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| Our little granddaughter studies each sprig of lavender carefully before she picks it! |
In June 2008, we had the pleasure of visiting beautiful Provence, France! The main focus of our trip was to meet with Lavender farmers and chemists but we were also looking forward to seeing miles of spectacular rolling hills of glorious Lavender in bloom. After our visit to Provence we feel convinced that the fragrance of our Lavender equals or surpasses the Lavender we sampled during our visit. Stoney Hollow's 2009 Lavender Harvest Celebration Saturday and Sunday July 18th and 19th, 2009 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR! 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Using Lavender in Your Home. Lavender Log-making demonstrations throughout the day! Hand and Arm Massages by local aromatherapist! Stroll along our thyme walkways and experience the fragrance of our organic Lavender plants in bloom. Visit Stoney Hollow's Secret Garden built within an old barn foundation while sipping a glass of Lavender-Lime Iced Green Tea. Take a moment to peruse our Lavender products while enjoying a relaxing view of the lake. Pick your own lavender or ready-picked bunches are available for sale. Lavender & Thyme plants for sale (call ahead for availability-they sell quickly). Self-guided tour sheets will be provided and various Lavender varieties and perennials are marked in the gardens. To Register: Send Sue an email (stoneyhollow1@sympatico.ca) or call by July 9th for this unique event. Please state your name, number of people attending and your contact phone. Directions will be sent via return email. Entrance donation of $2.00 per adult. Gardens (519-986-3587) or Studio or Office (905-681-8656) If you are unable to attend our Lavender Harvest Celebration or would like a personal tour consider our Group Tours. Group Tours (min. 3 people-no buses please) Available from Sunday July 12-Friday July 31, 2008 (excluding July 18th & 19th). During your Group Tour we will show you everything you need to know about growing, harvesting and using Lavender! Let us inspire you to create your own beautiful Lavender garden! Learn how we use every part of the harvested Lavender to make products (teas, fragrance bags, pillows, Lavender balls and firelogs). Discover the history of Stoney Hollow and peruse our pictures of the evolution of the gardens and our trip to a Lavender Farm in Provence, France. Enjoy a cup of Lavender Tea and a delicious piece of Lavender Pound Cake and take home the recipe. Also take home: a bunch of Lavender of your choice, a copy of our article How to Grow Lavender, Lavender Bottle instructions, delicious Lavender recipes and Ideas of How to Use Your Lavender. $12.00 per person (tours last approx. 50 mins.) You may choose to relax in the garden for a while afterwards. Contact us early to book your tour: Email Sue at stoneyhollow1@sympatico.ca. |
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