Open Lavender Fields – Mugello Lavender Consortium (Galliano stop)

A sea of lavender at the gates of Florence

Every summer, for three weekends between late June and mid-July, the Mugello hills turn 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, the most prized species for its fragrance and its uses in phytotherapy, aromatherapy, and cooking. In Barberino di Mugello, within the Metropolitan City of Florence (Tuscany), the event takes place at the La Chiusuraccia Farm, in the village of Galliano.

What to do among the lavender fields

The experience goes beyond a simple visit. Walking through the lavender rows and the surrounding woods, you can relax on the lawns and participate in the many activities on offer: small musical moments, yoga walks, wellness practices, honey tastings, and workshops related to the local area. Throughout the various days at the Consortium's different fields, you will find swing concerts, jazz sessions, band performances, puppet theater for children, Tibetan singing bowls, and gentle walks immersed in the scent of flowers.

The Consortium's products

During the opening, it is possible to discover and purchase products from the farms: essential oil and lavender hydrosol, sachets of dried flowers to scent your linen, lavender and chestnut honey, extra virgin olive oil, and other local specialties. A perfect chance to take home an authentic souvenir of this corner of Mugello.

A network of Mugello farms

The initiative involves several farms associated with the Consortium, distributed across the municipalities of Mugello: in addition to La Chiusuraccia in Galliano (Barberino di Mugello), farms in Vicchio and 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 stunning views just a short distance from Florence, and the relaxed atmosphere among music, scents, and flavors makes the day a small sensory journey in the green heart of Tuscany.