Experiences

Lavender

Our Milford, Delaware lavender farm in the rows—distillation, botanicals, and farm-grown products tied to peak bloom.

Growing & harvest

Bloom timing shifts with the season; we steward the rows for peak fragrance and color.

Products & experiences

Lavender finds its way into goods and on-farm moments as schedules allow.

Honeybees

Our bees connect pollination, honey, and stewardship across the farm landscape.

Beekeeper inspecting a frame pulled from a hive
Rows of hive boxes set along the lavender fields
Honeybees working a frame of capped honey and brood
A swarm cluster being gently rehomed during a Swarmcall response
Beginner workshop attendees gathered around an open hive
A honeybee foraging on lavender in full bloom

Beekeeping on Our Farm

Beekeeping began here as a small hobby tucked into the rhythm of our lavender and cut-flower fields, but the diversity of our farm means even a hobby-sized apiary needs to run with the efficiency of a business. As we’ve expanded to roughly 15–20 colonies, we’ve refined our management so the bees integrate cleanly into the broader operation. Although beekeeping and cut-flower production aren’t always considered compatible, our mix of forage sources has proven more than adequate—our bees stay well-fed, and our blooms remain unaffected.

Thoughtful Apiary Management

To keep our scale manageable and our colonies healthy, we use the HiveWorks app to track inspections, treatments, hive performance, and seasonal tasks. This helps us make informed decisions and maintain consistent standards across the apiary.

Swarmcall: Public Swarm Rescue

Through our Swarmcall service, we offer free swarm retrieval for the surrounding community. It’s a way to promote responsible beekeeping, prevent unnecessary colony loss, and give displaced bees a safe home within our managed apiary.

Workshops for Beginners

We also host hands-on beginner workshops designed for people who want to start keeping bees or simply understand them better. These sessions cover equipment, seasonal rhythms, hive health, and responsible management—all grounded in what we’ve learned operating a small, diversified farm.

Cut Flowers

Fresh-cut flowers grown on-site—bouquets, seasonal color, and u-pick when available.

Seasonal stems

Varieties rotate with the calendar; color and availability follow the weather.

U-pick & visits

U-pick windows and walk-up moments are announced as fields open.

Homesteading

Hands-on learning and homesteading skills rooted in our farm and family programs.

Programs

Workshops and homeschool-friendly programming connect skills to real farm rhythms.

Community

We grow alongside neighbors who want to live more intentionally with the land.

Harvest Host

Traveling guests staying with us through Harvest Host—quiet farm nights and hospitality.

To learn more about Harvest Host stays: Plan your visit — Harvest Host stays or see our listing on Harvest Hosts.

Stays

We host self-contained RV travelers through Harvest Hosts. Read how visits work on our Harvest Host stays page, then use our official host listing to check details and book through the program.

Etiquette & timing

We share expectations so visits stay smooth for guests, neighbors, and livestock.

The Farmstand

Seasonal farm goods, gifts, and products from our onsite stand—also available through our online store.

The Abbott's & Oak farmstand stocked with seasonal goods

Onsite

Hours and offerings vary by season; check social for the latest.

Online

Shop the store for shipping, pickup, and new drops as we list them.