Fragrant
Meadow Gardens
Feel the beauty and open your mind to a peaceful walk through
the lavender fields. Listen the hum of bees busy making our
Lavender Honey. Enjoy a peaceful rest in our Gazebo surrounded
by thousands of lavender plants and inhale their magical qualities.
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During
the summer months, a hat is highly recommended as well as
sunscreen lotion. We have a selected area for viewing all
our different varieties of lavender plants with each named.
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Environmental Policy
No pesticides are chemicals are used on the lavender plants,
so there is an abundance of wildlife. We do not test our products
on animals and we try to use natural ingredients in all our
products when practical or available.
This farm also has 1800 pear trees, Bartlett and Anjou. It
is operated as an IPM (Integrated Pest Management) farm, so
no harsh chemicals are used. We control pests by using mating
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Picnics
Although there is no formal picnic area at Lavender Valley,
we do have several tables for your use and you are welcome
to bring your picnic basket.
Lavender
Field Guided Tours
Guided tours are available for larger groups during the
summer months. The tour will be conducted in the lavender
field and give a brief history of lavender and the different
lavender cultivars at Lavender Valley as well as an introduction
to our lavender distillation.
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picture
taken by Peggie Moje |
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Distillery
Harvest normally starts around July 15th, but this is always
dependent on the weather conditions. The distillery only
operates during the harvest season and normally during the
early morning hours, however it may be operated during special
events or occasions. It takes about 80 pounds of lavender
flowers to product 1 oz. of pure lavender essential oil.
Optimum oil production occurs when the lavender plant still
has about ½ of the flowers in bloom and ½
still in buds. We delay this a little so that everyone can
see the entire lavender field in full bloom. This decreases
oil production slightly, but ensures that you observe the
most spectacular view of the lavender fields.
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&
Picture
Taking
Please do not
forget to bring
your camera
during blossom time, as there
will be many
picture taking
opportunities.
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picture
taken by Peggie Moje
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Buses and Coaches
We have adequate parking facilities for buses. Notification
of large groups is preferred, but not required.
Telephone
1-541-386-1906
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Directions
to Lavender Valley
(see map)
We
are located 4 miles south of IH-84, Exit #62 in Hood River at 3925
Portland Drive.
From
Portland, follow I-84 east to Exit #62, which is the first Hood
River exit from that direction. (From Boise, follow I-84 west to
Exit #62 and turn left over the freeway.)
Turn
right, and take another immediate right on Country Club Road and
follow it to the intersection at Barrett Drive. Turn left on Barrett
and proceed to the intersection with Tucker Road (there will be
a 76 Union station on your right side). Turn right onto Tucker Road.
Follow Tucker Road for about one mile and turn right onto Portland
Drive. Our sign and driveway are on the left side of the road.
Dogs
Dogs are also welcome to the lavender fields, however they
must be on a leash.
Toilet
–
Lavender Loo
Lavender Valley Farm has probably the most decorated portable
toilet in the US, however it is not handicap accessible. |
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Facilities for the Disabled
There are no designated disabled parking spaces, however all
assistance will be given to those that require close access
parking. The lavender fields and gardens are fairly level and
should be accessible to wheelchairs without difficulty. There
is no toilet for the disabled that allows wheelchair access. |
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