Posted in New York April 08, 2018 by

One Of The Largest Lavender Farms In The Country Is Hiding Right Here In New York

Everyday life can leave us feeling drained and stressed out, often fueling us to seek a relaxing outdoor adventure that leads us away from it all. Taking you out by the ocean where you’re surrounded by a tranquil aroma that will positively soothe your soul, come discover one of the largest lavender farms in our country that’s right here in our backyard.

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Hiding out in the teensy town of East Marion, Lavender By The Bay is one of the largest lavender farms in America.
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Open each year from May through October, Lavender By The Bay has been soothing visitors with a fresh aroma since 2002.
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Spanning across nearly 20-acres of land, the lavender farm has a variety of lavender growing in their never-ending fields.
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All throughout the farm, you'll find plenty of chairs and benches for visitors to sit in and soak up the views and amazing floral scents.
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After paying an entry fee, visitors of the lavender farm will get to walk out into the fields and on some dates can even pick their own lavender bunches for an extra fee.
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A sea of purple that's filled with 80,000 plants, Lavender By The Bay provides guests with everything they'll need to gather up the lavender for themselves to take home.
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But if you're simply interested in the scenery and fantastic scents, you can always stop into the store to take home amazing lavender products with you.
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Selling everything from freshly cut lavender bunches to bath and body products and more, the Farm Store is equally as charming as the fields of lavender.
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So pack your bags and hit the road, this year it's time to visit the North Fork and explore New York's Lavender By The Bay.
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Generally open from May through October, the lavender farm's season is always dependent on what Mother Nature is in control of. English blooms typically begin in June, while their largest French Bloom usually starts in the first half of July. Another exciting thing about this lavender farm? It's pet-friendly! Which means all of your favorite four-legged friends can come along for this adventure with you.
To stay up to date with when Lavender By The Bay will be open this year, click here.

How to get here:
7540 Main Road
East Marion NY 11939

Have you ever visited one of New York’s lavender farms? For more special outdoor spaces to explore, read about how There’s Only One National Forest In New York And Here’s Why You’ll Want To Visit!