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"A quiet solitary Garden, where I can pause and be still, and let my heart reflect on the pain of loss...Loves' arms are wrapped around my dear baby girl, keeping and loving her until the day I see her again. You are forever in my heart, Brandy Layne, I Love you my Darling."
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The Benefits of Lavender-Suite 101
The Oregonian-July 20, 2008
PDX Magazine-June 2008
How We Got Started-Our Story
Press Release-June 1, 2007
Press Release-March 20, 2007
Press Release-Jan. 7, 2007
Capital Press article on Hood River Lavender Farms-6/15/06
The Sweet Smell of Home-Ruralite Magazine-June 2005
Columbia Gorge Weekly Article-Sept-2004
Hood
River News- See what our local
paper wrote about us. A great article describing our cottage
industry. Thank you, Esther Smith! Click
here
Alaska
Airlines Magazine, August 2004-Look
here at what the popular inflight magazine wrote
about us and our farm! Thank you, Linda Nygaard and Alaska
Airlines Magazine! Homeground Harvest
OREGON LINKS
Birding in Hood River- The Mt Hood Loop of the Oregon Cascades Birding Trail rises from the
Columbia River to the base of Mt. Hood, the highest point in Oregon, and combines some of the best of the region’s birding with legendary Oregon scenery. Visit herefor an excellent guide to birding trails
sponsered by
American Bird Conservancy, National Forest Foundation and others.
Hood River Reference Page- A comprehensive list of any and all things: Hood River, Oregon. Hood River Oregon's bookmark page. What to do, what to see, when to go, how to get there, where to stay, what to expect, how much should I bring...
Visit Hood River! Hood River Chamber of Commerce website with info about visiting our scenic valley, where to stay, what to do, photo gallery, calender of events, and more.
The Hood River Fruit Loop- Tour the Hood River Valley Scenic Tour. Here is your comprehensive guide to all that grows here along "The Fruit Loop," on the Oregon side of the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. From local farms to fruit stands, now you will know what to see and when.
Alice's Orchard-U-Pick Orchard & Fruit Stand- Specializing in Quality & U-Pick Fruit. Cherries, Peaches & Nectarines, Pears, Apples and other gourmet seasonal fruit.
Hood River's Handyman- Specialist in small jobs: bathrooms, kitchens, decks, etc. Licensed, bonded and insured. Look no further for honest, reliable and quality work!
Hood River Weather-Real Time Weather, Forecast, Wind, Satellite, and Hood River Weather BLOG.
Travel Oregon- Official Travel Oregon Tourism Site. Explore-Oregon/ Trips-We-Love!
Welcome to Hood River, Oregon- Wind surfing capital of the world is Hood River! Known for growing luscious apples, pears, cherries, peaches and other fruits, Beautiful Lavender, and for the view of the majestic snowcapped peak of Mt. Hood
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| "What to do in the Gorge?" The Columbia River Gorge Visitors Association: Rafting, Fishing, Lodging, Dining, Weddings, Attractions, Shopping, Services, Events, and Local Business Directory. |
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| Guide to Oregon- Oregon information, events schedule, and much more. |
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| Apple Valley Country Store-A great selection of homemade jams and relishes, crafts and gifts. Enjoy a scoop of ice cream atop a slice of hot apple pie (baked fresh Weekends Only). Their Huckleberry milkshake is to die for! |
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| The Gift House- Hood River's Own Specialty Gift House: gift packs, wines, chocolate, marionberry jam, smoked salmon, and much more! |
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Good Fortune Alpacas-At the base of Mt. Hood lies Good Fortune Alpacas and "Goodness" Boutique. Come visit with our Sweet Alpacas and shop for luxury products at one of the most spectacular scenic locations in Hood River. |
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Parkdale Inn Bed & Breakfast- Located in the Upper
Hood River Valley, Parkdale, Oregon. Romantic and artistically
decorated, the perfect base for all your favorite outdoor adventures
such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snowboarding, and hiking.
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| Villa Columbia Bed & Breakfast- "Craftsmen Style Bed and Breakfast located in Hood River Oregon on the Columbia Gorge." |
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| River Drifters- Offering Oregon and Washington river rafting trips on 8 scenic rivers including the White Salmon, Deschutes & Clackamas rivers since 1979! |
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| Local Vacation Rental Homes- Columbia Gorge Vacation Rental Homes offers gorgeous affordable homes for your vacation. You can stay in the heart of the Hood River Valley right on the 13th hole of Indian Creek Golf Course. |
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| Zoller's Outdoor Odysseys - Whitewater-The original whitewater rafting company of the White Salmon and Klickitat Rivers in the Columbia River Gorge. Come Raft with Us! |
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| Oregon Festivals and Events Calendar-A comprehensive listing of hundreds of events and festivals in Oregon for the year. |
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| Oregon Travel & Tourist Attractions-Fun things to see and do in Oregon! Sponsored by DeAngelo's Catering & Events: Oregon wedding professional will carefully craft a menu specific to the needs of your big day. |
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| Cathedral Ridge Winery-Cathedral Ridge's Wine Club is America's Premier ongoing Hood River, Oregon winery and vineyard experience. |
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| Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery-Hood River's Premier Winery,AWARD-WINNING OREGON WINES, located in the heart of the Hood River Valley with wonderful views of Mount Hood. http://www.pheasantvalleywinery.com/ |
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| Emerson Glass Company--A family-owned business from Hood River, Oregon, that specializes in beautiful hand-made Borosilicate glass, Dichroic Pendants, Hand Spun Marbles, and the most awesome jewelry. |
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| Cascade Acupuncture Center-Acupuncture & Wellness Services in the Columbia Gorge. Relaxing, Healing & Painless! Full line of Chinese herb formulas & nutritional products. |
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| Hood River Garlic- Certified Organic Seed Garlic, we offer hardneck and softneck garlic for gardeners, farmers, and nurseries. Learn how to plant, grow, and harvest your garlic. |
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| Plummer Design & Illustration-Full Service Artworks. This is the artist we chose to make our award-winning labels, biz cards, banners & promo's. |
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Our Friends from Abroad |
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Freedom Servers-Web Hosting starting at $19.95 a month! Flexable Web Hosting Plans/ Website Design/
Phone: (910)-551-1384 / Contact by email: customerservice@freedomservers.com |
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| Kona Henna Temporary Body Kits- Professional Quality Henna Kits. KONA HENNA PRODUCTS are the #1 choice of first timers and Professional Henna Artists worldwide! Using only the finest all natural ingredients. |
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| The Australian Lavender Growers Association-
The Australian Lavender Growers Association Inc is a non profit organisation committed to the Lavender Industry in Australia |
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| Mesothelioma Cancer -
Visit to learn how pleural mesothelioma patients are using aromatherapy as a form of stress and anxiety relief during cancer treatment. |
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| Natural Living For Women- Great website! Natural or organic body care products turns routine skin care into a safe, healthy and beautiful indulgence for your skin. |
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Botanical.com-Providing herbal & botanical information, organic and medicinal herbs, spices, and teas, plus hydroponic supplies, ballasts, nutrients and systems.
Home of the electronic version of "A Modern Herbal" by Maud Grieve. ...on the world wide web since 1995 |
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| Green People Directory- World's Largest Directory of Eco-Friendly and Holistic Health Products. |
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| Whitebay World of Lavender-Beautiful large Lavender farm in New Zealand. With 24,000 lavender plants, distillery, cafe, and also creating a number of health care products, cosmetics and homeopathic preparations, this is a great farm and a very nice website. http://www.whitebay.co.nz |
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Alfajores, Micro-Roasted Coffees, Marshmallows, & Artisan Sweets
"The Essence of Coffee"
Your Source for Fine Micro-roasted Coffees, Alfajores, Artisan Truffles, Yerba Mate and other Seasonal Sweets. They have the best Marshmallows & Alfajores we have ever had! YUMMY! |
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| Official
USAtourism Website- USA travel vacation destinations |
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| Farmer's Market Online- A great way to sell your farm, craft, & food items! |
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| Fabulous Foods.Com- "FABULOUS FOODS -- Recipes, Cooking Tutorials and More -- The net's favorite cooking community." |
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| Local Harvest-The best organic food is what's grown closest to you. Use our website to find farmers' markets, family farms, CSA's, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies. |
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| Pick Your Own.org- Find a U-PICK farm where you live, or where you will be traveling! |
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| Organic Trade Association- Cultivating a Strong Organic Industry Since 1985.
OTA is a membership-based business association that focuses on the organic business community in North America. OTA's mission is to promote and protect the growth of organic trade to benefit the environment, farmers, the public and the economy. |
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Earth Mama Designs-
Handmade clothing and accessories for free spirited folks. They have clothing for
mamas and little mamas, daddies, little guys, and everyone in between. |
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| LavenderShoppe.com- Lavender Solid Perfume, Lavender Perfume Oil, Sachets, Eye Pillows, Dryer Bags, Shea Butter, Bath Salts, Bath Oil, Massage Oil, Milk Bath, Bar Soap, Sleep Mask, Sinus Gel Mask, Nail Care Kit, Gift Sets, Articles and more. Free Shipping $100+ |
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| Black Pearl Botanicals- 100% Natural perfume, skin care, home spa products. Bath and massage accessories. Variety of gift sets. Free shipping $100+ |
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| Qhotels Aldwark Manor - Golfing Breaks in York, North Yorkshire-Situated near York, North Yorkshire, Aldwark Manor's 18 hole golf course sits within 120 acres of stunning parkland and boasts a 19th century Manor House as its centrepiece. Aldwark Manor offers magnificent leisure facilities, swimming pool, spa's, beauty treatments and award winning cuisine, making it an ideal location for your golfing break in Yorkshire. |
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| Australia Visa- Australia visa requirements for tourist visas & business visas with on-line Australian Visa application forms. Apply for visa to visit Australia. |
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| www.123Greetings.com- FREE Premier ecards site. Also a wide range of fine gifts available to send along with
with your ecards. |
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| OUR DIGG Page- See what our Digg page is all about |
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| Del.icio.us- RSS feed of hrlavender's tag and our Del.icio.us favorites. |
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| Huge listing
of Lavender recipes: http://whatscookingamerica.net/Lavender.htm |
| Mountain
Meadow Seeds-Unique & Unusual Garden Seeds from Flowering
Vines, Annuals, Perennials, heirloom herbs, and more. A family
business in Augusta, West Virginia, with a bountiful selection
& great prices: http://www.mountainmeadowseeds.com/index.html |
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| Watermelon, Cantaloupe, HoneyDew from Sundia-
Sundia Watermelon Juice and Watermelon products are fresh and guaranteed for quality. Sundia offers 100% watermelon juice and other watermelon products. |
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ALL
NATURAL ORGANIC FERTILIZER - 100% BAT GUANO: GUANO-GRO
Mined and Packaged in the Cave to protect the Billions of Active
Bacteria per ounce from
The harmful rays of the Sun or other elements. DIRECT FROM OUR
CAVE TO YOUR GARDEN!
Dealers inquiry welcomed, Domestic or Internationally ( Regualar
or Drop Shipment Basis)
Inquire Now! www.guano-gro.com
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| AROMAMEDICAL--Aromamedical Publications & Training Services. Big resource on essential oils, safety and therapeutic uses, frauds, icons, and uncensored publications on the industry. |
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| Hot Sauce Store-
Shop one of the hottest selections of Hot Sauces, Fiery Foods, and Hot Sauce Gifts for pepper fans and Hot Sauce Aficionados! |
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| Yahoo! Search results |
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| Online Support Groups |
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Aromatherapy Skin Care-
Aromacures.com is an informative site which explains the functions,
benefits and treatments of aromatherapy along with the tips for buying essential oils. |
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| Green People - World's largest, directory of eco-friendly and holistic health products. |
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| The Ultimate Water Massage-
Massagers,Massage Therapy and Healthcare products and services.
Aromatherapy, Massage tools, moist heat therapy,Green Tea and Herbal Flaxseed Pillows for Pain and Stress Relief, Information, Products and Services. Get great prices and service from an established company. |
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Spirit Winds Wind Chimes-
Elegant Bamboo Wind Chimes and unique gifts.
Fine bamboo wind chimes, all are quality crafted and every wind chime has a money back guarantee
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Alcoholic Drinks- Drink Recipes with photographs. Over 25,000 drink recipes,
drink ingredients, and easy ways to send drink recipes to your friends or
copy them for you site. |
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| The Soap Making Page-The Way the Old Timers Used to Make it...A huge amount of information on Soap Making & links to a plethora of information from http://Waltonfeed.com. |
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| Chefs Coats-Whether it be coats, pants, or hats for your chefs, culinary classics has great information and tools to help you customize your outfits for everyone in your restaurant. |
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Discount Perfume Online Store for Wholesale Perfume Australia-
DiscountPerfume.net.au is an Online Discount Perfume Store for Genuine Designer Brand Women Fragrance and Men Fragrance.
DiscountPerfume.net.au sells Perfume at Wholesale Price and delivers Perfume Australia Wide |
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Perfume-Fragrance.com.au. Your Discount Perfume Online for Perfume Australia-
Perfume-Fragrance is an Online Discount Perfume & Fragrance Shop for Genuine Designer Brand Perfume and Fragrance.
Perfume-Fragrance sells Perfume at Wholesale Price and delivers Perfume Australia Wide. |
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| Whos Who Guide-A Giant Collection of sources for Gifts, flowers, lavender to "you name it". Check it Out. |
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Tullens Fruit Farm- Finest Quality British Apples at Farm Shop prices
English apples, organic lamb and apple juice at Farm Shop in Sussex. |
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| The Chinese medicine directory-Over 100,000 Diverse Websites & Internal Links – Family, Health, Business, Sports, News & More. |
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2008 Lavender Pictures
2006: Year in Pictures
2005 Harvest Picture Page
2004 Harvest Picture Page |
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| Christian eBuy - Fastest Growing Christian Business Directory on the Net! |
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