Stroll through fields of fragrant lavender and visit local vendors offering lavenderthemed gifts, fine food and entertainment. The sequimdungeness valley receives much less rain then other neighboring areas. Along with exquisite photos, the lavender of sequim features recipes, farmers favorites, an insight into essential lavender oils, tips for harvesting and drying. This shadow creates ideal conditions and microclimate for growing lavender. Stroll through fields of fragrant lavender and visit local vendors offering lavender themed gifts, fine food and entertainment. Having grown up on a farm on the canadian prairies and later bringing his young bride out to live on vancouver island as a canadian mountie, dan and janet abbott dreamed of one day returning to victoria and having a small farm nearby in their retirement years. We live on a quiet country road on 2 acres with a full mountain view, an organic garden, chickens, a cat and our two boys ages 5 and 8.
Most have many varieties of the plants early or late blooming, in shades from white to deep purple, aromatic, and culinary. Victor will be here at the farm the entire weekend of sequim lavender weekend. However the length of time you let the lavender steep will have the biggest impact on the flavor of your tea. Lavender books and helpful links purple haze lavender. Since our lavender farms founding in 1995 and becoming an american lavender agritourism destination and lavender retail establishment open to the public in 1996, we have showcased our passion and knowledge of. Book your perfect vacation rental in sequim, washington on flipkey today. Visit the farm sequim lavender farm, lavender products. The sequim lavender festival celebrates its 22nd year in the heart of sequim during the weekend of july 20th to 22nd. Heres the first cookbook to focus on ways the aromatic herb can be used to enhance ordinary ingredients. Ive had the opportunity to visit sequim, so this book was meaningful to me and is an excellent keepsake. Jardin du soleil lavender farm gift shop is located on our 10acre certified organic lavender farm in sequim, wa. Oceanfront lavender in the sequim valley, americas provence. Lavender books and helpful links purple haze lavender sequim. All you need is a small amount of dried lavender buds and hot water.
Cooking with lavender purple haze lavender sequim, wa. Artisan quality, handpicked lavender, awardwinning essential oil. Sequim lavender weekend sequim tourism, wa official website. Lavender is grown in the sequim dungeness valley, which is located in the rain shadow of the olympic range. The growers most responsible for the success and heritage of the festival will be showcased and made available all weeken. A little bit of lavender goes a long way so consider yourself warned. I saw sharon shipleys the lavender cookbook at several of the vendor booths at the becker vineyards annual lavender fest, and rushed to order myself a copy after being drawn in by the book s colorful seasonal menus that all incorporate lavender in some form, from beverages lavender ginger lemonade, lavender iced tea sangria, lavender mulled. A boutique lavender farm in sequim, washington, offering ucut, essential oil distillation, and artisinal lavender products. Located in the rain shadow of the olympic mountains, the rich soil and the ideal microclimate of the sequim valley make a perfect.
We participate in the summerlong sequim lavender experience, as well as sequims lavender weekend that occurs each year on the third week of july download the event map here. My favorite part of this guide was the breathtaking pictures. Between the whitecapped olympic mountains and the blue salish sea lies a land of lavender fields, with over 150 varieties of the herb to be sniffed, gathered, and even tasted. If you need any ideas or a great gift combo, check out our lavender cook book. Inspirocks itinerary builder makes planning a sequim trip simple and quick. The 21st annual lavender festival in 2017 will be held on july 21, 22 and 23.
Fresh cut lavender sequim, washington lavender festival by yolanda this is the color im talking about. In the lavender lovers handbook, sarah berringer bader provides a complete overview of the 100 most colorful, fragrant, and stunning varieties. The lavender gourmet cook book white oak lavender farm. Mar 18, 2014 celebrate lavender festival cookbook a collection of culinary lavender recipes including appetizers, breads, beverages, main dishes and more produced by the sequim lavender growers association is available on the sequim lavender festival official web site for those who want to try their hand at cooking with lavender. Sequim lavender farm faire 202 n blake ave sequim, wa.
Sequim lavender experience, port angeles, washington. For more information, please visit the bringfido event calendar. Huge log lodge where mountains meet the sea sequim. Long known as the lavender capital of north america, sequim, washington, remains the one place in our country where you can experience a dozen unique lavender farms in a. Sequim s finest lavender shop a wide assortment of highquality handmade lavender products. Lavender connection sequim lavender farm, lavender products. Sequim lavender farm faire 202 n blake ave sequim wa 98382. Lavender weekend books up fast make reservations in advance. There is a large street fair in the heart of the city of sequim, however many of the surrounding farms host their own activities and festivals. The lavender gourmet contains more than 140 recipes that showcase this flavorful herb, and each one will have friends and family racing to the table to see what fabulous dish youve prepared next.
We are 30 min from olympic natl park visitor center, 8 min to the dungeness spit, downtown sequim, and lavender farms, and a pleasant 2 mile walk from the dungeness riveraudubon center. An essential guide to the 2017 lavender festival in sequim. The author provides a handy chart detailing which foods andflavors complement lavender, and which varieties of lavender work best in. The first sequim lavender farms began over 20 years ago as local farmers recognized the ideal growing climate of americas provence. The charming gift shop offers luxury lavender bath and body products, lavender aromatherapy and herbal products, lavender soaps, lavender gifts, and lavender culinary products on the olympic peninsula in sequim, washington. The weather was perfect and it was a pleasure to have so many visitors in sequim from around the world. It is spread out around the rural areas surrounding sequim. Lavender connection is proud to partner with other local lavender farms and organizations to promote agritourism that celebrates sequims rural history. Our unique weather in sunny sequim closely replicates the climate and growing conditions of the provence region of. Lavender lady 20 w coon dr sequim, wa crafts mapquest.
Lavender limeade recipe fragrant flowers jinny blom in full bloom. Youll also visit up to three local farms for a chance to pick your own fragrant herbs. Olympic lavender company is a pacific northwest certified organic lavender farm with two gift shops in sequim, washington usa. Cooking with lavender is a delightful way to expand your culinary horizons.
Weve done this and they are wonderful for those warm summer days. Whether you love to cook, enjoy experiencing new flavors or simply reading about unique culinary techniques, kathy gehrts new book, discover cooking with lavender, provides a sumptuous exploration into the world of lavender. Plan to visit purple haze lavender farm, united states. And check back on this website in the spring to learn about the 2020 events. Experience our amazing lavender farm festivals july 1019, 2020. Betty oppenheimer thank you so much for letting us share this recipe from your book growing lavender and community on the sequim prairie 2002 bettys book is available at purple haze lavender in sequim. Agritourism events and happenings in the sequim valley, americas lavender destination. Today, numerous lavender farms with thousands of lavender plants dot the sequimdungeness valley, and visitors come from.
Thanks everyone for another great sequim lavender weekend. Answers to some of your questions regarding the festival and the covid19 virus the sequim lavender growers association hopes that you and your family are safe and healthy. The lavender festival is a weekend long party, full of fun activities, shopping, and dining. Ragsdale, one of the local top chefs, has written three cookbooks detailing how to cook with lavender. I always wanted to try to make it and there is a recipe in this book. Sequim lavender festival black ball ferry line daily. More than 90 recipes, such as grilled lavenderhoney chicken, stuffed. Our unique weather in sunny sequim closely replicates the climate and growing conditions of the provence region of france. Lavender by tessa evelegh anness publishing isbn 10 0754809285 isbn 0754809285 with over 300 colour photographs this title lavender this is a great book about growing lavender and gifts out of lavender online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lavender varies in the potency and flavor of the oils, so selecting the best variety when cooking with lavender is an important first step. Solely produced and managed by the membergrowers of the sequim lavender growers association, the sequim lavender festival will include activities and attractions to delight visitors of all ages. Sequims finest lavender shop a wide assortment of highquality handmade lavender products.
Used in our lavender jams and jelly, lavender bud angustifolia can be incorporated into so many recipes. Wander through scented lavender fieldsand pick up oneofakind local productson this fullday trip from seattle to sequim, timed to coincide with the citys renowned lavender festival. Olympic lavender company a pacific northwest organic. Learn from the best the international lavender conference, hosted by the sequim lavender farmers association will be held april 2729 at the sequim holiday inn express and conference center here in sequim, washington. Along with exquisite photos, the lavender of sequim features recipes, farmers favorites, an insight into essential lavender oils, tips for. Lavender is touted as a natural remedy for everything from acne.
It enjoys a long flowering season and is also highly versatile as it can be used in a myriad of ways. One of the unique things about the sequim lavender festival is that it isnt in just one location. Library journal lavender is beloved for its and culinary and medicinal uses. Sequim lavender guide offers information, photos peninsula daily. I had homemade lavender ice cream years ago in new york. Btw, north american lavender farms are the best place to buy your culinary lavender because, like most food products, lavender buds are most fragrant and flavorful when newly harvested. In addition to fields that are open for visitors to wander through and cut lavender bouquets, most of the farms offer lavender distillations and products such as lotions and soaps. The lavender cookbook by sharon shipley, paperback. Sequim lavender festival 2010 by sequim gazette issuu. I also included some photos of lovely lavender fields in the book. Learn how you can try cooking with lavender from sequim, washington. The sequim lavender farms are dedicated to providing visitors with an. I hope these will put you in the mood to cook with lavender, and also go enjoy the beauty, fragrance, and charm of a nearby lavender farm. Other farm highlights include the premiere of kathy gehrts new cookbook discovering cooking with lavender.
Celebrate lavender festival cookbook a collection of culinary lavender recipes including appetizers, breads, beverages, main dishes and more produced by the sequim lavender growers association is available on the sequim lavender festival official web site for those who want to try their hand at cooking with lavender. Lavender farms forever sequim lavender festival flower. The lavender of sequim celebrates sequim sagricultural history and the growth of the lavender industry, as well as themedicinal purposes of lavender, varieties of the plant, and how to grow,harvest, and dry it. The event will be happening on july 17, 2015 at downtown in sequim, wa. The sequim dungeness valley receives much less rain then other neighboring areas. If you like lavender in any form you will enjoy this cookbook. Today, numerous lavender farms with thousands of lavender plants dot the sequim dungeness valley, and visitors come from around the world to experience, photograph, and celebrate. A layflat binding no more fighting to keep the book open to the correct page recipes in 12 different categories that have been tried and tested by cooks and bakers just like you information on where to find culinary lavender buds recipe variations for creating different versions of the same dish tips, hints, and comments that.
Sequim lavender festival sequim lavender festival weekend. Btw, north american lavender farms are the best place to buy your culinary lavender because, like most food. The appeal of lavender extends beyond its fragrance to the rich yet delicate flavor it adds to a variety of foods. This bud has been cut, dried, debudded, and cleaned right here on our farm. Lavender flowers are most commonly used in dessert recipes, but as you progress in cooking with lavender, you will discover it is also an outstanding addition to. Lavender is grown in the sequimdungeness valley, which is located in the rain shadow of the olympic range. The best recent allaround lavender book with something for gardeners, crafters, and cooks alike. When not conducting workshops youll be able to find him wandering the fields and chatting with visitors.
Sequim s lavender farms comprise their own section and, sprinkled with sweet quotations throughout, the book is a joy to browse. Blueberry lavender mojito this recipe is provided by olympic lavender heritage farm and features a delightful blend of. The sequim lavender festival, part of the sequim lavender weekend, celebrates its 24th year in the heart of sequim and in the surrounding dungeness valley, during the weekend. Today, numerous lavender farms with thousands of lavender plants dot the sequimdungeness valley, and visitors come from around the world to experience, photograph, and celebrate. Usa washington state clallam county sequim purple haze lavender farm. Join us for the sequim lavender farm faire, part of the sequim lavender weekend, as the sequim lavender farmers association again welcomes the world to enjoy our stunning familyowned and operated heritage farms, bringing together 16 years of lavender farming and over 125 years of collective. Sequim lavender weekend sequim tourism, wa official.
Browse recommended lavender books and other helpful links about lavender and our farms location on the olympic peninsula in sequim, washington. More than 90 recipes, such as grilled lavender honey chicken, stuffed. The lavender cookbook by sharon shipley, paperback barnes. Sequim lavender festival 2020, an event in sequim, washington.
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