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Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm

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Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm

Regenerative lavender farm in Goldendale, WA. Lavender, herbs & flowers grown among native oaks for pollinators. Llamas, Goats, Chickens
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Shop botanical goods at our farm stand, explore murals & book a tour by appointment—a place to wander & experience. Rooted in the Columbia River Gorge, Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm (formerly McLaughlin Lavender) is a women-owned, Native American-owned small farm dedicated to cultivating beauty, wellness, and community through lavender and regenerative agriculture. 🌿🪻

We grow lavender, herbs, flowers, and plant starts among native oak trees on our farm in Goldendale, Washington — creating botanical garden pockets gently woven into the land. Our goal is to work with nature, supporting pollinators, encouraging beneficial insects, and building healthy soil through regenerative farming practices. From our farm we craft a range of lavender and botanical goods — from soothing self-care products to culinary lavender and herbal offerings — all inspired by the land. You can find our products at The Dalles, OR and Hood River, OR Farmers Markets, and local events across the Columbia River Gorge, at our Little Lavender Boutique in the Market Place Underground in downtown La Grande, Oregon (1101 Washington Ave Suite 26), or by visiting our farm store in Goldendale, Washington, available by appointment along with farm tours. Our journey began with lavender plants in a backyard garden in La Grande and has grown into building a small botanical lavender farm and community gathering space. We proudly support other small businesses and makers and love collaborating with our regional farming and artisan community.

✨ Come grow with us — from seed to self-care, there’s always something blooming Among the Trees.

11/07/2026

Sometimes the best discoveries happen right in your own backyard! 🌲❤️🎄

This morning, Will and I decided to take a walk around a part of our property that we haven’t really explored much since moving to Among the Trees. Of course, Pluto and Hushkéé came along for the adventure! 🐾❤️

One of the things I love most about our 20 acres is that there’s still so much for us to discover!

Walking through the oak and pine trees, surrounded by golden leaves, moss-covered logs, beautiful rock formations, and two very happy dogs, I couldn’t help but think about how lucky we are to call this place home.

We’ve been here for over a year now, and there are still entire sections of our property we haven’t really explored!

We spend so much time working on the farm, planting gardens, caring for animals, building infrastructure, and planning for the future that sometimes it’s nice to simply wander around and appreciate what was already here long before us. ❤️

And today’s little adventure came with a pretty special discovery… our very own Christmas tree! 🎄🥹

We found a young Ponderosa pine that was just perfect for what we had in mind!

There’s something really special about being able to bring a little piece of our own property with us as we kick off the holiday season.

And this little tree is going to get quite the adventure! 😂🎄

Through our other business, McLaughlin Events, we’re coordinating TWO holiday makers markets over the next two weekends, and our little Ponderosa pine will be joining us at BOTH!

🎄 Mill Creek Holiday Makers Market
📍 Mill Creek Grange | The Dalles, OR
📅 November 7–8
⏰ 9 AM–4 PM both days

🎄 Holiday in the Gorge - Makers Market
📍 Goldendale American Legion | Goldendale, WA
📅 November 14–15
⏰ Saturday 10 AM–4 PM | Sunday 10 AM–3 PM

Both events are FREE to attend and will feature talented local makers, artists, and small businesses from around the Gorge! ❤️

We’re so excited to bring these events to our communities, support local makers, and create a festive holiday experience for everyone to enjoy.

One of my favorite things about running both Among the Trees and McLaughlin Events is getting to bring these two worlds together. A little tree growing among the oaks on our farm will now become part of the holiday magic we’re creating for our communities!

When we purchased this property, we fell in love with the natural landscape. The beautiful oak groves, towering pines, native grasses, wildlife, and all the little hidden places that make this land so unique.

Our goal has always been to build our farm around that beauty, not replace it.

And mornings like this remind me exactly why. 💜

It’s funny how something as simple as going for a walk and finding a Christmas tree can turn into such a wonderful memory.

Who knows? Maybe this will become a new Christmas tradition for us! A morning walk through the woods, the dogs tagging along, and finding a special little tree to help us celebrate the season. 🎄❤️

Now comes the fun part… decorating it!

We can’t wait to share a little piece of Among the Trees with everyone over the next two weekends. Come see our tree, shop some incredible local makers, and help us kick off the holiday season! 🎄✨

11/06/2026

WOW! Believe it or not, we STILL have dahlias blooming at Among the Trees! 😍🌸🍂

It’s NOVEMBER, we’ve already had our first frost, and somehow these beautiful flowers are still putting on a show!

While I was back in Georgia visiting family, Mr. Lavender was busy holding down the fort, taking care of all our animals, and getting a few things done around the farm. One of those projects was giving our dahlia bed a really good layer of straw mulch to help protect the tubers as temperatures continue to drop.

And apparently, our dahlias haven’t gotten the memo that growing season is over! 😂

Not only are they still blooming, but some of the varieties we’ve been waiting to see ALL season are FINALLY opening up!

Just look at these gorgeous flowers! The soft creamy whites, bright yellows, and beautiful shades of pink, coral, and peach are absolutely stunning. 🌸🌼

And seeing them blooming against the golden grasses, colorful oak trees, and autumn landscape makes them even more special.

If you’ve been following our dahlia adventures, you know these flowers have certainly tested our patience!

Last year, the deer enjoyed most of them before we ever got to see their blooms. This year, they helped themselves to about half our plants again. Apparently, our dahlia garden is still listed as a five-star restaurant in the local deer community. 🦌😂

BUT, we have to give some credit to our newest livestock guardian, Hushkéé! 🐕❤️

Since joining our farm, he’s been doing an EXCELLENT job keeping the deer away from our gardens! Between his watchful eye and his dedication to patrolling the property, our four-legged garden visitors haven’t been quite as welcome lately. 😂

It’s been wonderful watching him settle into his role here at Among the Trees. He’s not just looking out for our animals, he’s helping protect the things we’ve worked so hard to grow, too!

And thanks to a little help from Hushkéé, we’ve finally been able to enjoy more of our flowers ourselves instead of sharing them all with the deer! 🦌🌸

Despite the deer, the summer heat, and all the challenges that come with learning to grow flowers in a new environment, we’ve finally been rewarded with some beautiful blooms!

And here we are in November, still discovering new colors and varieties that we planted months ago!

One of my favorite things about these photos is seeing how our little dahlia bed fits into the landscape around it. We intentionally work our gardens into the existing oak groves and natural surroundings rather than clearing everything away.

There’s something so beautiful about seeing these colorful flowers tucked among the native oaks, with their rust-colored leaves, golden grasses, and the hills stretching out beyond the farm. 🍁

We’re still learning what works best for growing and overwintering dahlias here in Goldendale, especially with our colder winters. Will’s been helping get the bed ready, and we’re hoping that all that mulch will give the tubers some added protection as we head into winter.

Whether they make it through the winter in the ground is still an experiment, but that’s part of the adventure of building a farm from the ground up!

For now, I’m just going to enjoy every last bloom while we have them. ❤️

After spending so much of this first full growing season planting, watering, experimenting, and occasionally negotiating with the wildlife, these little surprises feel like such a reward.

And I have to give Mr. Lavender some credit for taking such good care of everything while I was away! 💜

Now I have to know… which dahlia color is YOUR favorite? The creamy whites or those gorgeous pink and coral blooms? 😍🌸

11/04/2026

Someone is finally coming out of his shell! 🦙🥹💜

Our sweet Timber has always been the more reserved of our two llamas. While Moss is usually the first one to come over, investigate what we’re doing, and get up close and personal, Timber has preferred to hang back and observe from a comfortable distance… with just a little bit of judgment. 😂🦙

But lately, something has been changing!

Timber has been showing more curiosity, getting closer, and actually wanting to come over and see what we’re up to! And I couldn’t be more excited! ❤️

One of my favorite parts of raising animals is watching their individual personalities develop and learning to earn their trust. Some are naturally outgoing, while others need a little more time to feel comfortable.

We’ve never wanted to rush Timber. We’ve just let him move at his own pace, and now we’re starting to see that trust grow.

It might seem like a small thing, but when an animal that usually keeps its distance starts choosing to come closer, it feels like a pretty big milestone. 🥹

Moss might have some competition for the title of most social llama! 😂🦙

Here’s to the little moments that make farm life so rewarding. 💜🌿

11/04/2026

Cannot wait for this weekend!

11/04/2026

A little Halloween magic, a BIG surprise, and a whole lot of family time in Georgia! 🎃❤️🍂

What a whirlwind of a trip back home!

I haven’t been back to Georgia in years, and this visit was filled with so many wonderful moments, familiar faces, great food, and lots of laughter!

One of the best parts of the trip happened right at the beginning. My parents and I managed to pull off a surprise for my older sister, who had absolutely NO idea I was coming! When I walked around the corner and she realized I was standing there, she immediately burst into tears. 🥹❤️ That moment alone made the trip worth it!

And the surprises didn’t stop there!

My mom hosted an absolutely fantastic Halloween party! 🎃👻 If you know my mom, you know she LOVES Halloween and doesn’t do anything halfway when it comes to celebrating! It was so much fun getting dressed up, enjoying delicious food, and spending time with family and friends.

We also had another BIG celebration planned… a surprise retirement party for my dad! 🎉❤️

This one was especially meaningful to me.

I’m so incredibly proud of my dad and everything he’s worked so hard for and accomplished throughout his career. Growing up, I watched his dedication, determination, and work ethic, and I don’t think I fully realized just how much those things shaped me until I got older.

He showed me the importance of working hard for what you want, believing in yourself, and being willing to take on new challenges.

Those lessons have stayed with me through so many different chapters of my life, including taking the leap to start three businesses of my own.

My dad may not have taken the same path I have, but he helped give me the confidence to find my own. And that means more to me than I can really put into words. ❤️

Getting to celebrate his retirement, surrounded by people who love him, was such a special moment. He’s worked hard for this next chapter, and I couldn’t be happier or prouder of him!

We also got to spend some fun time together doing something a little more nostalgic. Dad and I went to see the original Hocus Pocus at the historic Strand Theatre on Marietta Square! 🎃🧙‍♀️✨

It’s always been one of my favorite Halloween movies, and getting to see it on the big screen was SO much fun! But even better was getting to share that experience with my dad. Sometimes it’s those simple moments together that end up meaning the most. ❤️

Another highlight was reconnecting with some of my good friends from high school and college!

It’s amazing how much time can pass, how different everyone’s lives can become, and yet you can sit down together and feel like no time has passed at all. I loved hearing what everyone is doing now, catching up on life, and remembering all the fun we had growing up.

And of course, there was LOTS of great food, laughter, and family time along the way! 😂

But something I kept thinking about throughout the trip was how strange it felt to be back in my childhood home after being away for so long.

There are so many familiar little things. Rooms you’ve walked through a thousand times, places filled with memories, and people who knew you long before you became the person you are today.

And yet, standing there, I couldn’t help but think about how much life has changed.

I’ve moved across the country, started businesses, and now Will and I are building a lavender farm and a life together in Washington. It’s a life I love, but one that looks so different from the one I imagined when I was growing up in Georgia.

There’s something a little emotional about returning to where your story began and realizing just how many chapters you’ve lived since then.

And maybe that’s what made this trip so special. Getting to celebrate where I came from, the people who helped shape me, and the memories that will always be part of who I am, while also feeling so grateful for the life I get to return to. ❤️

I’m back on the West Coast now, and while it was hard to say goodbye, I’m excited to get home to Will, our animals, and everything we’ve been building at Among the Trees! 🪻💜

Mr. Lavender has been doing an amazing job holding down the fort while I’ve been away, and now it’s time for me to jump back into the holiday preparations!

I’ll be spending the next couple of days making products, restocking our inventory, and getting everything ready for our first holiday makers market of the season!

🎄 MILL CREEK HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET
📍 The Dalles Grange | The Dalles, Oregon
📅 November 7–8 | 9 AM–4 PM both days
🎟️ FREE admission!

We’re so excited to kick off the holiday shopping season alongside so many talented local makers, and we hope to see you there!

It’s been a week full of surprises, celebrations, old memories, and new ones.

Now it’s back to our little farm, our animals, and the holiday madness! 😂🎄

Feeling especially grateful for the family who raised me, the people who have been part of my journey, and the life Will and I are building together.

There’s a lot to be thankful for. ❤️💜

11/02/2026

Sometimes the most beautiful moments on the farm happen when you least expect them. 🦌🍂💜

While Will and I were planting our first Culinary Lavender Grove on the lower part of Among the Trees, a family of deer came running around the oak grove where we were working!

We stopped planting to watch them move through the golden grasses and oak trees. They were absolutely beautiful. ❤️

Moments like these remind us why we fell in love with this land.

When we started building our farm, we didn’t want to clear the oak groves and turn everything into traditional rows of crops. We wanted to work WITH the landscape, preserving native grasses, oak trees, and wildlife habitat while adding lavender gardens and pollinator plants. 🌿

Of course, the deer and I haven’t always seen eye to eye! 😂 They’ve helped themselves to about HALF of my dahlias this year. Apparently, we’re running an all-you-can-eat buffet! 🌸

Thankfully, lavender usually isn’t their favorite snack. 🪻🙌 So I’m hoping we can peacefully coexist around our new culinary lavender plants!

We spend so much time talking about everything we’re planting and building here. But sometimes the most beautiful part of Among the Trees is everything that was already here.

The oaks. The grasses. The wildlife. And the little moments that make us stop, put down the shovel, and appreciate the place we’re lucky enough to call home.

One day those 50 English lavender plants will be blooming, and I’ll remember the deer that passed by while we planted them. 🦌💜

11/01/2026

Hello, November! 🍂🪻💜

Is anyone else wondering how we’re already in November?!

Our first full growing season at Among the Trees has officially come to an end, the first frost has arrived, and somehow we’re already getting ready for the holidays!

There’s something about this time of year that I absolutely love.

The cooler mornings, the last of the golden oak leaves, the smell of something delicious cooking, and those evenings when all you want to do is curl up under a blanket with a warm cup of tea.

It’s the season for slowing down, getting cozy, and appreciating the little things. ❤️

After our first full growing season of planting, watering what feels like a million plants by hand, building, experimenting, and learning as we go, I think we’ve earned a few slower moments ourselves! 😂

Although, judging by our never-ending project list, I’m not sure we actually know how to slow down!

And anyone who runs a small business knows November isn’t exactly the quietest month!

We’re busy preparing for the holiday season, making products, planning our event businesses markets, and getting ready to share some of our favorite botanical creations with you. 🎄✨

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what makes a gift special.

For me, it’s not necessarily how much something costs. It’s the thought behind it. It’s knowing someone well enough to choose something that makes them smile, brings them comfort, or encourages them to take a little time for themselves.

Maybe it’s a warm cup of herbal tea after a long day. 🍵

A botanical candle filling the house with the comforting scents of lavender and cedarwood. 🕯️

Or a handmade soap that turns an everyday routine into a few moments of relaxation. 🪻

Those are the little experiences we hope to share through everything we create at Among the Trees.

Every product we make is created in small batches, with thoughtfully chosen botanical ingredients and a whole lot of love.

When you shop with us, you’re not just purchasing a handmade gift. You’re supporting the little farm we’re building, one plant, one product, and one season at a time. 💜

And this month, we’re bringing those creations to two wonderful holiday makers markets put on by our events business McLaughlin Events!

🎄 MILL CREEK HOLIDAY MAKERS MARKET
📍 The Dalles Grange | The Dalles, Oregon
📅 November 7–8 | 9 AM–4 PM both days

🎄 HOLIDAY IN THE GORGE MAKERS MARKET
📍 Goldendale American Legion | Goldendale, Washington
📅 Saturday, November 14 | 10 AM–4 PM
📅 Sunday, November 15 | 10 AM–3 PM

Both markets are FREE to attend and filled with talented makers, handcrafted gifts, and opportunities to support the small businesses that make our communities so special!

There’s something wonderful about shopping at a makers market. Getting to meet the people behind the products, hearing their stories, and knowing that your purchase directly supports someone’s dream. ❤️

We can’t wait to see you!

And if you can’t make it to one of our markets, you can always explore our botanical creations online at www.amongthetreeslavenderfarm.com! 🪻

For now, here’s to November. Cozy mornings, warm drinks, handmade gifts, and finding a little beauty in the changing seasons. 🍂💜

What’s your favorite November tradition? Cozy evenings, holiday decorating, baking, or something else?

10/31/2026

Mr. Lavender is officially the BEE’S KNEES! 🐝💜🎃

Happy Halloween from Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm!

While I’m across the country visiting family in Georgia, Mr. Lavender has been holding down the fort back home. And apparently, he’s decided to take his market duties VERY seriously this Halloween! 😂

Will showed up to the Hood River Farmers Market today dressed as our favorite little pollinator, complete with antennae and his best bee poses! 🐝

I mean, how cute is he?! ❤️

Between taking care of our goats, llamas, chickens, dogs, and cats, keeping the farm running, and making sure our lavender goodies are available at the market, he’s been one busy bee! 😂

I’m so grateful for this man and his willingness to jump into all the fun (and sometimes ridiculous) adventures that come with running our little farm.

And honestly, I think he nailed the costume! 🐝💛

If you’re visiting the Hood River Farmers Market today, be sure to stop by our vintage farm stand, say hello to Mr. Lavender, and pick up some botanical goodies!

Let’s hear it for Mr. Lavender! 👏🐝

Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃🍂💜

10/30/2026

FROSTMAS has officially arrived at Among the Trees! ❄️🍂💜

And oh my goodness, is it BEAUTIFUL!

While I’m visiting family in Georgia, Mr. Lavender has been holding down the fort back home, and he captured some absolutely gorgeous photos of our first big frost of the season!

There’s something magical about seeing the farm covered in a delicate layer of frost. The grasses sparkle, the leaves are outlined in white, and everything looks like it’s been dusted with tiny crystals. ❄️✨

And just like that, Mother Nature has officially closed the chapter on our first FULL growing season at Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm. 🥹🌿

What a season it has been!

We’ve planted hundreds of lavender plants, established our first culinary lavender grove, expanded our gardens, planted new pollinator habitat, welcomed more animals, and continued turning this beautiful piece of land into the farm we’ve been dreaming about.

And let me tell you, we’ve learned A LOT! 😂

We’ve battled the summer heat, hauled more water than I care to remember, and spent countless hours watering plants by hand while slowly working toward getting irrigation systems set up.

That’s one of the realities of building an off-grid farm from the ground up. Sometimes the irrigation system is still on the to-do list, but the plants need water NOW! 😂💦

We’ve lost a few battles with the deer, learned that Mother Nature doesn’t particularly care about our carefully made plans, and discovered that there’s always something else that needs our attention.

And we’re nowhere near finished!

We still have garden spaces to complete, new raised beds to add, irrigation systems to expand, and about a million other ideas we’re excited to bring to life.

But that’s also part of what makes this journey so special. We’re not creating everything overnight. We’re building it little by little, learning as we go, and watching our vision slowly take shape.

For the first time, we’re getting to watch the land we’ve worked so hard on transition through an entire growing season. And there’s something really special about that.

And I can’t reflect on this first growing season without taking a moment to thank Will. ❤️

From the countless hours of hard work to helping bring my sometimes-crazy ideas to life, he’s been right there beside me through it all. His support, patience, encouragement, and willingness to jump into whatever project I’ve dreamed up mean more to me than I can put into words.

Building a farm from the ground up isn’t always easy, but getting to do it with your best friend makes the journey that much more special.

I’m so incredibly grateful to have him by my side, not just as we build Among the Trees, but through this whole adventure we call life. I really am one lucky girl. ❤️

The growing season may be ending, but farm life certainly isn’t slowing down just yet. There’s still plenty to prepare before winter settles in!

For now, I’m going to enjoy these beautiful photos and take a moment to appreciate just how far we’ve come since moving onto this property last September.

One growing season down, a lifetime of learning ahead. And I can’t wait to see what grows here next year. 🌱💜

Happy Frostmas from Among the Trees! ❄️🪻🍁

📸 A special thank-you to Mr. Lavender for capturing these absolutely gorgeous photos while I’m away! He has such a wonderful eye for the beauty around our farm, and I love getting to see these little moments through his lens. ❤️

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215 Chisholm Road
La Grande, OR
98620

Opening Hours

Friday	11am - 6pm
Saturday	4pm - 6pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

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