Hot summer days make you want to go on the road and travel.
And what could be a better summer gateway than to go to a Lavender Farm?
Here are our picks you should definitely consider on your list:
Lavender by the Bay, Long Island
Lavender by the bay, a family-owned and operated lavender farm since 2002 located in East Marion, NY. The Rosenbaum family, the visionaries behind lavender by the bay, brought their agricultural and art interests together to create a beautiful lavender farm on the north fork. The lavender by the bay story begins as a small family hobby that turned into a 17-acre farm with over 80,000 plants that is lavender by the bay today. On the farms, you’ll find a farm store with various lavender products and the artfully designed sachets from Susan Rosenbaum and her team of lavender bees.
Location: 47 Manor Rd, Calverton, NY 11933.
Best time to visit: Mid-June, Early July, and Late Summer/Early Fall.
Website: https://lavenderbythebay.com
Lavender Pond Farm, CT
Lavender Pond Farm was born with the simple purpose of doing their small part to help make the world a more beautiful. With over 10,000 lavender plants on their sprawling 25-acre property, Lavender Pond Farm is a relaxing and inviting oasis for the body and the mind.
Location: 318 Roast Meat Hill Rd, Killingworth, CT 06419.
Best time to visit: June to August, and Late Summer/Late Fall.
Website: https://www.lavenderpondfarm.com
Orchard View Lavender Farm, NJ
In May of 2015, the founders started a Lavender Farm in Port Murray, NJ, located in beautiful Warren County. In June of 2016, they decided to welcome guests onto their property. They created a beautiful oasis of peace and tranquility where the heavenly scent of lavender melts away the stress and replaces it with a sense of serenity and well-being. Their farm has become a favorite destination where guests can “Cut Your Own” lavender during bloom season and shop in their Lavender Farm Stand.
Location: 101 Kerrville Rd, Port Murray, NJ 07865.
Best time to visit: June to July and Late Summer.
Website: http://www.orchardviewlavenderfarm.com
Mad Lavender Farm, NJ
In 2013, the founders planted their first crop of lavender on their sunny hilltop, and it thrived beautifully. Beehives were brought in to pollinate their plants, and WWOOF helpers came to help them build their dreams. Years later, they have seven different varieties of lavender, a Lavender Labyrinth, and a lovely line of lavender products. All of their products are made by hand on the farm. Their honey and beeswax products come from Sweet Cheeks Apiaries. Everything is grown organically with absolutely no pesticides or chemical fertilizers.
Location: 101 Kerrville Rd, Port Murray, NJ 07865.
Best time to visit: June to July and Late Summer.
Website: http://www.madlavenderfarm.com
Vine Gate Lavender, NJ
Come visit a local, family-owned lavender and cut flower farm. Their lavender-inspired farm has always been a dream. Walk through their rows of fragrant lavender or sit for a few minutes and enjoy the natural beauty of Columbia County, New York. Watch the busy honey bees as they work to produce lavender honey and visit their farm market shed for lavender-inspired products and potted lavender plants and perennials. During pick blooming seasons, create your own personal floral bouquets.
Location: 134 Whippoorwill Rd, Hillsdale, NY 12529.
Best time to visit: June to July and Late Summer.
Website: http://vinegatelavender.com
Lavender Field on Governors Island, NYC
Governors Island is a former US base that became a park open to the public. The Lavender Field on Governors Island is Earth Matter’s healing space for the community, pollinators, and the Earth. Launched in 2017, the only lavender field in NYC provides visitors with a serene, deliciously fragrant oasis where they can set aside the rushes of city life.
Every June the field blooms into an ombré wave of color — deep purple, blue, lavender, silvery grey, but has unique beauty in every season. Over 550 hundred plants of 4 different varieties, grown without chemicals or pesticides, maintained by Earth Matter volunteers, create fantastic photo opportunities and a total sensory experience for the whole family. Relax, enjoy a picnic lunch, sit back and smell the flowers.
Location: 301 Comfort Rd, New York, NY 10004.
Best time to visit: Late June through July.
Website: https://www.govisland.com/things-to-do/recreation/lavender-field
- Text and information are from official website of each entrie.
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