The Lavender Farms of Sequim, Washington

Named the Lavender Capital of North America, Sequim, Washington is known for its beautiful lavender farms and quality lavender products. The sunny dry climate in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley is similar to the south of France, making Sequim one of the best places in the country to grow this beautiful, fragrant herb, and there are now dozens of lavender farms spread across the valley. Even though we arrived late for the annual Sequim Lavender Festival (held in July each year), many of the lavender farms were still open for visits, tours, and “you-cut” harvesting. We took one day during our August 2017 stay to visit two of them -  Purple Haze and Jardin du Soleil. It was the end of the growing season, so we did not get to see the glorious full bloom. On the other hand, the tourists were also at a  minimum, allowing us to spend a few quiet hours among the beautiful gardens and lazy bees, enjoying the late summer crops and clipping some lavender to take back home.