While there are many herbs and essential oils that calm the nerves, lavender is the one we love most. Its crisp and clean scent is almost always on hand here during the winter when the cold and wind has us in need of a bit of an emotional boost. Did you know that the plant comes from the same family as mint? Other surprises include the fact that it can be used to deter mice, flies, mosquitoes and other pests AND that the nectar from the plant is used to make a high quality honey. But, the BEST lavender surprise is that there’s a farm dedicated to the wonderful plant located right here in Maine!
Welcome to Glendarragh Farm!
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Growing on the 26-acre farm located along the St. George River in Appleton are more than a dozen varieties of lavender!
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The farm is part of a homestead that dates back to 1822 and it once included cattle, poultry and other livestock that helped sustain the farmers that lived there.
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The lavender is harvested on the farm, dried in their post-and-beam barn and then used for bath products, decorative pieces, culinary products, and more traditional purposes.
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In 2007, Lorie and Patrick Costigan took over ownership of the homestead and planted 300 plants, which has become more than ten times that amount today!
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The sachets, pillows and bath products are all made in Appleton, Maine by friends and family members.
Glendarragh Farm Lavender / Facebook So, any purchase from Glendarragh Farm Lavender continues to help reclaim the area’s agricultural heritage all while helping local residents find a creative, productive outlet.
The farm is open for visitors during harvest and a few other special days throughout the year, but they’re mostly to the growing and creation process.
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While summer days at the farm are truly beautiful…
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…you can visit the Glendarragh Farm Lavender shop in Camden throughout the year.
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All that growing…
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All that cultivating…
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And all that harvesting creates some incredible products that you’ll find inside the shop.
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From sachets…
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…to “Calm in a Can!”
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And even some cozy clothing!
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Visit Glendarragh Lavender Farm online by clicking here. Or, check them out on Facebook. The store is located at 22 Main Street in Camden. They can be reached via phone on (207) 236-8151.
Glendarragh Farm Lavender / Facebook
So, any purchase from Glendarragh Farm Lavender continues to help reclaim the area’s agricultural heritage all while helping local residents find a creative, productive outlet.
Martin LaBar / Flickr
We recently came across another great Maine farm. If you love cheese, you’ll love one of our recent articles all about Appleton Creamery. Click here to check it out!
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