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HILL COUNTRY LAVENDER

The Texas Hill Country is rapidly becoming a hotbed for lavender farms. The type of soil, weather and entrepreneurial spirit found here have produced many farms with thousands of plants to rival their famous cousins in France. Smell the aroma? Lavender is just one more reason you have to visit the Texas Hill Country! The adventurous spirit of this new industry is the same spirit that brought the pioneers who settled this rugged landscape.

To celebrate the beginning of the lavender bloom season, plan on attending the following festivals.

BLANCO LAVENDER FESTIVAL: The City of Blanco is the Lavender Capital of Texas, and holds a great festival each June, with vendors, displays, tours, entertainment, etc. The entire town of Blanco and the surrounding countryside will be bathed in lavender during the Lavender Festival. The Lavender Market, on the grounds of the historic Blanco County Courthouse, is always a must-see highlight of the festival. Selected vendors and artists from across the Hill Country offer lavender-related pleasures and treasures from the finest craftsmen. See Blanco County Lavender Festival: www.blancolavenderfestival.com and their sponsor: the Blanco Chamber of Commerce: 830-833-5101; www.blancochamber.com.

ANNUAL TEXAS HILL COUNTRY LAVENDER FESTIVAL: October. Johnson City. From 10a-5p. Sponsored by The Texas Lavender Association. Tour Johnson City and Fredericksburg area working lavender farms during one of the most beautiful times of year in the Hill Country and when lavender produces some of the most picturesque blooms of the year. Special events, music, workshops, demonstrations, crafts, food, plants for fall planting, and a variety of lavender and Hill Country products await you. Contact individual farms on tour for events and bloom status. No entrance fees to the farms. Stay the evening when, starting at 5pm, Blanco County locals put on a feast complete with live & silent auctions and entertainment at the 10th Annual Wild Game Dinner held at the Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City – a Blanco County tradition. See event status and details on Chamber calendar at www.JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com or 830-868-7684.

Come join us. "Let's Lavender Together"TM

(We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.)

ALL YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT LAVENDER

Wikipedia, background article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavender

Botanical.com, background article: http://botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/l/lavend13.html

GardenGuides.com, Lavender gardening tips & techniques:
www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipstechniques/herbs/lavender.asp

Mountain Valley Growers, Lavender background: www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/lavendercareandtips.htm

Sequim Washington Lavender Festival: www.lavenderfestival.com

University of Maryland, Lavender for Medicinal Use: www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Lavenderch.html

Lavender Production, Products, Markets, and Entertainment Farms:
www.attra.org/attra-pub/lavender.html

Texas Lavender Association: www.texaslavenderassociation.org

BLANCO AREA LAVENDER

BLANCO RIVER LAVENDER COMPANY: 830-833-4494; 4136 RR 1623, Blanco, TX 78606. Started in 2005. Owned by Stephen & Kenny Smith.

BLASINGAME CREEK FARMS: A new lavender farm. lavender2u@gmail.com

HERON'S NEST: 830-833-2627; 1673 River Bend Drive, Blanco, TX 78606. Growing & wildcrafting native medicinal herbs. View handmade quality medicinal herb products and class schedule at www.heronsnestherbfarm.com. Started in 2004. Owned by Fred & Melanie Van Aken.

HILL COUNTRY LAVENDER: 830-833-2294; 409 4th Street, POB 1266, Blanco, TX 78606. Located at McCall Creek Farms on Hwy 281, 3.5 mi N of Blanco. Texas' first commercial lavender farm. Our products are available year-around at Brieger Pottery, on the square, Blanco, TX. Tasha Brieger, Owner. www.hillcountrylavender.com

LAVENDER HILL: 830-833-9097; 1378 River Run, Blanco, TX 78606. Gift shop, floral gardens, Lavender in the field, open in season, out-of-season appointments available. Beautiful hilltop view of Blanco River. www.lavenderhilltx.com. Owned by Ganell & Charley Pemberton. 11 acres.

ROCKING J RANCH: 830-833-0541; Located on Hwy 281 mid-way between Johnson City and Blanco, this lavender farm is planning new activities surrounding lavender. Owner: Bernadette McFarling

TEXAS LAVENDER HILLS FARM & MARKET: 830-833-9183; 5110 Kendalia Road, Blanco, TX 78606. Discover for yourself organically grown lavender wrapped around hillsides, spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country, all-natural and simply designed lavender products - all of this and more awaits you at our blooming new lavender farm and market in Blanco, Texas. www.texaslavenderhills.com

JOHNSON CITY AREA LAVENDER

CHANTILLY LACE: 830-868-7450; 625 Nugent Avenue in Johnson City, TX 78636. www.chantillylacesoaps.com. Country Inn Bed & Breakfast and Restaurant with gardens in unique country settings. Romantic lodging, lunch, dinner, carry-out, catering and special hand made natural soaps. The Inn offers six acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Located in the middle of a small town, the Inn offers a beautiful setting for relaxing outdoors. Herb gardens and perennial beds are connected with winding paths that lead to private benches, perfect for enjoying tea or for quiet reading. Three porches and a pavilion are available for our guests, offering the opportunity for intimate conversation. Comfortable furnishings, including a porch swing provide an array of seating for our guests. Overhead a unique variety of mature trees provide cooling shade in the summer. A gentle breeze may bring the sound of wind chimes. In the spring and summer, there is an abundance of butterflies and hummingbirds. Owners: Sylvia & Porter Dunnaway. A large lavender field was planted in 2006.

HUMMINGBIRD FARMS: 830-868-7862;
9340 US Hwy 290 West, Johnson City, TX 78636 (9.5 miles west of Johnson City on North side of 290). Working farm, with lavender. Over 4 acres of lavender, growing 10 varieties, started in 2003. Manufacture lavender products, including body lotions, bath washes, essential oil and sachets. Owned by Jack & Debbie Williams. www.hummingbirdlavender.com

M&J LAVENDER FARM: 830-693-6624; Round Mountain-Sandy Road, Sandy (Johnson City), TX: 2 mi east of Hye, go north on Sandy Road (CR 1320 to Sandy, left on CR307). From Round Mountain, go west on CR 307 (Old Round Mountain-Sandy Road). This farm is home to honey bee hives used to produce lavender honey. At harvest time, the copper distiller works non-stop to distil their acres of lavender. Open for tours by appointment. Web: www.mjlavenderfarm.com

(The) MEADOWS AT FLAT CREEK: 832-545-2090; 852 Flat Creek Road, POB 1717, Johnson City, TX 78636. Started in 2005. Owned by Tex & Chelita Riley. From Johnson City, go west on Hwy 290 out of town 1 mile, turn Left (south) on Flat Creek Road (CR204), and proceed 3/4 mile further, on right. Web: www.lavendermeadow.com

MILLER CREEK LAVENDER: 512-934-1616; 8453 Miller Creek Loop, Johnson City, TX 78636. Lavender farm started in 2005, on 3.5 acres. Owned by Karen & Don Roets. www.millercreeklavender.com.

WIMBERLEY LAVENDER

ROUGH CREEK LAVENDER FIELDS: 512-847-2888 or 512-847-3778; Located just 7 mi NW from Wimberley on FM 2325. Pick your own lavender from 5,000 lavender plants or shop in our on-site store. Herb Classes, Special Events & Tour Buses Scheduled.

WIMBERLEY LAVENDER FARM: 830-833-1595; 11300 FM 2325, Wimberley, TX 78676. www.wimberleylavender.com

FREDERICKSBURG AREA LAVENDER

BECKER VINEYARD'S LAVENDER FARM: 830-644-2681; 464 Becker Farms Rd, Stonewall, TX 78671; Wineery, vineyard, wine & entertainment events, tastings, tours, picnic areas, reception hall, and B&B available. www.beckervineyards.com

CAVE CREEK LAVENDER: 830-644-2212; Owners Chuck and Bea are from the lavender region of France. A new lavender farm.

LAVENDER MARKET: 830-997-1068; This market provides a wide selection of Texas lavender products at their downtown store. Their lavender farm is open for touring by appointment. www.lavendermarket.com

TRIPPLE L FARMS: 830-997-8575; Farm located near Grapetown, just southwest of Fredericksburg, at 9229 Old San Antonio Road, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624. The first 3,700 lavender plants were put into the ground in the fall of 2002. Another 1,000 plants were added in the fall of 2003. At this time, there are 4.6 acres with 6000 lavender plants, in two separate fields. Retail Store: 3245 US Hwy 290 East, Fredericksburg, we carry our wonderful lavender products including Lavender Soap, Lavender Sachets, Lavender Lotion, Lavender Bath Salts, Lavender Oil, and Lavender Plants along with reasonably priced antiques and decorative items. We also have lots of new plants for sale. Don't forget about our gift baskets and our new Lavender Margarita mix to make you a 'hit' at your any party. www.lllfarms.com

LAVENDER MARKET AT VILLA TEXAS: 234 West Main, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

OTHER AREA LAVENDER

HILLTOP LAVENDER: 512-299-1893; Liberty Hill. This lavender business focuses on the the wholesale market.

IMAGINE LAVENDER: 830-966-5105; 17582 FM 337 East, Vanderpool, TX 78885. Three acres of lavender on a hillside near Lost Maples State Park. Gift shop. www.imaginelavender.com

LAKE TRAVIS LAVENDER: 512-689-3422; Volente. This farm overlooks Lake Travis and focuses on providing quality lavender products.

LAKE VICTOR ENTERPRISE: 512-699-0756; Burnet. A new lavender farm.

LAVENDER & OLD LACE: 830-257-6732; Kerrville. A small herb demonstration farm with plans to offer home and garden tours to small groups.

RUSTY ROOSTER RANCH: 830-324-6527; Comfort. A new lavender farm, not yet open to the public.

TEXAS LAVENDER: 888-476-2160; 170 Terri Trail, Webberville, TX (15 miles east of Austin). www.texaslavender.com

WHITE ACRES FARM: 866-883-4236; 765 Astral Point; Spring Branch, TX 78070. This farm offers lavender and olives products and classes in Artisanal cheese, jam and bread making. Nubian and angora goats, lambs, poultry and one donkey. Open during the blooming season. www.whiteacresfarm.com