6 Stunning Lavender Farms Across America You Need to Visit

Pelindaba Lavender Farm, located on Washington state's San Juan Island, is one of the largest lavender farms in the country. It's also certified organic, and the farm has an on-site distillery where they extract the essential oils, which are later used in over 200 handcrafted products, which they sell at their Gatehouse Farm Store.

The farm is open May through October, but for those visiting during off-season, the fields are still open for visitors who wish to walk through and take photos. Visit pelindabalavender.com for more information.

This 12-acre organic lavender farm is an aromatic escape found in Sequim, Washington. At Purple Haze, you'll find a gift shop filled with organic products, a summer ice cream stand with lavender ice cream, and a vacation rental that's available year-round. If you're lucky, you'll spot some of the resident animals, like bunnies, peacocks, and chickens.

Gift shop open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day. Visit purplehazelavender.com for more information.

Can you imagine a better place for a picnic? With over 75 varieties of lavender, the Hood River Lavender Farm is a popular Oregon tourist attraction and is truly a sight to behold. They manufacture and market all of their lavender products in small batches, ensuring every item is of the best quality. Take advantage of the farm's U-pick deal during the blooming season: Harvest as much lavender as you can fit in one cable tie for $10! The lush fields are also home to the Lavender Daze Festival held every July.

Hours vary throughout the year. Visit hoodriverlavender.com for information.

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White Oaks Lavender Farms, owned and operated by the Haushalter family, is a mini-paradise in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The farm's latest and best addition is the Purple WOLF Vineyard and Tasting Room, which serves a dozen wines made from grapes grown on-site. There, guests can enjoy yard games at the outdoor wine bar or live music and snacks in the wine tasting room. Other fun attractions include farm animals, a life-size checkerboard, a labyrinth, a distillery, a drying barn, classes, U-pick fields during the summer lavender bloom, and a gift shop filled an array of lavender goods.

The farm is open year-round. Visit whiteoaklavender.com for more information.

The family-owned Lavender By the Bay boasts over 80,000 lavender plants at its original farm in East Marion, New York. In 2018, the farm expanded to a second locale in Calverton. Whichever location you visit, be sure to purchase tickets ahead to see the dreamy fields at peak bloom times. Guests can also purchase fresh or dried lavender in addition to their popular lavender honey, lavender sachets, and more.

The farm is open June through October. Visit lavenderbythebay.com for more information.

Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, the aptly named Peace Valley Lavender Farms is where you'll find pure relaxation. Besides enjoying the beautiful sight of lavender in bloom, you can also purchase lavender oatmeal soap, lavender-infused honey, and many other goodies in the farm's gift shop.

The farm is open year-round. Get more information at peacevalleylavender.com