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Those whovolunteer to harvest, renew
old acquaintances and make new friends. There is
always a great deal of laughter, sometimes a
song, a little sweat amidst the drone of
bumblebees too drunk on pollen to sting. A pick
generally takes 3 or 4 hours and when the work
is complete the Sisters serve up a hearty meal
of local food complete with good wine, cold beer
or lavender lemonade. Each pick finds a mix of
ages working together side by side. Children run
the bouquets that have been cut and bundled in
the field to elders who sit in shady spots
trimming and organizing the bunches for market.
The Annual Farm Tour tops off the season, and
visitors may cut fresh flowers, enjoy culinary
demonstrations, listen to music, browse the
craft booths or just picnic in the purple
looking out over Colvos Passage. And, it is not
unusual that those who visit turn up next year
to pick. The Lavender Sister: three women, three
farms, an enduring commitment to community,
sustainability, and beauty.
If you’d like to join us for
a harvest, please email us at
mbrunyan@earthlink.net
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