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Springbrook Meadows Lavender is open Tuesday thru Saturday 10AM to 6 PM

Winners of the WVNU Lavender Field Day giveaway:

Margaret West - Hillsboro, Ohio - 2 Tickets to Outdoor Drama Tecumseh

John Dodds - Hillsboro, Ohio - 2 Tickets to Outdoor Drama Tecumseh 

Deb Ballein - Lavender Tea Pot

Introducing

The Springbrook Meadows

"Lavender Cafe"

 Stop in and try some of the finest lavender cuisine in the country.  Each week we introduce a new taste of Lavender.  Come early.  Quantities are limited.

Open 10 - 6 Saturdays

Saturday Lavender Cafe Menu for 06/27/09

Lavender Chicken Salad, Herbs de Provence Quiche,  and Lavender Fruit  Salad will be available to enjoy in the shelter overlooking the lavender field.

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The 6th Annual Lavender Field Day - You Made it Great 

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.  We appreciate so much all those who participated in the 6th Annual Lavender Field Day.  Over 1700 visitors from far and wide came to enjoy the lavender in full bloom.  There were so many at one point that we temporarily ran out of parking spots.  We were delighted to meet so many nice people from all walks of life, and everyone came to enjoy the lavender.  We give a special thanks to the artisans who make this show a truly enjoyable experience.  One passerby was overheard saying to another, " This is a quality craft show. These people are true artisans." .  I couldn't have said it better myself.  We received so many letters and emails and compliments on the classes that were held.  Based on the feedback from these kind folks, we will be looking into having weekend classes for those very popular classes that filled early preventing many from learning about that particular craft.  Look for a "Silver Clay" class in the near future, and check back often to get a listing of class offerings.  

Our keynote speaker, Rita Heikenfeld, taught a very interested class about Mediterranean cooking.  I was standing nearby taking pictures and the aroma from the table made me envious of those in the class.  Thank you Rita for sharing your family recipes.  I know that many were going right home to share  the new recipes with their family.

The ladies of the Rainsboro Church of Christ did an amazing job of preparing so many delightful lavender meals.  I heard that they used over 80 pounds of chicken alone.  I know that everyone enjoyed it.  Thank you ladies for all your hard work and dedication.

And I can't forget to mention the Hillsboro Garden club and their presentation of the lavender tea in the orchard.  People from all over the state were seated at the table and enjoyed the best that they can offer.  Sure wish I could have tried some of that dessert. It looked absolutely yummy.

It was a pleasure to see Lydia Weaver Haywood.  She introduced us to her new hubby who I noticed stayed pretty close to her the whole time.  I think you've got a keeper Lydia.  She plays the harp so beautifully.  Who could ever imagine that she taught herself how to play the harp all by herself.

Mountain Mist played songs of the Appalachians with the dulcimer and hammer dulcimer.  What sweet melodies they can produce.

The men of the church helped park the cars,  I know they had challenges, especially when parking spaces were hard to find and the afternoon heat bore down, but they came thru with flying colors and I know everyone appreciated their smiling faces.

I wish I could make the website send you the aroma of the lavender field today.  It is so beautiful and so full of that sweet aroma as we begin the harvest.  If you want to come and pick some lavender, please stop in Tuesday thru Saturday 10 AM to 6PM.  We would love to have you as our guests. 

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 Springbrook Meadows Lavender

The Summer season is upon us.  The lavender is growing and looking beautiful.  It is always such a joy for us as we see the plants regain their summer greenery and begin the process of making those beautiful flowers that smell so wonderful.  

We were contacted early this Spring with lavender plant questions.  This year we have about  25 different varieties of lavender for sale.  These are our new babies as well as one year and two year old plants.  So many to choose from.  We have focused on the English varieties  because of the sweet aroma and hardiness to this part of the country.  But we also have a few of the French varieties which are longer stemmed and produce much more essential oil.  Either way, you will be pleased with our lavender selection. 

The Lavender Cottage is open Tuesday thru Saturday 10AM to 6 PM.  We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

 The 2008 June edition of Cincinnati Magazine says that Lavender Field Day is the 4th of the top "10 Things you gotta do".  Thank you Cincinnati Magazine, we are honored.

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The Lavender Cottage has all your Lavender gift ideas. 

Be sure to visit our On-Line Cottage for your Lavender needs. Stop in and see some of the most beautiful gifts for the lavender lover. Click Here to Enter Store.

Have you tasted our newest addition.  We worked with our Amish friends to create this tantalizing combination of fruit and lavender flavors.  Now we have Lavender Blueberry, Blackberry and Red Raspberry Jams.  We like them on waffles as well as cookies and the traditional toast and jam.  Click HERE to be taken to our Culinary section section.

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"A Taste of Lavender - A Guide to Lavender Cooking"

 This is the book that every one has been waiting for.  It contains the "Secret Recipe" for Springbrook Meadows Chicken Salad that has been selling out every year at our Lavender Field Day.  It also contains recipes for our very popular Herbs de Provence Potato Salad, Lavender Chicken Roulade, Lavender Glazed Salmon, Lavender Creme Brulee, Lavender Chocolate Tranquility Ganache, Lavender Colada, and of course our very special Lavender Lemonade.   You can order your copy by clicking HERE.