Historic Clifton in Kilmarnock, Va
49 Clifton AvenueThe house at Clifton was built in 1785 — nine years after the Declaration of Independence, and not far from the birthplace of George Washington. This July, as America marks its 250th anniversary, we're opening this historic estate for a day that connects the land, the lavender, and the rich story of the Northern Neck and its role in shaping America.
Lavender & Legacy is a full summer day at Two Bees Lavender. Start in the fields, where you'll pick your own lavender and use our measuring gauge to build your harvest to take home. Then step inside: volunteers from the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society will be guiding tours of our historic 1785 home, and an archaeologist from Virginia’s Department of Historic Resources will be on site to share what the land itself has to tell us about the people who lived and worked here.
Cap the afternoon with a cool glass of lavender lemonade from The Salty Lemon, and browse the farm store before ending your educational and entertaining day on the farm.
It's a day to slow down, get your hands in the soil, and feel the thread that runs from this ground all the way back to the founding of the country.
What's included:
A guided lavender picking experience in the field
Guided historic house tours with Lancaster Virginia Historical Society
Also on site:
Archaeologist from Virginia Department of Historic Resources
The Two Bees Lavender farm store
Lavender lemonade from The Salty Lemon (available for purchase)
Book signing by local author J. Clare
Good to know:
Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for both fields and a historic home
Bring sunscreen and bug spray — you'll be outdoors
Cutting tools are provided
Children under 5 are welcome to join with a ticketed adult
No pets allowed
Tickets are timed — please arrive during your selected session window
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Jul 11, 2026 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Historic Clifton in Kilmarnock, Va
49 Clifton Avenue
Two Bees Lavender is a local floriculture business born from a passion for lavender and love of our community, the Northern Neck of Virginia.
Our focus is not only growing, harvesting, and selling lavender and lavender products, but also educating and creating opportunities for the people living in and visiting the Northern Neck of Virginia.
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