There is a charming thing about summer when you visit flower fields, especially lavender. Hot summer days slowly give way to a subtle and calm breeze. When you see rows of lavender, it's a delightful feeling. This week, we visited Summitwynd Lavender Farm in Massachusetts, approximately 1.5 hours from my state, Connecticut, and 30 miles from Boston, Massachusetts . There are 4,000 lavender plants and more than 20 varieties of lavender in a beautiful location, set against the backdrop of the lush greenery of Wachusett Mountain. The soft fragrance of lavender is a wonderful experience. You can visit the farm for a festival or at any time. With live music and exhibitions with unique vendors, you can collect art pieces, pottery to dream catchers, and several opportunities to photograph or stroll on a summer afternoon with your family or friends. You can pick fresh lavender, too, and there is a cute gift shop where you can buy lavender pla...