Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpacas

Beekeeper in Skillman, New Jersey

4.1(34 reviews)
(609) 558-7034890 Rte 601, Skillman, NJ 08558View on Yelp
Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpacas - beekeeping in Skillman, NJ

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About Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpacas

Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpacas sits in Skillman, New Jersey, a small community in Montgomery Township that's surrounded by some of the state's most productive farmland and garden-rich suburbs. With a 4.1 rating across 34 reviews, this attraction farm has built a real following among visitors looking for an authentic farm experience. For beekeepers and gardening enthusiasts, the combination of lavender fields and a working farm environment makes it a genuinely useful resource. Skillman's location between Princeton and the Somerset Hills puts this farm within easy reach of a large population of hobby beekeepers and pollinator advocates.

Services

Gift Shops
Attraction Farms

Services & Process

As an attraction farm with a gift shop, Hidden Spring offers visitors the chance to explore lavender fields that produce some of the most bee-attractive blooms available to local growers. Their gift shop likely carries lavender-based products, including local honey, beeswax items, and dried floral arrangements useful for understanding lavender as a beekeeper resource. The farm experience itself doubles as practical education for anyone curious about how bees interact with specialty crops. For those interested in starting small-scale beekeeping or simply improving their garden's value to pollinators, the farm's layout and plantings offer a hands-on model worth studying.

Service Area

Hidden Spring Lavender & Alpacas serves visitors from throughout central New Jersey, drawing guests from Princeton, Flemington, Somerville, and the surrounding Somerset and Hunterdon County communities. Skillman's central location along Route 518 makes it an easy day trip for beekeepers and gardeners from a wide radius. The farm is especially popular with Montgomery Township residents and the broader Princeton area community.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Hidden Spring sell lavender plants that I can grow near my hives?
Attraction farms with lavender fields often sell starts or direct visitors to local nurseries that carry the same varieties. It's worth calling (609) 558-7034 ahead of your visit to ask about plant availability during the growing season.
What lavender varieties are most beneficial for bees in New Jersey?
English lavender varieties like Hidcote and Munstead tend to be the most cold-hardy and productive in NJ's climate, and bees visit them heavily during their long summer bloom. Visiting a working lavender farm is a great way to see which varieties perform best in local conditions.
Does the farm sell local honey or beeswax products in the gift shop?
Many lavender farms partner with local beekeepers to offer honey and beeswax products, especially lavender-infused varieties. The best way to confirm current inventory is to call or check directly with the farm before your visit.
Is the farm open year-round or just during lavender season?
Lavender farms typically have their peak season from late June through August, though many stay open for fall events and the holiday gift shop season. Calling ahead ensures you arrive when the fields and full range of products are available.
Can beekeeping clubs or pollinator groups arrange group visits?
Attraction farms frequently accommodate group visits and educational tours, especially for gardening and farming organizations. Reaching out to the farm directly at (609) 558-7034 is the best way to arrange a structured visit for a group.
How does lavender farming benefit local bee populations in the Skillman area?
Large lavender plantings provide consistent, high-quality nectar and pollen over a six-to-eight week bloom period, which is especially valuable in midsummer when other forage can get sparse. Farms like Hidden Spring act as anchor forage sites that support not just managed hives but wild native bee populations too.

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