Lavender Hill Farm

What Lavender Hill Farm does

Lavender Hill Farm is a privately held agritourism destination founded in 2003 in Boyne City, Michigan, operating the largest lavender farm in the state with 30 varieties cultivated across 33 acres. The farm is Certified Naturally Grown and MAEAP Verified, producing on-site lavender essential oil and hydrosol via a copper still (named Penny), and maintaining an Italian honeybee apiary of over one million bees in partnership with Three Bear's Honey. The business generates revenue across seven interconnected streams: on-site agritourism experiences (guided and private golf cart tours, U-Cut lavender, workshops), retail product sales through a year-round Farmhouse Boutique and online store carrying 128+ SKUs (soaps, CBD body butter, essential oils, culinary lavender, honey, apparel), wedding and private event rentals in a restored 1920s Events Barn (50–280 guests) and the Copper Room, the live music concert series The Series (inherited from the 1995 Aten Place tradition), dining events with Little Bay Gourmet, photography services, and an upcoming tasting room featuring Aurora Cellars and Gypsy Distillery. The customer base is overwhelmingly individual consumers and event hosts (tourists, families, couples, wedding clients, concertgoers), with no enterprise customers of meaningful revenue weight.

Name

Lavender Hill Farm

Legal name

Lavender Hill Farm

Website

https://lavenderhillfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lavender Hill Farm is a privately held, 33-acre agritourism destination in Boyne City, Michigan (est. 2003), the state's largest lavender farm. It serves individual consumers and event hosts through farm tours, on-site retail, weddings, live music concerts, dining events, and an online store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agritourism and specialty lavender products

NAICS

Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm-to-Table & Agritourism Dining Experiences (Farm Visits, Harvest Meals) (THAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Herb Farming (Basil, Parsley, Cilantro, Mint, Dill) (AFAGADAK), Organic Produce & Farm Market Retail (CRAHAEAD), Farmers’ Markets & Farm Stands (Fresh Food) (CRAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Lavender farm products
• Agritourism destination
• Farm tours and U-Cut
• Wedding venue rental
• Essential oil distillation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boyne City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agritourism and Experiences: Free farm admission during summer season driving paid experiences including guided golf cart tours (30-60 minutes), Owner-Guided Farm Tours, and private cart tours. Additional paid experiences include farm workshops, artisan classes, and the Farmer for a Day immersive program.
2. Retail Product Sales: Year-round Farmhouse Boutique and online store selling 128+ lavender products including hand-crafted soaps, CBD body butter, CBD body lotion, essential oils, culinary lavender, dried lavender bunches, wool dryer balls, artisanal teas, room sprays, and apparel. In-store shopping at Boyne City location and online with free shipping over $35.
3. Wedding and Private Event Rentals: Full-day wedding events with ceremonies among lavender fields and receptions in the restored 1920s Events Barn. Venue rental includes rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, bachelorette parties, corporate meetings, and holiday gatherings. Events Barn accommodates 50-175 guests or up to 280 theater setup.
4. Live Music Concert Series: The Series at Lavender Hill Farm concert tickets including Theater Seat Tickets (with designated seating inside Events Barn) and Lawn Seat Tickets (bring-your-own chair with audio/video feed). Summer Passes provide access to six pre-selected performances. Pre-show Local Ground performances and Lavender Goes Pink charity concert.
5. Dining Events: Sunday Brunch events prepared by Little Bay Gourmet (family-style grazing platters), Dining in Lavender four-course prix fixe dinners during peak bloom, and The Young Americans dinner theater experiences. Alcohol may be pre-ordered separately.
6. Photography Services: Posed and professional photography sessions at $50 per session/day. After-hours private photography sessions at $100/hour (2-hour minimum). Drone photography at $150 per half hour (1-hour minimum). In-house photographers available through contracted partners.
7. Tasting Room: Upcoming tasting room featuring wine flights from Aurora Cellars and spirits from Gypsy Distillery, along with mocktails and small bites.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Lavender Hill Farm is a 33-acre agritourism destination that cultivates 30 varieties of lavender and operates a year-round Farmhouse Boutique plus online web boutique selling 128+ lavender-based products (soaps, CBD body butter, essential oils, culinary lavender, honey, tea, and home goods). The farm also offers on-site experiences including guided farm tours, U-Cut lavender, artisan workshops, private events and weddings in a restored 1920s barn, and The Series live music concert series. Free farm admission during summer hours drives foot traffic to paid experiences and retail.

Product overview

Lavender Hill Farm is an agritourism destination offering a diverse portfolio of experiences, products, and venue rentals. The core offering centers on lavender cultivation and related experiences including U-Cut lavender, essential oil distillation, and guided farm tours. The company retails over 128 lavender-themed products across categories including spa (soaps, body butter, lotions, essential oils), culinary (lavender, tea, honey), and home (wool dryer balls) through its Farmhouse Boutique and online store. Event experiences include The Series live music concerts in a historic barn, artisan workshops, seasonal festivals, and dining events. The farm also operates three venue spaces (Events Barn, Copper Room, full property) for weddings and private events accommodating 40-280+ guests. The business operates year-round with peak season May through October, offering free farm admission during summer hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lavender Essential Oil (French Lavender) Farm-distilled lavender essential oil produced on-site from July through September using copper still equipment and sold at the Farmhouse Boutique in various sizes from $17.50 to $37.00.
• Lavender Hydrosol Floral water containing about 8% essential oil created naturally during on-site steam distillation. Matches skin pH and is used for healing, cleaning, and skincare.
• Hand Crafted Soap Cold process hand-crafted soap bar made with lavender essential oil. 4.8 oz bar priced at $10.50.
• Triple Milled Soap French triple-milled soap combining plant-based formula with shea butter and lavender essential oil. 6.8 oz bar priced at $11.25.
• CBD Body Butter Deeply moisturizing body butter with 100mg CBD blended with coconut oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and jojoba oil, featuring Lavender Sage fragrance. 4 oz jar priced at $37.00.
• CBD Body Lotion Lightweight moisturizer with 100mg CBD combined with plant-based oils and shea butter, featuring Lavender Sage fragrance. 8 oz bottle priced at $40.50.
• Wool Dryer Balls Natural laundry alternative to dryer sheets, sold as a set priced at $24.00.
• Culinary Lavender Food-grade lavender for cooking and baking, available in various sizes from $13.50 to $33.00.
• Artisanal Loose-Leaf Tea Farm-curated loose-leaf tea blends priced from $18.50 to $26.50.
• Lavender Honey Raw honey produced from lavender-fed bees at the farm, priced from $1.50 to $18.00.
• Guided Farm Tour 30-minute guided golf cart tour of the farm covering lavender fields, honeybees, harvesting process, and essential oil distillery. Available daily during summer season.
• Owner-Guided Farm Tour 60-minute in-depth tour led by farm owners, including lavender refreshments and extended Q&A.
• Private Cart Farm Tour Reserved private golf cart for up to 5 guests for a more intimate guided farm tour experience.
• Farmer for a Day Experience Custom immersive experience allowing participants to fully engage in lavender farming activities for individuals, couples, or groups.
• Artisan Workshops Artisan-led workshops including floral classes, painting, yoga, and oil distillation, available year-round in the Copper Room venue.
• U-Cut Lavender Experience Guests cut their own lavender bundles from the fields during bloom season, typically late July through August.
• The Series at Lavender Hill Farm Concerts Annual live music concert series held in the renovated 1920s Events Barn featuring national and regional artists across multiple genres. Theater Seat and Lawn Seat tickets plus Summer Passes available.
• Lavender Goes Pink Charity Event Annual benefit concert supporting The Breast Health Fund at McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation, featuring live music, themed beverages, silent auction, and community fundraising.
• Lavender Fest Fridays Weekly Friday event from 11am-2pm featuring local live music, yoga sessions, food vendors, lawn games, and farm tours, included with farm admission.
• Monday Movie Nights Free outdoor movie screenings in the amphitheater on select Monday evenings, family-friendly films shown from late June through early August.
• Lavender Hill Run 5K Annual 5K run through rolling hills, lavender fields, and flower gardens. Tiered pricing: Early Bird $35, Regular $40, Late $42 plus fees.
• Annual Lavender Plant Sale Spring sale offering over 30 varieties of lavender plugs.
• Sunday Brunch by Little Bay Gourmet Shared brunch experience in the Copper Room featuring seasonal menus by Little Bay Gourmet. Offered on select Sundays (May 24, June 7, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, 2026).
• Dining in Lavender (Four-Course Prix Fixe Dinner) Chef-prepared four-course prix fixe dinner by Little Bay Gourmet during peak bloom, served at tables overlooking blooming lavender fields. Dates: June 30, July 21, August 4, 2026.
• Picnic at the Farm Self-guided picnicking experience on the property, with guests bringing their own food or purchasing snacks from the Farmhouse Boutique.
• Events Barn Venue Rental Fully renovated historic barn (built 1920) for private events, weddings, and concerts. Accommodates 50-175 guests or up to 280 theater-style, with vintage theater seating, professional sound system, and chandeliers.
• The Copper Room Venue Rental Year-round indoor event space with outdoor deck, seats up to 40 guests or 150 with East porch combined. Equipped with whiteboard, wireless microphone, large TV screen, and kitchen facilities.
• Full-Day Wedding Events Complete wedding package including ceremony among lavender fields and reception in the restored barn, with champagne wall, birch arches, ice cream cart, and fire pit.
• Posed and Professional Photography Sessions Posed and professional photography sessions at $50 per session/day, with after-hours private photography at $100/hour (2-hour minimum) and drone photography at $150 per half hour (1-hour minimum).
• Farmhouse Boutique (On-Site Retail) Year-round retail store offering 128+ lavender products across spa, culinary, home, apparel, and gift set categories. Located at the farm and open daily 10am-5pm during summer season.
• Online Web Boutique E-commerce platform for purchasing lavender products year-round, with 1-5 business day processing, free shipping on orders over $35, and gift-wrapped presentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Farm provides annual charitable support to local causes through The Series charity program and Lavender Goes Pink event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiggs Brewery & KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen partners with Lavender Hill Farm for The Series live music events. Charity volunteers serve libations at the Side Deck Beer Bar during concerts in exchange for cash donations benefiting the annual selected charity. Partnership returned in 2025 as Feed a Friend beneficiary.
• Little Bay GourmetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLittle Bay Gourmet provides catering for Sunday Brunch events, Dining in Lavender four-course dinners, and An Evening with The Young Americans dinner theater experiences. Menus are uniquely curated offering seasonal local flavors and farm favorites served family-style.
• Aurora CellarsminorOthersAurora Cellars in Lake Leelanau supplies wines for the upcoming Tasting Room at Lavender Hill Farm, offering wine flights alongside spirits and mocktails.
• Gypsy DistilleryminorOthersGypsy Distillery in Petoskey supplies spirits for the upcoming Tasting Room, complementing wine offerings from Aurora Cellars.
• Three Bear's HoneycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree Bear's Honey maintains beehives on the Lavender Hill Farm property. Over a million honeybees visit the lavender during summer months. The Bass Wood Trees planted around the farm support bee populations. Bees produce lavender honey harvested from several hives available for purchase at the boutique.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 123 Farm: Certified organic lavender farm in Southern California operating a farm stay, restaurant, retail shop, and event venue — comparable in offering on-farm dining, retail lavender products, and agritourism experiences.
• Purple Haze Lavender Farm: Lavender farm in Sequim, WA on Washington's Olympic Peninsula growing multiple varieties, distilling essential oils, and offering U-Cut, retail, and farm events — directly comparable as a multi-variety lavender farm with on-site retail and experiences.
• Pelindaba Lavender Farm & Shop: Lavender farm on San Juan Island, WA that grows multiple lavender varieties, distills essential oils on-site, and operates a retail shop and farm experiences — directly comparable in the agricultural + agritourism + value-added product model to Lavender Hill Farm.
• Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm: Lavender farm in Door County, WI that grows multiple lavender varieties, distills essential oils, and operates a retail shop and visitor experiences — comparable in size, Great Lakes regional context, and integrated agritourism + product model.
• Stony Brook Lavender Farm: Lavender farm in Sequim, WA offering U-Cut, distilled products, and on-site retail — directly comparable in the small-farm, multi-variety lavender + value-added retail model.

Others

• Walloon Lake Inn & Lodge: Northern Michigan hospitality and dining destination near Petoskey — comparable as part of the broader Northern Michigan destination/tourism cluster that drives the farm's visitors and event demand.
• Castle Farms: Historic Michigan event venue in Charlevoix used for weddings, corporate events, and tours — comparable as a Northern Michigan destination venue competing for the same wedding and corporate event bookings.

Emerging players

• Beekman 1802: Artisanal farm-based lifestyle brand built around goat farming, with broad retail, experiences, and a media/content engine — comparable in the farm-as-destination + curated product catalog model, though broader than lavender alone.

Regional players

• Cherry Republic: Michigan-based agritourism and specialty food brand centered on cherries with retail stores, a cafe/winery tasting room, and a Glen Arbor destination campus — a strong regional peer for the Northern Michigan agritourism + specialty food retail + event venue playbook.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKiL8Ndxxhr3aXlQm7SEqUQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/lavenderhillfarmmichigan
• Instagraminstagram.com/lhfarmmi/?hl=en
• TikToktiktok.com/@lhfarmmi
• Pinterestpinterest.com/lavhillfarm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lavender-hill-farm

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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