So I made it to one of the many lavender farms in California, one down a bunch to go.. Clairmont Farms in Los Olivos, CA
This place was great, a lavender lover dream, it's a little off the beaten path but worth the drive. You can go 101 to the 246 to the 156 and you'll see the signs to the farm, this is the scenic route. Or if you're like me and take roads you really don't know Exit on 246 to Solvang, turned left on Refugio Rd, right on Roblar Rd, right on 156 and you've arrived, this is really scenic....
There's lost of farms and wineries on the way, mostly apple farms and if I'm not mistaken you had to pick the apple. Now people, I love the garden but if I'm picking apples I'm not paying to let me pick them. Yeah, just put them in a bag and I'll be off. Got to the Lavender farm and it was a sea of lavender, hahahah
there was small barn like building where they had lavender products, would have bought something but there was no one there, maybe next time. Not sure if it was the honor system, but wasn't taking any chances, so I'm keeping my self honest, for once. By the way no way to take a cutting, I was prepared.....
The farm is open from 10am to 5pm. As you head out don't forget to turn left, you're in 156, at Alamo Pintado Ave, turn left and you'll hit downtown Los Olivos, if you're in the mood for wine tasting this is the place, lots of tasting rooms. I'm sure none were free so don't think you'll be drinking for free. Once you're done with all that it's time to hit the road. Love it love it love it, must be the lavender farm, how do I get one of those............... here are some pics hope you like them.
Notice the "I love my chickens" sign,
remember 3 chickens= 15 egg/wk.
