About Lavender Oaks Farm
Lavender Oaks Farm is a 60-acre country estate less than five miles from downtown Chapel Hill, with lavender fields, woods, a boutique and two barns more than 100 years old, built with hand-hewn oak and pine beams. Robert and Karen Macdonald run the farm with sustainable methods, and Karen, a member of the North Carolina chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, books the farm's culinary lavender lunch tours. Nine lavender varieties grow here, including the newer Phenomenal.
The fields bloom from mid-May through June; the farm expects that window again in 2027, and the fields were closed to visitors for the 2026 season. The Lavender Boutique stays open year-round, Tuesday through Thursday from 11 to 3. Check in at the main barn and staff will walk you over.
Ticketed events fill the cooler months. In fall 2026 the farm held candle-making workshops ($75, ages 12 and up) on October 25 and November 1, candlelight lavender dinners with a painting workshop on October 21 and November 22, and a holiday sip-and-shop afternoon with lavender treats on December 6. Groups of 20 or more can book a private culinary lavender lunch and learn tour year-round. The barns host weddings, private events and rentals.
Pets and smoking are not allowed, children must stay with an adult, and the pond area is closed to the public.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- mid-May through June
- Visiting
- Boutique open year-round Tue-Thu 11-3; fields open in bloom (mid-May through June; closed for 2026); ticketed farm events; group lunch tours; weddings and barn rentals.
- Varieties grown
- Phenomenal
From the farm shop
- Lavender boutique goods
- Culinary lavender
Events
- Candle-making workshops, late October and early November (Oct. 25 and Nov. 1, 2026)
- Candlelight Lavender Dinner & Painting Workshop, October and November (Oct. 21 and Nov. 22, 2026)
- Holiday Sip, Savor & Shop Lavender Experience, early December (Dec. 6, 2026)
What to do
- Watch the farm's website for field visits during the mid-May to June bloom
- Shop the Lavender Boutique, Tuesday-Thursday 11-3 year-round
- Book a culinary lavender lunch and learn tour for a group of 20 or more
- Make a soy candle at a fall candle-making workshop ($75 in 2026)
- Attend a candlelight lavender dinner with a painting workshop
- Hold a wedding or private event in the century-old barns
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Fields bloom mid-May through June; boutique open year-round; ticketed farm events in fall and December
- Hours
- Boutique year-round, Tuesday-Thursday 11 am-3 pm (2026)
- Admission
- Boutique free to visit; 2026 candle-making workshops $75 per person; other events ticketed
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Reservations
- Tickets required for farm events; lunch tours by arrangement
Tips for your visit
- Email the farm with questions; it says its phone is not answered often.
- Park in the visitor lot and check in at the main barn.
- Buy event tickets early from the farm events page on their website.
Pair it with a nearby stop
The Rosemary House · about 20 minutes away
Pittsboro's Rosemary House, about 20 minutes south, makes an overnight base for a lavender weekend.
Getting there
Questions
When does lavender bloom at Lavender Oaks Farm?
From mid-May through June.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed on the farm.
Is the boutique open in the off season?
Yes. It is open year-round, Tuesday through Thursday, 11 am to 3 pm.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Chapel Hill & Durham, North Carolina
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