Lavender by the Bay is a lovely and popular lavender field in the northeast. I've know about it for…read morea while and had a chance to visit. I and a friend went around peak bloom mid July. Staff is very kind and accommodating as we were unable to make our initial ticketed time. It costs $15 admission and will take no more than an 1/1.5hr to walk through the field. They unfortunately do not have an option to pick lavender due to prior damage, per the staff. There is a spot in the field to make a scent bag for $3, but that can be picked up at the little farm shop. There is a small stand at the entrance to buy bunches of fresh lavender, soaps, honeys, etc. While it is nice for a few pics, I do think $15 is a smidge on the pricier side. That said, it is a nice way to pass the afternoon and get some small lavender trinkets to go.

Lavender by the Bay has two locations. After reading reviews for both, we decided to go to the…read moreCalverton location as it is newer, closer to NYC and offers a more expansive, larger field. We came during peak bloom for the French lavenders in mid July. It wasn't crowded at all when we went. Even though it's recommended to buy tickets online, we had no problem buying the tickets at the door. I loved that they have chairs conveniently located in the fields so you can relax and take in the view. We had a lot of fun spending about 1.5 hours here. Please be sure to check their website for the latest bloom update before you make your trip. Also another thing to note is that there are lot of bees (understandably as it is a working farm), but it's something to keep in mind if you are allergic.

Well, thank you to my GPS in having me drive to the wrong destination, I would have never would've…read morefound this spot. I really enjoyed checking out this store. I absolutely loved the lavender store. The woman who was working the counter was very nice and she explained everything very clearly. I highly recommend checking this spot out and supporting local business.

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I've always wanted to visit a lavender farm after seeing so many beautiful photos on Instagram, and…read moreit definitely lived up to the hype. There are countless picture-perfect spots for your Instagram photos, but the real highlight is the incredible aroma. The scent of fresh lavender is absolutely amazing. Admission to walk the field is $14, and it's well worth it. Strolling through the peaceful lavender fields is so relaxing. We were lucky to visit during the last week of July when the lavender was in full bloom, making the experience even more beautiful. Highly recommend adding this to your summer bucket list!

10/10 experience my bf and I went here after the vineyards they have such cute signs everywhere and…read morejust very cutesy and great photo ops

Beautiful grounds. Felt slightly unwelcome…read more We drove one hour to the farm and were very excited. An employee sped into the exit and parked and rushed towards us as we were stepping out of the car. She did a b line to us and we thought it was serious. She told us that they weren't even open and we were parked on the wrong side of the parking lot near barn. Due to her approach we thought that we were perhaps an hour early but when we asked what time they open she said 10 am. It was 9:50 am. I wish she had approached us differently. Why not just say that they will be opening in ten minutes. We weren't trying to get inside. We had just commuted an hour and stretching out. It was so unwelcoming. On the other hand a young man on a tractor said welcome while driving by us. The farm itself is lovely!

This was the fourth year my bestie and I have made it here and it's one of our must do summer…read moreactivities every year now because who doesn't want to go and frolic through lavender rows (carefully of course). The giant chess set is fun, and there's tic tac toe you can play with rocks on giant logs. The train is adorable and you can buy a ticket to ride in it, and make sure you go check out the pond, there are fairy villages all around it. We love going into the shop and buying dried lavender and their lavender lemonade, and I have so many of their lip balms now it's not even funny. Definitely a must do right now because it's their peak season.

We came here for the tulip festival and had an amazing time!…read more Prices for the festival are steep ($25 PP on weekends) but we made the most of it. Rows and rows of tulips that are $1 each! If you were able to get the bulbs you could take those home too, which is a nice perk since they are perennials and will come back year after year. Plenty of parking. Tickets are cash or card. They have some goodies to also purchase on your way out. Petting farm for the kiddos (I mean I squealed when I saw the cute pigs too). Live music. Food trucks. The main nursery is open, as well. Lots of plants for sale when we went. And LI Farm Brewery is on premises!

Looking for an expensive underwhelming tourist trap? Want to wait in long lines just to pay to get…read moreinto the place? Excited for the "tulip festival" or really just a half acre of dusty tulips? Want to deal with the entitled instagram idiots trying to get their moneys worth taking cringe pics? The Waterdrinker farm is perfect for you! If you're not looking to spend a stressful expensive day on an otherwise drab farm, literally go anywhere else.its 100% not worth it.

If you like rustic, wine, and farm animals, look no further. Harbes family farm has it all! Let's…read moretalk about the adult stuff- the winery. Located in a beautiful barn is their wonderful winery where they offer wine tastings with plenty of seating for large parties. They also have cider, which was quite tasty. We had a large group and this was the perfect spot to host us all so we could sit together and relax. This would be a spectacular venue for an event... specifically a wedding. We would highly recommend stopping in here if you are in the area. There's also a cool farm with animals for the littles, or any animal lovers, and a farm stand with fresh local fruits, veggies and cider donuts (during the fall). Lentz_explore

Wine country on Long Island! Decided to take a trip out to Harbes Vineyard in Mattituck . MJ and I…read moreenjoyed wine sampling with 5 different whites and reds. " Wine Flights" We enjoyed the wine inside their wine barn. This early 1900's barn is now an air conditioned wine sampling wine barn. We paired our wine with a yummy charcuterie board. The bartender knew everything about the wines we sampled, and about the history of the Harbes family farm. After enjoying the wine, we headed out to pet the farm animals. Yes they have 2 Highland Cows. The baby goats were our favorite! Then MJ got lost in the Hedge Maze lol, see video below. We enjoyed roasted corn on the cob and some fresh lemonade. Overall a great time

I went to a special event yesterday at LWF and it was so much fun! They had amazing vendors, a food…read moretruck, lavender popcorn and lemonade to buy, animals roaming the grounds and a great shop. All of the vendors had a similar "artsy/hippie vibe" which i loved. It felt like an event more for adults than many farms that make them loud and fun for kids. This was kid friendly, but def more zen and upscale. They also had beautiful animals that were friendly and roaming very happily. It was very peaceful. I purchased some amazing lavender candles too. Such a perfect September Saturday!

Beautiful lavender farm off of route 1 in Wakefield. Came for a gong bath/sound healing event and…read moreit was wonderful. They have pick your own lavender and a small farm store. During my visit I saw some ducks, camels and a white peacock. The smell was amazing and the setting was perfect for the event.

This store is absolutely awesome. From the moment you enter you are greeted with a relaxing aroma…read moreof lavender. This store will calm your anxiety almost immediately. The mood is serene and so inviting. They sell everything lavender. Their essential oils are pure and diffuse so nicely. They have pillows, neck pillows, decorations, honey, scones etc... The staff is always super friendly. This is my one stop to meet my all things lavender fix.

I loved this tiny shop! I bought a nice lavender scented scented sachet for my husband that he…read moreplaces inside of his pillow case. It smells nice and has lasted for almost 1 year without the scent going away!

The food! It was really bad. Too bad Brian should have at least offered some dessert…read more We all left Hungary!

My boyfriend and I stopped here after seeing a "Farm To Table" lunch advertised by a sign outside…read morenear the road. I've always wanted to try a farm to table restaurant! It exceeded my expectations! The menu had something for everyone and had a good variety. We picked shrimp gumbo, butternut squash soup, turkey chili, and cheesesteak. Everything tasted so fresh and delicious. Nothing tasted artificial at all. After we got our food a staff member came out with an orange wedge and suggested adding it to the butternut squash soup. I'm a bit adventurous...I tired it and it was good! There's also a few shops in the old farm. They have local jams, honey, and (right now) fall decor. If you walk toward the back there are some animals. We were told they love attention and it wasn't a lie! We pet some after lunch. Definitely a great place! We know the menu will be different but we would be back again for lunch!

The most dreamiest place to go wildflower or lavender picking. Hang out or pack a picnic and get…read moreready to be in the most relaxing space. Came here for lavender picking by the bucket and we had such an incredible time relaxing, walking around the fields, taking photos and hearing the music of the bees as we walked through the fields. If you stop for a moment, you hear their little choir in perfect synchrony. Came here during the week and it was very quiet and not too many people were around so it was perfect. Absolutely obsessed with the lavender lemonade and all the lavender products. The best part about this place is that there's no fee to walk around or hang around the fields. You pay for what you pick and they have different sizing options. Lavender is only seasonal of course but you can find out what they have in season of pick the beautiful wildflowers if they're around. To be honest just coming out here to relax is an experience itself. They have continuous different types of workshops available done right at the open area (it has a cover so in case it's too hot or it rains you're good!). Make sure to check out what classes and things they have going on on their ig or on their website. Bottom line, gorgeous space, dreamy vibes and incredible owners.

This is my 2nd time coming this Lavenwood lavender & Sunflower farm. I absolutely love coming…read morehere. It is very peaceful and the smell of the lavender smells amazing. My husband and I came here for the 1st time to do a yoga class with Lily and we both had such a great time. It was a hot sunny evening but to smell the lavender , hear the bees buzzing and to feel the breeze it was the perfect night. The 2nd time I cam here was with my family we decided to pick Sunflower . I thought they field would had been bigger but that's okay we all enjoyed it and it was a great time. What I most love about this location is there is no entrance fee . Definitely check out Lavenwood I highly recommend it.