About Maria's Farm
Maria's Lavender Farm is a 23-acre property on Menge Road outside Marengo in McHenry County. The land dates to 1920 and had sat neglected for about a decade before the current owners, who traded city life for the farm, bought it in 2022 and named it for Maria. Along with the lavender field they keep three goats, chickens, Italian honeybees, a dog named Barney and a cat named Zosia, and lavender honey is the farm's signature product.
There are no drop-in hours: visits are by appointment, and most people come for a booked event. Goat yoga runs once a month in June and August; the 2026 session listed was June 6 at 11 AM, at $29 for a 45-minute class with a certified instructor, 15 minutes with the goats and a glass of wine with goat cheese afterward, capped at 25 people. The Lavender Afternoon Tea, in its third year in 2026, was held June 13 and July 11 from noon to 2 PM at $110 per person, with scones and sweet and savory bites on three-tier trays, lavender teas and a welcome glass of champagne, ending with photos in the field.
Late summer brings Notte d'Amore nella Lavanda, an Italian farm-to-table dinner in the fields on September 12 from 5 to 8 PM, with dishes such as lavender-honey-glazed lamb and house-made lavender gelato. The farm also books photography sessions and wellness offerings. Its old-fashioned country store, open during events or by appointment, sells lavender bath and body goods, and lavender is grown with organic methods. A small cottage on the property, La Petite Maison, is rented to overnight guests.
Cody's Farm and Orchard, also in Marengo, is about 10 minutes away and makes an easy second stop.
Lavender here
- Visiting
- By appointment only; ticketed goat yoga (June and August), Lavender Afternoon Tea (June 13 and July 11, 2026) and a September farm dinner.
From the farm shop
- Lavender honey
- Lavender bath and body goods
- Fresh produce
Events
- Goat Yoga, once a month in June and August (June 6, 2026)
- Lavender Afternoon Tea, June 13 and July 11 (2026)
- Notte d'Amore nella Lavanda farm dinner, September 12
What to do
- Take a goat yoga class in the lavender ($29 in 2026), June and August
- Book the Lavender Afternoon Tea in June or July
- Reserve the September farm-to-table dinner in the fields
- Shop lavender honey and bath goods in the country store
- Stay overnight in the farm's cottage, La Petite Maison
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Goat yoga in June and August, afternoon teas in June and July, farm dinner in September (2026 schedule); country store by appointment year-round
- Hours
- By appointment only; country store open during events or by appointment
Good to know
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Book teas online at least three days ahead; each tea seats up to 30 guests.
- Goat yoga is limited to 25 people per class.
- Call or email the farm to arrange a store visit outside events.
- The afternoon tea moves into the tent or barn if it rains.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Cody's Farm & Orchard · about 10 minutes away
Cody's Farm and Orchard, also in Marengo, is about 10 minutes away for a second farm stop.
Getting there
Questions
Can I just stop by?
No. The farm is open by appointment only or for booked events.
How much is goat yoga?
It was $29 per person in 2026, including time with the goats and a glass of wine with goat cheese.
Can you stay overnight?
Yes. The farm rents a small cottage called La Petite Maison.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Marengo & Woodstock, Illinois
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
