Some smells just invoke memories -- and not just that, but there is something truly therapeutic about a pleasant scent. The smell of a campfire might bring you back to your last camping trip. The smell of a BBQ smoker can make your mouth water. Scents actually have quite a bit of power behind them; and for me, the smell of lavender brings me back to lazy barefooted summer days as a kid. There is no doubt about it: lavender has the ability to fill our nostrils with a pleasant aroma and it looks just plain gorgeous swaying in the breeze. If you're like me and just cannot get enough of this sweet flower, then enjoy an afternoon at Lavender Gardens at WoodHaven, a U-Pick lavender field in Spencer, Tennessee.

The beauty of a lavender field is only second to the story of two brave people willing to step out and do something new.

Whenever you head into uncharted territory it can feel scary and overwhelming very quickly, but for one married couple, they were willing to take on the risk. Christine is a speech language pathologist and her husband Jon is a business owner. Neither of those carrier paths necessarily lends itself to growing a thriving garden; however, as unrelated their jobs may seem to gardening, the couple was compelled to create a beautiful oasis. Before this undertaking, Christine had only planted a few potted plants, but did not let that deter them from the garden he and his wife desired.

They owned a plot of land they used as a getaway from the busy life of the city; this very place is where they decided to build their garden.

The couple always viewed this land as a restful place and a gift so they wanted something to give back to the community and have others share the same peace they had found. So they dug deep into the world of lavender and planted a stunningly beautiful garden in middle Tennessee.

You can now reap the rewards and visit the farm. To visit the farm you will need to reserve a time online (link below), and these allotted slots allow guests to walk around the field and bring along family and friends in a peaceful, unhurried, and uncrowded experience.

Simply breathing deep the wonderful spell of these lovely flowers is a relaxing activity, but you can even find and bring home your very own. If you want to spend an extended time in the garden, make sure you reserve an Artist Day. These days are set aside for photographers, writers, and artists to provide a quiet and extended time to hone their craft or simply reflect, finding inspiration among the gorgeous fields of purple hues to create something equally breathtaking.

If you simply cannot bring yourself to leave this peaceful, quiet, and comforting place, you can stay the night. The farmhouse on the property has been renovated with many modern touches and a beautiful design.

With three bedrooms, this farmhouse can easily house up to eight people. You can bring along your family or plan a getaway with friends.

With the smell of lavender in the air you can rest soundly. There is something so inherently peaceful about this scenic place and we are thankful that we have places like this to just let the stress roll off you and find true rest.

Lavender Gardens at WoodHaven in Spencer, TN, is the dreamiest place. The story is as inspiring as the flowers themselves. It does the body good to break up the norm and go on an adventure, so if you haven’t been to a U-pick lavender garden in Tennessee before, make this your first one. For more information, please visit the Lavender Gardens at WoodHaven website, and to book a night stay, check out the farmhouse on a lavender field Vrbo page.

Did you know this lavender U-pick garden is located only minutes down the road from one of the best state parks in Tennessee? Make sure you check out Fall Creek Falls State Park!