Summer gives us the perfect opportunity to take time for ourselves and to relax. We all have our favorite ways to relax – from sunbathing on a sandy beach to kayaking in the nearest lake or river. However, have you considered heading to a local flower farm? Meander through the fields of flowers, stop and smell their sweet aroma, and even pick a few to take home. That’s just what you can do at Fairlamb Lavender Farm near Pittsburgh.
A warm Pittsburgh day offers the perfect opportunity to take a leisurely drive to Fairlamb Lavender Farm, just over an hour from downtown.
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Nestled in Sandy Lake, Fairlamb Lavender Farm plants both English and French lavender. The English lavender generally blooms in June while the French lavender follows in July and August.
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Stroll through the lush lavender fields that boast around 600 plants and a ton of purple beauty.
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If you’re visiting specifically to cut your own lavender, contact the farm ahead of time to find out when “cut your own” is offered. Be sure to also get in touch to confirm whether the farm is open when you want to visit.
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A bundle of lavender, which you can cut yourself, costs just $7. Bring along your sense of adventure; the farm will provide you with the scissors and a band.
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Before you head over to Fairlamb Lavender Farm, make sure you’re okay with being around bees. The lavender naturally attracts the bees, so you’ll probably see quite a few of them.
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You might also be lucky enough to see dragonflies and other beautiful insects as they flutter on the lavender.
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Take a few minutes, too, to just sit back, sip on lavender lemonade, and enjoy the beauty of the landscape around you.
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Fairlamb Lavender Farm also sells an assortment of lavender-centric products, including candles, baby lotion, and essential oil.
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Head over to the official website of Fairlamb Lavender Farm for more information. Or, go here for Facebook.
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Have you been to Fairlamb Lavender Farm near Pittsburgh? Share your experience in the comments! Summertime means wandering through flower fields and lounging lakeside on a sandy beach. When you’re craving a beach day, make your way to Laurel Hill State Park in Somerset.
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Address: Fairlamb Lavender Farm, 741 Georgetown Rd, Sandy Lake, PA 16145, USA
