Join PTN’s Brianna Strunk and her son, Raynor, for an enchanting experience with more than a dozen fairy stations, gnome homes, and special prizes to collect.

Step into the woods, where creativity comes out to play, featuring interactive activities and photo ops for kids and kids at heart!

“We try to appeal to everyone. We even had a lady from England stop by who said she walked in as an 80-year-old and came out feeling like she was 8 years old. This really is a business that brings joy to people,” smiled Linda Besecker, owner.

Linda Besecker founded Paradise Lavender Farm in Cresco, featuring the ever-expanding Enchanted Fairy Forest and rows of lavender, in different varieties. The farm is open to the public May through September.

Cut your own bundle in the summertime, or visit the gift shop for lavender-infused products. Some items are harvested from the herbs right here, others from surrounding small businesses in the Poconos.

“We have local honey, local jelly, lavender popcorn, lavender nuts, and lavender coffee is a real big hit. Lavender ice cream is a true favorite as well,” Linda said.

Linda, a retired elementary school teacher, inherited the land from her late friend and fellow educator, Ruth Henry, whose favorite color was purple. Linda decided this would be the perfect way to honor Ruth, while creating a business rooted in her own love of lavender and childhood fascination with fairies.

She explained, “my grandfather started our nursery across the street, Ross & Ross Nursery, by sending herbs across the country. So, I thought, maybe I’ll grow a little lavender. It's a hobby that turned crazy!”

One plant in 2017 blossomed into what you see today. There are plenty of places to sit and relax around the farm. Sign up for special events and classes, or rent a tent on-site to host your own private party.

“I just think it's great to get kids back in love with nature, and this is a fun experience for them. I think people will be happy that they came here,” Linda said.

She knows Ruth would be happy, too.

“I know that she is smiling down and just so happy that children and families are coming out and enjoying it,” Linda added.