Lavender Northwest
REGIONAL SPRING MEETINGS
Saturday, April 13, 2024
In an effort to reduce travel time and costs for members, our Spring meetings will delivered in multiple regional locations. We hope this will enable more members to participate and enjoy the benefits of meeting together. A regional focus also allows attendees to focus on topics and issues of local significance. You are welcome to attend whichever meeting location you choose.
Benefits of attending the Lavender Northwest Meetings
- Member engagement and knowledge sharing.
- Meeting fellow members face to face and building relationships.
- Learning new ways to farm, create, sell, market, and engage in your industry.
- Participate in discussions focused on increasing the awareness of Northwest lavender.
Please review the available meeting options below. Registrations need to be received by April 7th in order to coordinate facility use and lunch options.
WESTERN & SOUTHERN OREGON
Host
- RavenCroft – Michael Lemmers
- 14950 Cinnamon Hill Lane, Mulino, OR 97042
- Co-Host, Chris Mulder, Barn Owl Nursery
- Special Education: an extended hands-on culinary bud training session.
- Only LNW members & their personal guests may participate.
Farm Tour
- Willamette Valley Lavender – Mike and Sandra Mitchell
- 10540 S Bremer Rd Canby, OR 97013
WESTERN WASHINGTON
Host
- Green River Community College – Jackie Szarka
- 12401 SE 320th St Auburn, WA 98002
- Special Education: (1) Medicine Creek Analytics – Lavender chemistry & testing; (2) Perkins Coie LLP – Product labeling regulations.
Farm Tour
- Lake Holm Lavender – Jackie Szarka
- 33004 129th Way SE, Auburn, WA 98092
CENTRAL & EASTERN OREGON / SOUTHERN IDAHO
Host
- Terrebonne Lavender – Patrice & Barbara Calmels
- 9300 NE 31st St., Terrebone, OR 97760
- Special Focus: future directions of the regional lavender industry.
Farm Tour
- Terrebonne Lavender – Patrice & Barbara Calmels
- 9300 NE 31st St., Terrebone, OR 97760
EASTERN WASHINGTON / NORTHERN IDAHO
Host
- TBA location – TBA host
- TBA address in Cheney, WA 99004
- Special Focus: lavender simple syrup complexity, and uniform industry standards.
Farm Tour
- Reka’s Acres Lavender Farm LLC – Merlin Wibbenmeyer
- 14425 S Merriney Rd, Cheney WA 99004
GENERAL INFORMATION
Lunch and Facility Use: Lunch arrangements and facility use fees vary between locations. The cost to attend each meeting will vary between $15 and $30 per attendee. You will pay the ticket fee for the specific meeting you choose when you register.
Agendas: Regional meetings are intended to maximize time for participants to network and discuss topics that are regionally important. The agenda for each meeting will include LNW news and updates, selected educational or discussion topics, and a farm tour. Watch your email for specifics as they develop.
Registration: When you click the registration button below, you will be taken to a page where you can specify which meeting you wish to attend. Please be very careful to choose the correct option. You will then be able to purchase your ticket to complete the registration process. Deadline: April 7, 2024.