For an unforgettable day full of glorious vistas, soothing scents, and peaceful moments, look up a nearby lavender garden or farm and spend a few healing hours communing with nature.  Listen to the breezes blow and busy, happy bees hum. Sit and sun yourself in a sea of purple or pink.  Snap pics of  the lush and colorful scenery all around you.  Discover charming treasures or tempting snacks in the gift shop. Wade in and snip your own lavender bouquet to take home….

The past few decades the world’s most beautiful herb has had a resurgence across America, and hundreds of welcoming, environmentally friendly lavender farms and gardens are out there waiting to be enjoyed. In addition to providing a beautiful, relaxing respite from the hustle-bustle world elsewhere,  some farms and gardens raise butterflies or hummingbirds, offer nature walks, or include opportunities for children to visit and pet (maybe even feed) farm animals.