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Member listing
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.
Non-member listing
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. |