Picture this: Rows upon rows of wild, unbelievably fragrant, vibrant purple stems of lavender sprouting in every direction you look. That's the sight you'll see when you visit Red Oak Lavender Farm in the beautiful rolling mountains of Dahlonega, Georgia. This lavender farm in Georgia is the very first and only open-to-the-public lavender farm in the entire North Georgia area. That should be enough reason for you to start planning your trip, but if you need a bit more incentive, then here it is...
Red Oak Lavender Farm grows about 1,200 lavender plants of 18 different varieties on their farm.
Many people aren’t aware that there are various types of lavender to fit a particular need.
For example, Red Oak Lavender Farm grows the Royal Velvet lavender which is used in culinary techniques, as well as the Grosso lavender, which is most fragrant.
Red Oak continues to plant acres of lavender so that guests can come and not only bathe in the beauty of the vibrant plant, but also indulge in the scent with each step they take.
What makes Red Oak so unique, besides being the only public lavender farm in North Georgia, is the fact that lavender is extremely difficult to grow in the state!
Georgia has some fairly acidic clay soil, which when paired with the unrelenting humidity, can be incredibly hard to cultivate.
Yet, Red Oak Lavender Farm has created what they like to call a "miracle", which visitors can come from miles around to enjoy.
There is a store on site, where you can peruse and learn about the different types of lavender grown on the farm, as well as purchase goods made from the lavender!
Since the lavender is grown organically and tended to by hand, Red Oak has the highest quality lavender products around.
There is floral Lavender and Goat Milk Soap which soothes the skin and leaves a soft, hydrated finish.
Or the bath bombs, which fizzle lavender into your steaming tub, for you to inhale and enjoy the scent at home.
Red Oak even curates their own collection of edible lavender goods, from jams to syrup, perfect for a weekend of delicious culinary delights.
Despite not being much of an eye-catcher during the wintertime....
Red Oak Lavender Farms more than makes up for it during the springtime.
Just make sure you enjoy the fields before their summer harvest!
To enjoy Red Oak Lavender Farm, click here, or use the address below:
2882 Red Oak Flats Rd
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Have you ever been to this gorgeous lavender farm in Georgia? If so, we want to hear all about it! Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. If you're looking for a few more unique excursions throughout Georgia, then check out our previous article: Visiting This Chocolate Factory In Georgia Will Make All Your Dreams Come True.
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