About Lavender Waves Farm
Lavender Waves Farm sits on old farmland in Wakefield, in the town of South Kingstown, that was once known as Gatewood Farm and later as Carpenter Farm. The current owner bought it in late 2016, planted corn in 2017 to prepare the ground, set a gazebo at the center in 2018 and planted the lavender in two rings around it in 2018 and 2019. The farm first sold lavender in 2020 over five Saturdays at peak bloom, helped by volunteers from a local garden club. Today there are more than 4,000 plants in ten varieties.
Peak bloom runs from late June into early August, with a lighter second bloom until October. A cut-your-own ticket costs $20 and includes one 8-ounce bundle, or a pre-cut bundle if the field is picked out; walking the field and visiting the animals without cutting is $5. Tickets are sold online by date and time slot or at the gate, visits go ahead rain or shine, and there is a short lavender talk at the gazebo at a quarter past each hour. Bring your own scissors and a basket.
About 60 animals live on the farm, including alpacas, a llama, sheep, a donkey, chickens, geese, ducks, a guinea hen and a peacock, and the farm even rents out camels. The calendar adds lavender yoga, sound baths, private tours, photo sessions, weddings and a culinary experience, and a farm suite on the property is available for overnight stays. The 2026 Halloween Fall Festival runs October 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with $8 admission. The gift shop sells lavender products and gifts.
Mews Tavern in Wakefield is about 10 minutes away for a meal after the field.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- Late June through early August, with a lighter second bloom until October
- Visiting
- Ticketed cut-your-own and general admission in bloom season (online by time slot or at the gate), rain or shine; yoga, sound baths, private tours and farm stays by booking; Halloween Fall Festival October 24–25, 2026.
From the farm shop
- Lavender bundles
- Lavender products and gifts
Events
- Halloween Fall Festival, October 24–25 (2026)
- Lavender yoga and sound baths (seasonal)
What to do
- Cut an 8-ounce bundle of lavender, late June to early August
- Meet alpacas, a llama, sheep, a donkey and a peacock
- Hear the hourly lavender talk at the gazebo
- Book lavender yoga or a sound bath
- Stay overnight in the farm suite
- Bring kids to the Halloween Fall Festival in late October
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Peak bloom late June to early August, lighter rebloom until October; fall festival late October
- Admission
- Cut-your-own $20 with one 8-oz bundle; walk-and-animals admission $5; Halloween Fall Festival $8 (2026)
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- Bring scissors and a basket for cutting.
- Arrive within your ticket time slot; visits run rain or shine.
- Joining the mailing list does not hold a cut-your-own spot; buy a ticket.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Mews Tavern · about 10 minutes away
Wakefield's Main Street is a short drive from the farm for lunch or dinner.
Getting there
Questions
How much does it cost to cut lavender at Lavender Waves Farm?
A cut-your-own ticket is $20 and includes one 8-ounce bundle; general admission without cutting is $5.
When does the lavender bloom in South Kingstown?
Peak bloom is late June through early August, with a lighter second bloom until October.
Is there a place to stay at the farm?
Yes, a farm suite on the property can be booked for overnight stays.
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