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.
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.
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.
Our Vision
Our vision is to help others experience the Methow Valley by embracing tranquility and elevating well-being through the timeless beauty and therapeutic essence of high-quality lavender products made in the Methow Valley.
Our Belief
We believe in cultivating moments of peace and serenity through the subtle sweetness of lavender.
Our Values
- Sustainability — We use conscientious farming practices and eco-friendly packaging wherever possible, in efforts to both preserve and improve our environment.
- Stewardship — We are committed to this land, and we intend to leave it in good health for future generations.
- Creativity — We enjoy creating new products, experimenting with new lavender varieties, and the creative process of building our business.
The History of Our Land
With reverence, we acknowledge that the Methow Valley is the traditional homeland of the original Methow (mətxʷu) who have continuously lived here for over 13,000 years. Our land also has a rich farming history — as an apple orchard, then a hay field, and now a lavender field. Evidence of the orchard can still be seen in the wooden water troughs that line the hillside. Still today, many deer, turkeys, quail, and an occasional bear forage in the hills and drink from the river. To learn more, please visit the Methow Valley Interpretive Center.
What We’ve Been Doing
And, that’s a wrap on the 2025 harvest!
Our stats, roughly -
1,400+ plants
3 bee stings, so ⤵️
60-something plants left for the 🐝
87 ounces of essential oil
12 1/2 gallons of hydrosol
A few hundred bundles.
Many sore muscles.
And, a whole lot of bud to be processed when we are rested.
Thank you Beth @downbytheriverlavender for distilling for us!!
It is so gratifying to see something through, start to finish. 💜
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Harvest time! I’m so happy with this year’s crop. It’s beautiful, and a little hard to harvest because it’s just so pretty. But, the oil from these two varieties is equally wonderful. We’re back at it again today, harvesting Grosso and Super.
A huge thank you to Beth at @downbytheriverlavender for distilling our lavender. Beth is incredibly generous with her time, knowledge and support. We’re as far a long in our process in big part to her. Thank you, Beth!! 🙏🏼
Thank you to my helpers, my Mom and my son, Logan. Without their help, I would be harvesting for weeks instead of days.
The sun has been up for almost an hour. Time to get out there!
Happy Friday! And happy harvesting to all those out in the fields, orchards and gardens. 💜
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Good evening from the lavender field. 💜
Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope you can pause for a moment, take a deep breath, and enjoy this view. 🕊️
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It would just be the greatest to see these in shops around town and everywhere lavender is sold, or should be sold. 😉💜
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Meanwhile, over on the west side of Washington, our sweet little crop of Sweet Peas is in full bloom—looking like a backyard party in full swing! 🌸
These old-fashioned, romantic blooms are pure magic. Their bright colors, heavenly scent, and nostalgic charm are such a mood booster. 💕
This weekend, my grandmother and I are thrilled to be attending the book signing and farm tour at Sweet Pea School—we’re absolutely over the moon! 🤩
And here’s some happy news: thanks to a little garden experiment at my parents’ place, I’ve learned that Sweet Peas grow beautifully in the Methow too. I can’t wait to plant a crop alongside our lavender field one day soon. 💐💜
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Hi friends! 👋💜 Thanks so much for being here. I thought I’d take a moment to re-introduce myself.
I’m Monica—lead farmer, dreamer, and lavender lover at Methow Valley Lavender in beautiful North Central Washington. Our small farm is truly my happy place. I love sharing our journey with you as we grow this little slice of lavender heaven.
I started this business because I’ve always believed in the beauty and healing power of nature. There’s just something about being outside in the fresh mountain air, surrounded by blooming lavender, bees buzzing, and birds singing—it does wonders for my soul (and my nervous system!). 🐝🌱
When I’m not in the fields, you’ll find me in my other role as a Clinical Social Worker, supporting children and families in my therapy office. And at the end of the day, I’m home with my husband Mark, our two sweet dogs, Fergus and Fin, and—on the very best days—spending time with our four grown kids. 🥰
Thanks again for following along—it means the world to me. 💫
I’d love to know: do you have a favorite way to use lavender? 🪻
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These ladies are so much fun! 💃
Our first wreath making class (lavender crown class?) was a hit! We sat in the shade, shared many laughs, sipped a little wine, enjoyed the lavender fragrance and made some beautiful wreaths.
It was really fun!
I look forward to opening the farm up for more wreath making classes in the future. 💜🤍
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There’s nothing better than creating something you love and seeing others enjoy it just as much. 💜
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Happy 4th of July from our little lavender farm to you! ❤️🤍💙
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Evening stroll through the lavender. Such a peaceful time of day. ⭐️🌙
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“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” -Mary Oliver
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