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🗺️ Farm Day Trips guide
Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Travelers Rest & Landrum, South Carolina
Elf Leaf Farm in Landrum opens you-pick lavender in June, and South Carolina's only remaining covered bridge stands about 10 minutes away.
5 places · updated October 17, 2026
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Travelers Rest and Landrum sit where South Carolina's Upstate rises into the Blue Ridge, with Greenville about half an hour south. The Swamp Rabbit Trail links Travelers Rest to downtown Greenville and its falls, while the mountain state parks to the northwest, Jones Gap, Caesars Head and Table Rock, hold waterfalls, scenic river fishing and long overlooks. Just over the North Carolina line, Pearson's Falls reopened in July 2026 after hurricane repairs.
Elf Leaf Farm on North Campbell Road in Landrum is the lavender stop. Its farm store opens Tuesday through Saturday, 10 to 4, from April to mid-December, and its lavender blooms in June, when baskets and scissors are handed out for you-pick. Valensole Farm near Travelers Rest grows French lavender, cherries and berries, but it is still building its visitor program: its posted lavender cutting starts in May 2027.
The lavender farms
- Elf Leaf FarmLavender farm · Landrum
June
Farm store open Tuesday–Saturday in season; you-pick lavender in June; group tours and venue tours booked online.
- Valensole FarmLavender farm · Travelers Rest
Lavender Days season for visitors began in 2026; otherwise the farm hosts booked weddings and events. Days and hours are not posted on their website.
Best time to visit
June is lavender month: Elf Leaf Farm's short bloom and you-pick both fall then, so check its social pages for the day's conditions. Valensole Farm lists its first lavender cutting for May 2027, with an Evening in Provence picnic in May 2027, a fall festival in fall 2027 and a Christmas market in December 2027. Paris Mountain's swimming area opens in summer. From September 1 to November 30, thousands of migrating hawks pass Caesars Head. Elf Leaf's store carries pumpkins and fall goods in autumn and holiday gifts from late November until it closes for the season in mid-December; from late December through March it opens by appointment only.
Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks
- Campbell's Covered Bridge🏛️ Historic site · Landrum · about 6 mi, 10 min drive
Built between 1909 and 1911, this 38-foot pine bridge over Beaverdam Creek is the only covered bridge left in South Carolina, which once had 20. A 0.8-mile nature trail and picnic spots surround it.
- Pearson's Falls💧 Waterfall · Saluda, NC · about 14 mi, 25 min drive
A 275-acre botanical preserve owned by the Tryon Garden Club between Tryon and Saluda, reopened July 24, 2026, after nearly 20 months of restoration from Hurricane Helene.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays by reservation
$10 per person (2026)
- Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail🥾 Trail · Travelers Rest · about 17 mi, 30 min drive
About 32 miles of multiuse trail running through Travelers Rest, Greenville and on to Fountain Inn; leashed dogs are welcome, and cyclists are asked to keep under 20 mph.
free
- Paris Mountain State Park🌳 State park · Greenville · about 16 mi, 30 min drive
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, with about 17 miles of hiking and biking trails around four lakes and a summer swimming area.
Daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Adults $6, SC seniors $3.75, ages 6–15 $3.50, 5 and under free
- Falls Park on the Reedy🏞️ Park · Greenville · about 24 mi, 40 min drive
Downtown Greenville's park on the Reedy River falls, crossed by the curved, 345-foot Liberty Bridge, which hangs from a single suspension cable to open up the view of the falls.
free
- Jones Gap State Park🌳 State park · Marietta · about 25 mi, 45 min drive
The Middle Saluda River, the state's first designated scenic river, runs through 60-plus miles of trails; the 2.2-mile Rainbow Falls hike climbs 1,200 feet to a 120-foot waterfall.
Daily 9 a.m. to sunset; trails close an hour before sunset
Adults $6, SC seniors $3.75, ages 6–15 $3.50; weekend and holiday parking reservations, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., guarantee entry
- Caesars Head State Park🌳 State park · Cleveland · about 30 mi, 50 min drive
An overlook at 3,208 feet, and a 4-mile round trip to a viewpoint on 420-foot Raven Cliff Falls. Thousands of hawks pass from September through November.
Daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m., to sunset during Daylight Saving Time
Trail access: adults $3, SC seniors $1.50, ages 6–15 $1
- Table Rock State Park🌳 State park · Pickens · about 35 mi, 55 min drive
Two lakes, 36-acre Pinnacle Lake and 67-acre Lake Oolenoy, below Table Rock, plus the CCC-built Table Rock Lodge. During 2026 construction, hikers register at the Concessions Area.
Sunday–Thursday 7 a.m.–7 p.m., Friday–Saturday to 9 p.m.; later during Daylight Saving Time
Adults $6, SC seniors $3.75, ages 6–15 $3.50
Where to stop: farms, food and stays
- CityRange Steakhouse GrillRestaurant · Greenville
A Haywood Road steakhouse grill serving Certified Angus steaks, lobster rolls, fried oysters and Southern plates from 11 a.m. on weekdays.
- Soby's New South CuisineRestaurant · Greenville
A Main Street restaurant serving Southern-inspired dishes with local, seasonal ingredients for more than 20 years; reserve ahead by phone or online.
- Rick Erwin's West End GrilleRestaurant · Greenville
Rick Erwin's West End Grille, the downtown Greenville steak and seafood restaurant that began the Rick Erwin group in 2005.
A one-day plan
- 10:00 AMElf Leaf Farm
Arrive at opening (Tuesday–Saturday). In June, cut lavender with the farm's baskets and scissors; otherwise browse the store. About an hour.
- 11:15 AMCampbell's Covered Bridge · about 10 min drive
About 10 minutes. See the bridge and walk the 0.8-mile nature trail; 45 minutes.
- 12:30 PMPrisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail · about 30 min drive
About 30 minutes to Travelers Rest. Walk or ride a stretch of the trail for an hour.
- 2:00 PMCityRange Steakhouse Grill · about 25 min drive
About 25 minutes to Haywood Road in Greenville for a late lunch; about an hour.
- 3:30 PMFalls Park on the Reedy · about 15 min drive
About 15 minutes downtown. Cross Liberty Bridge and walk the river; about an hour.
- 5:00 PMParis Mountain State Park · about 20 min drive
About 20 minutes north. Walk a lakeside trail before the 8 p.m. close; about 1.5 hours.
- 7:15 PMSoby's New South Cuisine · about 20 min drive
About 20 minutes back to Main Street for dinner; book a table ahead.
Tips
- Elf Leaf Farm does not allow pets (service animals only) and asks you not to bring your own scissors; wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen in the open fields.
- Most rideshare drivers will not pick up at Elf Leaf Farm, so drive or arrange your ride home ahead.
- Jones Gap fills on weekends; a parking reservation for Saturday, Sunday or holiday arrivals between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. guarantees entry.
- Pearson's Falls requires a reservation and is open only Thursday through Saturday.
- South Carolina state parks allow leashed pets (6-foot leash) in most outdoor areas.
Checked in October 2026 against official park, tourism and business websites. How we check listings
Questions
When can I pick lavender at Elf Leaf Farm?
In June, during the short bloom. The farm supplies baskets and scissors; check its social pages for conditions.
Is Valensole Farm open to visitors?
Not yet on a regular schedule. It lists lavender cutting and an Evening in Provence for May 2027.
What are Elf Leaf Farm's hours?
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., April to mid-December; by appointment from late December through March.
Is Campbell's Covered Bridge really the last one in South Carolina?
Yes. Greenville County calls it the only remaining covered bridge in the state, which once had 20.
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