New Jersey's 2024 Tourism Guide Features Hidden Springs Lavender / Alpaca Farm

One of Somerset County's favorite places to visit is Hidden Springs Lavender / Alpaca Farm. This is the perfect place to spend a quick day in the area because of the lush lavender leaves and picture-perfect photo opportunities. The farm also offers a variety of lavender-themed products, including lavender soaps, lotions, body products and essential oils to name a few. Visitors can also tour the lavender fields and learn about the farming process. There are also 23 alpacas on the farm that are frequently featured on social media. As visitors visit and purchase their fresh lavender (while in season) and may take photos around the farm and with the Alpacas. Visitors can also purchase alpaca fiber products, including scarves, hats, and sweaters. Hidden Springs Lavender / Alpaca Farm is now on the cover of New Jersey's 2024 Tourism Guide. The farm also offers a wide range of activities during the year, such as guided walking tours with an Alpaca, Festivals, Farm Dinners, and workshops. They also offer a unique wedding venue for those wishing to get married in a lavender field.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: What do you think makes Hidden Springs Lavender/ Alpaca Farm such a staple in the community year after year?

Hidden Springs Lavender / Alpaca Farm: Our Lavender products sell themself and we make everything right here so it is always fresh. We try to keep everything as natural as we can without compromising the quality.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: What do visitors enjoy most of their time during their visits?

Hidden Springs Lavender / Alpaca Farm: Visitors love it all! The Shoppe, The Lavender Field, The Alpacas & The farm itself.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: How many Alpcas do you have and what made you decide to have them as pets?

Hidden Springs Lavender / Alpaca Farm: We currently have 23 Alpacas on the farm. We transitioned from Boarding Horses about 4 years ago after we got our initial 4 Alpacas. We fell in love with them and are much easier to take care of now that we are getting older.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: What should people expect for their first visit to the farm?

Hidden Springs Lavender/ Alpaca Farm: Wow, that is a tough one. Many people are in awe when they first visit. Whether it be the beautiful alpacas, unique gift shoppe, or the farm itself. People mostly are shocked when they see how clean the farm is and how beautiful the shoppe is.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: Is there something you can share about lavender - that people might not know on how or when to use it?

Hidden Springs Lavender  / Alpaca Farm: So lavender has many great properties, but it is mostly for its calming effect when the smell hits the brain. Pure Lavender Essential Oil can only have this effect. Synthetic Oils should not be used as they contain chemicals that are harmful.

Raritan Neighbors NJ:It is also great for keeping moths away from your good clothing and it keeps mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks away.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: What do you enjoy most about living and/or working in Somerset County?

Hidden Springs Lavender Farms: Somerset is a great County and has a vast variety of things to do and see and love having neighboring townspeople visit us.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: Can you share how were you considered for the front cover?

We were approached by an individual from the County Office for some pictures and submitted them.

Raritan Neighbors NJ: What's next for the farm in 2024?

We have lots planned for this upcoming year and will be announcing events in the upcoming weeks.

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