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                               La Paix Herb Farm, Myra Bonhage-Hale, 3052 Crooked Run Rd., Alum Bridge, WV 26321; 304-269-7681; email  URL: www.lapaixherbfarm.com  La Paix Herb Farm has been organic since 1981.  Set  in Appalachia, La Paix  features 110 acres of wooded paths, gardens, shop, distillery  and  a Victorian  'Plantation I'  house, 200 year old log cabin  and hand cut  stone root cellar. Historic Registered.  Pre-registered (by groups or more than 4) workshops and  tours feature display gardens including extensive lavender plantings, culinary, medicinal and essential oil plants for the model distillery on site.  Beautiful plantings and  wonderful fragrances excite the senses while the Silver Labyrinth and a Feng Shui Garden encourage the visitor to experience the spiritual.  The shop features value-added products from essential oil distillation which include 'Passionate Gardener's Hand Cream,' 'Honey Lips' lip balm, hydrosols, and other innovations.  WHOLESALE and retail sales are welcome.  A number of farmer/grower grants from the North East SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) have resulted in expertise in deer deterrents, sustainable insect control and essential oil distillery research.  Please consult the web site for more information.  The shop features a variety of herb, garden and nature books. Dowsing techniques and a distillation of herbs can be demonstrated for registrants.  The mission of La Paix is to raise awareness of the benefits of organic gardening and to help participants relate with nature and environmental sustainability.  An emphasis on heritage seed expands La Paix’s commitment to sound environmental practices. The Annual Lavender Fair.  Apprentices are welcome. 

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Barn Owl Nursery, Ed & Chris Mulder, 22999 SW Newland Rd., Wilsonville, OR 97070-9720; 503-638-0387 (phone/FAX); email:  URL: www.barnowlnursery.com Herb nursery, lavender farm and gift shop.