Beauty and fragrance: top 8 best lavender fields near New York

There is nothing better than the soothing and uplifting scent of lavender, especially if the scent comes from the lavender field around you. Fortunately, there are some incredible lavender fields in and around New York that you can visit right now. Edition Time-out published a list of the best ones.

1. Field on Governor's Island

Governors Island has the only lavender field within New York City. Delicate purple flowers perfectly complement the views of Castle Willa and Oyster Island. You can spend a relaxing day on the island picking a bouquet in a field of gently swaying lavender by the ocean. This is exactly the relaxing and calming activity that is so needed in this crazy year.

The field is overseen by Earth Matter NY, an urban composting organization. Opened in 2017 The Lavender Field complex is not only an oasis of peace for New Yorkers, but also serves to attract pollinators.

2. Lavender by the Bay

Lavender by the Bay Is an incredible lavender farm in East Marion. More than 7 plants are grown on the 80 hectare farm, against which you can take incredible photos or just enjoy the scent of flowers.

But you need to correctly calculate the time of the trip - there are different flowering schedules. Don't forget to check Web site with updated flowering dates before hitting the road. There is a gift shop on site where you can buy products from the farm.

3. Orchard View Lavender Farm

Cut lavender yourself at this small but gorgeous farm in Port Murray, NJ. By the way, admission there is free. In addition to English and French lavender varieties, there are perennial gardens in the field (hence the name of the farm). By the way, this farm does not use chemical pesticides or herbicides.

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Once you've admired the flowers, don't rush to leave - there are beehives, historic buildings, and a shop that sells incredible lavender products, including lavender ice cream. There are events throughout the season, so be sure to check Orchard View Lavender Farm websiteto keep up to date.

4 Happy Day Farm

Not only lavender grows on this 52 hectare farm. A variety of plants can be found here, from pumpkins and corn maze in autumn to sunflowers, blueberries, raspberries and zinnias in summer. Happy day farm Manalapan, NJ hosts many different seasonal events.

5 Pleasant Valley Lavender

This beautiful English and French lavender farm is located in Morganville, New Jersey. The farm also offers cut flowers, dried lavender, loose buds, sachets, soaps, honey and whole plants for those unable to pick the flowers themselves. In the summer when there are no more flowers, the farm hosts amazing activities, including glass painting, professional photo shoots, lavender growing workshops and more. Additional information can be found at farm site.

6. Hidden Spring Lavender

This farm in Skillman, New Jersey is the perfect place to take amazing photos in a sea of ​​purple flowers. Blooming 15 varieties of lavender can be seen for free. You can't cut the flowers yourself, but you can find many great products at the farm shop. Hidden Spring Lavender Farm open on weekends. There are alpacas here - yes, you can feed and pet them.

7 Princeton Lavender

This cute family farm grows and sells four varieties of lavender: Big Time Blue, Phenomenal, Sensational and Super Blue. These varieties have been specifically developed for the American Northeast climate. Guests can walk among the bushes on their own, but picking flowers is not allowed. You can buy fresh and dried lavender. In addition, on sale at Princeton Lavender farm there are a variety of other foods such as lavender coffee, cold tea, lemonade, ice cream, and candied lavender flowers. Here you can tour the farm and feed the alpacas, ponies, goats.

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8Greenwich Lavender Farm

At this private farm, where yoga with goats was held in the recent past, you can walk among the flowers, but picking them is not allowed. If you want to make your own bouquet, the farm sells freshly cut flowers at the end of July. Other products are also available, from essential oils to whole plants.