We went for Father's Day and arrived about 12:30p. Large crowds and heavy traffic, but managed to get in and enjoy a fun time with the kids and clipping some lavender. You got to cut your own lavender with a pair of shears and prices for a bunch of lavender were incredibly reasonable. The fields are small but pretty and right next to a vineyard, so great scenery ala Sonoma. The gift shop was in a barn and was crowded and warm and a bit under lit, but there were some cool products in there. Seems like a lot of their own products and would be great if it could be more earthy and include possibly things like lavender honey or other natural products. Unfortunately, it was very crowded which detracted from the experience and also they had no bathrooms and many parking and traffic challenges. Took us about 20 minutes to exit once we got onto the exit road. Sounds like they may have closed their open house this year because of traffic challenges, but hope they can resurrect as it was a good time and would love to have just more organization and thoughtfulness around how to manage such large crowds. read more

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2.75 hour from sf starting at 12:30 pm. No toilets. Pretty scenery, pretty pictures. 14.00 for very small bottle of essential oil. Credit card accepted. If you get there at 4 pm (closing time), you will get turned away. Park outside and walk in. Cut your own bunch of lavender. Lavender at the farm only lasts 2 weeks before they harvest; therefore, public has access two weekends. It's a free event so get there REALLY EARLY. Expect crowds. Nice owner. No shade so bring hat. read more

Sonoma Lavender Barn - Festivals Near Me - Kenwood, California

There certainly are rows of lavender. When I first read about this in NY Times, I pictured rolling hills of lavender. I'd frolic in endless rows of lavender. Pictures look great when you take close-up macro shots. Overall, not bad. I definitely learned a bit more about lavender. But at the end of the day, if I'm going up there, go for the wine and stop by the barn for some scented items. read more

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First time to Sonoma Lavender Open House. We made it there by 1:30PM and found ourselves a picnic spot under a huge tree. We were lucky to get there in time because soon after we heard they did not admit more folks in....not so good. My husband went back to get our shears and he was almost not allowed back in. It was a really lovely place. The aroma of lavender was so soothing I was living in the moment.....happily picking my lavender, taking pictures and enjoying the beauty of the lavender field. The pricing of the lavender is $7 for a small bundle and $10 for a large one. The bundle was very reasonably priced. I got an extra large one for $15. I was happy with it. Before coming I read the details of the event and this year was not going to be like last year....no music, food, nor porta potties. They suggested that attendee should use the winery next door, Chateau St. Jean, for their bathroom needs. This year they scaled back the events as the owner's 30th anniversary is coming up. I was a little disappointed to learn about it but I decide to go anyway. Overall it was a long drive for us to spend about an hour and a half there. I feel awful that people were turned away after their long journey there. We decided to explore another lavender field next year. read more

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$5 cover for a farmers market size event. The $5 allow a person to come in and received a small cup of lavender lemon aid. The who thing had maybe 15 stales, most selling wines to painting. There were a cheese and ice cream stale. And parking was bad too. Parking on the side of a narrow road and not to mention 2-way traffic. read more

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We were excited to check out the Sonoma barn for their open house! A couple of logistics for folks who are planning to get there this upcoming weekend-get there early! As early as you can (event starts at noon). We arrived at 12:45 and it took 30 minutes to get in. The fields themselves are pretty small and with big crowds it's hard to get a nice idyllic shot of the fields. Traffic control is a little bit of a challenge because of the small entry that is also shared with the winery. It did quite warm while we were there and the gift shop was crowded so we weren't able to buy anything. Dog friendly! Overall I would say it could be worth it if you get there early. read more

This is a small, but lovely place. It was Fathers Day and We happily drove from SF for the event. Traffic was fine leaving at 1030am to arrive for noon opening. It was crowded upon our arrival - biggest problem was WAY too many people and cars for the size of the place and NO bathroom or port-a-potties - just signs saying to try bathrooms at the nearby wineries or gas station. It was fun to take in the scents and snap a few photos...just too crowded for the size of the place. We were able to go inside to look at the oils and lavender products - prices were slightly reduced - would have purchased but line was longer than my patience to wait in line. U cut lavender was $7 for small bunch and $10 for a large. Very hot today - water available for sale at the lavender checkout outside. No shade so bring a hat. There was no music, food, etc. just the beautiful sunshine and lavender so we stayed about an hour and then left to spend the day in Sonoma. Huge traffic jam trying to leave. It was pleasant and a Nice beginning to a great day. read more

A nice long drive from the city, and its true that there's not much of a market to shop but its the idea of seeing a big field of lavender that's the point. Where can you find acres of lavender smelling them and walking through? Maybe get on a plane and go to France. So many bees and for a person who likes flowers and plants its a great experience for your eyes and nose. read more

Sonoma Lavender Barn - Bees! - Festivals Near Me - Kenwood, California

Don't do it. Just don't. The idea is a lovely idea but they're totally not prepared. Today the fire department shut them down because too many people showed up. Dude. Don't put the event up on Facebook if you're not prepared for the masses that will show up. We drove 37 miles which took us two hours because of traffic and an accident. There were several other people we met who drove further. So clearly your marketing works but your logistical team needs some schooling. No porta potties, no regular bathrooms, no water, no NADA. Such an unnecessary disappointmeny because I think with better planning, it could be a lovely day trip from the Bay Area. My advice...just don't. read more

Drove 2.5 hours and we're told that they needed to shutdown early due to fire department and lack of bathrooms plus no drinking water. Seriously? How many lame excuses could they have? There was no fire department in sight and porta potties and water are easy to get. Don't bother with this place. Lots of hype but then drive all this way, sit in traffic just to turn back. Luckily wineries are still open. Heading back to Sonoma and going to make the best of the day. read more

This is the place if your looking for some good lavender products. This was my first visit but the lavender festival takes place here every year for the past 12 years. Lotions, oils, soaps & toys stuffed with lavender. Other deliciously infused lavender products: grilled chicken, lemonade, honey & trufflelato...that was the best!!! I think I would arrange another Napa trip during the Lavender Festival...just for the trufflelato The lemon one was my fav...lemon gelato w/ a hint of lavender, then covered in chocolate truffle...after having one, I had to get two more. Took awhile to park though... like 1/2 hour in the long line of cars. Cost $5/person...you get a free small sample of their lavender lemonade & a hand massage & you get to enjoy their giant field of lavender plants & products...lots of bees of course...they love lavender too...but they're used to people so they'll leave you alone...even when you walk into the rows of plants with them flying all around. You can pick your own lavender too...at a cost of course...or you can walk across the street and pick some that's growing along the street...and everywhere out here in Napa. read more

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We got there before it even opened at noon and they weren't letting people in. They made us wait in a long line of cars before they told us that too. No other information other than it was full. So then we saw people parking further out and walking in, we did that and got in around 12:15, we stayed for an hour and by then it was super hot and really packed and just crazy. There wasn't much parking outside the winery either. It was just badly planned and we happened to get lucky but I feel bad for all the other people that drove hours and never got in. There were also some really rude people there, just really intense. There was one portapotty but not a real one, it was super gross. Love my lavender bundle but am never going again! read more

It was very crowded and really not worth all the trouble just to take some photos in the lavender fields. There was a long line for the shop to buy the lavender products. The products are nice and not too over priced. No food or drink available. All in all, a lot of lines and hot sun took away from the experience. read more

Wow speechless. One ruin Saturday for our family. We drove 2.5 hours from SF for nothing.

We went to the "lavender festival" today and, for five bucks, had a delightful afternoon of seminars, testings, shopping, and music. I can't wait until next year to go again. read more

In reading the reviews from 2012 and 2013, regarding 5-10$ covers. That was a lot better than todays fee of 20$ each (2014). My husband and I spent 40$ and were out in 20 minutes. The fields were beautiful, but the venue....so weak. Music was equivalent to that of a funeral home. Lavender honey for 20$ a jar really? Stuffed animals everywhere.....need I go on? Take the entrance fee money and spend it at Olivers Market to get your lavender honey, lavender soap and lavender lotion! read more

Sonoma Lavender Barn open barn event. Sold out by 1:50pm, only one Porto-potty in sight. Poorly organized for a free event.

The traffic caused by this festival is HORRIFIC!! STAY AWAY. It can't possibly be worth it.

I am reviewing the reviews of our Lavender Open Barn June 18 and 19th and want to thank everyone for their feedback...bad and good! Our lavender fan base has grown by 1000's and we appreciate all of you! Unfortunately, our quaint lavender farm open house was overwhelmed by the amount of people that came into the valley. Our country road and highway can no longer accommodate the traffic. We a very sorry for any inconveniences caused...we have CANCELLED the Open Barn for June 25 and 26 and the fields are closed to the public indefinitely! read more

We were there this past saturday 6/18 and arrived at about 12:15pm. When we got up to the entrance, we saw tons of people already in the lavender fields but was wondering why, because their website stated it was only open from 12-4pm?!?! Did they open earlier? Or maybe they opened earlier because there was too many people waiting in their cars to get in. There was a man directing traffic, when we approached him, he told us their parking lot was completely full and we would need to try to come back in 30 minutes, and had to exit out and away from the barn. So we went back out towards highway 12 and see tons of cars arriving so we hurry and get back in the same line of cars leading up to the same man. We finally come up to the man again and this time, he is letting a few cars in front of us drive into their onsite parking lot and we are praying to god that he will let us in this time. Then when we get to the parking lot, there are TONS of parking available there!! Why the heck are they not letting people in to take up the available spots? really didn't make sense. Finally, we get a spot and while walking to the fields, we see "no restroom available" signs and the nearest restroom is to walk up the road to the Winery or drive down the street to a restaurant. After about a hour or so, we even see people start parking down on the side of the road that is next to the lavender field. They need more people directing the parking areas. Thats just insane and crazy! But as other reviewers mentioned no restrooms were on the property, there was actually indeed 1 portapotty next to the fields and close to where the man was directing the traffic. I am thinking this is probably for employee use but many people were lining up there to use it and we actually waited about 30 minutes in line to use it!! Man, thats just plain stupid! They should provide at least 2 of these onsite, especially for families that have young kids or people with disabilities, how can they use the restroom if there is an emergency. Now, on to some good stuff about the event. I will admit that the lavender field is beautiful and unique and a lot of fun to see. There was so parking fee or admission which was nice, since I believe they did charge an admission fee the year before. There was nothing available to eat or drink so that was a disappointment as I read in older reviews there were lavender pastries available for sale. Inside of the lavender barn, there were items being sold, but there were too many people inside and a long line to even get in. As my family and I reached the barn entrance, a worker told us that we had to wait outside until other people inside came out, which was fine, but then tons and tons of other people kept walking inside and the workers didn't even say anything or stop them. What the heck is that?!?! And a older lady that worked there was so RUDE!! I was so po'd and told her out loud, this is a joke and you guys need to train your employees better. We ended up not even being able to go inside the barn to see what they had!! I think this place is great to check out once but never ever again. Not worth it in my opinion. If you decide to go there, I suggest arriving much earlier, like 11am and maybe you'll be able to get in and check it out before the crowds arrive. read more

Nice view, but $5 for a small bundle of Lavender, I would expect them to provide restroom for their patrons. Pitiful!