Hi. Iβm 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. Weβve 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 weβve 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,Β she successfully grew, harvested, and hand-processed lavender products to sell at farmerβs 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 Grandmotherβs 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 rΓ©sumΓ© 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 βΒ We use conscientious farming practices and eco-friendly packaging wherever possible, in efforts to both preserve and improve our environment.
- Stewardship βΒ We are committed to this land, and we intend to leave it in good health for future generations.
- Creativity β 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 (mΙtxΚ·u) who have continuously lived here for over 13,000 years. Our land also has a rich farming history β 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 Weβve Been Doing
π¬οΈπ¦ This week has had its adventures! This morning the wind twirled a section of weed barrier fabric into a tangled mess. As we tried to straighten it out we were nearly taken on a magic carpet ride. Also, our water decided to take a break just when we needed it most.
π Huge shoutout to OβConnell Drilling & Supply in Brewster for coming to our rescue. Your quick response and expert service saved the day. Not all heroes wear capes; some come with drilling rigs and a can-do attitude. Thank you to Luis and Cesar!
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#Gratitude #Heroes #ThankYou #OConnellDrillingAndSupply
#Challenges #FarmLife #Perseverance #Teamwork#resilience #methowvalleylavender #drill #water #dewittweed #π§#magiccarpetride #wind #twisp
πΏβ¨ Just last Saturday, our little lavender babies were nestled into the soil, ready to make some magic happen. Fast forward to Thursday, and theyβve already got their bloom game on! ππΈ
Talk about a glow-up! π±πͺ From zero to hero in record time. Who knew plants could hustle this hard?
#LavenderLife #BloomOn #PlantMagic #lavender #methowvalleylavender #glowup #progress #cantstopwontstop
Have you been to Methow Valley Goods in Twisp? There is so much talent in the Valley, makers, artists, farmers - I hope you get a chance to check out. πͺ»π
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#methowvalleygoods #twispworks #methowvalleylavender #local #artisan #lavender #handcrafted #twispwa
Take a moment to soak in this breathtaking birdβs-eye view of our Valley. β¨
Can you spot the lavender farm nestled among the rolling hills? Hint: Itβs not purple yet, but itβs bursting with potential to paint the Valley in hues of purple. π And speaking of purple, the other night, Mother Nature treated us to a spectacular show as the aurora borealis painted the sky in shades of lavender, a magical celebration of natureβs beauty echoing the promise of the lavender season ahead.
Photo credit to my brother-in-law Jason who hiked up the hill and took this great picture of the Valley.
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#ValleyViews #FindTheLavender #NatureMagic #AuroraBorealis #LavenderDreams #methowvalleylavender #carltonwa #twisp #beautiful #lavender #views #spring #valley #nightsky #magical
Planting lavender is like sprinkling hope into the earth! π±β¨
Weβre getting our hands dirty and our hearts full as we tucked these little beauties into the soil. Thereβs something magical about watching them grow from tiny plants into fragrant blooms, isnβt there? Hereβs to embracing the journey, one lavender plant at a time! π
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Spent the weekend with our loving family planting lavender and soaking up the sun βοΈ! Hard work paid off with rows of fragrant blooms coming soon. Wrapped it up with a special Motherβs Day celebration brunch @rockypondwinery. Feeling grateful for family time and making memories π
Happy Motherβs Day to all the incredible moms out there! Whether youβre a mom, grandma, auntie, dad filling both roles, foster mom, chosen mom, or adoptive mom, today is for you! Thank you for your unconditional love, endless sacrifices, and boundless support. Youβre the heart and soul of our families, and today, we celebrate YOU. π
#MothersDay #CelebrateMom #LoveYouMom #FamilyFirst #LavenderLove #methowvalleylavender #lavender #brunch #love #rockypondwineryorondo
Grateful beyond words for my incredible family who rallied together to plant 900 lavender plants in just two days! πΏπ
Working side by side, we not only cultivated a beautiful garden but also cherished unforgettable moments together.
Only a couple hundred plants to go! Weβre nearly there.
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#familybonding
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It takes a whole family and then some to pull off a farm startup. The jobs are dusty and dirty or many hours long behind a computer strategizing the latest digital marketing ads.
Logan is mastermind behind our marketing campaigns, heβs our tractor driver, weed barrier layer, irrigation fixer and whatever else needs doing. He has a degree and neuroscience, his own entrepreneurial ambitions and heβs our cherished son. π
We are pretty darn blessed to have Logan, and we appreciate everything he does for MVL.
#sons #farm #methowvalleylavender #marketing #entrepreneur #familyfarm #johndeere #lavender #wisconsinbadgers #hunterorange #20something #familybusiness
Lavandula angustifolia Sachet is another English lavender variety we grow on the farm.
Its compact size (18-24β tall and wide), Violet-purple blooms, and sweet floral scent make it perfect for small gardens. Like all lavender, it needs well-draining soil. It does well in garden zones 5-11.
Sachet is versatile. Itβs a culinary lavender and can be used in baked goods, savory dishes, and beverages. Some growers distill it for its oil. Its stems are on the short side, and it makes a sweet little bouquet. It can also be used for aromatherapy and crafting.
This stunning little plant is just delightful!
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#methowvalleylavender #lavender #lavandulaangustifolia #gardening #sweet #culinary #essentialoils
Lavandula angustifolia Royal Velvet is a particularly stunning cultivar, commonly known as English Lavender or true lavender.
Royal Velvet boasts striking deep purple-blue flower spikes that are very fragrant. Its foliage is narrow and gray-green in color, providing a beautiful contrast to the blooms.
Its size makes it perfect for adding to landscaping, growing to 18-24 inches tall and wide.
Royal Velvet looks lovely in bouquets. Itβs harvested for culinary purposes and adds a subtle (when used sparingly) distinctive flavor to savory dishes, desserts, beverages and baked goods.
The essential oil extracted from its buds are used in aromatherapy for its calming and stress-relieving effects.
It needs well draining soil, 6-8 hours of sunlight, itβs drought tolerant, and hardy in zones 5-9.
This is our 3rd year of adding Royal Velvet to the crop. We love it!πͺ»π
Do you have a favorite lavender cultivar?
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Itβs plant pickup day! πΏπͺ»We have our newest plants - all 1,080. We are so fortunate to get our plants from Victor at Victorβs Lavender in Sequim, WA. These plants are gorgeous!!
This years we are planting four varieties -
Lavandula angustifolia Royal Velvet
Lavandula angustifolia Sachet
Lavandula x Intermedia Grosso
Lavandula x Intermedia Super
#lavender #methowvalleylavender #victorslavender #royalvelvet #sachet #grosso #super #pnw #farm #plant #purple #purpleflowers #carltonwa #twispwa #sequimwa #relax #relaxing #entrepreneur
One of my favorite things to do is visit gardens and farms. Last month we got to see Butchart Gardens in all its Spring glory! πΏπ·πΈβοΈ
#spring #tulips #camilia #butchartgardens #methowvalleylavender #gardentravel #travel
