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💜 Top 5 Lavender Farms Near Portland, OR You Need to Visit This Summer (2025)

  • saheimhaque
  • Jul 30
  • 5 min read

Smell that? It’s lavender season.


Every summer, just outside Portland, Oregon, the hills go purple. The air shifts—lighter, sweeter. And suddenly, you’re in a different kind of daydream.

If you’re craving a peaceful getaway, an Instagram-worthy stroll, or just want to fill your car with the smell of calm, these 5 stunning lavender farms near Portland are open for day trips. No fluff, just the best places to breathe easy, take photos, and maybe sip some lavender lemonade along the way. Let’s go purple with Haque's EYE 🌿



Lavender ice cream and farm views?
Lavender ice cream and farm views?


💜 Hood River Lavender Farms – Hood River, OR


🕑 ~75 minutes from Portland| ⭐ 4.7 rated | Mid-June– Mid September

📍 Location: 3823 Fletcher Dr, Hood River, OR 

🕑Hours: Mon–Sat: 10 AM – 6 PM | Sun: 11 AM – 6 PM

💵 Cost: Free entry | $7 per U-pick bundle

💡 Best bloom: July–August

📸 Photo Policy: Free during open hours—please be respectful of others

🚫 No drones or events without approval



Top lavender farm views in the Pacific Northwest
Top lavender farm views in the Pacific Northwest


🌿 Hood River Lavender Farms – Lavender, Wine & Gorge Views!


Looking for the perfect day trip from Portland? Hood River Lavender Farms offers stunning Mt. Hood views, U-pick lavender, and is literally steps from Stave & Stone Winery—so you can sip wine and wander through purple fields without moving your car. 🍷💐



Nothing beats lavender fields in Oregon wine country
Nothing beats lavender fields in Oregon wine country


Founded by a skincare expert, the farm is known for its calming vibe, lavender soft-serve, and handmade wellness products.


📸 Photo-friendly: Snap pics anytime during open hours, or book a private golden-hour session for that perfect shot.



Smells like calm: lavender goods straight from the farm
Smells like calm: lavender goods straight from the farm


🧺 What to Expect:


  • U-Pick fields with over 20 lavender varieties

  • Seasonal lavender soft serve (not a fan!)

  • A retail shop full of hand-crafted essential oils, skincare, teas & more

  • Space to relax with Mt. Hood views and vineyard backdrops

  • Option to stroll between the winery and farm—all in one stop



Lavender soft serve + field views = PNW Summer in a cone!
Lavender soft serve + field views = PNW Summer in a cone!


💡 Pro Tip: Go midweek for fewer crowds and softer photo light.

💜 Bates Lavender Farm – Corbett, OR


🕑 30 mins from Portland | ⭐ 5.0 rated | Mid-June–Mid-Sept

📍 Location: 33601 E. Bell Rd, Corbett, OR

🕒 Hours: Daily, 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM (mid-June through mid-September)

💵 Cost: Free entry | $7 per U-pick bundle



Chasing lavender season near Portland, OR
Chasing lavender season near Portland, OR


Bates Lavender Farm is a 1-acre slice of calm tucked into the hills of Corbett. Family-owned for five generations, the farm was transformed in 2017 into a peaceful U-pick escape with 13 lavender varieties that bloom in waves all summer long. 💐🌿



Weekend escape to Portland’s best lavender fields
Weekend escape to Portland’s best lavender fields


No crowds. No rush. Just good smells, shady trees, and handmade oils, soaps, sachets, and more at their summer farm stand.



Farm-fresh lavender oil — pure, powerful, and Portland-grown
Farm-fresh lavender oil — pure, powerful, and Portland-grown


🟣 What to Expect:


  • Lavender products: Soaps, oils, eye pillows, spices — all handmade on-site

  • Relaxation spots: Trees, picnic space, and mountain air



Wandering through lavender rows in the PNW
Wandering through lavender rows in the PNW


💡 Tip: Ideal stop before or after exploring the Columbia River Gorge.


💜 Helvetia Lavender Farm – Hillsboro, OR


🕑 ~25 minutes from Portland ⭐ 4.6 rated | Mid-June–Mid-July

📍 Location: 12814 NW Bishop Rd, Hillsboro, OR

💵 Cost: $10 per adult (kids 13 & under free), U-Cut Lavender is $8 per bundle (includes basket, scissors & tie) and Pre-cut bundles are $12

🕒 2025 U‑Cut Dates & Times:

  • July 4 & 11: 10 AM – 3 PM

  • July 5, 6, 12, 13: 10 AM – 4 PM

  • July 19 & 20: 11 AM – 3 PM



Purple fields and blue skies – classic Oregon summer
Purple fields and blue skies – classic Oregon summer


Just 25 minutes from Portland, Helvetia Lavender Farm turns flower season into a mini festival. With over 60 varieties of lavender, live folk music, local vendors, and U-pick fields, it’s summer’s sweetest weekend vibe. 🎻🪻Set against rolling hills in Hillsboro, it's a favorite for families, couples, and photo-seekers alike.



Fresh kettle corn + lavender fields = Oregon road trip win
Fresh kettle corn + lavender fields = Oregon road trip win


🧺 What to Expect:


  • Vendors & Live Music: Local makers, indie bands, community vibe

  • Distillation Demos: Watch how lavender oil is made on-site!

  • Picnic Pavilion: Bring lunch or grab food from local vendors



This lavender field near Portland is pure magic
This lavender field near Portland is pure magic


💡 Tip: Fridays are quieter—ideal for peaceful picking and unobstructed photos.


Find your calm in a Portland lavender field!
Find your calm in a Portland lavender field!


💜 Wayward Winds Lavender – Newberg, OR


🕑 ~40 minutes from Portland ⭐ 4.8 rated | Mid-July–Mid-Aug

📍Location: 17005 NE Courtney Rd, Newberg, OR

💵 Cost: Admission Free

🕒 Season & Hours: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM



Peak bloom at one of Oregon’s top lavender farms
Peak bloom at one of Oregon’s top lavender farms


Looking for that wow-factor field? Wayward Winds Lavender in Newberg is home to Oregon’s biggest U-pick lavender field and is a part of Oregon’s renowned "Lavender Trail." Styled photo stations, rustic props, and dreamy rows make it an Instagram favorite. 📷🌾



Sun, blooms, and scenic Oregon views
Sun, blooms, and scenic Oregon views


The farm features sprawling rows of English and Intermedia lavender, a whimsical lavender maze! They produce a range of lavender goods—essential oils, culinary syrups (Lavender Pear, Ginger Peach), wreaths, and more.


🧺 What to Expect:


  • Farm Store: Local lavender products, syrups, oils, wreaths

  • Photo Ops: Rustic setups, maze, scenic views

  • Dog-Friendly: Bring your pup on a leash

  • Perfect for Families: Maze and relaxed atmosphere



This is my purple era!
This is my purple era!


💡 Tip: Browse the labyrinth for photos and fresh ideas before settling into one of the wicker chairs for peaceful viewing.


💜 Mountainside Lavender Farm – Hillsboro, OR


📍 ~25 minutes from Portland ⭐ 4.9 rated | Mid-July–Mid-Aug

💵 Admission: Free

🕒 Hours: Daily, 10 AM – 5 PM


Mountainside Lavender is a small, peaceful farm in Hillsboro with a big heart and beautiful views. There’s no festival, no fuss—just blooming lavender rows, a local shop, and space to slow down. 🌿🧘


It’s the go-to for a quiet, soul-soothing stop just outside the city.



Aromatherapy and aesthetics near Portland
Aromatherapy and aesthetics near Portland


🧺 What to Expect:


  • Farm Stand: Homemade lavender eucalyptus products, essential oils, dried arrangements

  • Quiet Picnic Spot: Bring a blanket and unwind in the fresh air

  • Photo-Friendly: Great sets of lavender blooms and soft hills in the background



Purple rows, peaceful vibes. Farm life hits different
Purple rows, peaceful vibes. Farm life hits different


💡 Tip: Visit mid-morning for gentle photo light and fewer fellow visitors.

There’s something magic about lavender season in Oregon. Maybe it’s the way the fields glow purple at sunset. Maybe it’s the calm that sinks in with every breath. Or maybe—it’s just the excuse you needed to slow down and explore your own backyard. 💜



Lavender season is the best excuse to visit Oregon
Lavender season is the best excuse to visit Oregon


Whether you're chasing the perfect photo 📸, looking for a quiet escape, or craving that lavender soft serve everyone’s talking about 🍦, these farms offer something real. Scenic drives. Honest people. Fragrant fields🪻 .


So fill up your water bottle, grab a basket 🧺, and hit the road. These lavender farms near Portland aren’t just picture-perfect—they’re soul-soothing.💜


Until next bloom,

S. Haque




 
 
 

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