About Lavender Hill Farm
Lavender Hill Farm has grown lavender on Horton Bay Road north of Boyne City since 2003. It is a 33-acre working farm of rolling hills with about 30 varieties of English lavender and lavandin, from the early, short Dwarf White to Purple Bouquet, the tallest of its English types. The farm is Certified Naturally Grown, MAEAP verified and pesticide-free.
Bloom starts in late June or early July and runs into mid-August, with peak color in July, when the fields stripe pink, white and purple. The farm suggests June for buds, July for peak color, with U-cut experiences starting after peak bloom, August for hand harvest and drying, September for cut flowers and pruning, and October for fall color. In 2026 the summer season opened May 6 and runs to late October, daily 10 AM to 5 PM (closed July 4). During those hours the fields, trails, labyrinth, fairy garden, events barn and boutique are free, and picnics are welcome.
The Farmhouse Boutique and The Copper Room tasting room stay open year-round; in October the boutique keeps 10 to 7 Monday through Saturday and 10 to 5 Sunday. The shop sells farm-made soaps, room spray, loose-leaf teas, essential oil, hydrosol and culinary lavender such as Hidcote, Melissa and Violet Intrigue. A restored century-old barn hosts The Series concerts in summer, and the calendar adds free Lavender Fest Fridays, movie nights, brunches, workshops, farm tours and the Lavender Hill Run. Most visitors stay from half an hour to four hours.
The 1876 Horton Bay General Store is about five minutes down the road for coffee, ice cream or a picnic box.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- late June or early July to mid-August, peak in July
- Visiting
- Free self-guided visits daily 10–5 in the summer season (2026: May 6 to late October); U-cut after peak bloom in July; ticketed tours, workshops, concerts and dining events; boutique and tasting room year-round.
- Varieties grown
- Dwarf White, Purple Bouquet, Hidcote, Melissa, Violet Intrigue
From the farm shop
- Hand-crafted soap
- Triple-milled soap
- Room spray
- Loose-leaf tea
- Lavender essential oil
- Hydrosol
- Culinary lavender
- Lavender-infused socks
- Wool dryer balls
Events
- The Series concerts in the historic barn (summer)
- Lavender Fest Fridays (summer, free)
What to do
- Walk the lavender fields, trails, labyrinth and fairy garden for free in summer
- See peak bloom in July and cut your own lavender after peak
- Catch a summer concert from The Series in the restored barn
- Join a free Lavender Fest Friday
- Visit The Copper Room tasting room, open year-round
- Take a farm tour by golf cart
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- 2026 summer season May 6 to late October; bloom late June to mid-August, peak in July; boutique and tasting room year-round
- Hours
- 2026 summer season: daily 10 AM–5 PM, May 6 to late October (closed July 4); October boutique hours Mon–Sat 10–7, Sun 10–5
- Admission
- free during summer hours; classes, concerts and events ticketed
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Accessibility
- Events barn and farmhouse are ADA compliant with barrier-free parking; golf cart shuttles from the Drying Shed lot; hilly terrain elsewhere
- Reservations
- Walk-in for self-guided visits; tours, workshops and dining events booked ahead
Tips for your visit
- Park in the Drying Shed lot south of the barn; accessible parking and drop-off are at the horseshoe driveway.
- The property is pet-free, including emotional support animals.
- Professional photo shoots and drones need advance written approval.
- Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on the farm.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Horton Bay General Store & Inn · about 5 minutes away
Pick up coffee or a picnic box at the historic Horton Bay General Store, about five minutes away, before an afternoon in the lavender.
Getting there
Questions
When is peak bloom at Lavender Hill Farm?
July. Bloom can start in late June and last into mid-August depending on weather.
Do I need tickets?
No. During summer hours the fields, trails, labyrinth, gardens and boutique are free; classes and concerts are ticketed.
Are dogs allowed?
No. The farm is pet-free; only ADA service animals are allowed.
Is the farm accessible?
The events barn and farmhouse are ADA compliant, and golf cart shuttles run from the main lot, but much of the farm is hilly.
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