Thursday, July 22, 2010

Let's visit an amazing lavender farm!

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My friend Lia recently visited Mt. Shasta Lavender Farm in Northern California and she has allowed me to share her photos with you! 

Isn't that view amazing! That's Mt. Shasta in the background.



From Lia:
The farm is about 15-20 minutes outside of the town of Weed. If you are heading towards Oregon it should be on your list of stops!
The views are incredible but the smell will take your breath away!

When I went it was about 96 degrees with a slight breeze. I opened the door to the car and was embraced in the intoxicating smell of lavender. I walked into the Tuscan-style building and was greeted with a refreshing (and cold) glass of lavender lemonade…lavender stem included!. The boutique offers a wide array of lavender-infused items from paintings and tiles to sachets and soaps. You are invited by the very friendly and informative staff to cut lavender ($4.00 for 100 stems) or just wander through the fields and the labyrinth. They provide baskets and scissors as well as parasols to keep you out of the direct sun! Fabulous!
Thank you Lia for allowing me to share this on my blog! I can almost smell the lavender!

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35 comments:

Love the Decor! said...

Amazing and I bet the smell is intoxicating!! Thank you for sharing a taste of this lovely place with us!!

Debbie Petras said...

I absolutely LOVE the smell of lavender! It is so calming. Whenever I've had the opportunity to visit Carmel, I love how one of my favorite restaurants named Casanova's sells lavender out front. They have bushels of lavender and the smell is awesome. Thanks for bringing that to mind for me. I would love to visit a lavender farm; love the photos.

Blessings,
Debbie

the old white house said...

Beautiful! First thing that came to mind when I saw the photo with the mountain in the background was 'I want to live there' seriously beautiful.

Fatima said...

HI,WONDERFUL PHOTOS! I love lavender.Hugs,Fatima-Scrapart.

Sunnysidesue said...

That photo of Mt. Shasta in the background is a jaw-dropper. I've been to the WA state Lavender Festival in Sequim which is on the northern-most tip of the Olympic Peninsula and it was amazing. There were many lavender farms on the 'tour' & some of them offered quick classes on making lavender sachets, wands, etc. I made a lavender wreath and still have it hanging in my office. The aroma never goes away!

Nancy's Notes said...

What a beautiful sight! Thanks for sharing these amazing photographs!

Nancy

A Whole Lotta Magic said...

How gorgeous! I love lavender; I have a hedge of it in the garden, bordering my roses.

S

VINTAGE HOME lifestyle said...

WOW!!!
Just amazing, it doesn't look real it is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Cathleen

seanymph said...

Gosh Ive been past Weed and didnt know this was around. If I ever get back that way, Im going to have to find it. What a stunning view they have!

Granna said...

Beautiful! I'd love to visit sometime.

Anonymous said...

OH WOW..... & here I was so proud of my little patch of Lavender!! LOL!! I can imagine the wonderful aroma!!
Have a Wonderful Day!!
Love,
Marilyn

the cape on the corner said...

that's gorgeous, with the mountain in the background! thanks for showing us!

Elsie said...

Oh my goodness Cindy that is beautiful photos. Thank your
friend for sharing. I can just
imagine the smell, wonderful
I am sure. ":O)

Can said...

Wonderful. I liked all of the pictures. I like very much lavender odeour even though its smells suitable for men. Once upon a time I use the lavender colonge instead of perfume.

shannon i olson said...

Oh wow. good price to cut your own too!!! Beautiful

Brenda Pruitt said...

Gorgeous pics, Cindy! My lavender isn't blooming, but I so love that plant.
Brenda

Seawashed said...

I think I will have to go visit sometime. So thankful you posted this...looks dreamy.

Susan said...

Wow. Those were awesome photos. I could almost smell the lavender coming through the computer! Some of the photos looked like they were taken in Europe! Great! Susan

Beth West www.northernskyart.wordpress.com said...

I love the lavender. Thanks for sharing the photos.

Elizabeth and Gary said...

Hi Cindy,
We drove past it last year on our way to Seattle. It was not open when we drove by... How beautiful and I'm sure your senses were full of sweet lavender...
Have a sweet day, Hugs~Elizabeth
We are having a cooler day here in Menlo Park where I work. But at home its been 106 to hot for me.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I would love to visit that farm! I would be in heaven! ♥

Sentimental Living said...

Beautiful and amazing place and colors !!I I almost feel the flavour of this wonderful lavender! Love and hugs! Mag:)

Victoria said...

Oh goodness, that looks like heaven on earth!

sonia tolfo said...

My english isn't good but I wish to say I love the flowers and the smell of lavender. I loved the your posts!!!

Lori said...

So beautiful, who counts the 100 stems? I bought some dried, ordered it on line it came in awful and crumbly. Then I found out there is a lavender farm in Gainsville, TX

Lori said...

So beautiful, who counts the 100 stems? I bought some dried, ordered it on line it came in awful and crumbly. Then I found out there is a lavender farm in Gainsville, TX

Glenda/MidSouth said...

WOW! What a beautiful place! Thanks for sharing it with us. The mountain in the background is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

I would love to wake up to that view daily - even in a storm.
We are using more lavender scent around the house right now. I can only hope it is stress reducing.

Gayle said...

Oh my goodness. You couldn't help but be healthier after that tour and inhaling all that goodness. Just beautiful and what a photo with the mountain in the background!

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

I could look at that view all day. I would love to smell the lavender, too.

Elaine said...

Funny I just recently posted about the Cape Cod Lavender Farm. Wow, what a difference between the East and West Coast.

I love the smell of lavender and at night I always scent my bedding with it.

Anonymous said...

Even in the fall, when I'm cleaning up my garden, the lavender smells in the pile of leaves I'm raking!
I've been to Provence in lavender season and it, too, is overwhelming...

ale balanzario said...

Ah beautiful photos, what a nice lavander fields, thanks for share these photos

Marilyn said...

Cindy,

The picture with the mountain in the background is jaw - dropping, stunning!! What an amazing place to visit.

Marilyn (in Dallas)

thefinaltouchideas said...

This is my first time on your blog and I just love it!! I am so happy that I came across it. You made my sunday. Thank you!!