Lavender farm 💜 in semi-rural area of NJ, 1 hour from NYC

New Jersey

114 reviews • Updated 8 months ago

Our farm is a 10 acre farm located in a semi-rural area of NJ that is only about an hour bus ride from NYC. Our base crop is lavender plus we have a 90 by 90 foot vegetable and flower garden within a deer exclosure, 2 dozen exotic chickens, 2 Dwarf Nigerian goats and 9 baby goats. The babies are our Goat Yoga stars and we have goat yoga sessions every weekend The most important time of the year for us is June through July, when the lavender is in it's first bloom and so it is super important to us to have wwoofers to help with our lavender harvest in June. The soil in our vegetable garden is made from our own compost and the beds need to be seeded, planted, weeded and harvested, depending on the time of year. We do have a Kubota front loader for the heavy duty work, but there is always plenty of hand work to do. We are open May through October from 10am to 2pm and we have lots of events and workshops on the farm. Our Tiny Shop lavender boutique is designed to look like a medicine show wagon and our chicken coop looks like a gypsy caravan. We always need help to label product for the shop and to prep and clean up events. We have a large camper that will sleep 2 people or comfortably. Our wwoofers have complete access to the bath and kitchen facilities are within our home. Our meals are vegetarian and we are willing to accommodate other preferences. Because we have chickens, we do eat a lot of fresh eggs! The Delaware River is a 10 minute drive away, as well as several towns that have farmer's markets and are tourist attractions. Our language is limited to English but we welcome bilingual guestsWe all start work in the field or garden early in the morning to avoid the midday heat. Our wwoofers do not work more than 6 hours a day. If you are staying longer than a week, we arrange a day off per week.We take breakfast and dinner together and we all clean up the kitchen together. The midday meal is more casual but we always clean up after ourselves.In the evening we all talk about our projects and plans for the next day. Our wwoofers have a regular schedule of taking care of the animals and we also have a specific project that we'd like to accomplish everyday. We are clear that we are here to educate and work together. Our wwoofers are not a replacement for skilled hired help and it is important that we all work and learn together.We usually schedule at least one trip off the farm to a nearby town to enjoy the sites. When it's really hot, we'll definitely take a few trips to the river for a swim.No alcohol and no drugs are allowed on the farm. Smoking tobacco is discouraged but we'll tolerate it if you are considerate and clean.Wifi is not available in the camper where wwoofers sleep but it is available in the main house and the porch.My partner and I are connected to a vibrant community of farmers in the area and we've learned much in the seven years we've been farming. We crave new ideas and are always open to expansion of our circle of friends and farmers. WWOOF is a great way to give, receive and celebrate a mutual commitment to organic farming and a holistic way of life. Organic methods: We compost all our food scraps and manure. Our chickens are fed certified organic feed. We make our own soil from our compost. Certifications: we are a small lavender farm and organic certification is not financially viable. we use absolutely no toxic materials or pesticides of any kind. Current projects: We like to have wwoofers on a schedule of animal care. We have 2 dams and 7 baby goats and a flock of about 20 chickens. In June harvesting lavender and hanging it to dry is the our main focus because the lavender is in full first bloom for a 3 week window of time. We also harvest other herbs. Filling orders for products purchased for farm pick up. Packaging and labeling product. Internet access available

Learning opportunities

Vegetable farming

Poultry farming

Cattle farming

Sheep or goat farming

Dairy farming

Wild foraging

Flower farming

Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas

Natural cosmetics fabrication

Traditional crafts

Methods or systems

Biological pest control

Holistic management

Permaculture

Host type

Production farm

4.1 Hectares | 10 Acres

Accommodation

3 WWOOFers

Bedroom

Camper / RV

Campsite

Children accepted

Pets not accepted

Meals

Vegetarian

Vegan

Length of stay

1 day (local)

Weekend

Less than a week

1-2 weeks

3-4 weeks

Adrienne

Member since 2015

Languages spoken: English Response rate: 66% Response time: typically within 4 days

November 2025

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Reviews

Shannon

United States • October 2025

The experience was wonderful! I learned so much from the hosts about lavender and general gardening. They have the friendliest cats I ever met along with goats and chickens. Adrienne is an amazing cook and you won't go hungry. Everything she made was a delight! Thank you Adrienne and Don for sharing your knowledge and I hope we meet again!

Natasha

United States • September 2025

This was a great first Wwoof. Adrienne and Don are so hospitable, open, and full of wisdom. I weeded, harvested and hung sage, planted garlic, and learned so much about the different plants, the goats, and the business side of running a farm. I love their vision for the farm and can't wait to come back again.

Myles

United States • September 2025

I had a great two weeks here. Adrienne and Don were very nice hosts and I was given varied tasks each day, mostly weeding since harvesting ended. I had managed to get a lot done by the end of my time there. Food was delicious and plentiful and we had many good conversations. This was my first time WWOOFing in the United States and was really happy to spend time here.

Minh

United States • September 2025

This was my first WWOOFing experience ever and it was so wonderful. Adrienne and Don were very welcoming and made my trip to the Farm a very informative and fulfilling time. I worked with another WWOOFer on weeding, soil conditioning, seed planting, milking goat. Adrienne and Don took us for ice cream in French town. There was also a soap making workshop in which I had a chance to participate. I learned that running a farm requires a comprehensive set of skills: business management, knowledge of soil and cultivation, animal husbandry, marketing, customer support, event planning, product selection, and staff management. I see more possibilities and I'm more open to new opportunities that life may bring. I'm very grateful for this experience.

Reply from Adrienne

Thanks for including the skill set that you experienced and observed. It's so important that people understand how many hats are worn to maintain a successful farm enterprise!

Brooke

United States • August 2025

Adrienne and Don were great hosts to stay with for a week. They were very kind and we had a lot of thoughtful dinner conversations. The food was delicious and all local or from their personal garden. The work schedule was not as rigid since the lavender harvesting period was over, but I weeded for 2 hours in the morning and then would de-bud and package lavender in the afternoons for a couple hours during the week days normally. The chickens and goats were adorable and I got to visit some nearby cute downtown areas. Overall it was a very pleasant stay at their farm!

Kristen

United States • July 2025

This was my first WWOOF experience and what a wonderful one it was! I am so thankful to Adrienne; I couldn't have asked for a better host. Upon arriving, I got to hold a baby goat who was three-days-old! The tasks I participated in included harvesting chamomile and peppermint and knotting garlic. Adrienne prepared a delicious lunch for us and it was great getting to know her and learning more about her and her husband's farm. I would highly recommend this experience to other WWOOFers!