…Oh the sweet smell of lavender mixing with the cool breeze coming off the Long Island Sound… Just a short walk from the bus stop* and you’ve arrived at the lavender farm…Lavender by the Bay in East Marion, Long Island.
The weekend was the last chance to view the full bloom, the final parade of the season.
So the possibility screamed…
FIELD TRIP!
pick your own
there’s always the fun group!
Lavender by the Bay is one of the largest lavender farms in the United States. Family based, they’ve been growing their lavender for over 15 years. They offer seasonal fresh cut bunches, dried lavender, lavender plants, lavender sachets, honey from their own beehives (and trust me it is awesome!) and many other fun lavender crafts. You may also find them, weather permitting, as part of the many markets (GreenMarket) spread across the city. But, there’s nothing like a visit to the farm!
* Hampton Jitney bus service from Manhattan via the North Fork Line to East Marion. Cost is $19 each way. A good portion of your day is on the bus, mainly getting in and out of Manhattan due to traffic congestion. But there’s wi-fi connection, comfy seats, a bottle of water and a snack included, and nice people operating the bus. Entrance to the lavender fields is $8, but you can apply that to any purchase from their open air gift shop. You can pick your own which is highly recommended to get the full appreciation of what goes on to harvest the lavender. Also, there are a few picnic tables around on the farm too. What more could you ask for in a field trip?
There’s nothing like a visit during bloom,
so mark your calendars and watch their website for updates in 2014.
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LAVANDER FIELDS FOREVER…
SO INSPIRING…
MAGICAL…
I can smell the lavender…again beautiful pictures ! and isn’it amazing that it is only abus/underground trip away?
It looks as if you have been on a weekend trip to Provence.
Oh Robin, these images couldn’t be more beautiful! The fragrance is filling my room:)
These shots are simply stunning. Lavender is one of my favorite scents. I see a field trip in my future – albeit it will have to be next year but you know that is my future so it applies 🙂
BEAUTIFUL photos Frissy. I feel like I can smell all that Lavender too! What a fun-filled way to spend a day… XXOO MORE!
The colour is gorgeous and so are your photos 🙂
I just LOVE how you get around to these wonderful places and events, Robin. YAY!
such gorgeousness !
Your photos seriously smell like lavender !
I remember my own experience like this the first time on the West Coast in Washington State when I toured my first lavender farm….pure bliss!
Your gallery is quite lovely. I can almost smell the heady lavender fragrance in the air!
Ohhh – I haven’t even seen that much lavender in France! The smell must have been overwhelming. So beautiful! And Long Island is one of the most beautiful places on this planet! Thanks for the pictures …
PS: We think of you every time we see lavender here in France …
I am enjoying getting caught up with you and I’m just going to say right here, right now … Girl, you are one hellava photographer and tour guide! I love day trippin’ with you.
Woow. Amazing shots. Congrats!
WOW, I can smell the lavender and I thought you were in the South of France….. I never imagined lavender on the Long Island.
But I think when the conditions are perfect, why not.
Great shots and I love the point of focus 🙂
fantastic – the shot with the TWO bees is my fav 🙂
Wow! THANKS so much for all of the comments! I’m so happy I can share my adventures!