Stop and Smell the Lavendar

Perhaps one of the smallest and quietest places on all of Eastern Long Island is the hamlet of East Marion. East Marion is located on the North Fork between Greenport and Orient, meaning that a lot of visitors that arrive to the area via the Cross Sound Ferry pass through it. The very small hamlet does not have a lot to offer to guests which is why many probably drive through it without even knowing.

Located in East Marion are a firehouse, a post office, a country store named Fork and Anchor, Sep's Farm and Lavender by the Bay and that is it. So not a lot, but one of those places may be the most unique destination on all of Eastern Long Island.

Lavender by the Bay is a lavender farm. Typically something associated more with France, the farm prides themselves with being something that looks like it has been plucked right out of France and placed on Eastern Long Island. It is the only u-pick lavender farm on Long Island.

Think about that, it is the only place on Long Island where you can pick your own lavender! Even if lavender is not something you love I suggest checking out the place because of the uniqueness it offers the quiet little hamlet.

Even if you have no interest in picking the lavender, there is a lot the farm has to offer. During peak season (June or July depending on the top of lavender) the sites and smells of the fields, located right behind the main shop, are incredible.

In case you are completely unaware of what a lavender field looks like here is something to give you an idea.

Can't you just picture yourself there either picking your own lavender to take home and enjoy  or just relaxing?

And the fields are not the only thing Lavender by the Bay has to offer, it also has a shop that sells all top of lavender products. To give you an idea of what is sold in the shop, one of my personal favorite things is the lavender honey. Trust me, it is delicious even if you are not a big honey fan. I love it and cannot get enough of it!

If you are on the North Fork, Lavender by the Bay is a must stop for the views, smells and products it offers. Please feel free to check out lavenderbythebay.com for more information on lavender and when the farm itself is open.