A dove sculpture painted with a lavender field scene. A child in a pink dress and an adult in a black dress and sunhat walk between rows of purple lavender under a pink-and-purple sunset sky. The text “Lavender Sky Farms” is written across the dove’s wing. Lush green trees and a white farmhouse are in the background.

79. Lavender Sky Farms

Town: Swan Lake

Artist: Kim Simons

About: Nestled in the rolling countryside of Swan Lake, the Lavender Sky Farms dove sculpture captures the peaceful charm and rural romance of this working farm. Painted in serene pastels and rich natural tones, the dove highlights the beauty of farm life—from lavender fields to grapevines. Each side of the sculpture offers a tranquil window into the land’s vibrant agriculture and personal moments of connection, showcasing the farm’s heartwarming appeal as both a destination and way of life.

Address: 413 Horseshoe Lake Rd
Swan Lake, NY 12783

Directions
The reverse of the dove sculpture depicts a vineyard with a couple in flannel shirts embracing along a path between rows of grapevines. Clusters of purple grapes hang in the foreground, and the sky is softly painted in lavender and blue. “Lavender Sky Farms” appears on the upper wing.

Location: Lavender Sky Farms

Lavender Sky Farms is a picturesque working farm in the hamlet of Swan Lake, known for its lavender fields, vineyards, and rural tranquility. Located in the heart of Sullivan County, the farm offers visitors a sensory escape—from the gentle scent of fresh lavender to the rows of plump Concord grapes. Seasonal events and scenic beauty make it a popular spot for weddings, photography, and family outings.

More than just a beautiful landscape, the farm is also a symbol of regeneration and local entrepreneurship. Lavender Sky’s commitment to natural farming and sustainable practices blends seamlessly with its welcoming atmosphere. This dove, with its themes of peace, growth, and human connection, is a fitting tribute to the land’s nurturing spirit and to the people who care for it.

Learn more at https://www.lavenderskyfarms.com/

Artist: Kim Simons

Kim Simons is an artist, a multi-award winning, master level, cake and food artist. Kim has recently been featured on the Food Network’s, “Cake Wars: Christmas”, “Cake Wars”, “Duff Till Dawn”, “Outrageous Wedding Cakes” and “Sugar Dome”. Kim also has appeared on Telemundo’s, “Buenos Dias Nueva York”, where she presented one of her fabulous cakes to a live television audience to celebrate their first show, also performing and demoing live, creating huge food art pieces in Busch Gardens VA, Seaworld TX, Ohio, Tennessee and NY City. Kim, has been recognized in “Dessert Professional” magazine as one of the Top Ten Cake Artists in North America for 2013. Her cakes have also been featured in the “ICES” magazine, “Cake Masters” magazine, the “American Cake Decorating” magazine, “Today’s Woman” magazine, and “Cake Design France” magazine. Kim is not a traditional cake artist. She enjoys creating sculpturally unique and beautiful cakes, mastery of painting with edible colors, and the ability to sculpt incredibly realistic nature scenes. Kim has a reputation for creating amazingly realistic looking animals out of sugar and has earned the respect of her peers. In addition to her work in cakes and food, Kim has an extensive following in the painting and sculpturing worlds. She has commissioned works for the private, public and government sectors over the years. The public can also see her work in the War Memorial located in Monticello, NY and her Centennial Monument created exclusively for the town of Liberty, NY. It can be seen outside the Liberty Public Library.

Places to Eat

  • La Patisserie Normande (76 Main St, Swan Lake, NY 12783)
    A charming bakery and café offering fresh pastries, coffee, and light meals.
  • Mountain View Market (32 Jeffersonville South Rd, Swan Lake, NY 12783)
    A deli and grocery store providing sandwiches, salads, and daily specials.

Places to Stay

  • Happy Days Campground (454 Horseshoe Lake Rd. Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • Horse & Hounds Bed and Breakfast (385 Hurd Rd. Bethel, NY 12720)
  • Heinle Hideout (112 Heinle Road Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • The Swan Lake House (571 White Sulphur Road Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • Rooster Fish Properties, LLC (571 White Sulphur Road Swan Lake, NY 12783)

Places to Explore

  • Rolling Stone Ranch (282 West Shore Rd. Bethel, NY 12720)
  • Swan Lake Golf & Country Club (38 Eagle Dr. Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • Swan Lake Museum & Information Center (1650 Briscoe Rd. Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • Stone Castle Gardens (4834 St Rte. 55 Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • Wagging Tail Farm Yoga (111 Jim Stephenson Road Swan Lake, NY 12783)
  • Cunningham Family Farms (233 Hurd Parks Rd. Swan Lake, NY 12783)

Photos by Paul Henshaw