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9/12/2019

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Two and a half years ago, Mark and I landed in this beautiful place called Oregon.  We started our time here in a rental in the Tigard area while we looked for our new home, and on a snowy day in January, I started dreaming of what the future could look like in our new home and then shared it with you here  (“Chasing Dreams and Letting Go”).  Here’s what I said:

My dream is to have five or so acres, with a few acres of different varieties of lavender, as well as keep bees, plant a big organic garden, maybe host a few events, and eventually have some guest cottages. 

A lot has happened between then and now, but I am happy to report that many of the items on that dream list have come true, with a few adjustments:  
  • "...five or so acres": Sure I said 5 acres, but did I really need 5 acres?  Turns out no. We have found that 2.5 is more than enough for us. 5 acres would’ve killed us.
  • "...different varieties of lavender":  So far we have planted 6 different varieties of lavender in our field -- Gros bleu, Impress Purple, Grosso, Royal Velvet, French Fields, and Felice.  I love them all for different reasons.  Don't ask me to choose my favorite.  That's just not nice.
  • ..."plant a big organic garden":  Yes my garden is pretty big, but like most gardeners I know, I want it to be just a little bit bigger (But really, as long as I get those big heirloom tomatoes, I’m good.)
  • "...maybe host a few events":  I have been able to host a few really memorable events like our harvest/wreath-making party -- and we even had a few U-cut days this year.  Next year I'd like to host a few more.
  • "...eventually have some guest cottages":  Starting this weekend, that last item on my list is about to come true.  After a few delays and revisions, this Saturday we will be opening up Lavender Farm Loft for reservations. The Loft is a beautiful space, one that I knew would become my “guest cottage” as soon as I saw it.  And sure it’s not an actual "cottage,"  but I think it might be even better. Because, well, the views. I hope you’ll come visit sometime.

​The only thing left on the list is getting some beehives.  I’d better get to it!

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    Hello! My name is Pam Reynolds Baker and I am a mom/wife, English teacher, writer, and lavender farmer who lives in Dundee Oregon .  ​

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  • Lavender 101
    • Our Lavender
    • A Brief History of Lavender
    • The Many Uses of Lavender Essential Oil
    • What is Hydrosol anyway?
    • Lavender and Anxiety
    • Lavender and Weddings
    • Lavender around the house
    • When to harvest lavender
    • Lavender and Soil Amendment
  • Field notes
    • Around the farm
    • Reflections on Life and Lavender
    • Meet the Neighbors
    • Newsletters
  • Shop
  • Recipes
    • Basics
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Side Dishes
    • Main Dishes
    • Desserts
  • Lodging
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