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| Our Lavender plants grow in rich soil on a west facing hillside, bathed in sunshine while cooled by the soft ocean breezes. This is an ideal growing system for healthy vigorous Lavender plants with very fragrant flowers. We harvest the Lavender flowers at the peak of aromatic perfection to sell in a number of different products, everything from wreaths and bundles, to sachets, comfort pillows, vegetale soaps, beeswax candles and True Essential Oil products. |  |
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Rivendell Aromatics resides among 3000 Hass Avocado Trees in the lovely Casitas Pass Valley, near Santa Barbara, California. We grow 38 varieties of Lavender, Helichrysum italicum (Immortelle), Lemon verbena and various other herbs for aromatic products. Most of the commercial planting is Lavandula intermedia 'Grosso', many varieties of Lavandula angustifolia and the Helichrysum. On the farm we also grow several unusual varieties of avocados, cherimoya, stone fruit, apples, pears, citrus, persimmons, figs, heirloom tomatoes and olives. We built a "Lavarinth", a meditation walk in the shape of an ancient Labyrinth and planted with over 40 varieties of Lavender.
We now have a 50 gallon stainless steel distillation unit with a glass condenser and we have been distilling our own oils and hydrosols from organically grown plants. We will distill for other growers. Exciting! Contact us at 805 649-2476.
The farm is owned by the Messori family and operated by Roland and Sandy Messori. Sandy and Roland are graduates of Cal Poly University, California - Sandy in Ornamental Horticulture, Roland in Agricultural Engineering/ Fruit Industries. Roland has managed the Avocado Ranch for the past 25 years, along with various jobs. Sandy worked in Landscape Management at Ojai Valley Inn, a resort in Ojai, California, for 12 years, developed the landscape with herbs, designed a large herb garden (with labyrinth meditation walk) especially for their renowned Spa and taught herbal classes at the Spa. Now, she sells fruits of the farm and Rivendell Aromatics products at Certified Farmer's Markets in the area and at special events such as Ojai Lavender Festival. She also teaches and speaks to groups about Lavender and Aromatic Herbs. |
| "About 20years ago I decided that I would like to learn some of the crafts that our grandmothers did in their everyday lives. I began making soaps for my family after introduction to quality handmade soaps at an herb seminar. I learned about the True Essential Oils I used in the pure soaps, then studied Aromatherapy with some excellent teachers: Jeanne Rose, Julia Meadows Michael Scholes, Debbie Freund, and Dr. Daniel Penoel. I visited the Lavender fields of Provence, France and discovered my true passion. I want to grow Lavender and other herbs for Fine Quality Essential Oils and Hydrosols." - Sandy Messori |
"Our products are made as you would make them if you had the time."
Sandy Messori
Email: Rivendell7@aol.com
phone: 805 649-2476
Ojai Lavender Festival 2008
June 28, 2008
Celebrate Everything Lavender!
Mediterranean Marketplace in Libbey Park, downtown Ojai, California
Rivendell will feature:
Lavender/Lemon Sorbet mmmmmmm
Lavender plants in plug size, one gallon and 5 gallon sizes
fresh-cut and dried lavender flower bundles,
sachet in pouches, bags, bulk and pillows,
our own organic essential oils, hydrosols, and mists
(we distill many different plants besides Lavender)
body care products such as lotion, bath salts and body butter
Rivendell will feature Brenda Antosz, Ojai Esthetician and Masseuse,
giving FREE HAND MASSAGES WITH OUR Lavender BODY BUTTER!
Rivendell hand made items including:
soaps, lavender wands, Sacred White Sage bundles & sachet
beeswax candles and tea lights from our own hives,
TRUE Lavender honey from our own hives.
Lavender wreaths of all shapes and sizes
Lavender sun hats and garden gloves
Rivendell True Batik Lavender T-shirts and Canvas shopping bags
Mayan offering baskets with Lavender sachet
Also in the Mediterranean Market Place:
jellies, vinegars, hand back and neck massage,
tarot
jewelry, art, olive oil, herbs,
Ojai Raptors Center
and much more
Free Presentations
Crafting Demonstrations: Lavender Wand
Music in the park:
…Vendors call 805 798-1231…SOON! Space is limited…
For more information about the Ojai Lavender Festival and other upcoming events, please join our mailing list by contacting us at info@californialavender.com and putting "Lavender Festival" in the subject line. www.lavenderfestival.net
LAVENDER LINKS:
California Lavender, California Lavender celebrates the flavors of flowers, fruits & herbs in jellies, vinegars and other deliciously different foods, Ojai California 93023 805 798-1231, E-Mail: info@ california lavender.com, Website: www.californialavender.com
The Lavender Shoppe: "Dedicated to making the world of Lavender just a little bit smaller"
Marla's Apothecary, Custom aromatherapy products for health, home, office and play.
Aromatics in Action "Moving Aromatherapy Forward with Vision and Action":
ATTRA, Information about Lavender Production, Products,
Markets, and Entertainment Farms
www.attra.org/attra-pub/lavender.html
TALGA, The largest and only nationally registered non-profit association committed to the success of the lavender industry in Australia :
Michael Scholes Lab of Flowers, Create a pathway of knowledge and inspiration in the art and science of aromatherapy and provide the purest quality essential oils, products and services. We can be reached by phone between 9am - 5pm M-F PST at 310-827-7737. Fax us anytime at 310-388-5841. Our facilities are located at: 4218 GLENCOE AVE STUDIO 4, MARINA DEL REY CA 90292
Ojai Valley Bee Farm - 701 Park Rd., Ojai, CA 93023, Beeswax Skin Cream | Beeswax Lip Balm | Beeswax Candles | Varroa Control Royal Jelly | Medicinal Eucalyptus Oil | Purchase Bee Products
Whitebay Lavender Max@whitebay.co.nz Whitebay World of Lavender Napier, New Zealand
www.whitebay.co.nz/Links/Lavender/New-Zealand-Farms.htm
