This gorgeous 5-acre lavender and U-Pick Flower Farm is so calming, welcoming and peaceful from the minute you arrive. As soon as you walk onto the farm the lavender scents travels throughout the property. Good Bye City Life! Thanks to Kara M. I was introduced to Dollies Farm, in Franklin, just a few minutes off of 65 South. We had the opportunity to enjoy their many chickens (eggs sold in gift shop), a stunning peacock, cows in the fields and the most adorable, well mannered little puppy who stole the evening.
Saturday evening, we attended the Sunset and Sangrias Event on an unbearably hot day but still had a wonderful time. I enjoyed the event and now that I know what to expect, I'd like to attend more events. A lovely bar was set up on the Pavillion with lavender lemonade, Sangrias, domestic beer and wine. We were entertained by a terrific band who played a very diverse music selection from soft jazz, blues to light rock-and-roll. They were very entertaining and engaging with the audience and encouraged dancing and having a good time.
Dollie's is a working lavender farm harvesting the flower buds for wedding bouquets, dried arrangements and lavender products. Guests are welcome to cut bundles of lavender for their own personal use or decorations. Ask for a flower bucket and clippers to begin your adventure. Many butterflies will greet you as you're cutting the flowers. 80 plus varities of gorgeous flowers grow in well spaced rows available to cut and turn into your own bouquet. Bring a vase or purchase one at the gift shop for your personal arrangement or the flowers can be wrapped in paper. Just a few of the flowers you'll find are Mint, Cosmo's, Sedum, Poppy's, Coneflowers, Salvia, Phlox, Zinnias, Marigolds, Bishop Flowers and many more, plus over 17 varieties of Sunflowers are within this 5 acres. Once you've cut all your flowers, the staff will help you make an attractive bouquet to take home. Pricing can be found on their website and on-site above the work table.
The property is manicured beautifully with random seating throughout from a patio table and chairs to a large sofa, swings and of course, bring your own chair or blanket for events. Lovely flower beds and firepits are scattered throughout with so many things of interest to enjoy. As I was appreciating the amount of work it took to create this floral wonderland, a movie line came to mind; "Build it and they will come", and they do as evident Saturday evening.
The gift shop is fun to explore with all types of merchandise. Lots of lavender products, bug spray, candles, cold beverages and home decor are just a few things you'll find. The Gift Shop is air-conditioned for a quick time out of the heat.
Dollies is worth the trip and I highly suggest pick a bouquet. It was fun creating my own personal arrangement. Take a moment to check their Facebook page for upcoming events. read more