, designed by their father, who was also a veteran and a “renaissance man,” according to Kett.

The florist offers full-service floral arrangements for all occasions, including weddings, graduations, anniversaries, funerals and holidays.

“It all starts with a single red rose,” said Kett. “We follow families throughout their lives. Sometimes, it’s multigenerational. We’re now doing weddings for the children of couples we helped decades ago.”

Dixon Florist also serves clients beyond city limits, covering events in Sacramento, Fairfield and occasionally Napa.

“It really depends on our clients’ needs,” said Kett. “We’ve been fortunate this year with a variety of events.”

The team has a strong connection with the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, located just outside Dixon.

“The cemetery is a tremendous gift to the city,” said Kett. “Our father was a veteran, so honoring veterans through floral arrangements is very important to us.”

Despite the challenges of running a small business, the florist remains committed to sustainability, sourcing 90% of its products within a 90-mile radius.

“We were raised on the concept of having a green business,” said Kett. “It allows us to provide the freshest and highest quality flowers for our clients."

 

The Williams’ family first opened the shop across the street at the print shop before moving into its current location. The iconic storefront still features the original sign, designed by their father, who was also a veteran and a “renaissance man,” according to Kett. Photo by Nicolas Brown

The shop also offers consultations, same-day delivery for most local orders, and seasonal displays for holidays and events. A popular feature for families is the affordable bouquet options, with prices ranging from $20 to $100.

The shop's resident dog, Archie, is also a familiar face.

“He’s here most days,” said Kett. “We have people who come in just to see him.”

For more information, visit online dixonflorist.net or call 707-678-4432.