About the Farm
A working lavender farm in Wakefield, Rhode Island — restored, replanted, and shared with the community.
Our Story
After the current owner purchased the farm late in 2016, the costly process of restoration and improvement of the barn began, with the installation of electricity and repairing the existing water system. Improvements included the installation of three stalls and Dutch doors throughout the barn, as well as a poultry area attached to the rear of the barn. The farm restoration included rotational grazing pastures for livestock — the llamas and alpacas.
Corn was planted on the farm in preparation for a master plan for a lavender field. The following summer of 2018, a center gazebo was installed and the field designs for the rows of lavender were laid out. To house the growing equipment and materials for the farm, a garage was built with a small living area above. The inner circle of the lavender field was planted in 2018. In 2019 the outer circle of the lavender field was planted, to the completion of over 4,000 lavender plants from 14 varieties. The upper area of the garage building was created into a stunning, luxuriously rustic Farm Suite.
In 2020, the farm quickly gained traction and a large following grew around the lavender field and its unique beauty. As a private farm, the property was not open to the general public. It was decided to sell the first year's lavender via tightly regulated lavender cuttings on five Saturdays in 2020 during peak bloom season in the summer. In addition to paid staff to manage the property and cuttings, the farm employs individuals to assemble cuttings and products from the lavender for sale. Volunteers from the Kingston Hill Garden Club also assisted the farm cuttings.
The unique design of the farm was done so as to create a special place of beauty, peace and luxury for visitors. In the short time that the farm has been in business, it has been written about by newspapers, magazines and many other social media sources.
A private farm in Wakefield, Rhode Island — field, pastures, barn, and room to breathe.
Our lavender grows in 68 circular rows, planted in two circles in 2018 and 2019, so the field blooms in waves.
Home to three of Rhode Island's four privately held camels — including the state's only Arabian camels.
Why We Do It
This farm is fulfilling the owner's dream of growing this amazing herb and sharing it with the community. By being able to sell the lavender as well as offer the opportunity for a limited number of guests to visit the farm, they will experience a working farm and have the ability for the community to have a place of gathering amongst the rolling waves of lavender.
The granddaughter of the original Gatewood Farm owner stated “how delighted her grandparents would be to see their farm being used for farming once again.” We relish the thought that we are bringing farming back to the area in a very unique and exciting way. We thank all of our followers and lavender enthusiasts that give us the encouragement to continue this labor of love.
