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You know what I love most about essential oils?

They connect us through soil, harvest, and scent. Every bottle tells a story of plants, people, and place.

Soon, I’ll be receiving lavender from the Kashmir Valley in the Himalayan mountains. The harvest begins in early June. I can already imagine the high-altitude fields and the families hiking into the hills to gather the blossoms. This tradition is shaped by devotion and a deep relationship with the land. The mountains keep giving, and we receive with reverence.

In Montana, where our High Altitude Lavender grows, I stand in a high meadow below the Lolo Peaks, surrounded by snow-covered mountains in every direction. The air is crisp. The land feels deeply rooted. This region holds the memory of the Nez Perce and other Native nations who traveled between Idaho and Montana along these ridgelines and river valleys. They rested, gathered, and honored this land long before we named it. They would be pleased to know that lavender grows here, that we are tending the soil with care, giving back, and continuing the ancient practice of healing using what the land provides.

Lemongrass takes me to India at sunrise. The fields wake early, with a warm hum of life and labor. Harvesting is swift and intentional, often passed down within families who know the land intimately. The scent is green with an earthy lemon and centuries of an inborn desire for creating the most beautiful aroma, a perfume shaped by heritage.

And then there is wild orange from southern Italy. Picture groves stretching under a bold Mediterranean sun, where the trees have grown freely for generations. Families gather around the harvest like a celebration. Children run between trees. Meals are shared in the open air. The oil is full of that warmth. Sweet, generous, joyful. It holds the spirit of a place where food, family, and nature are woven into daily life.

Each oil invites us to connect with the plant, the hands that cared for it, the families who shaped the harvest, and the cultures that continue to keep these traditions alive.

As you smell your oils and prepare to blend them, take a pause. Envision the farmer, the distiller, and the moments of care and labor that brought this bottle into your hands. Let your oils take you somewhere meaningful. Let them reconnect you to the earth, each other, and the beautiful story inside each drop.

Aromatic Creations Recipe

After Sun Spray
A floral, citrus, and mint-kissed mist for sun-warmed skin

This cooling spray offers gentle refreshment after a long day spent outdoors. With a bright citrus top note, calming florals, and a soft minty base, it’s both soothing and uplifting, a simple pleasure for body and spirit.

Ingredients

• 100 ml Artisan Lavender Hydrosol

• 144 drops (or 5 ml) Solubol (natural dispersant)

• 16 drops Lemon Oil (Citrus limon)

• 11 drops Lavender Oil (Lavandula angustifolia)

• 9 drops Bergamot Mint Oil (Mentha citrata)

Directions

1. Drop the essential oils directly into the bottle of lavender hydrosol.

2. Add Solubol to help evenly disperse the oils throughout the blend.

3. Cap the bottle and shake well until the oils are fully incorporated.

4. Mist gently onto sun-drenched skin for cool, nourishing relief.

5. Shake well before each use to keep the blend fresh and beautifully balanced.

6. Keep in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.

This is one of those blends that becomes a seasonal staple. It’s comforting, aromatic, and full of intention. Whether coming in from a garden walk, a long hike, or an afternoon on the porch or beach, this spray is a lovely way to support your skin.

Notes of Discovery

Summer Wellness with Essential Oils

Summer is a season of vibrant energy and outdoor fun, but too much sun can damage skin. Our latest post explores how to care for your skin naturally with essential oils, hydrosols, and nourishing rituals that help you glow from the inside out.

Here’s what you’ll discover:

• How different types of UV rays affect your skin and how to recognize mild to severe sunburn.

• Tips for choosing clean, reef-safe mineral sunscreens that protect without harsh chemicals.

• Essential oils that soothe sunburned skin (and how they support healing).

• DIY recipes for refreshing aloe gels, hydrating mists, and deeply nourishing balms. 

• A free downloadable Summer Essentials Bundle packed with extra recipes and care tips!

From the backyard to the beach, this guide has everything you need for mindful, plant-powered summer wellness.

Product Spotlight

Artisan Lavender Essential Oil
Grown, harvested, and distilled on our farm in western Montana

This lavender is homegrown. From the first blossoms to the final drop, our artisan lavender essential oil (Lavandula angustifolia) expresses the spirit of the land we walk and the care we take with every step.

Nestled below the snow-capped Lolo Peaks, our high-altitude lavender thrives in clean air, wild sun, and mineral-rich soil. When it’s time to harvest, we gather the blossoms by hand in small batches and distill them slowly in our copper still, right here on our farm.

What makes this lavender truly exceptional is the diversity growing in our fields. We cultivate 15 different varieties of Lavandula angustifolia, each contributing its subtle nuance to the final aroma. Together, they create a well-rounded, deeply layered scent with floral softness, gentle herbaceous notes, and a calming warmth that lingers.

What makes our Artisan Lavender truly special:

• Hand-grown and hand-harvested in high mountain meadows

• Copper still steam-distilled in small batches on-site for full-spectrum aroma

• Naturally rich in linalool and linalyl acetate to calm the mind and support the skin

• Fresh, sweet, and softly herbaceous aroma with depth and elegance

• Blended from 15 unique lavender varieties for a more complex, complete profile

• Grown with reverence for the land and the healing traditions it carries

"When you grow and distill lavender with your hands, the oil becomes a relationship. A moment of care bottled for someone else to hold."

This oil is a gift from our farm to your hands. It carries our intention, connection to the land, and the quiet joy of working alongside nature. From our family to yours, you will love this lavender!

From The Vine

We have some wonderful conversations in our Natural Living Club!

Recently, our member Kari shared a great experience in soothing sunburn naturally:

“When I was harvesting kale and chard the other day, I inadvertently sunburned my lower back. You know, when you bend or lean over and think your shirt is keeping things covered, it’s not. I asked my husband to spray peppermint hydrosol on it. Instant cooling. Instantly, no more stinging. I applied it as best I could throughout the day. Today, it’s all good!”

Our moderator, Chris, mentioned that she also loved peppermint hydrosol for sunburn and offered a recipe:

“I like to combine Peppermint hydrosol with aloe vera gel and Lavender hydrosol. This spray, which I always have on hand, is cooling, soothing, and skin-healing, making it great for sunburn and windburn!”

Stay Inspired!