Serenity in Bloom: Explore New Jersey's Scenic Lavender Farms

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Better With Age NJ team
June 05, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes

It’s Wednesday, New Jersey!

☁️Weather: High 81, mostly cloudy

👀What’s on tap today:

  • It’s lavender season in New Jersey

  • Plenty of events planned this weekend

  • Navigating Aging roundup

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Explore New Jersey's Scenic Lavender Farms

Lavender season is here, and farms across the state are opening their gates for tours, offering a fragrant escape into nature's beauty. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or simply looking for a serene day out, these farms provide the perfect backdrop for leisurely strolls, photography, and even lavender-picking. Discover the therapeutic benefits of lavender, learn about its cultivation, and take home some delightful lavender products to enjoy all year round. Don’t miss this aromatic adventure – it’s the perfect way to celebrate the season!

Here are several lavender farms in New Jersey where you can enjoy the beauty and fragrance of lavender fields:

  • Orchard View Lavender Farm – Located in Port Murray, this farm offers a serene environment with over 1,300 lavender plants. Visitors can cut their own lavender and explore the gift shop which sells various lavender products including fresh and dried lavender, bath and body products, and more. The farm is open from May to December on weekends.

  • Princeton Lavender Farm – Situated in Princeton, this farm grows multiple varieties of lavender and also features goats and chickens. Visitors can enjoy lavender-inspired treats like lavender coffee and lemonade, and purchase lavender and honey products at the farm stand.

  • Hidden Spring Lavender Farm – This farm in Skillman not only grows a variety of lavender but also hosts alpacas and offers alpaca walking experiences. The farm shop sells a range of lavender products, and visitors can enjoy the peaceful lavender fields during bloom season.

  • Pleasant Valley Lavender Farm – Located in Morganville, this farm has about 2,000 lavender plants and offers U-pick lavender experiences. The farm shop sells lavender bundles, dried lavender, sachets, soaps, and more. It’s open to the public during the summer months.

  • Mad Lavender Farm – In Milford, this farm provides a whimsical experience with activities like goat yoga and a lavender labyrinth. The farm also offers various workshops and a shop with handmade lavender products. Lavender picking is available from mid-June to early July.

  • Happy Day Farm – This farm in Manalapan features a lavender garden where visitors can take photos and enjoy the scenic views. The farm also has a petting zoo and seasonal activities like paintball.

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Upcoming events

June 5 – 9 – Lighthouse International Film Festival (LBI, Ocean County)
June 6 – First Thursdays at the Farm — A Distinctive Dining Series (Princeton, Mercer County)
June 6 – 9 – Annual Bayshore Greek Fest (Holmdel, Monmouth County)
June 6 – 9 – Annual Feast of St. Anthony (Roselle Park, Union County)
June 7 – 9 – 38th Annual Lebanese Festival (Somerset, Somerset County)
June 7 – 9 – Annual Flemington Opa! Festival (Flemington, Hunterdon County)
June 7 – 9 – Bright Star at the Kelsey Theatre (West Windsor, Mercer County)
June 7 – 22 – Princeton Festival (Princeton, Mercer County)
June 8 – Praise in the Park (Cranbury, Middlesex County)
June 8 – Czig Meister Brewing Company’s 8th Anniversary (Hackettstown, Warren County)
June 8 – Stafford Founders Day (Manahawkin, Ocean County)
June 8 – South Jersey’s History Fair (Gloucester Twp, Gloucester County)
June 8 – Rose Day Festival (Somerset, Somerset County)
June 8 – Westfield Street Fair & Craft Show (Westfield, Union County)
June 8 – NJMP Free Food Truck Festival (Millville, Cumberland County)
June 8 – Festa di San Antonio (Woodbridge, Middlesex County)
June 8 & 9 – Pour Into Summer Wine Festival (Lakewood, Ocean County)
June 8 & 9 – Lions, Tigers and Beers (Forked River, Ocean County)
June 8 & 9 – New Jersey Renaissance Faire (Columbus, Burlington County)
June 8 – 30 – August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean at the Two River Theatre (Red Bank, Monmouth County
June 9 – Polish Heritage Festival (East Brunswick, Middlesex County)
June 9 – Montvale’s Mile Long Street Fair (Montvale, Bergen County)
June 9 – Annual Irish Festival (Oceanport, Monmouth County)
June 9 – Medford Art, Wine & Music Festival (Medford, Burlington County)
June 9 – Paramus Food Truck Fest (Paramus, Bergen County)
June 9 – The Allman Betts Band Live in Concert (Newton, Sussex County)
June 10 – 16 – The North To Shore Jersey festival (Atlantic City, Altantic County)

Etcetera

Today in history

  • Elvis Presley first performed his controversial song “Hound Dog” live on television’s “The Milton Berle Show” on June 5th, 1956.

  • The luxurious Orient Express embarked on its maiden voyage from Paris to Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) on June 5th, 1883.

Thought for today

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We are always the same age inside.

Oliver Wendell Holmes, jurist and writer

Birthday Spotlight

🎂🥳Celebrating her 91st birthday today is Deborah Weiss of Westfield. Happy Birthday! May your cake be delicious and your presents plentiful. A few other notable people sharing a birthday today with Deborah are renowned saxophonist Kenny G, 68; and financial guru Suze Orman, 73.

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