Lavender Hill Farms

A favorite family farm visit in Northern Michigan is also the site of a new agricultural crop finding success on the gentle farmlands near the 45th parallel. Rolling hills of lavender are creating a must see destination for tourists, garden clubs, families and plein air artists.

Visitors can enjoy a tour of the fields, join a class in making lavender wands, sample lavender ice cream, shop a while in the giftshop, or sit under the big walnut tree to relax and contemplate the serene countryside. Individuals and groups can schedule a tour or consultation on growing lavender or beekeeping.

Lavender Hill Farms, established in 2003, is the largest commercial lavender farm in Michigan. The owners are committed to growing healthy varieties to supply the ever increasing demand for fresh and dried flowers, culinary lavender and a variety of sachets for home use. The farm is an earth friendly farm using no pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers. So suited is the soil in Northern Michigan, that the use of fertilizers and irrigation is not necessary. Over 25 varieties are grown at Lavender Hill Farms, all of which are hand planted and harvested.  Visitors will be able to pick their own lavender, or perhaps view the distilling process.

Announcing...

• 'Lavender  Grey' - a custom blended, organic black tea with our own lavender. A delightful tea that invites you to sit down, put up your feet  and relax, perchance to dream.

Chris Sacks, of Great Lakes Tea and Spice, has earned a reputation across the country for their fresh and flavorful blends of tea and spices. We are honored to work with them to create our first tea, 'Lavender Grey'. It is my favorite afternoon tea, but I confess that I'm drinking it in the morning too. It is my clear signal to sit awhile and relax. I hope you will take time to stop by and try it. Let's spread the joy of a beautiful cup of tea. So well rounded, it can be enjoyed as iced tea as well.
 

from all of us at  LAVENDER HILL FARMS 

May the old year end and the new year begin 
with joyous gatherings of family and friends. 
May your winter days be filled with a brightness, 
the light of peace and compassion.

Until we greet one another in 2012, good health and happiness. 
All of the lavender hill Mob