After a long absence during the Covid-years, the Lavender Essential Oil Showcase returned for the 2025 season. Distillers and growers were invited to submit samples of their fragrant creations for a rigorous assessment under established categories and criteria. Certificates of achievement have been awarded for twenty-three batches created between 2015 and 2024. A complete list of this year’s classified oils is provided below. Five of the top performers in each category were selected for demonstration at the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival in Newberg, Oregon, July 12-13, 2025. Click HERE for a listing of these ten demonstration oils, which includes pricing and contact information for the individual sellers. Congratulations to all the growers and the distillers! We encourage everyone to seek out and support these successful essential oil producers.
CATEGORY: Lavandula angustifolia samples
Gold Class L. angustifolia ‘Melissa’ 2024 [Batch ID: Melissa 2024]
Grown & distilled by: Julie Park, Park Place Perennials
Gold Class L. angustifolia ‘Miss Katherine’ 2023 [Batch ID: Miss Kitty ’23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Silver Class L. angustifolia ‘Miss Katherine’ 2021 [Batch ID: BON-LA-MK 2021]
Grown & distilled by: Chris & Ed Mulder, Barn Owl Nursery
Silver Class L. angustifolia ‘Violet Intrigue’ 2022 [Batch ID: BON-LA-VI 2022]
Grown & distilled by: Chris & Ed Mulder, Barn Owl Nursery
Silver Class L. angustifolia ‘Melissa’ 2023 [Batch ID: Melissa ’23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Bronze Class L. angustifolia ‘Melissa Lilac’ 2023 [Batch ID: WW-ML-2023]
Grown & distilled by: Marilyn Kosel, Wayward Winds
Bronze Class L. angustifolia ‘French Fields’ 2020 [Batch ID: BON-LA-FF 2020]
Grown & distilled by: Chris & Ed Mulder, Barn Owl Nursery
Bronze Class L. angustifolia ‘Royal Velvet’ 2023 [Batch ID: R.Velvet ’23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Bronze Class L. angustifolia ‘Sachet’ 2023 [Batch ID: Sachet ’23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Bronze Class L. angustifolia ‘Elizabeth’ 2024 [Batch ID: LAS-A]
Grown by: Carol Tannenbaum, McKenzie River Lavender
Distilled by: Keri Roid, Growing Miracles Lavender Garden
CATEGORY: Lavandula x intermedia samples
Gold Class L. x intermedia ‘Super’ 2024 [Batch ID: Nicole Super 2024]
Grown by: Nicole Hogan, Notting Hill Farm
Distilled by: Jayson Hoyt, Wayward Winds
Gold Class L. x intermedia ‘Grosso’ 2023 [Batch ID: Batch#1]
Grown by: Jane Horner, Betty Blue Lavender
Distilled by: Colby Korte, Arrowhead Lavender
Gold Class L. x intermedia ‘Gros Bleu’ 2023 [Batch ID: Gros Bleu ‘23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Gold Class L. x intermedia ‘Grosso’ 2023 [Batch ID: Grosso ‘23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Gold Class L. x intermedia ‘Grosso’ 2018 [Batch ID: LIS-G]
Grown by: Carol Tannenbaum, McKenzie River Lavender
Distilled by: Marilyn Kosel, Wayward Winds
Silver Class L. x intermedia ‘Riverina Thomas’ 2022
[Batch ID: BON-LXI-RT-2022]
Grown & distilled by: Chris & Ed Mulder, Barn Owl Nursery
Silver Class L. x intermedia ‘Riverina Alan’ 2023 [Batch ID: R.Alan ‘23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Silver Class L. x intermedia ‘Riverina Thomas’ 2023
[Batch ID: R.Thomas ‘23]
Grown & distilled by: Mary Porter, Glacier View Lavender
Silver Class L. x intermedia ‘Grosso’ 2023 [Batch ID: LIS-C]
Grown by: Carol Tannenbaum, McKenzie River Lavender
Distilled by: Keri Roid, Growing Miracles Lavender Garden
Bronze Class L. x intermedia ‘Phenomenal’ 2024 [Batch ID: Phenomenal ‘24]
Grown by: Jennice & Mike Dauenhauer, Perfect Scents Lavender
Distilled by: Mike Dauenhauer, Perfect Scents Lavender
Bronze Class L. x intermedia ‘Sumian’ 2018 [Batch ID: BON-LXI-Sm-2018]
Grown & distilled by: Chris & Ed Mulder, Barn Owl Nursery
Bronze Class L. x intermedia ‘Grosso’ 2016 [Batch ID: LIS-B]
Grown by: Carol Tannenbaum, McKenzie River Lavender
Distilled by: Marilyn Kosel, Wayward Winds
Bronze Class L. x intermedia ‘Albrialii’ 2024 [Batch ID: 2nd yr Abrialii]
Grown & distilled by: Robert White, Lavender La Center
Lavender Northwest extends its sincere thanks to all those who participated in the 2025 Lavender Essential Oil Showcase. We are especially grateful to our host, the Willamette Valley Lavender Festival at the Chehalem Cultural Center in Newberg, Oregon.
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Michael Lemmers
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