Lavender season sure flies by! It’s hard to believe we’ve already wrapped up our second year, and September is just around the corner. Every season brings something special, but what I cherish most is opening our farm to friends, both new and old, as well as families. Hearing the laughter and seeing the smiles of our guests truly warms my heart.

This past year, we focused on making our space even more inviting. We added more tables and chairs, and I’m especially thrilled about our new “lavender lounge.” It’s such a cozy spot, with a super comfortable sofa set, quaint rocking chairs, and lavender-themed books to browse through. We even have coloring pages to keep our littlest visitors entertained.

Looking ahead to next year, I’m excited about creating even more opportunities for farm visits. We’re planning to start a cut flower garden and a year-round farm stand! We’ll be using the lean-to on the lavender barn for our farm stand, and we recently picked up a second-hand commercial refrigerator to keep next year’s bouquets fresh and beautiful. Along with flowers and lavender products, we might even expand our chicken flock and offer farm-fresh eggs. I anticipate having the farm stand ready when the spring flowers start blooming in early 2025.

We’re currently mapping out the space for our cut flower garden. It will be where the mint and blueberries are now, and we’ll be transplanting the blueberries to our existing garden. This location will make it easier to install a deer fence and keep it close to our water supply. We’ve decided to name this garden The Macy Garden, in honor of Macy, my beloved mini schnauzer who passed away in December 2023. Losing her has been incredibly hard, but creating a space that memorializes her has brought me some peace. I hope it will bring joy to our guests as well.

When spring arrives, I’m excited to kick off our new “Snip and Sip” events once the weather allows. These events will be perfect for those looking for fun outdoor activities. The cut garden will also be available for private U-picks—ideal for ladies’ nights, bridal parties, baby showers, birthdays, or any occasion where flowers can add a special touch. I think these events will be a blast, so keep an eye out for them starting in 2025!

Thank you to everyone who has supported our lavender farm adventure. It still feels like my calling, and I can’t wait to see how it continues to evolve. We’ll keep you all posted as our journey continues. I can’t wait to see everyone next year!