5 Beautiful Flower Farms and Gardens to Visit in Sonoma, CA - AFAR

"A lavender farm near Sebastopol with rows of plants rolling over a hillside; color peaks in late June–July while scent is strongest in August. The field is open only on weekends in summer with timed 75-minute tickets (about $10–$20), so reserve early; spring and fall visits are often free but may require checking ahead. Picking is not allowed, but visitors can buy estate-made products (moisturizing balm, soap) that use the farm’s olive oil, lavender essential oil, and beeswax, and the site offers recipes that incorporate lavender." - Pat Tompkins