Lavender Fields Herb Farm

Last month our local Recreation Department offered a bus trip to Lavender Fields Herb Farm. The destination was a couple of hours away from us here in the Valley, but as soon as I saw the listing for the trip, I knew I wanted to go! Hannah, being the herb gardener in our family, traveled with me.

Here's Hannah in front of the well-manicured entrance to the farm. Lots of perennials were in bloom, and we loved the aroma of the lavender plants.

We arrived just in time for lunch in their Tea Room. Several long tables were set up, beautifully decorated with flowers and a delicious lunch arranged for us which included lavender ice cream for dessert.

After lunch we trekked a distance to the greenhouses on the farm where our tour guide told us about the flowers/herbs they grow and sell.

Actually, Lavender Fields is not quite true to its name. There are no fields of lavender, but there are lavender plants growing here and there and some for sale at the gift shop.

For some reason no lavender plants came home with us, and now I'm regretting that decision.

Here is part of our group making our way through the raised bed garden area.

After our tour we made our way back to the Tea Room where refreshing lavender lemonade and red rooibos tea awaited us. The owner of the farm gave a lecture on Companion Planting which was very informative.

We felt as if lunch had just been served, but mid-afternoon snacks were waiting for us in the Tea Room. The menu above lists what we were served. Amazingly delicious!

And don't forget the Pineapple Sage Strawberry Shortcake below!

Then we went back outside to look around and shop before we boarded the bus for home...here's Hannah looking at the various lavender plants behind the gift shop.

My last picture will be of a rusty old planter full of blooming globe amaranth. If this planter had been for sale instead of attached to the gift shop window, I think it would have come home with me for my shed window.

What a delightful time Hannah and I had together on our day's adventure.

~Deb

Comments

[Val]

Hi Debs, You must have had a superb day out! Lots to see, lots to smell, and lots to eat! Lavender icecream sounds very interesting. I can't understand why the Lavender didn't make it home with you! I think growing herbs is such a rewarding and enjoyable gardening experience. The different textures, scents and flavours - isn't our God just amazing?
I had just had a lovely thought Debs, although we are thousands of miles away, one bright day we shall meet!
Blessings, Val <><

[victoria]

I love the smell of lavender. I have some lavender lotion but not quite the same as the real stuff. :)
What a pretty picture of Hannah in that first shot. Thanks for sharing your visit. Hope you are doing well.

Victoria

[Kathie]

I loved reading this post! What a fun day. I scrolled thru the pics several times. And what delicious food!

I was surprised to see lavender on the menu. I thought we were supposed to avoid that because of the estrogen content. Was the ice cream good? I would've enjoyed the herb butters/cream cheese.

Deb, I've seen inexpensive planters like that at Ross stores. Do you have those in your area?

It's so good to see you are up and about and sounding so chipper. Thanks for letting me go with you to the Herb Farm (via your blog!).

[Kathie]

Oops ~ I forgot to mention that I like Hannah's floral skirt! With her lavender-colored shirt and floral skirt, Hannah sure was perfectly dressed for this trip!

[Diane]

wow, what a great outing! the food pictures made my mouth water :)

[custom seamstress]

It looks like a wonderful time!

[vicki Boster]

Deb - oh my gosh where have I been that I did not know that you had surgery! I am such a terrible friend! Is it too late - my prayers are with you starting right now! I so so hope that you are on your way to getting better!

This is a beautiful post - the photos are lovely! I would so enjoy a day spent here!

Vicki