About White Diamond Lavender Farms
White Diamond Lavender Farms is a family farm just outside Hope, in Bartholomew County, run by Melinda and Steve. It began in 2016 with a trial of 100 lavender plants and now has more than 1,000 on ten acres, including Munstead, Hidcote, Folgate, Royal Velvet and Phenomenal. The 7,800-square-foot climate-controlled barn was first framed by Amish builders to raise shrimp indoors; when that didn't work out, the family turned it into a venue. Its front porch came from a 200-year-old barn in Vallonia, and the old shrimp nurseries now serve as buffet tables.
The farm doesn't keep regular public hours. You can book a tour of the property through their website or by phone, and the farm opens for ticketed events. The big one is Lavender Daze, held in June: in 2026 it ran June 19 from 4 to 8 PM and June 20 from 10 AM to 4 PM, with vendors, a lavender boutique, live music, food trucks and bouquet picking. Tickets were $5, children 12 and under got in free, and pets had to stay home.
On three June evenings in 2026 the farm also held Lavender Sunset Picnics on the lawn, with a basket of charcuterie, lavender shortbread and a lavender bundle, priced at $60 for two. Christmas on the Farm comes in November, and the barn hosts concerts, lawn yoga, barn dances and weddings. The farm store sells lavender teas such as Lavender Earl Grey and Lavender Apple Spice, lemon lavender scones, lotion, linen spray, essential oil, candles and neck and eye pillows.
Swiss Maid Country Market in Hope is about 10 minutes away for baked goods, and Columbus is about 20 minutes south.
Lavender here
- Visiting
- Tours by appointment; open for ticketed events, including Lavender Daze (June 19–20, 2026), June sunset picnics and Christmas on the Farm in November.
- Varieties grown
- Munstead, Hidcote, Folgate, Royal Velvet, Phenomenal
From the farm shop
- Lavender teas (Earl Grey, Apple Spice, Bliss, Citrus Chiffon)
- Lemon lavender scones
- Lavender lotion and linen spray
- Lavender essential oil
- Lavender candles
- Neck and eye pillows and sachets
- Dried lavender bundles
Events
- Lavender Daze Festival, June (June 19–20, 2026)
- Lavender Sunset Picnics, select June evenings (2026)
- Christmas on the Farm, November
What to do
- Pick a lavender bouquet at Lavender Daze in June
- Book an evening Lavender Sunset Picnic on the lawn
- Schedule a tour of the farm and barn
- Shop lavender teas, linen spray and neck pillows in the farm store
- Come back in November for Christmas on the Farm
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Lavender Daze festival and sunset picnics in June; Christmas on the Farm in November; tours by appointment
- Hours
- No regular public hours (2026); tours by appointment and ticketed events
- Admission
- Lavender Daze 2026: $5, children 12 and under free
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed at Lavender Daze
- Reservations
- Required (tours by appointment; events ticketed)
Tips for your visit
- Buy picnic tickets early; the farm says they tend to fill quickly.
- Leave pets at home for the festival.
- Coming from Highway 31, the farm is about 10 miles along 800 N; from State Road 9 it's under 4 miles.
- Call before stopping by, since there are no walk-in shop hours posted.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Swiss Maid Country Market · about 10 minutes away
Stop at Swiss Maid Country Market in Hope, about 10 minutes away, for baked goods and deli picnic supplies.
Getting there
Questions
When is Lavender Daze?
It is held in June. In 2026 it ran June 19 (4–8 PM) and June 20 (10 AM–4 PM).
Can I visit outside of events?
Yes, by appointment. Use the tour request form on their website or call 812-344-0105.
Are dogs allowed?
Not at Lavender Daze; the farm asks guests to leave pets at home for the festival.
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
