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Lavender fields are blooming in Paso Robles. Here’s how to visit

At Hambly Lavender Farms in Paso Robles, guests can pick their own bouquets to take home or shop a range of products and gifts.
At Hambly Lavender Farms in Paso Robles, guests can pick their own bouquets to take home or shop a range of products and gifts.

Off Highway 101 in northern Paso Robles, a sea of purple is blooming.

Hambly Lavender Farms, which grows lavender to create essential oils, floral waters, skincare products and gifts, is in the midst of its peak growing period and is welcoming guests looking to “capture the vibrant colors and delicate scents that define the season,” to visit.

“Whether you’re looking to capture stunning photos, enjoy a peaceful evening, or add a unique experience to your wine tasting itinerary, Hambly Lavender Farms is the perfect destination,” farm owner and founder, Gina Hambly said in a news release.

In addition to perusing a range of products, visitors looking to harvest their own lavender bouquet can book tickets to a Lavender U-Pick experience.

Tickets are $15 per adult, and children under 12 are free.

On Mondays, those looking to explore the amethyst-tinted grounds can bring a friend along with them for free, the news release said. The family-owned and -operated farm is open to children and adults of all ages.

Guests looking for a more mellow lavender experience can book tickets for an evening on the farm. You can wander the lavender fields after closing hours and enjoy bring-your-own beverages and food in the farm’s picnic areas.

One-hour guided tours are also available for guests interested in meeting farm animals and enjoying an immersive look into how the farm grows, harvests and dries its fragrant herb.

For more information, to buy tickets or to browse available goods, visit hamblyfarms.com.

Guests can pick their own lavender bouquets to take home, which can be wrapped in paper at the farm store on their way out.
Guests can pick their own lavender bouquets to take home, which can be wrapped in paper at the farm store on their way out. Brittany App

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Ania Keenan
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Ania is a junior at New York University Studying Journalism and Data Science. Originally from the Bay Area, she has been reporting since her high school days. You can find her other work at the Washington Square News, where she does investigative reporting. When she is not working, you can find her hiking and running.
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