Cazenovia, New York · Caring for the land since 1868

From our fields
to your home

Farmed using sustainable, soil-friendly practices on our family farm in Upstate New York, blended by hand into small-batch skincare, candles, culinary goods, and home fragrance.

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Fifth Generation · Small Batch

Made the slow way

Fresh milk, whole ingredients, small batches poured and blended by hand at the White House Shoppe. The way skincare was made in 1868, and the way we still make it today.

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Visit the Farm · Cazenovia, NY

Come stand
in the fields

Visit during peak bloom, join us for the annual Cazenovia Lavender Festival, or book a private workshop. There's always something growing at 4690 Shephards Rd.

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Grown
Here
Cazenovia
New York
Welcome to the ‘Stead

Real lavender.
Made with care.

Every Farmstead 1868 product starts in our Upstate New York fields, where our lavender is naturally grown and hand-tended through the seasons. Cool summer nights, rich Madison County soil, and clean Cazenovia air give our oils a softer, rounder character that synthetics can't fake.

We blend in small batches, source every ingredient with intention, and skip the synthetic shortcuts. At the end of the day, it just smells really good.

Monica & Bill Cody
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Naturally Grown

Farmed using sustainable, soil-friendly practices.

Small Batches

Crafted so every jar gets our attention.

Intentional

Every ingredient chosen for quality and ethics.

Real Ingredients

Pure plant. No synthetics, no fillers.

Closed for the Season

The fields are resting.

Our lavender fields rest through the fall and winter so they can bloom their best come next summer. U-Pick reopens in July 2027. Save the date and come cut your own bundle.

Farmstead 1868 4690 Shephards Rd, Cazenovia, NY 13035
Fields Reopen July 2027
Inc. 500 Female
Founder
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Farmsteading with Monica.

Sharing farmsteading, DIY, and small-batch craft from our Cazenovia farm. Monica is the farmer and formulator behind everything you'll find on the 'Stead. Follow along for how-to's from the fields, the kitchen, and the shop.

You're Invited

Join the ‘Stead.

First look at workshops, drops, and what's growing in the fields. Pick a way to keep in touch below.

Speaking Engagements Book Monica for a workshop, panel, or talk on farmsteading, self-sufficiency, and small-batch craft. Learn more →
What Folks Are Saying

Loved by our community

We came for the U-Pick Lavender and it was a nice experience. The owners explained how to cut the lavender and provided us with scissors and buckets to gather our own.

Jenna · Farm Guest

This is a beautiful, friendly place to spend some time. Gorgeous lavender fields excellently attended and easy to enjoy. So glad we went.

Cherie · Farm Guest
2025 Madison County Small Business of the Year NY State Grown & Certified Women-Owned, Family-Run Featured by I LOVE NY
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