Bees N Blooms is an 11-acre organic farm started in the spring of 2016, where we produce lavender and a variety of lavender products, honey and wax from ten colonies of honey bees, cut flowers for arrangements, and pollinator-friendly plants and trees. The Bees N Blooms lavender labyrinth contains more than 900 lavender plants and a half-mile of meditative, lavender-scented pathway to walk. It is the largest Lavender Labyrinth in the state of California. We created Bees N Blooms to engage the environmentally sensitive connections among flowers, trees, birds, pollinators, humans and the biosphere.
Building on existing knowledge of sustainable and regenerative agriculture, we have incorporated a diverse collection of pollinator and bird-friendly crops into the landscape and set aside a portion of the land for wildlife habitat. As a certified organic farm (CCOF is certifier), we utilize biodiversity and healthy soils as our primary pest-control strategies and incorporate advanced technologies to effectively monitor water use, pest pressures, and crop health. We share our knowledge and learn from others by working with other farmers, governments, academic institutions, non-profit organizations, and the business sector.
When Susan and Geoff came to the Sonoma County area from Berkeley, they found this land known today as Bees N Blooms and transformed it from a blank canvas into an artist’s masterpiece (check out this link to see the farm evolution from satellite). Originally, the land was heavily grazed by cattle, resulting in degraded soil, but after many efforts to restore the vitality of the land, a farm was created!
Located at the base of Taylor Mountain park, which preserves habitat, the land at Bees N Blooms has become a place for habitat restoration and regeneration. Their initial vision was, and still is, to provide space and food for pollinators that’s free of pesticides. They wanted to create a sanctuary for animals, and without realizing it at first, the land soon became a safe-space for humans also as the ecosystem began to thrive through their labor of love.
The world can be a challenging and stressful place, that’s why Susan and Geoff created Bees N Blooms for all living beings to feel peace, calm and positivity. After all, their motto is, “Sustaining bees, trees, blooms and you.” When visiting, the public can get a taste of what’s possible in their own backyards, and also become inspired to deepen a spiritual practice as the large lavender labyrinth provides an opportunity to meditate. Bees N Blooms has become such a beautiful destination spot in the last few years that the owners are now offering group events, such as weddings, business retreats, family reunions, birthdays, etc. Humbly, they recognize that they are stewards of this land and thus welcome visitors from far and wide to share this piece of paradise.
