Key Takeaways
- 💜 Lavender by the Bay on Long Island’s East End features more than 80,000 lavender plants across 17 acres, with peak bloom typically arriving from mid-June through July
- 🌿 Visitors can stroll fragrant purple fields, shop lavender-infused products like candles, teas, and essential oils, and pick up fresh-cut bundles at the farm store
- 🌸 More flower-filled day trips near NYC include Hudson Wildflower Co., Waterdrinker Family Farm, Kelder’s Farm, and city favorites like the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and New York Botanical Garden
Looking for a quick weekend escape or the perfect backdrop for your next social media post? Head to Lavender by the Bay, a charming lavender farm on Long Island’s East End, and take in the soothing scent of fragrant blooms. Family-owned and operated for over 20 years, the farm cultivates beautiful blue-violet lavender, including both English and French varieties. Lavender by the Bay has two locations: one in East Marion (7540 Main Road) and another in Calverton (47 Manor Road), just across from Splish Splash Water Park. The Calverton fields typically bloom a bit earlier each season, making them the perfect first stop to catch the flowers at their peak.
Across the two farms, more than 80,000 lavender plants stretch across 17 acres of fragrant fields. The lavender typically reaches peak bloom from mid-June through July, with a smaller second bloom appearing in late summer and early fall. To see the fields at their most vibrant, check the farm’s bloom updates online or follow its Instagram for real-time updates. Because lavender is a perennial plant, the blooming window is short, lasting only about three to four weeks each year. Before heading out, it’s also a good idea to call ahead, as operating hours may vary depending on weather and staffing.
@lavenderbythebay Come to Lavender by the Bay and release some stress by walking through our fields in peak bloom! Only for the month of July!!#longislandnewyork #longisland #li #relaxation #beekeeping #newyork #butterflies🦋 #destress ♬ Brazil – Declan McKenna…