SUMMER 2020 CLASSES at Lavender Fields Forever
Peaceful, calming, serene – these are the three words I would use to describe Lavender Fields Forever, located in Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon. This working lavender farm cultivates, harvests and distills seven exceptional varieties of white, pink and blue/purple lavender for culinary use, crafting, and oil and hydrosol production.
This year we again look forward to teaching classes, sharing all that Lavender offers. You can also pick your own lavender bundles, shop at the barn store for handcrafted lavender products or join us for one of our classes.
COVID-19 protocols: Sanitizing and social distancing measures will be used, if you have questions on specific protocols please feel free to contact Lavender Fields Forever.
Summer 2020 Classes
*Caryn will be teaching the the following classes at Lavender Fields Forever
The Art of Blending:
Create your own aromatherapy blend with lavender & other essential oils*
Caryn Gelhmann, a clinical aromatherapist and the owner of essential 3, will share the many ways you can use lavender — such as calming respiratory congestion, soothing aching muscles, reducing discomfort from insect bites, cuts or scrapes, easing anxiety, promoting deep restful sleep, and so much more!
Then the real fun begins as she guides you through the creation of your own unique essential oil blend with lavender as the base. You’ll be able to experiment with different essential oils until you create a blend that with every inhale, leaves you feeling calm, peaceful, and smiling! You’ll be able to take your new blend with you in a 10 ml roll-on bottle so you can enjoy all the uplifting properties of lavender wherever and whenever you want.
- Take home: 10 ml roll-on of your new essential oil blend
- Date & Time: July 24th at 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Cost: $15.00
- Class size limited to 15 people
Taught by Caryn Gehlmann
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Lavender Essential Oil/Hydrosol Distilling*
Learn the essentials! Come learn firsthand how pure, high-quality lavender essential oil is distilled. We will introduce you to the different kinds of lavender that grow in Southern Oregon – perhaps you’ll find a new favorite. In the class, you will harvest the lavender, distill essential oil and hydrosol, and bottle them. You will be working in the lavender field so we recommend comfortable gardening clothes and gloves, along with hats, sun protection and water!
Care & Harvesting of Lavender*
Lavender thrives in Southern Oregon, so this is a great class to learn how to harvest and enjoy it! Join us at Lavender Fields Forever and starting in the field, you’ll learn how to best cut and bundle fresh lavender. Back in the barn, Caryn will talk about how to care for your lavender plants now that it is the end of the season to keep your plants healthy. Also, what do you do with all your lavender buds? You will be working in the lavender field so we recommend comfortable gardening clothes and gloves, along with hats, sun protection and water!
- Take home dried aromatic buds that you process in class.
- Date & Time: August 1st, 10:00 – 11:30 am
- Cost: $25
- Class size limited to 20 people.
Taught by Caryn Gehlmann
Wreath Making
Enjoy the beauty and aroma of beautiful lavender flowers by making a wreath you can hang at home. Join us for this is a fun class to enjoy on your own or with friends. Bonnie will supply the lavender, materials and easy instructions. You’ll enjoy the scent and beauty for weeks or even months to come. If kept out of the sun your lavender will dry but continue to look and smell lovely. Taught by Bonnie Rinaldi
Lavender Wand Making
Lavender wands have been used since Victorian days to pleasantly scent and decorate drawers, closets, and small rooms. You can even put them on the dash of your car for a fresh pleasant aroma. Join as Bonnie provides the tools, supplies and instructions you need to make this relaxing traditional craft. Enjoy the soft lavender scent from your wand for years to come. Taught by Bonnie Rinaldi
Lavender Farminar
Join lavender expert, John Rinaldi, for a field tour and our down-on-the-farm version of a seminar on all things lavender – including history, varieties, uses, propagation, growing, and more! Then enjoy a hands-on harvesting and essential oil distilling session of lavender oil and hydrosol. You will be working in the lavender field so we recommend comfortable gardening clothes and gloves, along with hats, sun protection and water! Feel free to bring a picnic for afterward!
- Take home your distilled 5 ml Lavender essential oil and 8 oz. Lavender hydrosol, as well as an informational packet on cultivating and using lavender
- Dates & Times: July 25, 9:00 am -12:00 pm
- Cost: $45
- Class size limited to 15 people.
(This class requires a minimum of 12 participants. If the minimum isn’t met we will reschedule you for another class or refund your fee.)