When I think of the color lavender I think of the palest tints of purple however lavender flowers have many variations of purple some very pale, others that are quite deep and a whole range in between that all come together beautifully.
Just like lovely lavender my mom has many wonderful qualities that come together too making her such a great mother and grandmother but when you’ve celebrated as many Mother’s Days together as my mom and I coming up with a new and thoughtful gift idea can be a challenge. Especially for a mom who (probably like many of your mothers) really doesn’t need anything.
Deborah and Edith, Lavender Farmers at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm
Luckily for me an email from Julie’s friend Deb arrived in my in box and gave me a perfect gift idea– a day at Seven Oaks Lavender Farm.
My mom is coming to visit for my son’s high school graduation next month right during peak season for lavender so one day during her visit we will be going on an outing to the farm. We’ll walk through the fields, take a class in making lavender wands and then we will go to the nearby Inn Spa at Poplar Springs for a tasty and gourmet lunch.
Lavender has comforting and calming properties and I can’t think of anything my mom deserves more than the gift of comfort and calm…and I know I’ll enjoy that, too! I can almost smell the lavender in the air just thinking about it and I look forward to walking around the farm. Doesn’t it look inviting?
My mom is quite creative and enjoys making things so I think we’ll have fun learning how to make the lavender wands. I already want to make dozens of them in all different colors.
Doesn’t owning a lavender farm sound romantic? I’m sure it is lots of hard work but what a great “office” to spend your day in and who hasn’t dreamed of leaving their hectic life behind for a simpler existence? Deb didn’t just dream about it but made the big move from New York to rural Catlett, Virginia a few years ago.
Deb and her mother, Edith welcome you to visit the farm and share their passion for lavender…and even if you can’t visit in person you can see the farm and buy lavender products on their website.
I hope my mom will enjoy the day and I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures to share so be looking for those late in June.
Happy Mother’s Day Moms…enjoy our day!
UPDATE: I was so taken by the beauty of the Lavender fields that I have added a new article about it to my series of Color Around the World — Lavender: The Color and Scent of Provence
I can't wait for the mother's day next year.
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