Blossoming lavender fields of Long Island sprout vibrant hues this summertime.
Feeling the Flower Power:
Gotta pause, take a breather, and appreciate the purple paradise unfolding Lavender by the Bay, nestled in the picturesque East End of Long Island, is bustling with lavender blooms this summer.
A Tale of Love, Land, and Lavender
This family-owned farm has been nurturing premium lavender for more than two decades, all started by a man who knew his way around cows and the French countryside. Serge, a man who spent his childhood summers tending a cattle herd in the south of France, turned his agriculture passion into a formal endeavor in Israel and eventually brought it stateside.
In the late 80s, fate led Serge and his wife, Susan, to a weekend retreat property in Southold, New York. To remind them of their French roots, Serge transformed their garden into a lush lavender oasis. Susan took advantage of the abundant leftover blooms, crafting sachets, lavender wands, and rustic bunches to sell at the end of their driveway.
The demand for their homegrown lavender and honey, a byproduct of Serge's beekeeping hobby, surged. In search of land to expand, the couple discovered the perfect spot in East Marion, New York, and welcomed Lavender by the Bay to the scene.
Today's Lavender By the Bay
Lavender by the Bay now boasts two locations - East Marion and Calverton. Spread across 17 acres, the Calverton farm is thriving with a mix of English and French lavender plants. With over 80,000 lavender plants, this flourishing field usually blooms from mid-June to July and then again in smaller quantities late in the summer and early fall.
However, these fragrant fields bloom for only a short period. When the lavender does bloom, it's time to head over and soak in the spectacle.
Frolic among the delightful purple blooms isn't your only option: purchase fresh lavender bundles, candles, teas, plants, body products, and honey from their own beehives to fill your home with the harmonious scent of lavender.
Bloom Updates and Farm Visits
As of June 7, 2025, the Calverton farm has started blooming, albeit in its early stages. The fields are gradually filling up with the emblematic lavender glow and soothing aroma that draws us in.
On their Instagram, they share their excitement: "East Marion is still catching up on sun, but Calverton is ready for your visit!"
Although picking the flowers is off-limits, you'll find plenty of spots to sit, relax, and bask in the beauty of the farm.
Keep up with their bloom status on their Instagram and purchase tickets to visit the farms through their website.
East Marion - 7540 Main Road
Calverton - 47 Manor Road
Both farms are open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weather permitting.
This summer, Fifth Avenue in New York is painting the town purple with its awe-inspiring lavender displays.
Enrichment Data:* Lavender blooms are typically seen from mid-June through July, with smaller blooms in late summer/early fall[2].* The exact ending date for the 2025 bloom can vary depending on weather conditions[2][4].* Instagram and website provide real-time updates for blooms[2][4].
As the lavender fields at Lavender by the Bay in Calverton began blooming in early June 2025, the farm now offers a home-and-garden lifestyle experience, perfect for those seeking to incorporate the soothing scent of lavender into their homes. Additionally, the contemporary city life of New York is embracing a touch of rural charm with lavender displays on Fifth Avenue, thus emphasizing the diversity of lifestyles that embrace the event of lavender blooming.
