Summertime in the Columbia River Gorge is nothing short of spectacular, especially when you take the time to visit Hood River lavender farms. Between cherry blossoms on the Hood River Fruit Loop and mountain meadows filled with wildflowers, there’s always something in bloom in the Columbia River Gorge. Even so, June & July are genuinely dazzling as the vibrantly hued Hood River lavender farms reach their beautiful peak.
Apart from wandering lavender fields, you’ll find so many more things to do in the Columbia River Gorge. In addition to basking in the fragrant smells of local lavender farms near Hood River, summers in the Gorge are meant for hiking and biking your way to spectacular vistas, visiting places like Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, exploring great river towns like Hood River, or simply relaxing in our magnificent Hood River cabins.
There’s no better place to enjoy the charms of the Columbia River Gorge than our luxury cabins in Washington State. We offer guests an unparalleled lodging experience, and we’re close to everything you want to do in the Gorge, including visiting local lavender farms in Oregon. Whatever you do during the day, after a few days at our cabins, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and ready to tackle whatever lies ahead this summer. Book one of our luxury cabins, rated one of the best places to stay near Hood River!
Which Hood River Lavender Farms Are the Best?
You don’t have to travel to the far-off lavender fields of Provence to see these magnificently fragrant purple blooms. There are plenty of lavender farms in the Pacific Northwest, including quite a few Hood River lavender farms right here in the Columbia River Gorge. The stunning blooms of this fragrant plant will soon be ready to explode with their signature purple spikes. Though it’s dependent on the weather, you can expect Hood River Lavender farms to reach peak blooms sometime in early July.
You get to do more than just admire the blooms at many top-rated lavender farms near Portland. Enjoy the gentle fragrance drifting through the air, take the time to pick your own bunches to take home, and shop for handmade or culinary goods featuring this signature fragrance. Many of the top Hood River lavender farms have gift shops on-site!
Our Favorite Lavender Farms near Hood River
- Exceptional views and bountiful lavender fields await at Hood River Lavender Farm, one of the most popular farms in the area. They have a wide variety of merchandise available in their retail shop, and you’re welcome to roam freely through their fields, soaking up the views and fragrances as you go. Don’t miss the chance to visit neighboring Stave and Stone Winery. This winery has an outdoor bar that overlooks its lavender fields, Mt. Hood, and Mount Adams.
- Van Gogh Lavender Farm is a beautiful woman-owned lavender farm in Oregon, not too far from Hood River. Their farm opens for visitors in June and offers a season of vibrant blooms and fragrant experiences in the lavender fields near Hood River.
- Enjoy the double mountain views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams towering beyond the vibrant purple fields at Hope Ranch Lavender Farm. You can walk through their fields, pick your own lavender, and shop from their farmstand.
- Glacier View Lavender Farm, nestled at the base of Hood River, is another worthwhile stop among Hood River lavender farms. They are located on the Hood River Fruit Loop, so it’s an easy stop to make in between stops at fresh fruit stands and other u-pick farms near Hood River.
Where are the Best Cabins in Washington State?
Visits to the purple fields of these Hood River lavender farms are certainly special, but it’s certainly not the only reason to visit the Columbia River Gorge. In fact, our unique cabins Washington State are worth a visit on their own! Our cabins near Hood River are centrally located to the top attractions in the area, too, which means you can get out for as much (or as little) adventure as you’d like.
We pay special attention to even the smallest details at our cabins in Washington to ensure you have nothing but the best Columbia River Gorge getaway. From Hood River lavender farms to the jagged mountaintops, the exciting world of the Columbia River Gorge is waiting for you. Book your cabin at our #1-rated cabins Washington State today!
