Mugello Open Lavender Fields – Poggio dei Roti (Vicchio)

A sea of lavender in the hills of Vicchio

Every summer, for three weekends between late June and mid-July, the Mugello hills turn a vibrant shade of purple. The Mugello Lavender Consortium opens its fields to the public with the Open Lavender Fields initiative, an invitation to immerse yourself in the blooming expanses of Lavandula angustifolia, considered one of the finest varieties for its aromatic intensity and quality. In Vicchio, in the Metropolitan City of Florence (Tuscany), the event takes place at the Poggio dei Roti farm, located in the picturesque village of Gattaia.

What to do among the lavender fields

The experience goes far beyond a simple visit. While walking through the rows of lavender and the surrounding woods, you can relax on the lawns and take part in numerous activities: small musical performances, yoga walks, reiki sessions, honey tastings, and other cultural experiences designed to showcase the local area. Throughout the various days at the Consortium's fields, you will find swing concerts, marching bands, jazz sessions, puppet theatre for children, yoga walks, and relaxation sessions with Tibetan singing bowls, all while immersed in the scent of flowers.

Consortium products

During the opening days, you can discover and purchase products from the farms: essential oil and lavender hydrosol, sachets of dried flowers to scent your linens, lavender and chestnut honey, extra virgin olive oil, and other local specialties. At Poggio dei Roti, you can also pre-order the essential oil or hydrosol from the upcoming harvest, following the complete cycle from flowering to distillation.

A network of Mugello farms

The initiative involves several farms associated with the Consortium, distributed across the municipalities of Mugello: in addition to Poggio dei Roti in Gattaia (Vicchio), the La Chiusuraccia farm in Galliano (Barberino di Mugello) and the Fiore Blu farm in Luco (Borgo San Lorenzo) also participate. Each farm offers its own program of activities during the opening weekends, creating a widespread route that highlights the entire territory of the Province of Florence.

Why it's worth it

Open Lavender Fields is a slow-tourism event perfect for families, photographers, and nature lovers. The lavender bloom offers breathtaking views just a short distance from Florence, and the relaxed atmosphere, filled with music, scents, and flavors, makes for a delightful sensory journey in the green heart of Tuscany. The presence of bees in the lavender fields and the production of honey complete the story of mindful and sustainable agriculture.