Bees N Blooms

Bees n Blooms is definitely a Sonoma County bucket list located at 3883 Petaluma Hill Road, resting at the bottom of Taylor Mountain. This private organic farm and lavender garden offers a little piece of beautiful nature. From the moment you step in, you’re greeted by gentle breezes, the hum of bees, and fields that shine with color during bloom season. While most of the blossoms have faded by late summer/early fall the space still holds a soft, natural beauty. The air smells faintly of lavender, birds flutter through the trees, and the whole place carries a calming energy. The lavender labyrinth is a must. It’s the largest in California, with over 900 lavender plants and a half-mile loop that feels both grounding and meditative. There are also friendly farm animals like ducks and chickens, as well as open spaces to sit and stroll. If you’re hoping to catch Bees N Blooms at its best, plan to come between mid-May and mid-July, when lavender season is in full swing. They host beautiful community events like sound baths at sunset, live jazz, food trucks, and the Lavender Bloom Fest, where guests can pick their own lavender bundles for $5. The farm also sells lavender products, plants, and honey — all local and thoughtfully made. When the garden itself is closed they still have their website open with products to purchase. The staff seemed polite. My first ever visit here, the owner kindly approached us to explain that the farm was closed for the season and asked us to return another time. She did so respectfully, which I appreciated. The only downside for me was the $15 admission fee and $20 on jazz days. While I understand it supports the farm’s upkeep, I do wish there were a discount or membership option for locals, since this is such a community-oriented space. To the beautiful people of Sonoma County and visitors abroad, I recommend visiting Bees N Blooms at least once — especially during peak season. It’s a tranquil, soothing destination that captures the heart of what makes our county so special.

Bees N Blooms – A Tranquil Garden Retreat in Sonoma County Nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, Bees N Blooms is a charming private garden best known for its lush lavender fields and serene natural beauty. Visiting on a Thursday morning, I was greeted by warm sunshine and the gentle scent of blooming flowers—a perfect taste of summer. Although I arrived toward the end of July, which is past the peak bloom season, there was still enough color and fragrance lingering in the air to make the visit enjoyable. Most of the lavender had already faded, but the remaining blossoms and well-tended garden still offered peaceful views, especially under the bright morning light. The lack of crowds on a weekday made for a quiet, relaxed atmosphere—ideal for a meditative stroll or slow-paced exploration. That said, if you’re hoping for vibrant fields of lavender and stunning photo opportunities, it’s best to plan your visit during early to mid-summer, when the lavender is in full bloom. That’s when the garden truly comes alive in shades of purple, drawing photographers and flower lovers alike. Parking is limited, so visiting earlier in the day is advised, especially on weekends or during peak bloom. --- Final Thoughts Bees N Blooms offers a peaceful, seasonal escape just minutes from Santa Rosa. While timing is everything to catch the full glory of the lavender fields, even a late-summer visit holds a quiet charm. It’s a wonderful spot to unwind, reconnect with nature, and soak in the soft beauty of Sonoma’s countryside. 🌸 Best for flower enthusiasts, nature photographers, and anyone seeking a serene garden walk in the wine country.

Just so lovely. It reminded me of summer days spent in the French countryside. Take the time to slow down and walk the labyrinth. The lavender lemonade is a delight as well. And of course most of all is the heavenly smell of the lavender, it stays with you even after you’ve left. What a special place.

Plants, butterflies, and Bees are beautiful. Great prices in the nursery and top-notch customer service. LOVE it here

A very beautiful lavender farm in Petaluma, just a short drive from Santa Rosa. We visited toward the end of the season, so the lavender had just finished its peak bloom and was a little wet, but still lovely alongside many other flowers. The farm also had ducks, geese, and chickens roaming around, which was fun to watch. The owner, Susan was especially kind, sharing helpful tips on lavender and other plants. I’m sure it would be even more stunning during peak bloom, and I hope to return in season.

My girlfriends and I really enjoyed this place! Admission was $15 per person and there was ample parking. There were several varieties of lavender and you can cut a sizable bunch of fresh lavender for $5. There was a shop for souvenirs. Everyone was super kind and nice. There was even complimentary water bottles and lemonade. Such a fun and pretty place to spend our Sunday morning. We highly recommend!

We had a good experience. I loved the design of the place. Map was helpful. Staff was kid friendly 👏 I’d appreciate a bit more guidance on size if bouquet for u-pick. You can also feed chickens:)

I love this place in spring and summer, tons tons of flowers, bees and birds. They also Have a farm with ducks chickens and more! They also have an event of sound bath that happens at sunset! It was beautiful to hang out at sunset, lay down and enjoy the sound bath. They sell lavender, plants and honey. Place is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature, take a walk, listen to the birds.

Susan the co-owner of Bees N Blooms was a pleasure to meet. She was very helpful and personable. We enjoyed wondering the grounds and buying honey and lavender that was made at the farm. Not everything was in bloom so next year we shall return at A better time and bring a picnic I hope they entertain having soap and honey making clases that would be awesome. You are allowed to wonder the grounds as you like and visit the chickens and geese. Fresh chicken and duck eggs Are Also for sale. Nice place to visit give It a try and tell Susan Hi.

A fun spot to come during specific times of the year. Bees N Blooms has been around for awhile, but many still don't really know about it. While popularity has steadily increased over the years, it is still not too busy on most days. I usually come once every few years for lavender bloom, which is always a fun time, but the one complaint I had is their steep increase in costs over the years. It used to just be a per car cost, but now it is a per person and much more to visit. This has led me to visit the location less frequently to be honest, but it is what it is, I guess. While plants for sale may be a bit more than a large chain, I find them to actually survive longer, so there is that. Would I recommend for first timers, yes, but revisiting yearly is sadly out of the question now for me.

Nice place to see lavenders and a lot of beautiful flowers. The garden and labyrinth are very beautiful and very relaxing to walk around. We saw a lot of ducks. It got a lot of spots for pictures. However, I do feel $15 entrance fee for Lavender at Sunset a bit too expensive as there aren't really much to do besides wandering around taking pictures.

A group of us went to the Bees N Blooms Lavender Daze event. It was a beautiful day. The live music was delightful. The lavender maze was lovely. They also have a variety of flowers and trees. There's a cute gift shop on the property. I purchased some lavender antibacterial sprays. They smell fantastic! Necessities: Parking is ample- dirt roads. Restrooms There were two portable bathrooms on site with an outdoor hand washing station. Picnic area There was a shaded picnic area with tables and chairs and complimentary water bottles. Pet Friendly- fur babies must be on a leash. I highly recommend going to enjoy a casual relaxing and beautiful afternoon.

We had a lovely experience walking through the garden. It is a beautiful place. Lots of bees too.

A pleasant way to spend a beautiful summer day, We researched lavender fields and decided on Bees-N-Blooms in support of our local lavender farm. Just driving onto the property was lovely. We were immediately greeted and directed to parking. Our personal greeter-however, out of car -was the local chicken-named Houdini -the escape chicken artist. This beautiful 11 acre lavender farm is located at the foot of Taylor Mountain on the Santa Rosa Plain. The farm features a variety of lavender products, honey and wax from ten colonies of honey bees, cut flowers for arrangements, and pollinator-friendly plants. There are lots of little nook and grannies to sit back and relax.  There are cute benches and tables (with shade) beautifully situated for family or romantic picnics. The little farm shop has all sorts of wonderful lavender products and all would make fantastic gifts. Note: This lavender farm requires you to make reservations in advance and they sell out pretty fast! I highly suggest booking ahead. Suggestion: Bring your own picnic and drinks. This farm does not have a deli.

We went to the Bees N Blooms Lavender Labyrinth. It was great. Live music. Pretty grounds. More than just lavender. A little shop on the property. I got the hand spray. It smells good. Lots of parking.

I HIGHLY recommend this farm for a visit and for an event. We had a picnic there yesterday for about 100 people. Susan, the owner, was SOOOO accommodating through the planning process and the day of the event. We had a BBQ caterer, had a scavenger hunt, some lawn games etc. We had so many positive comments about the property and the party. If you have a chance to go here - please DO!!!!

After driving by here a few times on our way to Santa Rosa, we decided to swing in and see what they were about. I had done a little bit of research online but was still unsure what they were... An event location? A massive garden? A plant store?? The answer? All of the above. When we arrived, we were the only ones there and it was a really peaceful and relaxing experience. We parked by the animals and were thrilled to be around them. It was hilarious because they had their geese and their chickens and their ducks all together in one pen. The dynamic was absolutely entertaining because there is a duck that thinks it's a chicken and only hangs out with the chickens, even though there are a bunch of ducks that hang out by themselves. After that we strolled the gardens and the beautiful lavender maze. Hubby is bee-phobic so he went around the lavender maze and met me at the store front to where they sell some of their items. When we were there, they were selling some plants as well as some flowers and fruits from their garden and everything looked healthy and vibrant. On our way back to our car we walked through another part of the garden and asked questions of some of the staff about their artichokes and grapes and so forth. The staff on the property were friendly and engaging, and answered all the questions we had about fruits and veggies and local ecosystems. It was interesting to me that they had some areas with beehives sort of out further from where they would have their events or their parking but they clearly denoted it on their map to avoid those areas. I imagine with so many flowers and fruits, having an apiary is pretty important to get everything pollinated but it's not something that we usually think about in this kind of setting. Access to the location is free, and it's an amazing getaway that feels a lot farther away from Santa Rosa than it is. I would definitely love to return and get some plants for my garden, and also just to nose around those hilarious duck-chickens / chicken-ducks! This is a beautiful and relaxing place that is full of interesting stuff and friendly people, conveniently located just off of Petaluma Hill road! Who would have thought?!

Nice lavender maze that visit. Nice view. Cute little gift shop with freshly made lavender products. Relaxing and tranquil place to get some fresh air and short walk.

I am only giving one star because of the price, and not enough to see and do for the price. Children under 12 are free but anyone else is $15. So, since there were 3 of us, I paid $45--So, not worth it. We made ourselves walk slowly to try and get our money's worth, but we were only there about 45 minutes, and we walked through everything and took pictures. Just look at the lavendar design using Google Earth or from other images and save some money. You can go to the store for free and they have nice culinary lavendar. The price of $10-$15 would be ok PER CAR. Besides, there are beautiful nurseries in Marin, Sonoma and Napa that are FREE!

What a delightful garden & gift shop this is! It was my first visit- and will not be my last. One of the main features is their lovely, large lavender labyrinth! It is absolutely stunning and the scent is luscious. The gift shop carries many products - lavender and honeys- that are made from the plants & the bees there. From dish towels, lavender oil, art work, honey & earrings- a gift can be be found for anyone here. Susan & Kelli (owner/manager) welcome their customers and take the time to answer all your questions. I joined their membership club- only $50 annually which allows the members to attend evening events on this stunning property. Do yourself a favor and check out this gorgeous business!

We just went yesterday and it was absolutely beautiful. Loved that I could take home a couple starts of my favorite variety for my garden. We went with our daughter who uses a wheelchair and it was fully accessible. It was a great sensory experience for her.

Stunningly beautiful; friendly staff; efficient layout. Come hang out, bring a lunch, some weekends there is a food truck; check website in advance - many weekends requires tickets purchased in advance, frankly - a great idea; helps meter the crowds, plus - they deserve the ticket price; I cannot imagine the labor involved in maintenance, plus they have. Lot of staff on hand directing traffic, keeping drivers safe.

Review #104 - 2020 If there's a lavender field nearby, you'll most likely find me there! Since I was already out in Santa Rosa with my nieces having tea, I decided to make it a full day by stopping by at Bees N Blooms since it was only another 10-minute drive away. We showed up at around 1:45 PM on Friday, June 19th. The weather forecast said it was 81°, but there was a nice breeze so it didn't feel as hot as I'd anticipated. Thank goodness! I told the girls that we didn't have to stay long if they didn't want to, but we ended up staying until 3:15 PM. My older sister & her husband decided to meet us so we had a nice & relaxing time just smelling the lavenders, while the kids just played around. There's an open grass area in the middle of the labyrinth, where they set up for small weddings, that the kids were free to play on, which was nice. I ended up buying a few items to take home for my older sisters, which they appreciated. This field is not as big as others that I've been to, but the people here are very friendly & don't make you feel unwelcome. Plus, it's free!! They have other types of flowers for you to enjoy as well. There's a small area with a swing, where a family was having a picnic; but I'm not sure if you need to reserve it in order to use it. My sister already said she wouldn't mind coming back again next year, even though she & her son have bad allergies.

Beautiful lavender farm with an amazing labyrinth to walk. Peaceful, quiet, and friendly ladies selling organic plants, flowers, and seeds. No animals (that I saw).

I've visited Bees N' Blooms twice this season and both times, had an excellent experience. Their farm and lavender fields have seasonal and limited hours so always best to check before visiting. I signed up for their email list and they are great about keeping you updated on their hours and special events-without too many emails overwhelming your inbox. Their focus is lavender and the labyrinth is the center piece of their grounds. However, they also have a variety of native plants and blooms on the farm. The first time I went was in late April during the Sonoma Farm Trails weekend. They had their farm stand open and featured live music and honey lavender ice cream samples. It was very generous of them and such a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Throughout the grounds there are benches and chairs to sit and enjoy your surroundings, as well as a nice patio that overlooks their farm and gardens. The next time I visited was in late June and the lavender was in full bloom and the labyrinth was displayed in all its glory. I took the full path through it and enjoyed reading about the different types of blooms they had. Their farm stand is exceptional. They feature locally made honey, lavender bath products, plants to buy and grow in your garden and local artwork. I purchased a snapdragon plant that's done well all summer. Timing is everything with your visit if you're there solely to see the lavender-the month of June tends to be the best time for that. Check ahead, though, since each season can be different based on the prior winter and its rains. If you go during off bloom times, it's still a lovely farm with other plants and flowers to see, along with their farm stand/shop. Support local farmers and make a stop here to see the beauty they offer to the Sonoma and surrounding communities.

Fabulous Mother's Day Open House! Beautifully imagined an oasis of flora intoxication. Mason bees honey bees offer sweet photo opportunities against the lush foliage. Chairs and umbrellas for when you are done strolling a truly generous offering to the wider community

We came here for the U-Cut lavenders and overall it was a great experience. But here's the recap of our day (nonetheless it's still 5 stars) We ended up driving for at least 1.5 hours from SF due to traffic which made us feel uneasy because we were already going to arrive after our designated start time. But no fear! we had enough time to do everything we wanted to do including taking about 100 pics AND they actually don't kick you out, they just want to make sure there's enough parking spots and it doesn't get close to crowded. We drove our car inside, gave them the name of the ticket purchaser and parked our car. $10 per car and $5 per lavender bunch that you cut. To cut the lavender, you have to sign a form saying you understand there are bees, bee allergy related things, as well as understand that there are ticks there. (We saw someone pulling a tick out out of their leg and then it bled ..ouch not sure if you're supposed to go to the hospital for removal). They provided shears and rubber bands to tie your bunch. Be aware there are lots and lots of bees, but they don't harm you in any way, promise! There was plenty of lavender for you to cut and they had just enough people there at any given time where there's enough room to take photos without getting anyone in the background! They had a little shop selling plants including lavender and eggs from the chickens and ducks that they have. They also had lemonade for you to drink and lavender satchels for sale. I also want to mention that although they had a a lot of other plants plus a lavender labyrinth, I genuinely thought it would be a much larger farm/area. We just felt like we drove allll the way here, we thought it'd be bigger. The staff was extremely nice especially the lady at the store! We read on the handout/map they gave us that a few places required masks to be on but no one asked us to put them on even at the shop (maybe because vaccinated people don't have to wear them outside anymore?) Overall worth going to!

Beautiful farm with wonderful owners and staff. Great place too during Covid 19 for a socially distanced day out. Fridays and Sundays 10-3. If you get a membership (details on the website) they have other events and member's only access to the labyrinth. Free to walk the labyrinth and enjoy the flowers on Sunday and Friday. They have picnic tables too and allow leashed dogs.

I been wanting to stop, but can't fine the parking on Petaluma hill road. Today I just pulled in. Didn't realized there was a lot of parking in the back. We got some Super healthy tomatoes and Thai pepper plants. We walked around Really enjoyed the lavenders, and all the spring Blooms. Lots of Cute little spots to seat and enjoy the view of the garden. We even walked down to the pond. It was a Cozy little Pond, Romance scenic view, and Beautiful day to be out.

Wonderful labyrinth of Lavender to walk and meditate, enjoy social distance in Covid. Farm veggies when available are organic and delicious. They sell lavender essential oil that they make on the farm. This is a terrific outing, you can bring your dog on a leash. There are outhouses and a hand washing station. We loved it!

Bees and Blooms has a wonderful Labyrinth with walls planted with a variety of lavenders. A wonderful opportunity to see and smell an abundance and variety of lavender. Located on the east side of Santa Rosa on a west facing slope offering an expansive view of the valley over to Sebastpopl and coast range. Early morning is a good time to visit and walk the labyrinth. They have local honey and plants for your garden to purchase. Enjoy. Metta john

California's largest labyrinth and arguably the most beautiful with the scent of 700 lavender plants that make up the path. The views are stunning and there are many places to sit and take it all in. The lavender is in bloom during June so be sure to check their limited schedule and don't miss this ethereal experience. Free to enjoy. There is a shop for buying plants and products. Bring snacks or lunch. Some beverages available for sale.

I absolutely love Bees n Blooms! The farm stand is very cute and filled with awesome, local, organic products. You can find everything from fresh duck eggs to beautiful flower arrangements and beeswax candles. Definitely a great place to shop for gifts! I recommend stopping by on a weekend to check out the lavender labyrinth, because the farm grounds aren't open on weekdays. Can't recommend this place enough!

Super cool place to go to hang out. Amazing gardens to relax in. They have flowers and honey for sale as well as tons of plants....very cool place.

Pretty location to visit. We stopped by to check out the labyrinth. Could not give 5 stars because we did not try or purchase any products. Lots of happy bees around! Beautiful selection of different flowers, many new that we have never seen.

Wow, what an extraordinary place and right here in Santa Rosa! This is the perfect place for a wedding or any event actually. The owners are so friendly and you feel immediately welcomed. The flowers are beautiful and they have milkweed and monarchs! You can either walk around to see their bees and animals (super friendly geese) or relax in the fragrant labyrinth (really a must do) with a picnic and glass of wine. The farm stand carries so many unique gifts as well as pesticide free plants. Definitely a hidden treasure!

What a beautiful farm! It was so nice to get out of the city and see bees, butterflies and lots of birds! Everything is organic and meant to feed pollinators. I felt like I could breathe. And walking the lavender labyrinth was a zen experience. After we sat in the middle and watched the clouds and birds...really lovely day!! Oh and they have a great little shop where you can buy organic flowers, plants and even organic trees that will feed bees. Beautiful day!!

Saw the stand and decided to pull in and check it out. I'm so thankful I did! What a beautiful, inspiring garden! This place is an absolute gift. I plan on returning many more times and buying all my house flowers here.

Bees N Blooms has just opened a wonderful farm stand. Many cut flowers, garden vegetables, duck eggs and bee products available from the farm and locally as well as many fun gift items representing Sonoma County, Bees and Blooms! I recently sent some lovely tea towels to a relative in Ireland which had a bee theme and lavender theme. My relative loved these and has placed them where visitors can view them. There are also tee shirts, vases, dried lavender and much more. The farm has a beautiful lavender labyrinth to experience as well as many other plants and of course bees. They have limited hours but if you happen to be passing on Petaluma Hill Road and they are open, it is well worth a stop in or of course check their hours on their website and plan a visit. I really enjoy this place.

Super cute place, beautiful flowers. BEWARE OF TICKS. They loose stars for an overwhelming number of ticks. We stopped by with 2 toddlers and a dog and enjoyed walking around the property. A nice lady directed us toward the "pond" at the back of the property which we went to check out down the path.. after reaching the pond we realized that our dog was covered in ticks.. He was leashed and not jumping around in the grass. We picked off at least 40 ticks while there, and another 30 or so at home. My friend and I both had one on us, as well as my daughter. When I mentioned this to the lady and that they should have a tick warning she was a bit snarky and said we should be staying on the path.

I had my husband's 60th surprise birthday party at Bees n Blooms. Susan and Kelli helped plan everything and were super supportive when things got a little rough upon his arrival. The venue is amazing. I love to go by there as often as I can and enjoy the giant Labrinth made out of lavender. I highly recommend this venue.

My fiancé and I like to go on new walks all over the Bay Area, and one day in July, I googled "where to walk in lavender," and Bees n' Blooms popped up. Sunflowers, Pincushions, Zinnias, and so many more flowers were in their full glory, but the Lavender Labyrinth really dazzled. As we walked around, hearing the hum of bees collecting honey and smelling the scent of the lavender filling the air, we both looked at each other and said, THIS is where we should get married! Come September, it had all come together and was truly a magical evening. Susan and Kelli were fantastic, generous with their ideas and and help, and seemed as excited about our wedding as we were. They provided chairs and an archway, even lavender lemonade for our small gathering, then it was on to the gazebo for Paella and dancing and toasts, and a gorgeous view of the sunset. We could not have imagined a more perfect venue for a party or a wedding (or both!) We kept coming back after the wedding to buy honey and our pumpkins and lavender starters for the garden. Bees n' Blooms just has the best feeling about it, and is a true treasure in Sonoma County.