Seven Oaks Lavender Farm is a small family-owned and operated lavender farm in Catlett, Virginia. It is not far from Washington, DC... so close, yet so very far apart. It is only June, yet, it was rumored that the lavender fields were in bloom, if only in the first stages, their buds flowering, rubbing together, and permeating the summer air with the intoxicating smell. Oh, beauty! Is there any better way to spend a warm, summer day? To be honest, it is the unofficial start of summer, with the Memorial Day weekend having just passed. Officially it begins on June 21, the date of the Summer Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere.
It seems even the grass wasn't tamed yet, nor weed-whacked or mowed. I am not sure that spring was quite finished, but, lavender waits for no one.
𝐹𝒾𝓇𝓈𝓉 𝐿𝒶𝓋𝑒𝓃𝒹𝑒𝓇 𝒷𝓎 𝒥𝑒𝓂𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓈𝑒
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𝓢𝔀𝓮𝓮𝓽 𝓵𝓪𝓿𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻, 𝓶𝔂 𝓼𝓪𝓿𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓬𝓮
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𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓸𝓯 𝓲𝓽, 𝓘’𝓵𝓵 𝓷𝓮𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓲𝓻𝓮
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Today is #MarketFriday initiated by @dswigle (Denise, that's me!!) Join me as we share our markets across the globe. I always look forward to seeing what you send me! It is amazing to see the different markets and cultures of our friends here on Hive. Come. Sit down. Relax. Enjoy the shortest trip around the world you ever experienced, taking in a market from somewhere different than what you have. And always remember #MarketFriday loves you!
On May 14th of this year, Mother's Day was celebrated in over 40 countries. It is a day of honoring the mother of the family. I happen to be in that club. One of my girls, the youngest, in fact, purchased a season pass (another one!) for $25.00, but, this time it is for the Lavender Fields. Hence, it is nicknamed The Purple Pass. The pass allows you unlimited visits for the season. Each time you come, you may bring a guest, and, you and each get 20 free stems. I have gotten a nice supply of them so far. Last year, I dried a lot of lavender. Right now, I am picking the English lavender, the culinary one. The uses are endless! In the photo below, it is the French Lavender that is in front of the orange flowers.
Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
Farm in Fauquier County, Virginia
8769 Old Dumfries Rd, Catlett, VA 20119
Hours: 9 AM -4 PM Monday-Friday
9 AM - 5 PM Saturday and Sunday
Phone: (540) 272-7839
Admission at the Farm:
$7.00 for adults age 16 and up (includes 20 free you-pick lavender stems)
$5.00 for children aged 4 and up (includes 20 free you-pick stems)
Extra you-pick lavender blooms $.0.15 a stem
I realize that #MarketFriday is a challenge at times. Many people are using memories, from days gone by or perhaps markets that they haven't posted. In these trying times, I am happy to see people still partaking in #MarketFriday. Use what photos you have. If you get to go shopping, we would love to see! Don't forget to take photos - whether it be the grocery, art galleries, or even the pharmacy, wherever money is exchanged for a service or for merchandise. Don't forget to use the hashtag #MarketFriday and @dswigle.
It has been said that the Lavender Farm started right outside Grandma's kitchen and grew from there. If you are interested in the history of Seven Oaks Farm, you can read it here.
This is the owner, giving us a quick how-to on how to select the lavender and how to cut it properly so it continues to produce nicely. Thank you! I learned a lot of small things I never knew I needed to know about lavender! It was fun!
This farm is all about the lavender, but, they also grow many other flowers that have medicinal/culinary uses. I am not that experienced in it, but, I got to learn a little bit. Maybe a little bit more than that. They offer up lavender cupcakes, lavender lemonade...the list goes on and on.
This is the store on the property. Oh, yes! Everything lavender! Essential oils. Truth. French Lavender is the one they use for the essential oils. It is starting to bloom. I am ready for it. The family makes most of what is in the shop, and friends and neighbors help out. It takes a village, yes? The first time you come (if you have a pass) you check in here and after that, they pretty much remember you.
Tea cake mix, jam, essential oil, lavender oil, things you never imagined. It is a small shop, but, it has a massive amount of merchandise. Best part? Nobody bothers you while you are shopping, but, will be happy to give you information or answer your questions. It's lovely.
There were samples of tea and I have to admit, I love the Lavender Chai tea...cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, and a delicate touch of lavender. It is the nuance of it that makes it taste so special.
They had many good books on using lavender and the many ways to take advantage of its properties. You walk around in a peaceful stupor, Kidding, of course, but, I can feel the calming effects of being surrounded by all that lavender.
It is always good to get out and do a few things, do things you have never done, or go back and redo what you have done. I learned a lot today about lavender and other medicinal flowers. Who knew? Not me. I am always learning and today is no different.
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1.Go to any type of market, or anywhere where you pay money for a service. It can be a museum, a movie theatre, or an auction. Be creative!
2.Tell us a little bit about the market or the event. What brought you there? What did you buy? How much did it cost? We like to compare prices, otherwise, it is just pictures of a market!
3.Post the pictures! No out-of-focus ones, please! Tell a little bit about the pictures that you post. Having many pictures to scroll through does not make a better post without explanation.
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Wow! This is awesome. How did I not know that lavender could be had as tea? I think I'll have to rekindle my love with teas 😍
They have lavender everything, they would not be able to escape the tea! :) Lavender is safe for tea, but not all should be consumed. I use English. Fresh or dried blossoms work. It carries a subtle floral flavor on the finish of your sip.
Quick and easy: pour 1 cup (250 ml) of water over 1/2 teaspoon of loose lavender buds letting it steep for a few minutes. I sometimes put a little honey in it!
You will have to tell me what you think of it if you try it.
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Wow everything about lavender was there. From books, teas, flowers and a lot more. It so good to be there and they are having a good promotional idea that you can have free lavender along your entrance fee.
I think that must be an industry standard around here. There are many farms in the outlying areas and there are always bonus freebies with your entrance fee. I suppose it would be hard to harvest and have people in there, so it is a win-win situation.
If you read about the tulip farm I went to a couple of months ago, you also got ten stems every time you went. They lost money on me, I got my Passport there also and got flowers on my way home almost every day. The tulips in my house and the other places I left them were amazing!
My house smells amazing right now!
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They seem really dedicated to keeping the plants thriving :) Are you going to get some seeds for your garden?
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They are dedicated and of course, the last few years have been tough on them. I have already gotten seeds and I have a few plants of lavender, although nothing to write home about.
Still, it is nice to support the small farmers that operate around here. There are many of them.
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I'm glad you are able to go enjoy them :)
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@dswigle Being in such a distinguished place, is like spending a few days in a paradise, full of lavenders, with their exquisite aromas, I imagine that the lavender stems are taken from there, and then planted on a large scale and get the lavender perfume, I correct me if I'm wrong, seeing such beautiful gardens is as if the great essence of lavender reached my nose. I like such a distinguished publication, with such beautiful photos, in Venezuela in two places I can observe said landscapes of plantations in the Merida state and in Caripe Monagas state, but not with lavender. Lavender is a plant that also offers peace, tranquility, I have seen it in envelopes in Venezuela to prepare infusions and tea, but not in plantations.
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Thank you, the lavender fields are lovely, and walking through there is a blissful experience. I have a few lavender plants, but, prefer to support the local farmers in the area for my larger purchases and I do not have the room! :)
They have little stores on the plantations where they sell their products. It is another way to support themselves. Have you ever had lavender tea?
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I would like to have lavender here, because a tea is very beneficial for health, as far as I know, it is very good for stress and calms the mind, which I need so much, I only consume green tea for this, as I would like to verify how healthy it is to drink lavender tea, for now I calm my stress by doing yoga. I wish you much success, I hope to visit us more often through our publications.
Thank you! I read a blog here that was very informative. See here
That's good dear @dswigle if it's like you say, combine lavender tea with other teas to sleep like chamomile tea or valerian root tea, feet I'll do my best to experience it. Thank you, it would be nice to visit us always. successes
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The Seven Oaks Lavender Farm seems like a peaceful and lovely location. After reading this post, you will get a lovely idea to must visit Seven Oaks Lavender Farm and should savour every second. We appreciate you sharing the beautiful photos and the fascinating information about the location.
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I think you would love it there!
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my lavender is full of buds but no flowers yet , last year the wife made some tea from it and dired some of the flowers to hang in the closets. enjoy your weekend Denise , it's going to be hot out here ...
We bloom earlier than you do as a general rule. If I remember correctly, July was blooming time over there. Your wife made the tea? How did you like it?
I like hanging the blooms in closets and around the house. Thank you so much, it is hot and smoky here! The fires in Canada have smoke drifting all the way down here.
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I have never seen a lavender plant or flower in real life but I love the scents sold in stores. I’m sure it will smell even better directly from the plant. Thanks for showing us these beautiful flowers
The entire field is a blissful event as you walk through. Lavender plants aren't particularly beautiful, but they have an amazing perfume.
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This farm is so comfy and I love lavender as well, but in this country where I live they don't grow it much. What's a nice tea? I only try the basic tea without those flowers like lavender, it sounds like I should try it out now.
It is a nice tea and if you like lavender, I encourage you to try it. I am sure they probably sell it there. :)
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This is an awesome visit you had ! The little shop made me super curious about the lavender tea, I never tried some and I guess that I would love it :) The place is really beautiful and as I come from the south of France, lavender fields are in my heart forever, as you said ^^
We must be quite connected as two days ago, we also had a lavender experience with an old guy selling the plants that he grows near Paris, we bought him three of those lavender-filled balls. Since then it's been fragrant all over the house and it's truly divine !
Thank you for this detailed tour dear @dswigle, I wish you a lovely Friday 😘
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How nice!! I like how they put their sachets together, the sweet smell of the very distinct, light, and freshness of it. You will always be about the lavender! You cannot help it.
My house smells heavenly. I love it.
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Yes, I love the idea of it being perfumed by interposed lavender - I'm currently sitting next to my three flowering balls ^^
You're very welcome, it's always a pleasure 😊
Have a lovely weekend in perspective !
Well, that sounds very relaxing. A lovely weekend is being had! Thank you!
All the better 😘 !
That was so nice of your daughter to get you the purple Pass, I have always loved seeing lavender and smelling it of course, perhaps its the color I have also always loved blues and purples
I also never knew it could be made into tea, perhaps because i have never liked hot drinks and hence not looked at tea flavors LOL
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It really has been nice to have these passes being given to me by the kids. The bonus of getting free stems with each visit has been great! Blues and purples are my favorite! Blue in nature is still unusual.
I was surprised to see the tea (last year, I think) for the first time, but, I have tried it and I found it very relaxing. I had never heard of it before.
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I'll be a part of this community from next week ;) going to market this week to capture awesome photos.
This is awesome 😍 I have a sleep problem and a friend gifted me with a jar of dried lavender and I do not know what to do with it but apparently I can have it as tea. She sent me a link. I am procrastinating, now I remember to consume it asap. I wish it will work.
Beautiful photos of flowers. ❤
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She sent you a link showing that you could drink it. Not all lavender is drinkable, but, it sounds like your friend knows what she is doing. You can also buy lavender to put in your bedroom, it has very soothing effects.
You will have to let me know how that is working. Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words and link!
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Thank you very much @dswigle for the reminder that not all lavender is drinkable. I have to check the link again and to be honest I hope it's something that I can just put in my bedroom than to ingest it. 😁 Will let you know when this procrastinating ends. 😅. Have a good day! 💕
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I've actually never heard of businesses like this before where you get a season pass and you pick your flowers, but you seem to have a lot of them around you. Okay, I have been to a blueberry farm before, does that really count? I play Hay Day on my phone and I grow some of my own lavender, does that count?
That place just looks really peaceful, plus when you add in the calming effects of lavender, it's probably almost like heaven!
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There are many farms on the outskirts of the DC Metro area. The smaller farms do well with this as people will pay the small fee and it saves them from having to harvest and sell their plants. They have 9 big lavender farms here in Virginia and countless smaller ones.
The U-pick fruit places are much the same. They could see to the grocery markets, but, the way they do it is much better. Plus fresh!
I am sure Hay Day doesn't count. LOL
It is truly peaceful and lovely to walk through. I have been thee 6 times already so I have lots of lavender. I have to say that it is only 15 cents a stem to buy, so you could get an armload all in one trip and make your sachets.
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Oh wow, that is relatively cheap! I can see how places like this might do really well outside the bigger cities. We don't have many of those near where I live. Big Cities that is. Detroit is probably the closest. The other ones are just small enough that they still have a kind of rural feel to them.
You have been to Washington, DC. I don't think it is a major *feeling) the city for all that it has there. Perhaps it is the lack of skyscrapers due to the restrictions on height.
The height of buildings in Washington is limited by the Height of Buildings Act.
I was a little kid so I really don't remember. That makes sense about the buildings being lower.
Haha! I am pretty sure neither one of us was born. :) But, I read about it and remember them pointing that out here when I first moved here. They didn't want all the buildings to overshadow the important ones.
That makes a lot of sense. I actually am impressed by the forethought that would have required.
Lavender tea,wow! That's new to me, to think it aids having a good sleep, I thought most people should be aware of this, but I guess it's because we don't get see much around here.
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I know!! Lavender tea was new to me last year, even though I have lavender growing here. Many people who have Lavender growing near them don't know. I was surprised learning not all the tea is drinkable, only the culinary lavender. I know, it makes sense!
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Beautiful flower photos as always! Lavender is one of my favorite herbs and I have planted in my balcony and in a community garden I maintain.
I liked the offer of the lavender farm that 20 lavenders are including in a ticket. I'm definitely happy to have this souvenir.
Thank you for hosting market Friday, @dswigle! I look forward to read about shopping experiences around the world. Here is mine:
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That is so awesome to have it on your balcony! Your flowers are blooming already! How nice! I forgot you have the community garden also.
Wasn't that offer from the Lavender Farm awesome?? I thought so too! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your words!
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It feels like a post levanderified .... hehe.
Cupcakes and lemonade of lavander. Hmmmmm. Never heard of it. I am curious to experience the aroma and the taste.
That's a lovely gift your daughter had for you. Each time you would visit the farm, the fragrance will soothe you freshly
You get to pick twenty stems each time, so I have been 6 times and twenty (20) each time. Plus! I get to take a friend each time I go! (who also gets 20 stems) The cupcakes and lemonade are delicious!
For the lemonade, you put together water, lemon juice, fresh lavender, and simple syrup. I serve it ice cold, It reduces stress and allows you to sleep better. I never have trouble sleeping, but people that do speak of it fondly. The cupcakes are unique and many times paired with lemon and honey.
I think that was a lovely gift from my daughter! She always has such unique ideas!
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Cupcakes with lemon and Honey. Hmmmm. I am getting the feeling that lavender has some combination with lemon, hasn't it? Like the taste enhancer. I am thinking if it is just the taste or the aroma too that makes the combination.
After collecting the stems, have you planted them in your garden? How they turned out?
Lemon is a good combination, but, many other things go well too. For me, the scent calms your senses. My bedroom has sachets that I put in there and it is peaceful a lovely place. I can smell it in my house. I walk the fields of Lavender and feel stilled.
After collecting the stems, I hand them upside down and dry them for their different uses. I have some lavender plants in my garden 4 to be exact but, I don't want a lot of them taking up my space. :) I will got to the farm and support them.
I wish I may go to such fields some day ❤️
Seem early for the lavender to be starting to bloom but nowadays everything blooms earlier and earlier each year it seems. They will be really beautiful once they are fully bloomed. Great shots!
It did seem early when I moved back to the States after experiencing it in July there! But, that is the blooming time here. I always almost miss it because it is right before or right after Memorial Day.
The French one is blooming now! And yes, it is very beautiful. Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
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-Hello Ma'am @dswigle all the pictures are so beautiful and looking so sweet because of the color. Thank you for sharing this to all of us! This is my participation in this weeks #MarketFriday
https://ecency.com/hive-141359/@aimharryianne/my-angels-makes-me-laugh
Have a blessed evening!🙏
-Hello Ma'am @dswigle all the pictures are so beautiful and looking so sweet because of the color. Thank you for sharing this to all of us! This is my participation in this weeks #MarketFriday
https://ecency.com/hive-141359/@aimharryianne/my-angels-makes-me-laugh
Have a blessed evening!🙏
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-You are welcome Ma'am @dswigle and thank you too! Have a blessed day!🙏
Beautiful photos friend !LUV
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Love this king of market.the flower is great. I Saw something new for me.
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Greetings! Thank you. Lavender is new for you? Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your words.
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Glorious 😍
It really is! Thank you.
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I love lavender so I would definitely love this place. I feel like I could sleep well if I'll be surrounded by these flowers..
Here's my entry btw..and I guess, you saw it already ☺️
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You would definitely love it and it is that peaceful sleep we always look for! I did see your post yesterday and read it twice. Now I need to go back and comment! xo
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Yes, lavender I love it… the colours the smells, just everything…
I can’t wait to grow it in a garden 🥰 one day. One day I will. 😎
Great captures Denise and what a lovely gift the pass. They have a lot in the shop and good they do teach people how to cut and tell them more about it all. I wouldn’t mind visiting a place like this once in a while 🥰
I managed to post about crossing the border today on my journey:
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Have a wonderful Friday, it’s almost weekend… I soooo need a weekend hehehe 🤭
Enjoy yours, hope it is a bit less busy.
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Hehe! Yes! I read your post, but, will need a couple more times of reading before I comment on it! :) I know, it is the way I am! It is so darned beautiful and you will fit in so wonderfully! 💜
They do teach you a lot and the shop is wonderful... it is small but they have an abundance of products. It is Friday and we both need a weekend, but I am guessing you need it more! Thank you for supporting #MarketFriday! Hugs and love~
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Thank you so much, do take your time Denise 🤓
What I have seen so far… it is stunning and the views around… oh I can’t wait until I can explore more.
I have no car now hubby is in the UK so a bit limited to where I can go to.
Even better when they are still small enough to recognise you and can take the time to show and explain.
So wonderful they have many products.
Yep… we both do need it.
You are welcome, happy to be around again 🤗🥰
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I was just thinking about you today and hope that you have walked around the town and seen a few things. On second thought, I have taken today off from all things computer and relaxed a bit. Okay, to be honest, I went to five stores to do returns on items I bought and didn't like when I got them home. I finally accumulated enough to say BASTA! Enough! Then post office, UPS, 5 stores for returns, and the farmers market. Then the Lavender Farm, just long enough to get 20 stems. Called my sister, brother, niece... and made dinner. I am exhausted and I had a fun day,
Ha! Hope yours was good! @littlebee4 Goodnight, Jackie. I hope you are sleeping!
Aawww thanks for thinking of me Denise 👋🏻😊
Yesterday was a rainy day here, so I thought. Let’s move around some boxes 📦
This house I am in is wayyy to small. So I have no space and lots of boxes still in every room except the living room. So I unpacked all boxes with clothes yesterday and spread them out over… yep you can guess it. 3 wayyyy to small clothes cabinets in 2,5 bedroom. Luckily I have one of those hanging racks. So build that one up and have only 1 box of clothes left to unpack.
Everything else… our other belongings, including my art materials, will have to stay in boxes. So will stack them up along walls in the bedrooms (2,5 bed room, we were meant to move into a 5 bed hahaha)
So I am happy with the progress… and I am resting too, so it all takes a bit longer this time (the settling in), to heal my back and other aches. 😊
Once hubby is back and finds a job we will look for a cottage to buy, so I know this is temporary and I will make the best out of it. Will tell the rental story shortly 🤓
So wonderful to hear, you switched off from all things computer and did relax a bit. Finally some chores that needed to be done. Returning items… good. Must have felt good. Here we only have a certain amount of days to return.
It sounds indeed like a fun day filled with nice things… hehehe 🤭 that’s a lot you covered.
And the farmers market and fields to pick some stems 🥰
I was sleeping indeed. Finally… my body is also still exhausted. Here the sun comes up at the moment at 5:04am and wakes me every morning. So yesterday I put up another layer of curtains over the landlords curtains in the hope it is a bit darker. It helped… a bit. Woke at 7:44 but fell asleep again…
I woke up at 10:30 😳 this morning haha 😆 unheard of. !LOL
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Lavender!! What a beauty!
And lavender cupcakes?! Lavender lemonades?! I would want to try that!
The shop seems small but has a lot of stuff! I think I will go out bringing something from there 😄
The pass is so convenient! I would love that too!
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Lavender is so fine, isn't it? I just found out last year that you can make tea! Seriously! So many people didn't know that! The lavender cupcakes are divine! And the lemonade is refreshing. I had it for the first time this year!
The shop is a cottage on the property, but super cool! It has everything and the people are so nice. They teach you everything you ever wanted to know - and then some. They make most of their products themselves, or have help from their relatives and Neighbors! Yes!
It takes a village!
I love the pass. I can go when I want, it is so very awesome!!! Each time, twenty stems AND I can take a guest each time who also gets 20 free ones!
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The pass is already so nice, and getting stems each time you visit is even more nicer! What’s more awesome is the entire village will help you.
I want the lavender tea tbh, I can imagine it for an afternoon tea. 😅
Sooo since you have the lavenders now, you can make the tea at home? 😅😌
I totally forgot to paste my post link, here’s mine https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@wittyzell/one-shall-always-pass-the-atami-shopping-district-or
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I can make lavender tea!! I have English lavender, which is the culinary one. Sometimes, a touch of honey. I like trying different things. I can already feel the gentle layer of calm washing over me.
Le sigh.
It is really easy to make the tea when you have the buds/flowers! Thank you so much for stopping back by to drop your link!
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OMG!! You can make the tea!
I guess we'll have to wait for your post about making one 😄
Yeah I've been sorting out my real life stuff so I've just been popping in and out but yaaaay I'm back at #MarketFriday 😅
Yay! Great idea! I will have to do that!~
It's a pity, we don't have such flower fields. Our land are so scarce, recently they said they'll be no more horsing around. Isn't this sad?
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Well, at least I got my cashback today. Cutoff time seems to be earlier and earlier each week but I'm spending more for preparing for next month.
https://hive.blog/hive-105017/@ace108/marketfriday-cashback-lunch-plus-ready-for-pickleball-training-or-by-ace108
Oh, that is so very sad, Ace! @ace108 Your land is very scarce, that is a fact! Where will you go to catch the ponies?
Woo hoo! Cashback is my favorite! I wish we had Payla here!~ What are you preparing for next month? Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your words.
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I don't know. I still hope I get a chance to ride a horse somewhere once in my life time.
I'm hoping to join a team to participate in a pickleball tournament. I sort of help put one together but put myself as a reserve or may be out of the team because I am playing for a while so lacking some training.
I just Googled Horseback riding stables in Singapore and there are a lot of them!!
You will be able to ride if you are still interested! And Pickleball is fun, so I hope you get to join!
Maybe the race horse end in with a different "job" and these few get some business out of it.
I can guarantee you wouldnt want to ride a racehorse. They will give you a run you'll never forget!
Not a race horse for sure.
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It seems to be that you had a good time at that lavender farm and store @dswigle
The idea to have that lavender farm for people from busy city like Washington to escape is great. The displayed products look cute, by the way.
I would say that it is relaxing, honestly. There are many farms just outside of Washington, DC... it must seem funny to most people, but, it seems to work okay here. :) It is a nice reprieve from the everyday hustle.
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Awesome! This is a very calming (and colorful) post! Well done to your daughter for treating you with such a great gift. This is really a practical gift that serves a great purpose over an extended period of time!
We always had Lavender plants in the garden in the garden of the previous house we lived in. We loved having them below the windows to get the calming effect of the lavender entering the house through the windows.
We haven't planted any Lavender where we are now...maybe it's time to do something about that!
This farm really looks like a nice place to visit! It seems like you can find just about everything that has to do with Lavender there!
I'm glad you enjoyed our visit to the far and I hope you will enjoy many more visits!
Thank you for sharing this with us!
You will find my post for this week here.
How nice that you planted it right below your window! That is a brilliant idea and I may do that at the Shore House. I have used up all the garden space there is here!~ I do love to use all that I have. Over there, it has acres and I will never plant that much! :) I would still have to care for it, otherwise, I might!
I hope you plant it again!
They do have an extensive collection of all things Lavender, don't they? I have had 6 visits so far! That is a lot of free lavender, and the guest I can bring each time also gets the same 20 stems! Thank you for taking the time to read and comment!
I hope your week has been good.
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Yes, your post served as a great reminder that we don't have Lavender here. Since we moved in here, we just maintained the garden here. We have put in some Spekboom though, but now Lavender is next on the list!
I'm glad you are enjoying your gift from your daughter so much! I'm sure it fills your daughter with just as much joy as well when she can see how much you enjoy it!
It does and I have taken here as my +one guest. She has come to love the lavender scent also. It is so nice to see how my kids enjoy flowers also. :)
I totally get that👍!
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Lavender is timeless. I love it for so many reasons. Of course, you know how much I adore herbs both for purpose in healing or cuisine as well as beauty and scent. Did I ever tell you about my own Lavender Fields? A very unique African spa that I took my mother to for her 60th. It is called Indigo Fields. And as I'm typing I think I should dig in my archives and possibly make you a post
Lavender does have some wonderful healing properties, doesn't it? It has such a claiming effect on me.
You dig into those archives, but, only if you have time. LOL If you have some, please think about giving me some of it. 🌺 Either way, I don't think I have heard about the Lavender Field Spa... I would love to hear about it!
I hope you are doing well. It is always nice to see your lovely face here. xoxo
Have a peaceful weekend!
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Oh my God!!!
This is so beautiful. The flowers are so lovely and they have beautiful colours. I love them!
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After a tedious day at bank, shopping in mall and running around over 5k steps in all I am knackered, no photographs as this is a hot run organizing my son preparation for his travel I'm more exited than he is I think...
Now relaxing to enjoy visiting flowers over the pond in bloom, lavender a trusty old faithful to use foot spa comes to mind!
You made my day with the beauty of this farm, ideas to try something new once again.
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You certainly had a harder day than I did. How fun to be traveling. I am not traveling nearly enough! Where will he be going and does he leave soon? He must be if you are navigating the last of the shopping. :)
Oh, yes! A foot spa would be nice, right about now. I am ready for a little pampering. I am so glad I could make your day. That just made mine! :)
We do need to keep trying something new, don't we? I hate to age in place. LOL Thanks for stopping by and leaving your words.
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Off to stay with friends in New Zealand, meet family he has not seen since he was knee high. Now to find right gear to kit him out without going overboard for a five month stay, neither of us like shopping, sight for sore eyes. Trip starts on 21st June, final count down, his 1st trip out the country.
My younger son almost got going just before lockdowns hit, they are saving to try again.
With all the restrictions, this has taken some time jumping through hoops from our side of the pond.
Will write again soon, once the dust has settled and we do get to somewhere of interest. Aloe flowers now starting to bloom, next stop possibly to see their beauty around town.
Slowing down the bones remind one too often..., you ain't what you were at 40 or 50!
How fun!!! They will love it, I am sure! Sometimes, the right gear is better found there, although I think Australia is expensive. But, I find I like seeing how much I really need as I have come back home with some things I bought for the trip.
The restrictions are killing me. Some of my favorite places have been taken off the table by the crime rates and unstableness of the area. Seriously.
I know you will write once again. :) Aloe I had at my house in Texas and Florida, not so much here.
What? I'm not? LOL
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Making purchases in our own country will save a lot, converting is crippling on exchange rates anywhere for us in first world countries.
Obtaining permission is ridiculous, new ones popping up all the time, world has gone from bad to worse with rules of late.
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Dear I made a post. I hope it will get good response.
https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@tahastories1/fruit-market-filled-with-mangoes
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Wow!!!! I would also like to visit this farm. I love lavender and know a lot about it. it would be great to taste their lavender tea and jam. I never ate or drank it. I think the owners of this farm are very calm people, since lavender works great for calming, relieving stress and relaxation. great to have been there!
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That would be so much fun for you! I never had lavender tea until last year. Then I had lavender lemonade, cookies, and a cupcake that they were serving on the opening day. Well, I didn't have the cookies or cake, but, my daughter did. :)
They are all very calm people and I think that the stress melts away with it. It is very relaxing to be at the farm.
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it would be very interesting to taste lavender cookies and lavender lemonade. it probably has a bit of a purple tint. it's a pity that in israel there is nothing like this 😀
Yes, it did but, I was not sure if that was natural (which I suppose it was) or if it was added.
It is a pity!!! I wonder if it would grow there. It is like sunshine and warm weather!
Lavender is one of my favourite smells, I keep a sacket by my bed to help me sleep. I have a pot with some but I have a special ability :( and I've lost several plants already, this is my third trial.
I actually think they are hard to grow! The Lavender Farm replaces hundreds of them every year. He said that is normal! I couldn't believe it. But, I saw lots of new plants and he said it is normal for all farms to lose some every year.
I do love having some in my bedroom, it soothes the soul, I think! Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words.
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Hi @dswigle here is my Market Friday post 🙌
https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@artmom/friday-market-at-dubai-mall-sharing-our-travel-memories
Love your flowers photos, they are beautiful as always. I have lavender essential oil but never tried using it. I heard it helps to calm down before bed,
I think lavender is divine! I don't need to calm down but, it still gives me a sense of relaxation. I hope you do try it. I have the lavender flowers/buds and I put them in sachets around the house. It has a pleasant smell and leaves a subtle scent behind.
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The seven Oaks Lavender Farm looks so lovely
@dswigle you have so many awesome landscape to visit, the store at the farm got so many well packaged stuffs to get.
Well done Ma
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The Lavender Farm is truly a wonderful place and it was so nice to receive a passport to go any time I want. I look forward to reading your post.
Have a great weekend~
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Lavender is a great reason to write in #MarketFriday. It seems everyone loves lavender, it's become a trend, especially photos in the lavender field. Romantic girls, too bad we can't take scented photos yet... but they can be scented afterward if done on paper.
I was surprised by your choice, you are surprising with each new post, very nice! The membership that allows you to walk in those gardens, past the rows of blooming lavender, makes all the money and I'm glad you know how to appreciate what you get. A pleasure to read your lavender story and the photos are even more so.
In Romania lavender growing has only recently been introduced, so I have the opportunity quite rarely to come across such a farm. I mean with one like you showed here, I have no chance, because I don't think it exists, so your post allowed me to see that it may exist... somewhere else.
Thank you, Denise. I hope you enjoy the sight, color, and scent of lavender for a long time. I don't know how long the season is.
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I know, it is night now, but, that sentence about night was getting too complicated without a translator. :) You know what I meant, yes?
Lavender is the new it scent, perhaps it has always been, but, seems much more prevalent now. It is all about the Lavender! The amazing field in France, I remember them so well. It is those I dream about, not here. It has much time to become all grown up. :) Still, it has all the makings of a beautiful field. And it definitely has the scent that we all look for. I actually enjoy going to the smaller farms, they are usually run by whole families and I like watching how seamlessly they work together. The farms like these have been around for quite a few years, along with the fruit orchards where you go and pick your own. The first one I ever went to, I laughed, thinking how we are paying them to work. :) But, the upside is that you get the fruits that you want, so it really all works out.
This particular Lavender Farm got a hard hit during Covid and is just now getting back on its feet. In a few years, their lavender will be huge, but in the meantime, we love it anyway.
I truly understand the lack of inspiration. :) But, I continue. You can take a break from it. :) Lucky you!!
Thanks always for dropping by and leaving your words, as well as dropping your post. Have a wonderful weekend!
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The scent is always subtle and very calming. I have sachets all over the house, especially in the bedroom. It feels peaceful to me. Harvest season is from early June to mid-July. So they open up late May to early June. It is going to be peak season probably next week. I would say the best of the season is six weeks long. Europe, specifically France, is behind us and usually theirs starts in July, just when ours is finished. They are much cooler there.
Of course, @dswigle. The translator is "my friend"... You wrote very correctly in Romanian!
This post went to my heart because I too am an admirer of this plant and am impressed by its beauty, especially in the fields of France. I have a few bushes myself but they don't really like it in my yard, unfortunately.
I only have it in my bedroom, next to my pillow. It helps me fall asleep faster and more pleasantly!
I hope the weekend that is now right at an end ( for me) has been generous to you. Have a week rich in joy!
I am pretty sure the ones that I am growing in my yard would rather be somewhere else. They don't thrive and have a will to live. Just an anemic version of itself. :)
In your bedroom, next to your pillow. It couldn't be any more perfect!
Yes, @dswigle, I fall asleep dreaming of a field full of lavender... I'd like that but it doesn't happen very often. Anyway, the scent of lavender is very pleasant and relaxing. It reminds me of the flowers my grandmother used to put in my bedroom, it was called "sulfine" (Melilotus officinalis), I don't know if I'll find a translation...
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Lovely lavendar farm! I can smell it looking at the pictures and it reminded me of a holiday in South France, where they have these huge lavendar fields and also all these wonderful lovely made up producte ❤️ this is a fantastic mothersday present!
I made another post again this week: https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@beeber/rebounding-for-health
There is nothing like the lavender fields in France! They were so very lovely!! I can smell it just thinking about it~
It was a wonderful Mother's Day gift! I am so very lucky!
Thank you for supporting #MarketFriday again!!~ And dropping the link!
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Seven Oaks Lavender Farm is a joy to behold, this sight is just mind-blowing and I can't help imaging walking around here, gazing the fresh air around nature.
It's so thoughtful of your daughter to get you a season pass to visit this place to celebrate you on mother's Day. I wish you all the best in celebrating more of it.
Here is a link to my post
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It was so awesome that my daughter did that! It was a wonderful Mother's Day that will keep on giving. I love walking through the Lavender Farm, the scent wafts through the air, and it is such a calming effect. Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving your words - and dropping a post!
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Beautiful flowers and structures in places you have shared to us. Thank you Ma'am @dswigle may God bless you more.🙏 This is my participation
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We can see the way you shared all these things with us. All this place is very beautiful as we all know that natural things are very beautiful to man and one gets a lot of peace by visiting such places. This market is very big. Here in Pakistan, the prices of the Friday bazaar are much lower than the normal bazaar. Is the same in the USA?
In many ways, yes. Our sale prices for the weekend (they always have special prices for the weekend ) start on Friday and usually are Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so for three days. It is the same basic thing, but, you have one day.
It is usually the best prices of the week!
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One more pass, one more lovely farm!
Thank you for sharing :)
Everything there (in the states) is so big and so well organised! It is almost embarrassing for me to say that I am in the farming business when I see the scale and the professionalism of the farms you show us! Always glad to see them, though!
I have one more post taken out of the memory lane myself. I hope you'll enjoy it :)
https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@fotostef/one-more-reason
Have a great weekend!
My kids love getting me passes for the farms. I do love them and it is always a great time.
There is some truth to the size of things, however, I live in the Washington, DC metro area and this is on the outskirts. So big is not unusual when you are feeding this population. But, many things are bigger for that reason. Organized because they have a lot of rules that they have to contend with and it is easier to keep it run well and organized... it just keeps the cogs running smoother.
You are a farmer, but, you do it because you are one with the earth, you are born into it and you are passionate about it. I have to say that is a definite win on your side. The thing I loved about Europe was the simplicity, the personal touches and families handing down businesses, farmers carrying on ...
Never be embarrassed about that, not ever. I can honestly say that many look up to you and how you live your life. You are to be envied. I can see the passion in your words. I can feel it. Never change.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving your words. I always look forward to a good memory, Stefanos! @fotostef
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Thank you so much for your encouraging and truly touching words, I can't express how much I appreciate them!
Look like you enjoyed your stay in Lavender farm and learn about how to grow the lavender properly. The store in the farm is full of essential items like tea,jam , oil and books. Enjoy visiting the lavender farm through your post. Thanks for sharing.
B/w here is the link of my post which is all about my visit to the market in this week;
https://ecency.com/hive-196308/@aroojkhalid/i-bought-one-dress-from
It was an enjoyable visit! The farm was awesome, the store was stocked with many things to buy! Thank you so much for stopping by and dropping your link!
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It was an enjoyable visit! The farm was awesome, the store was stocked with many things to buy! Thank you so much for stopping by and dropping your link!
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It must smell so good there! The Purple Pass sounds like a good deal. It was sweet of your daughter to get you one. ❤️
We recently traveled back home to the Philippines on a budget flight. I thought writing about my experience on the inflight cafe would be nice for #marketfriday.
It was a great post! I had so much fun reading it and it was a truly unique experience! Thank you for sharing it and you taught me a few good lessons!
I am glad you finally made it home after four years!!! I hope you are still there, having fun!!! Did you already get your tickets to go back?
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Oh I love this post SO much. I love lavender for starters, but oh a farm dedicated to these amazing flowers?? How incredible is that? Your pictures are stunning. It makes me want to dance, or cry, just seeing all the incredible colors and knowing how many bees and butterflies this lovely place must support. It’s just breathtaking.
My favorite lavender plant is at the end of its life. I have encouraged it for years, though it is past its prime. This week, like the owner of an aging dog who gets a puppy to help keep it young, I planted some new lavender seeds around it. Now it will have some little friends!
Thank you for hosting Market Friday, one of my favorite Hive communities!
My post: https://peakd.com/hive-196308/@jayna/market-friday-at-the-garden-center
You are definitely the sweetest! I LOVE your comment so much! You always make me feel so good about posting! Virginia has 9 major Lavender Farms and the one I am going to is a small, family-owned little garden that started outside Grandma's kitchen door. The bees are not as abundant as the butterflies! That surprised me, but I bet those numbers will be flip-flopped this week.
Oh, yes!! The puppy comparison! That is definitely so true, isn't it? Why wouldn't it work for flowers!?? Thank you for always stopping by and leaving your words. You are the best!
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Oh my! NINE lavender farms? That is so heavenly! And yes, I'll bet you're right that the visitors will shift over from butterflies to bees. Or at least, they will join the party! I hope so! We need bees.
I willingly believe that the Lavender Farm started right outside Grandma's kitchen! It looks exactly like a business with a family history. Ah, what a smell the lavender has - a visit to such a place must give great emotions - and a good night's sleep, as a bonus:)
It really does look like a business right outside of Grandma's kitchen! Lavender has such a lovely scent and it gives one a feeling of calm. It surprised me last year when tea was offered up! I had no idea they made tea at the time!
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Lavender is specially in massage oil which is very relaxing. I planted on but still have no flowers until now. How are you Denise?
I am doing well, Ryan! @mhel I hope you and Mhel are doing well and life is great~ It is getting into the heat of the year, but, I hear it is not as warm as usual. I hope that isn't true.
How is the job going and are you still loving it?
How is everyone at home? I need to visit your profile and check you out!! Thank you so much for stopping by and saying hello!!! Tell Mhel I said Hello! ❤️
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It is getting hotter and hotter here in London. But still not as hot as the Philippines 😆. All is well at work but could be a bit boring at times. Kids are doing ok back at home. I need to show you a photo and I'll just dm it to you.
That works !! Thank you!!
Happy belated #marketfriday, beautiful soul :D
Your posts always make me smile for realsies.
Stay you <3
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I'm so glad you had a great time at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm! It sounds like you learned a lot and had a lot of fun. I love the idea of a Purple Pass, and I'm sure you'll get a lot of use out of it.
I've never been to a lavender farm, but I've always wanted to go. The pictures you shared are beautiful, and the lavender cupcakes and lemonade sound delicious! I'm also intrigued by the idea of using lavender for medicinal purposes. I'll have to do some research on that.
😳😳😳😳 did not know that there was lavender tea are one of the things that like e#Hive that every day we cultivated more, I am from Venezuela and normally we classify lavender as one of the best plants for its exquisite aroma.