10 Midwest Lavender Farms You Can Visit

Fragrant purple fields of this showy Mediterranean native are scattered across the U.S., including several scenic farms in the Midwest. Some Midwest lavender farms let you pick your own flowers at harvest time. Many sell lavender products, such as soaps, oils and bouquets, year-round either at the farm or online; check websites or call for details.

Illinois

Shawnee Hills Lavender

The aromatic plants at Cobden's Shawnee Hills Lavender grow on a hillside that's been farmed by co-owner Charlotte Clover's family for more than 200 years. She and her husband, Doug, tend 12 plant varieties and more than 1,000 plants. In season (typically June), visitors can cut their own lavender bundles and sip lavender lemonade. Lavender teas, home accessories and other products are available year-round at Annabelle Market in Anna and online.

Indiana

Willowfield Lavender Farm

Head to Willowfield for all things lavender—bath products and lavender-blended teas included—at a barn store. The store is open seasonally from early May through late September and online year-round. Check the website for special events such as concerts.

Iowa

PepperHarrow

Owners Jennifer and Adam O'Neal host a variety of floral-focused workshops and events at this 20-acre boutique flower farm in Winterset, including lavender distillation and soap-making classes, as well as a VIP Sunset Farm Tours where you can cut your own bouquet. Purchase lavender oils, lavender tea, apparel and more from the Farm Store, or grab a bouquet of fresh-cut flowers at the seasonal Des Moines Farmers Market.

Loess Hills Lavender Farm

Ten varietals of lavender grow on 2 acres of this western Iowa farm. Visitors can pick lavender, shop for lavender products and crafts from area artists, or arrange tea parties (or weddings!) in the lavender fields.

Kansas

The Lavender Patch Farm

In Fort Scott, The Lavender Patch Farm encourages visitors to see the small family farm during the summer but suggests calling first to confirm availability. The farm also sponsors a Lavender Fest (June 17, 2023) with live music and lavender product demos. Shop items include loofah soap, culinary lavender and lavender body wash.

Michigan

Lavender Hill Farm

Michigan's largest commercial lavender farm is in Boyne City. Tours, teas, dinners, workshops, demonstrations and lavender products are available; check the website for a calendar of events.

Indigo Lavender Farms

An instant mood boost awaits at Indigo Lavender Farms in Imlay City. Among the activities offered at Indigo are farm tours, u-pick lavender bouquets and products (like lavender oil for aromatherapy).

Wisconsin

Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm

Home to 20,000 lavender plants, Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm feels like a scene from Provence rather than Washington Island, off the tip of Door County. The Midwest's largest lavender farm grows 12 varieties of the plant, and blooms peak in early July through early August. Open daily to visitors (admission charge to wander the fields during peak season; children 4 and under are free). Browse lavender-based products at the farm shop and enjoy lavender treats at the cafe.

New Life Lavender

Now in its 7th season, one of New Life Lavender's biggest draws (apart from its picturesque fields) is its educational Farm to Table tours ($12.75 to $14.75 per person; ages 2 and under are free). Take an hour-long tractor ride around the Baraboo property to learn about lavender and see its 8-acre bee sanctuary. Lavender-infused treats, like cherry-lavender pie, await upon your return.

Rowley Creek Farm

If yoga and meditation in a lavender field is on your summer bucket list, plan an adventure to Rowley Creek Farm in Baraboo. Wellness classes, u-pick bouquets and culinary events are all on offer in 2023 on this community-focused farm—keep an eye on the website for offerings.