A visit to a lavender farm is a feast for the senses.  From the inviting scent of lavender to the varied purple hues of this beautiful flower, immersing yourself in a field of lavender is an experience you don’t want to miss! This little miracle herb has multiple uses and applications, from stress reduction to topical healing, cooking and baking.  I’ll share more about lavender’s many uses a bit later….but first, allow me to share more about the New Life Lavender Farm in Baraboo, Wisconsin!

New Life Lavender Farm | Baraboo, Wisconsin

Now in their 9th season, New Life Lavender Farm in Baraboo, Wisconsin offers visitors a unique experience. Open fields of lavender, 8 acres of wildflowers, farm tours, wagon rides, and a beautiful farm store with gifts and sweet treats, you will enjoy your visit from start to finish.

New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI
New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, WI

Location, Hours, & Admission

New Life Lavender Farm is located at E10766 County Road W in Baraboo, Wisconsin.  This is just a quarter mile west of the Highway 12 Bypass Exit 219).

New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, Wisconsin
New Life Lavender Farm, Baraboo, Wisconsin
Side entrance to farm store
Side entrance to farm store
Lavender fields
Lavender fields
Old stone wall on farm grounds
Old stone wall on farm grounds

Hours for New Life: Open May 30th through September 27, 2025 – Tuesdays -Saturdays between 10am and 5pm. Sunday hours may be added during peak season. Check the website for more information!

View of Lavender Fields
View of Lavender Fields

Admission Fees

Admission fees for New Life:  $10 for non-peak season (May 30 – June 20).  Fees are $15 during peak season (June 20-July 20).  Kids are free (age 2 and under).  New in 2025 are wagon rides, included in the price of admission.  Book tickets online.

Close-up of lavender fields, mid-July
Close-up of lavender fields, mid-July
Beautiful and fragrant lavender flower
Beautiful and fragrant lavender flower

 

Wildflowers

Don’t forget to walk the path through 8 beautiful acres of wildflowers!  You’ll see native purple coneflower, blazing star, penstemon, bee balm, native sunflowers, and many others!

8-acre wildflower garden
8-acre wildflower garden
Wildflower garden with native coneflower and blazing star
Wildflower garden with native coneflower and blazing star
Native blazing star in wildflower garden
Native blazing star in wildflower garden

New Life Lavender Farm | Store

Don’t end your visit without a visit to the farm store!  On the day of my visit, there was a harpist playing inside the farm store – such a treat!  You’ll find unique lavender themed gifts, pies, treats, and lavender ice cream!  I wasn’t sold on it until the first bite, but it’s delicious!

Beautiful harp in the farm store (live harp music was delightful!)
Beautiful harp in the farm store (live harp music was delightful!)
Lavender Lemon Macarons, farm store
Lavender Lemon Macarons, farm store
GIfts from farm store, and lavender ice cream - delicious!
GIfts from farm store, and lavender ice cream – delicious!
Lavender ice cream
Lavender ice cream

 

New Life Lavender Farm | Pet Policy

Leashed pets are permitted in the parking area.  However, they are not permitted in any other area of the farm or farm store.  Service animals are permitted.  Pets must be supervised, and dog waste must be cleaned up.

Lavender Uses 

The soothing fragrance of lavender is only one of its unique properties.  Lavender is an herb, one with many therapeutic uses.  From stress relief to improved sleep, the scent of lavender has a calming effect.  Lavender is used as an analgesic for muscle aches, insect bites, alleviation of headaches.  It is used in baking, and added to coffees and teas.

As an added bonus…..Did you know that the scent of lavender deters flies, mosquitoes, and other pesky insects!

Enjoy your visit to this beautiful Wisconsin farm!

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-Erin