At Star Bright Farm, a working 1850s farm in White Hall, the Elmore family turns its care for the soil into natural goods and a place for people to experience farm life. The farm grows lavender—nearly 4,000 plants—and welcomes visitors for seasonal field visits, workshops, and gatherings while selling products made on the farm or with local artisan partners.
Farmstead 1868 LLCThe Cody family’s farming story began in 1868, and four generations later Bill and Monica Cody are carrying that legacy forward at their Cazenovia farm through Farmstead 1868. Their lavender patch grew from family life on a working dairy farm into a small-batch maker of lavender goods, offering visitors a connection to the land and the simple farm life the family knows firsthand.CAZENOVIA, NY
Laughing Fork FarmLaughing Fork Farm grows seasonal vegetables and flowers in New York’s Hudson Valley black dirt region, pairing its farm store and CSA with dinners, workshops, and celebrations. Set on 14 acres at a former rodeo and horse farm, it centers its community activities in a striking three-story, 19th-century Dutch barn whose ground floor still contains a 14-stall stable. The store also carries products from neighboring farms, while the farm’s own flowers are grown and arranged on site.HIGHLAND, NY
Stoney Hollow FarmIn the mountains of Western North Carolina, Stoney Hollow Farm is a family-owned and operated farm growing non-GMO, organically raised vegetables, flowers, and melons for walk-in and wholesale customers. Its farm store pairs freshly harvested produce—especially its much-loved lettuce mix—with locally made foods and a changing collection of vintage and antique treasures. Visitors can also pick flowers in the garden or stay in the farm’s on-site cabin.PETROLIA, PA
Willow Oak Flower & Herb FarmFamily-run Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm has been rooted in the same family for more than 80 years, with the business operating since 1979. In Severn, the farm grows flowers without chemicals and crafts arrangements for everyday occasions as well as weddings and special events. Its preserved land is part of the Maryland Environmental Trust and Severn River Land Trust.SEVERN, MD