Soul Soleil Farm
At Soul Soleil Farm in Chatham, Virginia, the bees and the lavender fields share the same sunlit path, turning into raw lavender honey and honeycomb with an aroma that practically follows you home. Their lineup centers on raw, unfiltered honey, with a distinct lavender varietal and lavender infused honey that tastes like a calm afternoon. Beyond honey, they offer comb honey and a growing range of lavender products, from soaps and lotions to lavender syrup and lavender honey lollipops, all made with plants and bees you can actually meet. Owners Dave and Leigh are the kind of folks who can teach you a thing or two about bees and how to care for a small business at the same time. You can shop online or catch them at the Charlottesville Farmers Market at IX Art Park, and visits to the farm in Chatham are by appointment. In Virginia, Soul Soleil Farm feels like a well-loved family recipe you can bring home, and the memory lingers long after the last jar is finished.