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10th ANNUAL MICHIGAN LAVENDER FESTIVAL
HOSTED BY GABRIEL'S GARDEN
and
BLAKES ORCHARD & CIDER MILL
HOSTED BY GABRIEL'S GARDEN
and
BLAKES ORCHARD & CIDER MILL
Lavender Festival Info Line: (810) 523-9853
*This years event will take place at
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill located at
17985 Armada Center Road in Armada, Michigan!
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ABOUT GABRIEL'S GARDEN
In a region more known for its peaches, Michael & Jennifer Vasich of Gabriel’s Garden are spreading the good news about Lavender! They began growing the perennial favorite along with other culinary herbs as recently as Spring of 2005, yet for them, it feels like a lifetime. The process has been a joy for the family to discover and share together.
“I love doing what I am doing. It makes me feel good to see how this is affecting others in such a positive way.”, says Michael.
“We chose to grow lavender because we have an enormous belief in the therapeutic benefits that the plant offers", adds Jennifer, "We started from scratch and now care for a modest 200+ lavender plants in our Lavender Cottage Garden, among some other 250+ herbs & perennials. We plan to add a hundred plants or so each year while still maintaining our ‘Romantic English’ garden feel, rather than that of a ‘commercial farm’.”
The Vasich’s grow several different varieties of lavender. They primarily grow Hidtcote & Munstead because of their hardiness to the cold Michigan winters and their beautiful aesthetic appeal. Their lavender is harvested for bundles and sachets, but the flowers are also used in soap and in the line of herbal teas produced by Gabriel’s Garden. Lavender is a soothing and fragrant sun-loving perennial, and when given the proper soil requirements, it is one of the hardiest plants to grow!
The passion of Gabriel's Garden is to share their love for lavender, natural living & the joys of everyday life. They are currently working hard to help other local artisans promote their business and grow within the local economy. Remember, when you visit Gabriel's Garden, you are supporting the local arts - you are helping to make dreams blossom into reality!
The Gabriel's Garden Lavender Boutique, which was once located in downtown Romeo, Michigan, will soon re-launch it's online presence in August, 2011. Local art, gourmet foods and other unique lavender-themed goods will be available, along with Gabriel's signature line of luxurious lavender bath and body products. www.allthingslavender.com
PRESS: Read more about Gabriel's Garden in the news!
*Remember to wear comfortable shoes, and plan to stay for
the afternoon since there is so much to do and see!
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10th Annual Michigan Lavender Festival
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 13, 14 & 15, 2012
10:00AM - 5:00PM
~ Rain or Shine ~
Admission is just $5 for adults; Children under 12 enter free.
Your admission Includes unlimited seating to all
Classes & Demonstrations.
FREE Parking within walking distance.
*This years event will take place at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill located at 17985 Armada Center Road in Armada, Michigan!
*This years event will take place at Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill located at 17985 Armada Center Road in Armada, Michigan!
DIRECTIONS TO THE 2011 LAVENDER FESTIVAL
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill,17985 Armada Center Road in Armada, Michigan, 48005
Directions from M-53:
Take M-53 North towards Imlay City.
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road.
Turn left onto North Avenue.
Turn left onto Armada Center
Watch for Lavender Festival Signs.
(Blakes Orchard & Cidermill will be on the right.)
Directions from I-75 and M-59 :
Take I-75 South towards Detroit.
Take the M-59 East exit 77A towards Utica.
Merge onto M-59 East.
Take the M-53 North Exit towards M-53.
Turn right onto 32 Mile Road.
Turn left onto North Avenue.
Turn left onto Armada Center
Watch for Lavender Festival Signs.
(Blakes Orchard & Cidermill will be on the right.)
Directions from the south via I-94:
Take 1-94 East towards Port Huron.
Exit at 21 Mile Road (Exit 21 West).
Turn left onto 21 Mile Road.
Turn right onto North Avenue.
Turn left onto Armada center
Watch for Lavender Festival Signs.
(Blakes Orchard & Cidermill will be on the right.)
Directions from the north via I-94:
Take 1-94 West towards Detroit/Flint.
Take Exit 257 toward St. Clair/Richmond.
Turn right onto Fred W Moore Hwy.
Fred W Moore Hwy becomes Division Road.
Division Road becomes 32 Mile Road.
Turn right onto North Avenue.
Turn right onto Armada Center
Watch for Lavender Festival Signs.
(Blakes Orchard & Cidermill will be on the left.)
Directions from I-69:
Take I-69 to the Capac Road exit.
Go South on Capac Road.
Go East on Armada Center Road.
Watch for Lavender Festival Signs.
(Blakes Orchard & Cidermill will be on the left.)
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