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Planning your visit to the Sequim “Blue Hole” is all about timing. Whether you’re looking for the vibrant “Peak Purple” for photos or the sweet scent of the harvest during distillation, our real-time 2026 bloom tracker helps you catch B&B Family Lavender Farm at its best.
2026 Lavender Bloom Update: Peak Purple Is Over, But the Farm Is Still Open
If you’re wondering, “Are they still purple?” — not anymore.
The lavender fields at B&B Family Lavender Farm have now been harvested, and the brilliant purple fields of peak bloom are finished for the 2026 season.
But there is still plenty to experience at the farm. Our historic 1920s barn is filled with thousands of bundles of drying lavender, free guided tours are running every 30 minutes, and lavender ice cream and fresh lavender lemonade are still available.
August 29, 2026 Lavender Bloom & Harvest Update
Peak lavender bloom has ended for 2026, and our fields are no longer purple.
If your main reason for visiting is to photograph or walk through bright purple lavender fields, you’ll want to plan your trip for next summer.
If you’re interested in seeing what happens to lavender after it leaves the field, however, this is a fun time to visit.
Our historic drying barn is packed with lavender harvested throughout the season, giving visitors a completely different look at life on a working lavender farm.
What You’ll Experience at the Farm Right Now
When you visit B&B Family Lavender Farm, you’ll find:
Free admission
Free guided farm tours every 30 minutes
Our historic 1920s barn filled with thousands of drying lavender bundles
A chance to learn how lavender is grown, harvested, dried, and processed
Lavender ice cream
Fresh lavender lemonade
Handcrafted lavender products made here on the farm
Tip: If you’re coming specifically for purple-field photos, peak bloom has passed. If you’d like to tour the farm, smell a barn full of drying lavender, learn about lavender, and enjoy a lavender treat, there’s still plenty to see and do.
Step Inside Our Lavender Drying Barn
The fields may no longer be purple, but our historic 1920s drying barn is one of the highlights of visiting right now.
Thousands of lavender bundles harvested during the summer are hanging overhead to dry. The sight—and especially the fragrance—makes the barn a memorable part of a late-summer visit.
It’s also a chance to see an important step that happens between harvesting lavender in the field and using those flowers in the products we make on the farm.
Take a Free Lavender Farm Tour
Our free guided tours run every 30 minutes and are one of the best ways to experience the farm after peak bloom.
You’ll learn how we grow and harvest lavender, what happens inside the drying barn, and how we turn the plants grown here into finished lavender products.
There’s no admission charge and no additional charge for the tour.
Lavender Ice Cream & Lemonade Are Still Here
You don’t need purple fields to enjoy two of our favorite summer treats.
Lavender ice cream and fresh lavender lemonade are still available at the farm, so you can grab something lavender-flavored while you explore the barn, take a tour, or browse our farm store.
Is It Still Worth Visiting After Lavender Bloom?
Yes—but come expecting a different experience than you would during peak bloom.
July is about brilliant purple fields and fresh lavender flowers. Late August is about the drying barn, farm tours, lavender products, and seeing what happens after harvest.
We’re open daily from 9 AM–5 PM, with free admission and free guided tours every 30 minutes.
If you’re looking for purple fields, we’ll see you next lavender season. If you’d like to experience another side of a working lavender farm, come visit us now.
While nature ultimately holds the remote control, Sequim’s unique “Blue Hole” rain shadow usually keeps us on a very predictable schedule. At B&B Family Lavender Farm, we grow over 10 different varieties, meaning our bloom season is extended longer than many other farms!
Not all purple is created equal! Our English Lavender (Angustifolia) peaks in late June with sweet, culinary scents, while our French Hybrids (Intermedia) explode into deep, vibrant violets in mid-July. Walk the full length of our rows to see the gradient of colors!
In early June, the farm is a sea of fragrant green. By mid-to-late June, our English Lavenders (Angustifolia) begin to show their first “blush” of color.
Best for: Photography enthusiasts who love the “pre-crowd” quiet and the vibrant green contrast.
U-Pick Status: Usually opens late June for early varieties.
This is what you’ve been waiting for! From the first week of July through the Sequim Lavender Festival (third weekend of July), the fields are at their most vibrant.
The Stars: Our French Lavenders (Intermedia), like Grosso and Provence, hit their peak “electric purple” mid-month.
Best for: The full sensory experience—bees buzzing, intense fragrance, and stunning purple vistas.
For the most dramatic “Purple Haze” in your photos, aim for the back-lighting of the late afternoon sun (around 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM). The low sun makes the lavender oils glisten on the buds, giving your pictures a magical, glowing effect.
As the purple deepens into a dusty violet, we begin our harvest. We don’t cut everything at once! We carefully harvest for bundles and our essential oil distillation throughout the month.
Distillation: This is the best time to visit if you want to see our copper stills in action.
U-Pick Status: Available as long as the flowers last—usually through late August.
With 16+ varieties on-site, we are a living library of lavender.
Early Bloomers: Look for Royal Velvet and Folgate to pop first.
Late Bloomers: Our Grosso and White Lavender (yes, we have white lavender!) usually
Historically, peak bloom occurs during the second and third weeks of July. This coincides with the Sequim Lavender Festival. If you want the most vibrant purple fields possible, this is your window.
Lavender oil is most potent when the sun is high! For the strongest fragrance, visit between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM on a sunny day. However, for a more delicate, relaxing scent, the early morning dew brings out a different, fresher aroma.
Yes! While we begin our harvest in early August, we harvest in stages across our 16+ varieties. You can usually find beautiful rows and U-Pick opportunities through the third week of August, along with live distillation demonstrations in our barn.
One of the perks of being in the Sequim Blue Hole is that we get significantly less rain than Seattle or Port Angeles. Even if it’s drizzling, the lavender looks incredibly lush and deep in color. The farm remains open, but we recommend waterproof shoes for the row paths!
Yes, and we love them! Our honeybees are very docile because they are “busy working.” They generally won’t bother you if you don’t bother them. If you have a severe allergy, we recommend staying on the wide main paths rather than walking deep into the rows.
If you're visiting Sequim during lavender season, B&B Family Lavender Farm offers a relaxed, less crowded experience with wide open fields and handcrafted lavender products.