I had am amazing weekend! My dear friend, Lisa, invited me to join her on a trip to Mona, Utah, to visit Young Living Lavender farms. It was beautiful and I was astounded to realize this wonderful facility is located so near Salt Lake. The lavender fields, of course, were amazing. The festival offered loads of fun! A tea party was available in a huge gazebo. You could also witness jousting near the back of the facilities. I made a lavender wreath and we enjoyed lavender lemonade lavender cookies, and missed out on the lavender ice cream (it was sold out). There were also pony rides and wagon tours through the area.
The highlight was a tour of their essential oil facilities where I learned how they distill the oils. It was a process I had much more respect for once I saw that they steamed the herbs to extract plant oils. This was contrary to my assumption that herbs were steeped in oils. Once you see the complexity of the process, you appreciate the cost. Because this is new information, I've located some you tube videos that share some of what I learned. I also took some fun photos! Be aware that the "business" aspect is a MLM business plan. You may have friends already who are distributors!
The highlight was a tour of their essential oil facilities where I learned how they distill the oils. It was a process I had much more respect for once I saw that they steamed the herbs to extract plant oils. This was contrary to my assumption that herbs were steeped in oils. Once you see the complexity of the process, you appreciate the cost. Because this is new information, I've located some you tube videos that share some of what I learned. I also took some fun photos! Be aware that the "business" aspect is a MLM business plan. You may have friends already who are distributors!
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Wish you could smell the lavender!
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Distillery.
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Tea Party for fairy princesses!
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