As soon as the lavender is ready to be harvested we begin holding lavender wreath making classes at the farm. Sit down under the shade and our instructor will impart her wreath making knowledge with good humor and a glass of lavender lemonade. The results are impressive to say the least. Obviously there is little chance of running out of fresh lavender as we are always available to cut more for the class if the students get a little carried away.

Wreath Making

Hand Broom Class - Lavender Decorated

Join us for a relaxing 90 minute hands-on workshop with local artist Rick Evans, where you’ll craft your own beautiful lavender decorated broom right here on the farm. Surrounded by fragrant fields and fresh country air, you’ll learn the traditional technique of assembling and binding a decorative broom, then embellish it with freshly harvested lavender. This class is perfect for anyone who loves artisan crafts, rustic decor, or simply wants a peaceful creative escape. You’ll leave with a charming, farm fresh hand broom that’s both decorative and delightfully scented—ready to hang in your home or gift to someone special.

Classes at the Farm

Every year we hold classes for people to come and learn something fun while enjoying the farm and the lavender. This years classes are listed below along with a link to book a class. Many of the classes will be held only on on particular day but will have multiple start times. Feel free to browse the available dates and we hope to see you here soon!
The Rogue Valley never seems bigger than when you have to drive from one side to the other. To make our products more accessible we bring our products to you, or rather to your local farmers and growers markets or even local festivals and events. The grid below will let you know what is going on and when we will be in your neck of the woods for markets or shows. Please check back now and then as this list is updated regularly.

Markets, Festivals and Events

Visiting the Farm

The lavender season is quite short. We open the farm when the lavender is just coming into bloom and the air is still warming on its way to summer. Then, before you know it, the bloom is at its peak and we are harvesting to maintain the color and aroma of the buds. We plan, each year, to open from the middle of June to late July but sometimes Mother nature forces us to move the specific dates around. There is no charge to visit the farm. Our typical hours are 10am till 4pm but during our two festivals we are open 9am till 4pm. We have a patio where you can sit at tables and enjoy a lavender lemonade or gelato. You are also welcome to bring a picnic and eat on the patio, at the table under the shade in the middle of the lavender or just out on the grass. Disability access is a challenge for us on the farm. We welcome all visitors but the roads here are gravel and the field grass is a challenge for wheelchair users. We do have a gravel drive that goes up to the lavender and any day that we are open (except for festival days) you can drive up to the field to enjoy the view if walking might be an issue. Well behaved pets are always welcome here. We ask that animals are kept on a leash and that you maintain control of your furry friend.
Date: Many dates throughout the season Cost: $50

Lavender Themed Block Printing Class

We are thrilled to host this really fun class with Medford artist Paula Rice of Sunbird Scarves. Paula is a skilled artist in all kinds of media but she is most well known for her amazing wood-block carved designs that she prints onto dish towels, napkins and shirts to name a few of her pieces. During this 2 1/2 hour class Paula will help you create a lavender themed design, carve it and then print it onto a dish towel or napkins. You will be given step by step instruction and everything you need to create your own one of a kind piece of useful art! You will be comfortably seated in the shade and we will have strawberry lavender lemonade to keep you refreshed. You are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy our lavender ice creams.
Date: June 29 Cost: $50
Date: July 6 Cost: $50
Book a Broom Making class Book a Block Printing class Book a Wreath Making class

Lavender Wand Making Class

Step into a calming, fragrant experience as you learn the traditional art of crafting lavender wands with Jessica Prince. The wand encases lavender buds in a cage of the stems and is used to scent drawers, In this hands-on class, participants work with freshly harvested lavender and colorful ribbons to create beautifully woven keepsakes that hold their scent for years. This lively class will take place during the July Lavender Festival and is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, you’ll leave with your own finished lavender wand and the skills to make many more.
Date: July 11 & 12 Cost: $25
Book a Wand Making class

Photography

There is something magical about a whole field of blooming lavender and it is no surprise that many of our visitors come specifically to take photographs. While many of us are budding photographers with our fancy smartphones, there are some who choose to hire professional photographers to take family or special event photos. If you fall into the first category as a “non professional”, then you may come and freely take photos any time that we are open which this year is from June 12 to July 20, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from 10am to 4pm. There is no need for you to book an appointment. Early in the day the field tends to have fewer visitors and the sun isn’t quite so bright as it will be later, when it’s directly overhead. Mornings on the farm are also quieter as many people wait until later in the day. Getting here for opening time might be a good way to enjoy the field all to yourself for a few moments.

Booking a Photo Shoot or a Class

If you are hiring a professional photographer or you are a professional photographer, then the chances are you would like to come at times when the farm is not open to the public. To receive private access to the lavender field, for two hours when we are closed, there is a charge of $100. In our location, for the months of June and July, the time frame of 6pm-8pm seems to cover the “Golden Hour” which is coveted for its exceptional light. As a photographer, you may book an individual private shoot for the full two hours or back-to-back mini-sessions for several clients, so long as you can be finished by about 8pm. Our gate is closed after hours and both you and your client(s) will need a code to gain access to the farm. We will confirm this gate code to you with your booking – be sure to keep it safe as cell service is spotty out here. Please be respectful of our land and our plants – we work hard to keep them at their best and ask you to be careful to protect the lavender from any damage while you are taking photos. An important note about the lavender bloom and harvest Lavender like most plants, is sensitive to weather and temperature and this means that the lavender “bloom” is sometimes hard for us to predict. Generally speaking, our English lavenders bloom from mid-June through mid/end July but some years the bloom can start in early June and some years not until the end of June…it just depends. Initially we are being conservative with our choice of available dates in 2026 for photography sessions and we may be able to open up more spots as the season progresses – the goal is to have as much color as possible for your photos. To be able to collect all the lavender we need for distillation, making wreaths and drying, we have to start our harvest when the lavender is at its peak. We are careful to start cutting the rows as close to the edges of the field as possible in order to leave plenty of color for photos but if you choose dates later in July then it is likely that some of our rows will be green rather than purple.

Lavender Field Rental for Photographers

Taking your own pictures

Date: Many dates throughout the season Cost: $100
Book an evening Photography Slot
(June 19 – 21 and July 10 – 12 9am – 4pm) Visitors to the two Lavender Festivals at the English Lavender Farm can expect a wonderfully immersive experience. The farm comes into full color during festival season, with rows of English lavender stretching across the hillside and filling the air with that unmistakably calming scent. Guests can wander the fields at their own pace, take photos among the blooms, and talk to the owners about how lavender is grown, harvested, dried and distilled on-site. The June Lavender Festival is typically when visitors will enjoy a pristine lavender field before we have begun to harvest. The July Festival really celebrates the lavender harvest in all its glory with baskets of lavender being brought down from the fields and lavender crafts happening on the patio. Artisans and local vendors typically set up on the grounds, offering handmade goods, lavender inspired treats, and unique crafts that reflect the spirit of the Applegate Valley. The farm’s own shop is a highlight, featuring small batch lavender oil, lotions, soaps, and culinary products made directly from the plants grown just steps away. Live music from local bands, food, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere make the festival feel like a celebration of summer itself. Whether you’re there to shop, sip lavender lemonade, or simply soak in the scenery, the English Lavender Farm offers a peaceful, fragrant escape that visitors tend to remember long after the blooms fade. Note that we open an hour earlier at 9am on Festival weekends.

Events Calender

Annual Lavender Festival Weekends