About Hill Country Lavender
Hill Country Lavender calls itself Texas' first lavender farm. Photographer Robb Kendrick and journalist Jeannie Ralston planted it in 1999 after a magazine assignment took Kendrick to a lavender harvest in Provence, and the field opened to visitors in 2001. Tasha Corradini, who had worked on the farm from its first year and managed it in 2004 and 2005, bought the business in 2006. Today it is a working farm with two fields outside Blanco, growing French types such as Sensational and Phenomenal.
Visiting is free and needs no reservation. In 2026 the farm is open Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., from April 16 to November 28, with Saturday-only hours in August and closures on July 4 and Thanksgiving. Color usually shows in late May or early June, peaks in June and fades in early July. Cutting your own is allowed only in years with an abundant harvest, so check the bloom note on the home page before you plan around it.
There are no guided tours, but staff will answer questions after you walk the rows. The shop carries culinary lavender, lavender sugar and lavender tea, and the farm's goods are also stocked at Brieger Pottery on the square in Blanco. There is no cafe; you are welcome to bring a picnic as long as you carry your trash out.
Becker Vineyards near Stonewall is about 35 minutes west by way of Johnson City, which makes an easy second stop on a day in the Hill Country.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- Late May or early June through early July, peaking in June
- Visiting
- Free, no reservation: Thursday–Saturday 10–4, April 16–November 28, 2026. Self-guided field walks; cut-your-own only when the harvest is abundant.
- Varieties grown
- Sensational, Phenomenal
From the farm shop
- Culinary lavender
- Lavender sugar
- Lavender tea bags
- Lavender cookbook
What to do
- Walk two working lavender fields free of charge, April to November
- See the bloom at its June peak
- Cut your own stems in abundant years (scissors sold in the shop)
- Pick up culinary lavender, lavender sugar and lavender tea
- Bring a picnic to eat on the grounds
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open April 16 through November 28, 2026; bloom from late May or early June into early July
- Hours
- 2026 season: Thursday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Saturdays only in August; closed July 4 and Thanksgiving)
- Admission
- free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Leashed
- Accessibility
- Ramp into the shop; granite gravel paths that wheelchairs can roll on; portable toilets only
- Reservations
- Walk-in
Tips for your visit
- Some GPS units still show an older address; use 8241 FM 165.
- The fields are in full sun on uneven ground, so wear sunscreen and sturdy shoes and expect bees.
- After heavy rain the fields can be too muddy to enter, and no one is allowed in the rows when lightning is nearby.
- Dogs are welcome on a leash, but leave them home during the busy Blanco Lavender Festival weekend.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Becker Vineyards · about 35 minutes away
Head west through Johnson City to Stonewall for a winery stop after a morning in the lavender.
Getting there
Questions
Does it cost anything to visit Hill Country Lavender?
No. Admission is free and no reservation is needed.
When is the lavender in bloom near Blanco?
Color usually starts in late May or early June, peaks in June and lasts into early July, depending on the winter and spring weather.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a leash, and owners must pick up after them. The farm asks that pets stay home during the Blanco Lavender Festival.
Is there food at the farm?
There is no cafe, but you can bring a picnic and take your trash with you.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Blanco & Wimberley, Texas
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