Lavender Hill Farm, est. 2001, is located in the scenic, rolling hills of Berrien County in southwest Michigan. We specialize in growing and selling lavender and our handmade lavender products. Come visit our farm during lavender season for an amazing sensory experience. Our lavender blooms from mid-late June till the middle of July.
Lavender is an extraordinary plant with a captivating scent, beautiful demeanor, and a multitude of uses. Best known for its wonderful, calming and uplifting scent, lavender has been used as an anti-inflammatory, and anti-septic since ancient times. It is also known for its repellency to certain pests, such as mosquitos, moths, etc. But many people are still unaware that lavender is a wonderful addition to many foods. It is increasingly being used in both sweet and savory dishes as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks! Come to our shop to find out more about the many ways to use lavender in cooking.
With over 4000 lavender plants, of eight varieties, we have lavender in bloom from late-June till mid-July. Please join us during during lavender bloom time and enjoy the enchanting scent in a glorious setting. Our farm shop is open as noted on our calendar on this site or by appointment year round. Check our event calendar for days and hours.
In addition to the lavender, we raise Black Welsh Mountain and Suffolk sheep, honeybees, and we also have a few chickens laying brown eggs daily. Lambs are expected in mid to late April, 2011!
Our farming philosophy is to grow things using minimal inorganic chemical inputs. Natural means for fertilizing, pest and weed control are being increasingly implemented as our practices improve the soils. We are also working on ecological restoration projects on our 30 acre farm. A 2.25 acre native wildflower and grass planting and restoration was planted in Fall of 2008 to help create and preserve native pollinator habitat which is so important for our food supply. Each year we see more native wildflowers bloom, which we catalogue in photos on this site. We are continually learning and trying new things to help make the environment better for all.
Garden Club Presentations? Contact Martha for more information about her garden club presentations!
Group Tours? Please contact Martha for reservations!
What's Happening at the Farm
Starting May 4th, the shop will be open Fridays and Saturdays 10 am to 4 pm.
Update: Lavender Harvest U-Pick Days:
5/7/12: Right now I have buds forming on several varieties. Frost or cool temperatures in the next couple of weeks could set the bloom back closer to normal. We will have to wait and see what the rest of May brings. Right now I expect to see some of our July varieties starting to bloom in June. If June temperatures are on the cool side, the blooms can last quite a while.
We will keep you posted here, on our facebook page, and with email for subscribers, as we get closer to bloom time.
During U-Pick time we provide a twist-tie to measure the bunch and scissors to cut it, and you go home with fragrant, fresh lavender for only $5 per bunch.
Check our calendar under the "Farm Shop & Markets" tab on this page for shop hours and Markets & other events or call/email for an appointment.
Click the "directions to the farm" tab under the "Our Farm" tab to find our farm location and pull up a google map and directions.
Click the "contact us" tab under the "interact with us" tab at the top of this page to find ways to contact us.
