Imagine cruising along windy roads that cut through New Hampshire's prized farmland with the windows down and a sweet summer breeze, the scent of freshly cut hay and wildflowers drifts in, mingling with the quiet hum of cicadas. Next to you sits someone you hold dear, the golden light of the evening casting a soft glow over the landscape. The Destination: Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm.
Every year, we host a small number of couples when the fields are awash in hazy purples and soft golds, and the sky melts into fiery streaks of pink and amber. These Sunset Date Nights are more than just a picnic—they are a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and savor a fleeting summer evening in one of the most beautiful settings imaginable. 10,000 hand tended lavender plants in full bloom sway and ripple like waves over the landscape, yours to choose the highest quality stems to take home.
We see sisters, friends, new couples, lifelong sweethearts, and everyone in between enjoy lavender bliss in the sanctuary we have had the joy of creating. We decided to cultivate this event two years ago when we were faced with the crossroads of facilitating personal, intimate events, and keeping the blooming fields open and available to all that wish to enjoy them. Our conclusion was to invite a limited number of couples to come to the farm after hours to U-Pick and picnic as the sun sets, so they could share their own special moments in peace in the blooming lavender.
Our tiny team sat down and set out to create the event. We were so excited to make something unique and memorable. What would make it perfect and special? Here's what we came up with.
Sunset - There's something to be said about the sunsets at PBF - they're never boring. Often, the open sky blankets the fields in streaks of saturated amber, pink, and even purple! 💜
Privacy - Only 10 spaces are available per night - that's over 1,000 lavender plants per couple! The countryside is peaceful but not quite silent - the hum of the bees and muted cicadas and peeper frogs are carried in with the breeze.
U-Pick - Guests are given a pair of snips as well as a bundle ring in their wicker picnic baskets so that they can cut their very own bundle of fresh lavender to take home with them as a beautiful and aromatic keepsake (dried bundles last a number of years if properly cared for!)
Champagne - Upon arrival, we pack up the picnic baskets for guests and the last thing that goes in are two mini bottles of frosty champagne to enjoy as the July heat fades away into the sunset. 🍾
Don't drink? No problem. Our bartender will make you a lavender infused mocktail. Our three favorites are lavender blueberry, lavender peach, and lavender cran-rosemary. Cheers! 🥂
Gourmet Lavender Infused Dessert - After 5 seasons with our Culinary Camper, we know our way around lavender sweets. We've had lavender cremé brulee, lavender infused ice cream, and lavender blueberry & lemon cupcakes available for our guests. 🫐 🍋
Fresh, Local Charcuterie - Whenever possible, we partner with our neighboring small businesses and artisans to bring you the freshest and highest quality products and support our community. We partner with Barrel and Baskit of Hopkinton to ensure meats, cheeses, and produce are local and of high standard. The boxes are beautiful and interesting - a satiating snack for two. 🧀
The most fullfilling part of our job is facilitating joy for others. Every day, we welcome people to get outside and feel the sun, harvest the healing power of plants, slow down and smell the flowers (literally!) and spend quality time with those they hold dear. There is no better feeling than seeing a person feeling more connected to themselves, the land, and the people around them after a trip to the farm. We are so grateful for the support of our guests, it makes each sunrise so much sweeter.
If you're interested in booking a Sunset Date Night In The Field with us, please visit this page. They are available for very limited sunset hours in July and run for approximately two hours. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact Ashley at ashley@pumpkinblossomfarm.com.
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