Enjoy the Lavender and "Bring Your Own" Picnic
RESERVATION DESCRIPTION
The lavender field is the perfect setting for a picnic with a picturesque view overlooking the conserved Thomas P. Bentley Preserve. With a reservation, pack your own picnic and a blanket and join us in the fields at the top of the hill to enjoy the transportative scenery. Picnics are held throughout summer, from the first formation of green lavender buds, through the bloom, and after the lavender harvest. Please consult the Lavender Bloom (below) when selecting your date for optimal flowering times.
Make a day of it and visit the historic ruins of the Warwick Iron Furnace and public hiking trails throughout the preserved French & Pickering Thomas P. Bentley Preserve prior to your picnic.
Duration: 2-2.5 Hours
PRICE $40 for up to 4 people. Add up to 8 guests for $10 a person. Free for children under 12 years of age.
INCLUDES
Lavender Lemonade and cold water
1 Lavender Bundle or Lavender Plant (while supplies last) or a 1 oz Lavender Salve
All Guests will get a 10% discount at our farm store during the event
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Our Local Guide includes several recommendations where you can pick up supplies for your picnic.
We suggest;
[ ] Picnic and Accessories (Blanket etc)
[ ] Outdoor shoes with socks*
[ ] Your preferred method of protection from sun and bugs
[ ] and of course, a camera!
[ ] In the case of a light rain, rain boots and a poncho
*The lavender field is at the top of a hill and requires some walking to access
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We are at the mercy of Mother Nature, as she determines when various cultivars begin to bloom and how long those blooms will last. Our English cultivars are typically the first to start blooming in early June, followed by our French cultivars in late June/early July. The peak bloom is typically the third and fourth weeks of June, lasting into the first two weeks of July, with variations from season to season. Check our Bloom Schedule and Instagram or Facebook for Lavender Field Status updates in season.
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Unfortunately, weather in our valley is unpredictable. In the case of intermittent or light rain we invite guests to enjoy their picnics in our large barn and suggest rain gear to walk up and visit the fields. In the case of more severe or unsafe weather we may need to cancel/reschedule your visit in which case you will receive a credit that can be used for future events at the farm or purchases in our farm store. We monitor the weather the day before and reach out to provide any weather-related updates the morning of the event.
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As we are limiting the number of guests who may visit the farm on any day, we regret that the reservation fee is non-refundable. Please check the date and time carefully when purchasing. You can modify your reservation date up to one week before your visit. If you must cancel please let us know in advance of the start of the event.
MAKE YOUR RESERVATION
You will receive a confirmation email upon reservation and the day before with details for your visit.