In your perfect vacation fantasy, you and your beloved tromp through Provençal lavender fields, dressed in crisp linen and sipping champagne.

On your reality getaway, you’re rubbing aloe on his back after he overindulged in barbecue and beer on the river.

Ditch the significant other and head for charming Blanco, home to this weekend’s Lavender Festival. You’ll have a chance to explore the glory of the sweet-smelling bloom – sample cuisine like lavender-smoked sausage wraps, lavender lemonade and lavender gelato, opt into a cooking class and learn tips on how to use the flower in aromatherapy and gardening. In addition to a vendor market and live music, Texas wine will be on hand and you can tour four gorgeous local lavender farms.

If he asks for a souvenir when you get home, tell him they don’t make koozies in pastel.

The 6th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival
June 11-13th
www.blancolavenderfest.com