Things to Do: Twin Creeks Lavender Farm open for U-Pick season in Williamston
How does a beautiful day in the country, picking lavender bundles from the farm sound for a weekend plan? Living Upstate host Jamarcus Gaston heads over to Twin Creeks Lavender to check out the U-Pick season and shop from products made from lavender grown right here in Williamston. Owner, Michelle Ducworth, gives Jamarcus a tour of the farm and talks about what is new at the farm this year.
Twin Creeks Lavender Farm is delighted to announce our 6th Annual UPICK season! Come enjoy five acres of organically-grown lavender FOUR DAYS A WEEK all season! This year we’ve added Thursdays to our calendar. The farm will be open to the public for picking every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning May 29 and running through the end of June. Then come back and join us for our family-friendly, end-of-season celebration extravaganza, on Friday, July 4! You’ll get one last chance to pick lavender while also relaxing to live music, shopping with visiting artisan vendors and eating yummy food from various food trucks. We’ll also have games with prizes for the kiddos!
FUN THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO THIS YEAR:
- PLENTY OF FREE PARKING!
- DELICIOUS HONEY LAVENDER ICE CREAM made by the amazing Honest Scoop Ice Cream, using our culinary lavender, and honey by Vdovich
- PICK FRESH BOUQUETS OF LAVENDER We measure picked lavender by the diameter of the bundle: 1″= $5, 1.5″= $10, and 2″ = $15 . Pay for what you pick along with all of our other products availble for sale inside our barn boutique.
- DELICIOUS HONEY LAVENDER ICE CREAM made by the amazing Honest Scoop Ice Cream, using our culinary lavender, and honey by Vdovichenko Bee Farm will be available for purchase.
- REFRESHING LAVENDER ELDERBERRY LEMONADE made by Mama K’s, using our culinary lavender, will be available for purchase.
- SHOP in our barn boutique, as well as various artists and vendors weekly
- SUNSET PICNIC: June 13
- MIMOSAS & MASTERPICES – DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED – Sip on mimosas, munch on snacks, create your own lavender keepsake, enjoy sunset on the farm & take home a bouquet of lavender too!
- JULY 4TH, END-OF-SEASON CELEBRATION Bring your chairs, umbrellas and sunscreen and join us Friday, July 4 from 10 AM-2 PM for one last chance to pick fresh lavender, shop and enjoy live music, food, and shenanigans for kids of all ages.
SIX LAVENDER VARIETIES & BUNDLE PRICING:
Since, Melissa is still in our baby plant nursery stage… this year we will offer six other varieties of lavender to choose from, including Grosso, French Provence, Violet Intrigue, Gros Bleu, Super Blue and Royal Velvet. Though some varieties are limited, you may pick as much as you like. Your cut bundles will be measured in $5, $10, or $15 increments and banded for you at checkout. Stay tuned to our social accounts on FB and IG @TwinCreeksLavender for up-to-date news and information.
WHAT BLOOMS WHEN: The Augustafolias bud earlier in spring and the Intermedias later, so please choose your UPICK date accordingly, if variety-specific lavender is important to you.
- Blooms May through early June: Melissa (NOTE: Melissa is being restocked this year and will not be available to pick.) (Culinary, White & Fragrant Ornamental), Royal Velvet (Culinary & Fragrant Ornamental) Violet Intrigue (Fragrant Ornamental), and Gros Bleu (Fragrant Ornamental)
- Blooms throughout June: French Provence (Culinary & Fragrant Ornamental) and Grosso (Fragrant Ornamental )
- Blooms from late June through early July: Super Blue (Fragrant Ornamental)
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE:
Upon arrival at the main gate, you will be given information and instructions for picking/cutting during a brief orientation. If you’d like a tour we’ll group you with others to show you around. Twin Creeks will provide rubber bands and scissors for you to use to harvest and collect your bouquets. For the safety of our plants, we ask that you do not bring or use your own.
Once you’ve finished picking, please proceed to the barn, where your lavender will be measured and banded for you to pay. All varieties will be marked at the end of each row, plus you will also learn what’s what during your initial orientation. You should be able to tell what you’re picking and what scent you enjoy best! If you are unsure, just ask us, and we’ll be happy to help!
www.twincreekslavender.com
U Pick: Thursday-Sunday, 9am-2pm
