Family. Connection. Lavender.

Hi. I’m Monica. Washington’s Methow Valley has been a special place for our family since the 1990s when we began vacationing here at our family’s cabins along the Methow River. By the late 1990s, my parents relocated to the Valley.

My husband, Mark, and I, our children, and my siblings and their families have created so many wonderful memories here. We’ve celebrated birthdays, a 50th Anniversary, holidays, neighborhood parties, and dinners around Mom and Dad’s table. Most memorably, we celebrated a beautiful wedding along the river, just down from our lavender field. Even on regular evenings, when we sit and watch the deer forage or the quail scurry about with their many babies, it feels like something special is always going on here, thanks to the beauty of nature.

We have lived in different parts of the country and traveled all over the world, but the Methow Valley has always been our anchor. The place we call home. The place where we’ve always come to reset, connect, and celebrate.

It is our great privilege to share some of the lavender-infused Methow Valley with you.

Lavender love blossomed in our family decades ago.

Grandma Sylvia and Monica Shallow of Methow Valley Lavender
Grandma Sylvia & Monica, Enjoying the Lavender Blooms

Our affinity for lavender farming began with my Grandma Sylvia, in Kingston, Washington, in the early 2000s. A self-taught gardener and natural green thumb,  she successfully grew, harvested, and hand-processed lavender products to sell at farmer’s markets and to other farmers. Today, she is our chief consultant and has a pivotal role in all of our plant selection and farming methods. With my Grandmother’s expertise and guidance, we hope to grow our business and share a piece of the Valley with you.

Four generations of our family — from grandmother to the youngest toddlers — have tended to our plants.

Lavender & an MG?

We think it makes sense. Like our farm, it has a story. My Dad lovingly restored his 1953 MG to its current beauty many years ago, and this little treasure holds many endearing memories for our family. It has an impressive résumé of car shows and parades, but its biggest accolade is when my Dad walked (or in this case, drove) my sister down the aisle on her wedding day. We think this sweet ride deserves to be in the limelight again, this time as part of Methow Valley Lavender, parked next to a field of purple lavender.

Monica and Mark Shallow, Founders of Methow Valley Lavender
Monica and Mark Shallow, bouquets of lavender, and Dad's MG
What We’ve Been Doing
📣 Big news! Tomorrow we’re off to Reno for the 2025 Handcrafted Soap & Cosmetics Guild Conference with @thesoapguild ! We’re so excited to soak up all the knowledge and inspiration to grow our product line.

Please note: Orders placed between May 2–11 will ship on May 12. 

Thanks for your patience and support while we learn and grow! 💜

#methowvalleylavender #entreprenuer #smallbatchskincare #thesoapguild #lavender
Ohhh, the sweet satisfaction of growing something start to finish! 

Big thanks to @lavenderman7 for all the help and use of your super awesome @besellavenderprocessor debudding machine! Thank you! Thank you! I appreciate your time and knowledge. 

#methowvalleylavender #lavender #sharingknowledge #💜
First commute of the season across the majestic North Cascades Highway—always a breathtaking start. 

Grateful for my amazing parents who rolled up their sleeves to help with irrigation and cleanup today. 

And sweet Fergus and Fin? They’ve reached peak chill, quietly watching deer graze just feet away. 

Let the lavender season begin! 🌱

#lavender #methowvalleylavender #northcascadeshighway #hwy20 #6b #familyfarm #💜
Happy Ag week! 
🍎🍒🪻🌷🌻🍓🥕🌽🍇🌾🌿 

A heartfelt thank you to the hardworking farmers who grow the food on our tables and the flowers that brighten our days. Your dedication and care make our lives more beautiful and bountiful. Here’s to celebrating all that you do! 💜

#farmers #ag #okanogancounty #usda #lavender #food #thankyou #methowvalleylavender
**🌿💜 This Valentine’s Day, Love Starts with You 💜🌿** 

Valentine’s Day isn’t just about roses and romance—it’s a beautiful reminder to care for the most important relationship you have: the one with yourself. ✨ 

Take a deep breath. Slow down. Wrap yourself in comfort.💖

Because love begins within, and you are so worthy of it. 💜 

#selflove #selflovematters #valentinesday #lavenderandlove #youareworthit  #lavender  #methowvalleylavender