The other day James and I made a trek out to Hood River Lavender Farms.
We were just a bit early, the lavender should be in full bloom in the next few weeks-but it was still a gorgeous sight!
Camera in tow and scissors in hands we roamed the organic fields and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The farm allows you to cut your own flowers and you can also buy a variety of lavender goods at the tiny adorable gift shop.
The fields are surrounded by orchards and picnic tables and benches dot the area. I imagine waking up and drinking some coffee in one of those blue chairs and taking it all in-that's the life!
The owner was such a sweet woman and told me she offers wreath making classes on site. You can check out their blog here. Also, on July 11 & 12 the are having a big festival with bands vendors, and of course-lots of lavender.
I wish I could send you the smell!
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I'm taking tomorrow "off" (as far as the blog is concerned) and will be back Monday with the newest installment of print+press!
(also...not be totally obnoxious but-don't forget about the previous post...the sale in my shop is going on and I'm still looking for advertisers!)
i love how soft these are...i'll be coming back
Posted by: Shanna | June 27, 2009 at 08:27 AM
oh my god. i think i would explode if i went there. seriously, even just these stunning photos are blowing my mind.
...off to look up if there's a lavender farm nearby...
Posted by: julia | June 27, 2009 at 08:46 AM
oh my god....so gorgeous
breathtaking
i wish i could do there
Posted by: charlane | June 27, 2009 at 09:50 AM
abby, these are all so so so great!
i love the wreath, it is beautiful!
this inspires me to look for flower fields in nc when i go on my honeymoon!
you + james are the coolest! i love all of your little adventures :)
Posted by: natalie | June 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM
These are SUCH stunning pictures
Posted by: Polly R | June 27, 2009 at 10:41 AM
Such gorgeous photographs!
Posted by: alexandria | June 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM
wow. I'm in love. such amazing photos, abby
Posted by: leya | June 27, 2009 at 12:15 PM
So beautiful. You have done a wonderful job of capturing the lavender. Your photos always make me want to pack the van and bring all my kiddos up to Oregon. If I could just convince my husband.... ;)
Posted by: Regina | June 27, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Oh my. Aren't you lucky to have spent time on this farm.
Posted by: Maribeth | June 27, 2009 at 02:27 PM
abby- your camera and this farm are a match made in heaven.
Posted by: Alicia A. | June 27, 2009 at 02:41 PM
abby, I swear I can smell the lavendar from these photos! xo
Posted by: blair/wisecraft | June 27, 2009 at 07:07 PM
that lavender farm is an absolute dream. you two must have had a glorious day!
enjoy tomorrow off :)
Posted by: heather smith jones | June 27, 2009 at 07:21 PM
you really MUST offer some of these for sale! they are gorgeous.
Posted by: Amy Jo | June 27, 2009 at 09:16 PM
oh my GOD! I want to be there! I have never seen a lavender field in my life! your photos of it make it look like heaven on earth. Truely!
I have some lavender in my backyard, it isn't blooming yet! Maybe in another week or so! I can't wait!
Posted by: Celine | June 27, 2009 at 10:11 PM
BeAuTiFuL photos!!! Thank you... they're just joy filling, so pretty!
Posted by: Tessa Nelson | June 27, 2009 at 11:42 PM
i can only imagine the fragrance. they're all beautiful, abby. no. 3 is my fav.
Posted by: cindy : quaint | June 28, 2009 at 03:45 AM
hmm. wouldn't it be nice to own a lavender farm? i think i would always be outside soaking up the smell. just lovely, abby. xo
Posted by: shari | June 28, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Random question time! When you say that you're Yashica is broken, what part is broken? I've got one somewhere with a potentially broken meter. Just curious.
Thanks! :) As always, great photos. I love lavender. I can only imagine how wonderful it was to be there.
Posted by: Asha | June 28, 2009 at 05:49 AM
the place sounds heavenly and these photos are breathtaking!
Posted by: sosser | June 28, 2009 at 06:37 AM
Love your posts!
Wish you sunny days :)
Posted by: vibeke | June 28, 2009 at 12:36 PM
simply gorgeous photos! i love the hues.
Posted by: a tasteful garden | June 28, 2009 at 02:58 PM
i love the wreath, too. i have been waiting for the lavender festivals closer to seattle... i think they are later in july. you've convinced me i have to make it to one!
Posted by: kim | June 28, 2009 at 03:18 PM
i love the third photo
Posted by: alaya | June 28, 2009 at 08:30 PM
lovely pictures ^^!! XOXO
Posted by: gine | June 28, 2009 at 11:14 PM
just gorgeous! cards, cards!!!
Posted by: toni | June 29, 2009 at 01:22 AM
stunning...both the lavender and the poppies.
Posted by: Katie | June 29, 2009 at 07:32 AM
goodness... i just died and went to heaven! i looooove lavender.. AMAZING pictures. :)
Posted by: Nina | June 29, 2009 at 10:06 AM
wow! what beautiful beautiful photos! The lavender looks absolutely scrumptious! mmm, I really want to go there... so. far. away.
Posted by: mosey | June 29, 2009 at 10:20 AM
totally idyllic. i can just imagine the perfume of them all.
Posted by: erin | June 29, 2009 at 11:23 AM
beautiful photos !
Posted by: Kerry | June 29, 2009 at 12:18 PM
This post is my favorite ever. Seriously. I love each and every photo here. I am only more convinced now that I should move to Oregon.
Posted by: Rachel B. | June 29, 2009 at 04:15 PM
lavender my favorite
Posted by: Furniture removalists | June 29, 2009 at 09:30 PM
lavender is one of my favorites, and this makes me wish I lived near there so that I could go visit the farm. the images are stunning, of course!
Posted by: Tracy | June 30, 2009 at 08:03 AM
these photos are fantastic, abby! wish I could run off to some lavender fields right now.
Posted by: Jen | June 30, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Oh wow, I need to go out there! Beauty beauty.
Posted by: jena | June 30, 2009 at 11:36 AM
mmmm. these make me want to move to the Portland area. I can smell.. I swear I can smell it!
Posted by: Mae Bird | July 01, 2009 at 08:41 AM
This is killer, Abby! Love the shot with you holding the lavenders. I would love to trek out there, as well! Does lavender cause allergies? 'Cause my nose just flared up by looking at these pictures :P
Posted by: Amy Nieto | July 01, 2009 at 11:20 AM
oh how I wish you could send the smell, too :)
Posted by: beth | July 01, 2009 at 02:43 PM
WOW! your photos are amazing! the lavender--gorgeous!
Posted by: tickled pink paper + ink | July 01, 2009 at 04:43 PM
Great photos! I absolutely love lavender, looking at your pictures I can almost smell it.
Posted by: Kristina | July 01, 2009 at 10:43 PM
Oooff, beautiful!! So calming :)
Posted by: Rynke | July 04, 2009 at 02:45 PM
lovely lovely photos. dreamy. i love lavender and my goal is to see the fields in provence possibly this year. and if i was closer i'd try and make it to this farm too. :)
Posted by: Julia | July 09, 2009 at 04:37 AM