Patches is back

We were surprised, and pleased, to locate another 100 of our 1st Original Lavender Comfort Bear, "Patches". Unavailable for over a year, and soon to be unavailable again, but here until they are gone. Over 1,000 of these bears have been sold. They are just so cute!
Click here to learn more about "Patches".

Our Monthly Special for September is our "FLIGHT OF LAVENDER 2008". Available until they are gone, we always sell out of our Fine Lavender Oil collection for good reason. It is BEAUTIFUL! A great introduction of the beauty and diversity of small craft grower/distiller essential oil. Available this month for 10% off the regular price. See it on our Monthly Specials page.

Mark your calendars for the Hood River Fruit Loop's Pear Celebration Sept. 20 & 21st. Lots of special events happening along the Fruit Loop Farms, including our Popular Pear/Lavender Scones, Pear/Vanilla/Lavender Jelly, and Lavender Ginger Lemonade. Always a fun and bountiful time here in the Hood River Valley.

Fine L. angustifolia oils are ready

Distillation is still very much happening here on the farm, and we have just released our 2008 crop of Fine Lavender essential oils. It was a very odd Spring weather pattern for us, and some of our English (L. angustifolia) lavenders had the shortest stalks we have ever seen. The good news is that dispite the short stalks the oil from the flowers is the best we have had to date! Available now on our Aromatherapy page is Buena Vista, Sachet, Maillette, and L. angustifolia blend oils.

We also have a new Jelly that we are really excited about: Vanilla Lavender Pear Jelly! Decadent and oh so yummy! Awesome on anything you would put jelly on, my current favorite is to use it as a topping on Old Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream. This is to die for! Check it out here

4th Annual Lavender DAZE Festival!!!

4th Annual Lavender DAZE Festival!!

This Weekend: July 12 10-7PM & Sunday July 13th 10-5PM

See Details, Music Schedule, and more info here: LAVENDER DAZE


Get a Map


Dear Friends,
Please be our guest this coming weekend, July 12 & 13th, as we celebrate our annual Lavender DAZE Festival. Fun for the whole family, beautiful and aromatic!

Diane & Joe Orcutt
Hood River Lavender Farms

Lavender daze festival
Free Admission! 5 Bands, 20 Vendors, BBQ, Mexican Food, Lavender Gelato, Face-Painting, Local Wines, Alpacas & much more. For the kids we will be releasing thousands of beneficial Ladybugs into our wildflower garden, Par-T-Perfect will have the details along with fun "Lady Bug" activities!

Don't Miss this!
Hood River Lavender Farms
3801 Straight Hill Road
Hood River, Oregon 97031
888-528-3276
Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM
Sunday 10:AM-5:00PM



The weather forcast is sunny & warm, bring your sunblock, beach chair or blanket, and chill at 1 of the most beautiful places in Hood River!

Sel Gris-The Beauty of Grey Salt with Lavender

Seems that the secret is out on 1 of our Best Culinary Products, Sel Gris with Lavender. There has been a huge spike in demand for our Sel Gris, with upscale restaurants & bars at the top of the list. Not a surprise to us, or our customers that have been using this French Gourmet Salt w/Lavender, but it has caused us to import many more pounds from France. Usage ranges from Gourmet Steaks and Foie Gras in Bistro-style cafes, to Ultra Rich Caramels and chocolates created by micro-chocolate companies. A list of Portland Bars are using the salt in a gamut of alcohol concoctions from Mint/Lavender Julips to Mojitos, martinis to pina coladas. Seems our most recent uses are from this small high-end retailers.

Our Sel Gris w/Lavender is the real deal and no shortcuts are allowed. We import this Gourmet Grey Salt from France, infuse it over time with our best Certified Organic angustifolia variety culinary lavender, and package it in a resealable air-tight package that allows this delicate yet intense aroma to remain fresh. If you don't know what makes Sel Gris such a wonderful salt, then you should read some history about it. Centuries-old collection practices and locale are just the beginning. Read more about it here

We love our Sel Gris w/Lavender on eggs, potatoes, meats, salads and fish. You can check it out by visiting our site here

The Fruit Loop Wine Celebration June 21 & 22

Solstice Weekend, June 21 & 22, begins the Celebrations of Special Events in Hood River. Rapidly gaining popularity for outstanding quality and diversity, the Gorge's Wines now have their own Fruit Loop Celebration. Many will be bringing out new releases, along with Live Music, and other fun stuff.

We are having our own event here on the Lavender Farm too, called
English Lavender & Chocolate--Beauty & Decadence
See our most fragrant and beautiful lavender in full bloom, and enjoy decadant, handcrafted Loganberry Liqueur/Lavender Truffles. In spite of the March weather we have been having in June, our English Lavender is beginning to show color. It should prime, and GORGEOUS by the 21st!

Currently, our Wildflower Garden is stealing the show. Literally thousands of Lupine, in different colors, are in bloom and HUGE, some over 4' tall! The poppies are beginning to open, along with Foxglove, Daisies, Sweet William, and numerous other Oregon Native Flowers. Bring your camera, it is stunning.

Mark your calendars for the
4th Annual Lavender DAZE Festival
Free Admission. July 12 10-7pm, July 13 10-5pm
Bigger and better than ever, this year's Lavender DAZE Festival has Live Music from: Ben Bonham, Fiddlegrass, Richard "Onehum" Tillinghast, Bob Connolly and Graham & the Crackers. Over 20 vendors displaying their talents, Food Vendors, Lavender Gelato & other cold yummies from Doppio Coffee, Cathedral Ridge Winery, Double Mountain Brewery, Face Painting & Children Activities from Par-T-Perfect, Massage Therapist on hand to pamper, Lavender Craft Classes, Alpacas, & Thousands of certified organic Lavender available for U-PICK! Bring your beach chair or blanket, sunscreen and the Family and chill at 1 of the most beautiful places in Hood River.

Check our site's page to click on the band's links and hear their tunes, and get more detail about this year's Lavender DAZE Festival: www.LavenderDAZE.com 888-LAV-FARM

We are proud to be recently mentioned in the following publications:
"Oregon & Washington Country Register"
"Gorgeously Green" by Sophie Uliano
Columbia Gorge Magazine
PDX Magazine
The Hood River Fruit Loop

Dramatic Timelapse of Mt. St. Helens

Thought perhaps someone out there might enjoy this dramatic timelapse USGS video of the dome growth on Mt. St. Helens from Nov. 10, 2004 to Feb. 28, 2008.

Dome building on Mount St. Helens

Now OPEN for the Season!

Our U-PICK Lavender Farm and Gift Shoppe is now OPEN 7 days/week!!! Hours are M-Sat 10-5pm, Sunday 11-5pm. Our Shoppe is full and Spring in our neck of the woods is Gorgeous! Bring a picnic, shop our store, sniff some Beautiful Lavender Oil, or just come by for the scenery. Our Wildflowers are growing fast and will be in bloom within the next month. See a video of our wildflowers here.

Old English Lavender Foam Hand Soap

Made With Organic Vegetable Oils!

Our Luxury Foam Hand Wash has been months in the making. Moisturizing & full of lather, this wonderfully fragrant hand wash gently cleans your skin with soothing foam, and leaves your hands feeling soft and smooth. Great for sensitive skin & dermatitis conditions. 100% Natural, No Parabens, colour or artificial fragrance!!! Good for you, Good for the environment.
Vegan.
8.8 oz. Foam Bottle

See it HERE

"Fiona" Organic Lavender & Rose Perfume

"Fiona" is Pure Organic Sensual Beauty!
An inticing marriage of our own Organic Lavender Perfume blended with the rare and pure essential oil of Rose. Sensual, exotic, warm, and absolutely romantic. Floral, and oh so very pretty. FIONA is a must for the lavender and rose lover. Note: We use Pure attar of Rose oil in spite of the rising cost of Pure Rose oil!

2008 Lavender DAZE Festival

July 12 & 13th, 2008, 10-5pm, our 4th Annual Lavender DAZE Festival takes place in 1 of the most beautiful places in Oregon. Food, Local beers & wine, Live Music, over 20 artists & artisans, Live animals, and 1000's of certified organic Lavender available for U-Pick. Oregon Tourist Attraction. You don't want to miss this!
We are busy adding updates such as Bands and their websites on our Lavender DAZE Festival page as it grows larger and more info is available.

March Specials-Culinary Items

This month we are offering specials on our Culinary Lavender products. Our Signature Blend Culinary Lavender is on sale for only $5.00.

Also, BIG Savings on our Gourmet Grey Salt, Sel Gris from France. This Premier Salt is infused with our certified organic angustifolia lavender. It is amazing on meats, veggies, chocolates & caramels, margaritas and nearly everything. Special Price: $8.25 for 6.5 oz. To learn why this is rated at the top of the list for gourmet salts look HERE.

Our famous Teas are also on special this month. Save 35% off our Gorge Wind Tea and Tranquil-a-Tea when you purchase both from our Monthly Specials Page.

Finally, we have our gorgeous Dried English Lavender Bouquets on Special too. Save over 30% on these remarkable dark full Lavender Bundles. See them HERE

To learn more about Culinary Lavender read this article

Hope you are well and the signs of Spring are starting to show their warmth your way!

Our Popular Lavender Soap is back!

Wanted to let everyone know that we have a good supply of our Old Fashioned Lavender Soap back in stock. Many of you wanted to be notified when it was available...so here ya go. Thanks to our many customers who make this soap continue to fly out of our store, we are glad that you realize what an awesome product this is. If you have not tried this luxurious soap yet...well, ya should. Long lasting, I use it as a shaving soap.

Joe

Green Weddings & Bridal Luncheons

Share your Wedding Vows in our quaint fragrant Green Old English Lavender Garden
among 1000's of Certified Organic Lavender with Beautiful Valley & Mountain Vistas.

We also offer reservations for Bridal Luncheons & Small Private Parties.

We can offer Wedding favors, ideas, bulk lavender, gorgeous-n-lacy lavender sachets, Lavender Heart Sachets, culinary Lavender, and loose lavender for showering Bride and
Groom in the bon voyage. Flower Girl's Fresh Lavender Head Wreaths and Fresh Organic Flower Bouquets.

Visit our Wedding Page for pictures & more information on making your day extra special in Hood River, Or.
Lavender Weddings

Pet Bereavement is Real

Anyone who considers a pet a beloved friend, companion, or family member knows the intense pain that accompanies the loss of that friend. We know that the feelings are real when we lose our pets, and deserve the same grieving and respect as if it were any other member of the familyWe hope that our Lavender Comfort Friends can be an aid as you work through this transition of bereavement, they can be a great idea to comfort the heart. Aroma can be a powerful stimulant towards healing. Aromatherapy is that grounded practice. To see our Lavender Comfort Friends click here.

Valentine's Day Specials

In honor of the One day of the year that is totally dedicated to Love, we have put together some Specials to help you express your feelings. Giftpacks intended to pamper & inspire a calm mood, to our improved Organic Perfume-It's AROMANCE!, & our Popular "Love Blend" Massage Oils. We even have a "printable" Love Poem available
on the bottom of our Specials Page.


We recently improved our popular Lavender Perfume, It's AROMANCE! & gave her a face lift. Extremely Sweet & Intense, this Parfum inspires Romance, creates a calm atmosphere, and can be used as an effective head-ache relief!
Spoil Her, treat yourself, just don't miss out on this Organic Essential Oil Perfume!

Sadie, our Chocolate Lab that is our "designated greeter" here on the farm, recently was on Portland news channel 8 (kgw). She was shown sitting in nearly 2' of snow on the farm. You can see her here on slide #24 & #33.

Bulk Essential Oil of Lavender-Organic

Big Savings on our Organic Lavender Essential Oil! Wonderfully alive, fresh & naturally fragrant, this pure steam distilled essential oil of Lavender is what has made us famous. Harvested in the early morning when the flowers are at their very peak. Every drop is distilled by Joe Orcutt (our Master Distiller). Joe has taken & taught master distillation classes, and has distilled with some of the most experienced distillers in the world.

This Special is perfect for Soap makers, Candle makers and other small manufacturers to greatly improve the quality of their product by using this High-Grade Organic Essential Oil. Share some with friends & family, or stock up for yourself.To learn why our Organic Essential Oils are so therapeutic click here...

NEW Release Oils including Mt. Hood Lavender

Only available previously on our farm this year, these varieties of angustifolia lavender essential oils are truly special. Presented in a 4-pack for added savings, these unique and absolutely beautiful oils offer aromas and benefits not found in any other variety. All of these plants have offered themselves gorgeous when in bloom and the essential oil reflects their beauty.

Victorian Amethyst-Crisp, floral with a lingering sweetness

Sharon Roberts-Beautifully floral with a note of citrus

Fiona-Spicey floral aroma

Norfolk J2-Herbal & floral, very popular on our farm

Also our VERY OWN Lavender--MT. HOOD!

View our Specials Page for more info...

Free Christmas Mug!

For a limited time we are giving away a free Christmas Mug when you purchase either our Gorge Wind Tea, or our Tranquil-a-Tea. No catches, just plain FREE. Only availabel on our Monthly Special Page.

New Online Specials

We have just added some NEW online specials that are relaxing, healing and make perfect gifts. Check them out!

MSM Mega-Therapy Cream-Rich with Shea Butter, Aloe Vera and vitamins A & E, this cream is a real blessing for those of us with arthritis and achy damaged joints. MSM is naturally found in every cell of the body, and is essential in the formulation of connective tissue and for healthy joint function.

Lavender Reed Diffuser--Note: This is not a fragrance oil, this diffuser uses our certified organic lavender essential oil!

Wahine Royale
AROMA-nce Roll-on Perfume -Known for their grounding & hormone balancing properties, these 4 essential oils are pure Beauty in our proprietary Romantic Aroma Roll-On. Extremely emotionally healing, calming, uplifting, and simply delightful. Let nature bring you back to your grounded "self" in a warm and sensual Organic Perfume.
Essential oils of Lavender, Clary Sage, Rose Geranium & Palmarosa.
10ml bottle

NEW Lavender Gift Packs-Brand New Gift Packs have been added to our Giftpacks Page. Yummy Selections of Delightful All Natural Hood River Lavender Items in several different Packages. Sure to be a hit for the Holidays, or enjoy a variety pack for yourself. You know deserve it!

We have added some NEW LARGE LAVENDER WANDS on our site. The last time these Large Wands were put on the site we sold out in 2 days! Check them out HERE...

Visit our Monthly Specials Page to see all the Holiday Specials!

3rd Annual Holiday Shopping Sale!

3rd Annual HOLIDAY SHOPPING SALE!

at

Hood River Lavender Farms

Nov. 23, 24 & 25

11am-3pm

10% off all purchases over $20

Try our Free Mulled Hot Cider
while you shop for:
Lavender Chocolate Truffles,
Lavender Shortbread,
Special Giftpacks that 'pamper & de-stress',
New FINE Lavender oils
& all of our Everyday Products!



For map & to view all of our products:

HoodRiverLavender.com

We are also OPEN Sat & Sun, 11am-3pm, every weekend until Dec. 23rd

also open by appointment: 541-354-9917

Come on out and visit us!!