Washington has lavender farms from the San Juan Islands to the Yakima Valley. The biggest cluster is in the Sequim valley on the Olympic Peninsula, where more than 20 farms grow lavender in the Olympic rain shadow, about two hours from Seattle. This guide covers why the valley suits lavender, the 12 farms that belong to the Sequim Lavender Growers Association, when to come, and how to get here.
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Why lavender grows so well in Sequim
Lavender is a fussy crop. It wants dry summers, cool nights, well-drained soil and plenty of sun, the conditions it grows in around the Mediterranean.
The Olympic Mountains create what's called a rain shadow. Pacific storms hit the mountains, drop their moisture on the western slopes, and arrive over the valley with much less rain. Sequim gets about 16 inches of rain a year, about the same as Los Angeles. Seattle, about two hours east, gets more than twice that. A year-long study of the rain shadow counted 127 mostly sunny days, compared with 88 in downtown Seattle.
Add cool nights, well-drained glacial soil and a long, mild growing season, and you have conditions much like lavender country in the south of France. In 1996 a group of family farms formed the Sequim Lavender Growers Association (SLGA), and in 1997 they held the first Sequim Lavender Festival. More on the rain shadow.
The 12 SLGA member farms
These are the members of the Sequim Lavender Growers Association, the nonprofit behind the festival. They're listed in the same order as the rest of this site, not ranked. Days and hours change by season, so check each farm's page before you go. The valley has more than 20 lavender farms in all; see them on the farm map.
Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm
A 21-acre lavender farm and cidery with views of the Salish Sea and the Olympic Mountains.
Lit Lavender
Mature lavender, flower gardens and a lily pond, with baby goats and garden games. Closed to public visits in 2026.
B&B Family Farm
A three-generation, certified-organic farm with 14,000 plants on 12 acres around a 100-year-old barn, with free farm tours in summer.
Fat Cat Garden & Gifts
A smaller farm with lavender fields, picnic areas and a gift shop.
Graysmarsh Farm
Lavender, U-pick berries, honey and seasonal vegetables on Sequim Prairie, with a farm stand.
In Bloom Lavender Farm
Closed to public visits in 2026.
Kitty B's Lavender Farm
More than 2,000 hand-harvested plants on 2.5 acres, with a gazebo and room for a picnic.
Let's Do Lavender
An SLGA member without a farm to visit. Find their products at the Sequim Farmers & Artisans Market on Saturdays.
Meli's Lavender
Dried lavender bundles, sachets and handmade wreaths, with wreath-making workshops.
Nelson's Duckpond & Lavender
A second-generation family farm with more than 1,500 plants, a duck pond, and a gift shop of goods made on the farm.
Old Barn Lavender Company
A working family farm around a 100-year-old barn, with goats, sheep, chickens and bees.
Rancho La Morada
A lavender and flower farm with fresh plants, bundles and U-pick.
Free Sequim lavender trip planner
A farm loop map, a week-by-week bloom calendar, U-pick tips, and where to stay and eat. Sign up for bloom alerts and download it free.
Get the trip planner →When to visit
Lavender blooms in Sequim from mid-June through mid-September, and peak bloom is usually mid-July. Every year runs a little early or late, so check the live bloom status before you go.
- Mid-June to early July: English lavenders such as Hidcote and Munstead open first. Smaller crowds and the first color in the fields.
- Mid-July: most fields are in color and lavandins such as Grosso and Provence come in. The Sequim Lavender Festival is in mid-July (July 16–18 in 2027), so this is the busiest stretch.
- Late July to early August: lavandins are in full bloom and harvest begins on many farms. Quieter after festival weekend.
- Mid-August to mid-September: many fields are cut and some farms close for the season, while a few shops stay open. Check hours before you drive out.
How to get there
From Seattle (about 2 hours)
Three routes. The two ferry options are more scenic.
- Bainbridge ferry → Bainbridge Island → Sequim: about two hours in all, with a 35-minute crossing.
- Edmonds ferry → Kingston → Sequim: similar timing, handy from north Seattle.
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge → Bremerton → Sequim: no ferry, about two and a half hours.
These ferry routes don't take reservations, so check sailing times and wait estimates at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries. See the day trip guide for a full plan.
From Portland (about 4 hours)
I-5 north to Olympia, then US-101 north along Hood Canal to Sequim.
From Vancouver, BC
Drive south through the border to the Edmonds or Kingston ferry, or take the Black Ball ferry from Victoria to Port Angeles (about 90 minutes on the water), then drive about 25 minutes east to Sequim.
The Sequim Lavender Festival
The Sequim Lavender Festival takes place every July at Carrie Blake Park in Sequim, and the 2027 festival is July 16–18. 2026 was its 30th year. The street fair in the park has been free, with more than 150 vendors and live music, and member farms offer free self-guided tours on festival weekend. Festival information
Common questions
Are the lavender farms free to visit?
SLGA member farms are free to visit. U-pick bundles, workshops and tours are priced by each farm.
Can I bring my dog?
It depends on the farm. Many welcome leashed dogs, and some have farm animals and ask you to leave pets in the car or at home. Check each farm's page before you go.
Can I U-pick lavender?
Yes, at several farms. Each farm sets its own price and shows you where to cut. The farm map lets you filter for U-pick.
Is Sequim wheelchair accessible?
It varies. Farm paths are often grass or gravel. See the accessibility page and contact a farm before you visit if you have questions.
Where should I stay?
Sequim has a limited number of rooms, and lodging fills up for festival weekend. Port Angeles (about 25 minutes west) and Port Townsend (about 40 minutes east) have more. See where to stay in Sequim.
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