Georgia Lavender Farms & Foods
If you love lavender, you'll swoon over these farms and foods featuring the fragrant flower in Georgia.
Lavender is a fragrant, easy-care plant that thrives in sunny locations. Although it's not native to the state, there are several farms growing lavender in Georgia that are wonderful places to visit to learn more about the purple herb, to take photos in the lavender fields and to shop for products made with lavender. Here are lavender farms in Georgia, a mountain store and treats made in Georgia dedicated to this aromatic flower.
Red Oak Lavender Farm in Dahlonega, Georgia
1. Red Oak Lavender Farm in Dahlonega
Red Oak Lavender Farm is the largest lavender farm in Georgia. Nestled at the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains in Dahlonega, the farm grows about 2,000 lavender plants of 20 different varieties. Visit in June when the fields are exploding in purple blooms, and pick your own lavender to make bouquets, sachets and more.
Can't make it to the Red Oak Lavender Farm? You can order a variety of all-natural lavender products made on the farm in small quantities, providing the freshest possible products. Choose from aromatherapy, bath and body supplies, dried lavender, lavender products for your home and even lavender jewelry.
White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm in Dearing, Georgia
2. White Hills Lavender & Herb Farm near Augusta
Visit White Hills Lavender & Herb Farm located in Dearing, Georgia, outside of Augusta, and take one of the many classes they host in the picturesque red barn. Diverse offerings include soap-making workshops and relaxing yoga retreats with the smell of lavender all around. Shop for handmade lavender bath salts, lotion and body oil in the shop, too.
Lavender Lamb Farm in Cleveland, Georgia
3. Lavender Lamb Farm in Cleveland
Lavender Lamb Farm located in Cleveland, Georgia, is open to the public on Saturdays April through Labor Day, and October and November. Bring your camera. There are gorgeous photo opportunities in the blooming lavender fields with the beautiful mountain views. For something extra special, visit the farm for classes and learn how to make crafts with lavender picked fresh from the fields.
The Lavender Cottage & Garden in Sautee-Nacoochee, Georgia
4. The Lavender Cottage & Garden near Helen
Nestled in the heart of the Sautee-Nacoochee Valley just outside Helen is this adorable boutique located in a small cottage with, you guessed it, lavender all around. No matter what kind of lavender product you can imagine, The Lavender Cottage & Garden owners Judy and Glenn Walker stock it.
Twilight Lavender Farm in Watkinsville, Georgia
5. Twilight Lavender Farm in Watkinsville
Twilight Lavender Farm in Watkinsville, just 10 miles south of Athens, offers fresh lavender bouquets in the spring and natural lavender products straight from the farm all year in the gift shop. Visit the farm on weekends to shop for lavender plants, herbs, soy candles, honey and more lavender products.
Cookies from Little Tart Bakeshop in Atlanta, Georgia
6. Where to Find Lavender Food & Drinks in Georgia
The Little Tart Bakeshop in Atlanta
Often found at farmers markets around town, Little Tart Bakeshop also has three brick-and-mortar locations: in Atlanta's Grant Park neighborhood across from Historic Oakland Cemetery, at Krog Street Market near the Atlanta BeltLine and in Atlanta's Summerhill neighborhood. Look for the lavender lemon sablés, French butter cookies that are perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. Order the bakery's sablé sampler for a selection that also includes pecan cinnamon, earl grey and mocha flavors.
A Cacao Affair in Marietta
Stop into this artisan chocolate shop in Marietta, just a few miles from downtown Woodstock, for creative treats made with Swiss chocolate. Savor lavender macarons alongside beautiful and unique chocolates made with ingredients like Georgia olive oil, yuzu ginger, honey saffron, raspberry and elderflower liquor and many more. You'll be amazed at the novelties like life-sized chocolate footballs, chocolate shoes and purses, and chocolate cigars.
The Collins Quarter in Savannah
Start your day with a spiced lavender mocha at either of The Collins Quarter's two Savannah locations: downtown or Forsyth Park. The artfully prepared coffee pairs perfectly with the bananas foster French toast, or you can order it to-go and enjoy it as you stroll through the historic district.
Leopold's Ice Cream in Savannah
The lavender ice cream, available seasonally, is a favorite at Leopold’s, the famous Savannah creamery. If you can't make it to Savannah for a pint, you can order it online. There is a minimum of five pints per order, but that shouldn't be a problem for true lavender fans.
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