LAVENDER LEARNING ON LOCATION
The 2024 Autumn Members Meeting
Highlighting Central Oregon Farms
4 – 6 October 2024
Please join us for the 2024 LNW Autumn Meeting
Lavender Learning on Location: the Central Oregon Tour
On the first weekend of October 2024, Lavender Northwest members will converge on the Central Oregon area, around Bend, to visit local farms and focus on the special things being done at each site that support their lavender businesses and increase their visibility to the public. This meeting is all about getting to know one of our regional lavender destinations and the dedicated farmers who are building its reputation.
Registration is required, but there is no registration fee. Attendees will arrange their own meals and accommodations (see below) based on their individual travel schedules. LNW members are encouraged to invite other lavender growers who may not be members (yet) as well as other lavender lovers who may be interested. Our schedule for the October 4-6 weekend is laid out below, along with some local accommodation options, and a map link. Pack your comfy walking shoes and click this REGISTRATION LINK to sign up now. We hope to see you in the beautiful Central Oregon territory!
FRIDAY, 4 October
6 to 8 PM: Informal gathering of early arrivals for food and drink.
Wear something lavender-y to help us recognize one another, and remember your business cards.
Worthy Brewery
495 NE Bellevue Drive, Bend OR 97701
Menu Options: Worthy Brewing Menu
Organic Farm: Worthy Environmental
SATURDAY, 5 October
9 – 10:30 AM: Distillation Demonstration & Tour
Terrebonne Lavender — Hosts: Patrice and Barbara Calmels
9300 NE 31st St., Terrebonne, OR 97760
Website: http://terrebonnelavender.com/
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11:30 – 2 PM: Lavender maintenance and plant replacement; complementary offerings alongside a lavender farm.
Ghost Rock Ranch — Host: Cherie Appleby
23525 Bear Creek Rd., Bend, OR 97701
Website: http://ghostrockranch.com/the-land
Sandwich lunch available (cash donations).
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3 – 4:30 PM: Greenhouse tour and propagation operations; gift shop tour.
Tumalo Lavender — Hosts: Holly Olson & Summer Hagedorn
19825 Connarn Rd., Bend, OR 97703
Website: http://tumalolavender.com/
Tea & cookies (cash donations).
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5 – 9 PM: Informal Dinner Gathering
Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyard
Wedding & event venue / Lavender plantings with grapes
70450 NW Lower Valley Dr., Terrebonne, OR 97760
Menu: Faith, Hope & Charity Menu
No entry fee. Attendees may order individually from the food and beverage menu, including their specialty wood fire pizzas.
As an option, tickets may be purchased online for the 6-10 PM live country music offering: Music Events
SUNDAY, 6 October
9 – 11 AM: Agritourism attractions: Farm stand, beekeeping with an OSU speaker, AirBNB/tipi rental options.
Mountain Lavender Farm — Host: Heidi Scott
64825 McGrath Rd., Bend, OR 97701
Website: http://mountainlavenderfarm.com/
Tipsy Tow Trailer will be available for coffee, etc. Purchases result in contributions to the Oregon Wildland Firefighter Foundation: Oregon WFF.
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12 – 2 PM: Focus on a creative lavender product and sales.
Farm to Diffuser — Host: Jill Ogorsolka
23549 Highway 20, Bend, OR 97701
Website: https://ultravioletlavenderfarm.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
MAP OF MEETING SITES
Here is a map link to help you locate the various participating sites:
LNW Central Oregon Tour – October 2024
ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE BEND, OREGON AREA
Here are a few links to some places to stay in the Bend area,
as recommended by some of the the locals:
The Hampton Inn in the Old Mill
Garden Hill Hilton in the Old Mill
And here is a link to Visit Bend and its listings of accommodations:
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS
Email [email protected]
REGISTRATION DEADLINE 26 September 2024
