When you think of lavender fields, I am sure you’re automatically thinking of France. Eager to find some lavender fields close to home, I learned about Lavender by the Bay right outside New York City!
I was even more shocked to learn they are located in East Marion, (Long Island) New York, since I live in Long Island!
When to Visit Lavender Fields in New York
Lavender by the Bay grows both English and French lavender. The French lavender is usually in full bloom during the first two weeks of July, however, the weather is always a huge factor each year.
The English lavender blooms in mid-June and mid-September. During the blooms, you can visit the farm 7 days a week from 9-5 and walk through the fields! (Times are subject to ticket purchases for now).
Lavender by the Bay
Lavender by the Bay opened their family-owned and operated fields in 2002 located in East Marion, New York. They now have over 80,000 plants, two locations, and sell their products all over local New York Green markets that support local farmers.
Being one of the largest lavender farms in the USA, you can imagine they get quite busy! We arrived around 11 AM on a Sunday at the East Marion, and there were tons of cars lined up. This is easily one of the best things to do on Long Island in the summer!
Once arriving, you are encouraged to walk through the fields of lavender, but please remember to be respectful of the plants and nature around them! Do not crush the flowers.
While walking through the fields, don’t be surprised to find tons of bees hard at work and other critters. Don’t worry, though; they only care about the flowers!
The fields are quite large, so after taking all your insta-worthy photos through the Lavender fields, take a seat in the many chairs placed all around the fields, and just soak in nature!
Overall, visiting Lavender by the Bay is a really cool experience and a top instagram spot on Long Island!
Before leaving, don’t forget to check out Lavender by the Bay’s gift shop. They sell tons of high-quality lavender products such as soaps, dried lavender, and essential oils. Additionally, they even have bunches of fresh Lavender to take home. Buying fresh lavender bunches is great for photos, too! Get your tickets on their website.
Address: 7540 Main Rd, East Marion, NY 11939
Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market Lavender Fields
Update: This farm has been purchased by the Waterdrinker Farm. You can expect similar events they hold at their original location.
Also located in Riverhead Long Island, find the awesome lavender fields located at the Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market. Not only can you enjoy their fields, but they also offer U-pick for you to take home their lavender.
Their field offers 3 different lavender varieties to explore and pick.
They are located at the East End of Long Island. This is right where the North Fork wine country begins in Riverhead NY, and it is about 80 miles from New York City.
Address: 4558 Sound Avenue Riverhead, New York 11901
Explore the North Fork of Long Island, New York
While you might want to spend all day in the lavender fields, there are plenty of other activities to do in the North Fork of Long Island, New York! Be sure to hit some of these gems while you’re out in Long Island, New York!
Long Island Vineyards
Did you know New York had a Wine Country? Located on the North Fork, you can find over 60 vineyards on Long Island and it makes for a great day trip.
We spent about an hour at the Lavender fields and then made our way over to Macari Vineyards! They have a beautiful property, a trendy Pizza truck and you can wander through the fields!
Address: 150 Bergen Ave, Mattituck, NY 1195
Orient Beach State Park
You can also relax at Orient Beach State Park! This 363-acre state park located in the Town of Southold includes lots of natural beauty, bird wildlife, and picnic and playground areas.
Address: 40000 Main Rd, Orient, NY 11957
Governors Island Lavender Fields
Just a ferry ride away from Manhattan, Governors Island opened up its lavender farm in 2017! Although not as large as the fields of lavender on Long Island, they have 500 plants to enjoy and are located much closer to the city. You will also have a beautiful backdrop of the NYC Skyline!
Additionally, these lavender fields are brought to you by the Earth Matter volunteers and are a free NYC attraction to enjoy in the summer! If you are looking for lavender fields near NYC, this will be the perfect option for you. You can even plan a whole picnic!
These NY lavender fields are located in the South Battery of Governors Island and are called the South Battery Lavender Field. Governors Island is open from 7 AM – 6 PM and accessed by ferry. Again, these New York lavender fields likely won’t be in bloom until mid-June to July. To find more info on getting to Governors Island via ferry, click here!
How To Get to the Flower Fields
Visiting the lavender fields is the perfect day trip or weekend getaway from New York City! Long Island is best explored by car. You could take the Long Island Railroad or buses, but at that point, you may waste so much time just trying to get there.
If renting a car was out of the question, I would use a combination of the train and Uber. If you’re coming from the city, Governors Island might be your better choice, but you won’t see the large fields Long Island has.
