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Lavender is blooming at these three Sequim farms

The festival is cancelled, but Sequim's fields are open and ready for visitors. #k5evening

SEQUIM, Wash. — Sequim lavender farmers are still hard at work, even though the festival's cancelled again this year.

Across the entire region acres of lavender are at their purple peak – and festival or not, visitors are still welcome at many farms:

“The festival as a big celebration isn't happening, but the fields are still open, you can come every day and check out lavender. Celebrate on your own!” said Joran Scheifen, owner of Jardin du Soliel Lavender.

'Lavender Bathing' is a perfect pandemic activity.

"You can come and wander and not even come within 20 feet if you wanted to, right? Go hide somewhere in one of the fields,” said Scheifen.

And there are plenty of farms to visit, each one with its own personality: 

Jardin du Soliel has a small herd of goat greeters – and grows organic plants on rolling hills.

At Graysmarsh Farm, a couple of miles away you don't have to limit yourself to just harvesting lavender. 

Rows of U-pick raspberries and blueberries are ripe at the same time the lavender's at its peak. 

Don't want to labor picking your own?  Pre-picked berries and bunches are available also.

Photo ops are everywhere on this picture-perfect farm, and it's a popular stop for families with kids, or anyone who wants a deal on fresh-picked berries in exchange for a bit of labor. 

Lavender Connection is officially open to the public and is filled with photo-ops, picnic spots and even fun lawn games.

A lavender road trip might be the ultimate getaway this summer.  And for these growers - working from home isn't so bad.

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