We had a Great Festival and we want to Thank All that help us and visited us during the  Blanco Lavender Festival ,June 14th and 15th, 2008.

We had an exciting array of products, speakers, and demonstrations to share with you. Here is a look at the venue:

Saturday June 14^th

^{Cooking with Lavender  at 11am    $45.00 for Class , (Meal and Drink Included)}

Creative  local chef Sibby Barrett of Onion Creek Kitchen will present a hands on demonstration of wonderful ways to include Lavender in your gourmet cooking.

Menu:

Lavender Raspberry Coolers

Roasted Olives with Local Goat Cheese and Raisin Rosemary Focaccia Bread

Juniper Provence Roasted Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onion Jam

Salad of Grilled Salmon with Lavender Basil Glaze and Raspberries

Manchego, Apple and Fig Salad with Roasted Shallot Lavender Honey Vinaigrette and Lavender Sugar Pecans

Lavender Scented Mascarpone Fresh Berry Sundaes

Lavender Infused Truffles

In this demonstration class, you will learn several methods of utilizing lavender in cooking such as, infusions, sugars, honeys and spice rubs. After class, enjoy the lunch , you helped to create in deep shade overlooking the creek on the screened porch or deck.

 Class Size Limited, Make your reservations today.

 Creating Environments that Lavender Love at 2pm

 Owner Fred Van Aken will demonstrate ways to create the perfect growing conditions for your Lavender.  You will learn about soil conditions, irrigation and ph effects as well as trouble shooting and problem prevention.  This informative talk includes field and container grown Lavender.  Great containers and Lavender plants available for purchase.

 Sunday June 15^th

Enjoying the Relaxing Effects of Lavender at 10:30am

Owner Melanie Van Aken will demonstrate easy and effective ways to include the aromatherapy benefits of Lavender in your daily life.  You will have an opportunity to make a Lavender Mister or Linen Spray.  Our unique line of Lavender Products, made here at the farm will be available for purchase.

 Picnic with an Herbalist at 12:30pm

 Purchase a lovely box lunch to enjoy under the shade of spreading oaks as you take in the sights and smells of our Lavender field.  As you enjoy a nutritious meal you will be treated to an overview of the uses of Lavender for your body care presented by (not sure yet)

ALL CLASSES ARE LIMITED TO AVAILABLE SPACE AND SUPPLIES.

RESERVATION ACCEPTED.

Taken during 2005 Annual Lavender Festival - Heron's Nest Herb Farm