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
First bundle of the season! It’s harvest time!! 💜
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Sending a peaceful moment to rest and restore. 💜
Week 3 at the Chelan Evening Farmers Market! I’ve had the best help each week. Today I’m here with my niece. She did our product setup and it’s beautiful - she has such an artistic eye! But the best part is time with her and the memories we’re making today.
Peace & Love
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🌿 Wondering when it’s time to harvest your lavender?
For most varieties, the sweet spot is when about 25% of the flower buds have opened and the rest are still in bud. At this stage, the color is beautiful, the fragrance is strong, and the stems will dry exceptionally well.
This is not quite ready… 💜💜💜
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“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” –E.B.White
This week on the farm…
We did our first official farmers market - Chelan Evening Farmers Market. Come see us there on Thursday afternoons. 👩🏻🌾
The lavender is growing before our eyes!! 🪻
We have had great help and company on the farm. 🔨🚜🚧
And my niece and I took a break from lavender to ride horses at Sun Mountain Lodge. 💜
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Worth it!
It’s hard work out here. My body hurts, I’m covered in dirt, and I’m tired. But these are pretty!! And the birds and the bees are happy. 💗🐝
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A barn! We’re getting a barn and I can hardly stand it, it’s so exciting!! 🚜🚧🦺
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Before and after. 😅
The weeds in the Methow are next level.
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What a day! Dad and I planted 18 Prairie Fire Crabapple trees - they are going to be so pretty!! I transplanted tiny snapdragon seedlings from trays into cells, and tended my other flower starts. And site prep for our new barn is in full swing!! Big things are happening and it’s so fun!! 🤩
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This is our year! 💜☀️
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