The Beautiful Lavender Farm Hiding In Plain Sight Near Cincinnati That You Need To Visit
By Andrea Limke|Published March 31, 2018
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
As we all long for warm days spent outside, there are many hard at work around Cincinnati ensuring their properties are ready for a plentiful summer and fall. There are many unique experiences you can have outdoors over the summer months, and the concept of Agritourism is quickly becoming one of the favorites. If you haven’t heard of that term, it essentially means when a family opens up their farm to visitors and shares their love for the land and its natural beauty with others. U-Pick events are one way local farms are welcoming us on their properties, and we’ve found the most relaxing and sweetest smelling option near Cincinnati. Sunshine Acres Lavender Farm is located in Morrow, just north of Cincinnati, and this lovely farm is one you simply must visit.
Located in Morrow, Sunshine Acres Lavender Farm is owned by the Clarke family, who moved to this area of town in 2014.
In the spring of 2017, the farm welcomed its first harvest and also wildly popular U-Pick events, where the public has been able to enjoy the beauty of this favorite plant.
Tickets are per carload and you will sign up for a specific time slot. This allows a better flow and management of the event, given that this does take place on a family farm and private residence. For more details, visit the Sunshine Acres Lavender Farm website. Tickets for the U-Pick weekend will go on sale April 22nd, 2018 at 2 p.m.
This event will be held June 29th, 2018, and tickets go on sale April 8th at 2 p.m., with a portion of the proceeds will go to CancerFree Kids. Learn more about this specific event here.
Whether you visit for a U-Pick event or VIP Night, be sure to roam around the property a bit.
The family also includes a flock of chickens and four sweet, little goats. The animals are kept in their pens during events, but you can still stop by and say hello! The goats are great at helping with weeding, but they don't care for the taste of lavender.
Sunshine Acres is also an incredible spot for professional photography.
Photographers can learn more about what they offer through their website, but the farm is also hosting mini-sessions on June 10th, 2018. Tickets for these can be purchased now, through their event page here.
Sunshine Acres Lavender Farm is a dream come true for not only its owners, but those who are lucky enough to visit this serene property near Cincinnati. Were you able to participate in their first U-Pick Lavender event last year? Are you hoping to go this year? Let us know in the comments!
For more information, including even more on their events and photography options, follow along with them on Facebook here and visit their website here.