Battlefield Lavender in Centralia, Missouri, grows over 2,400 lavender plants and offers handmade products, teas, soaps, and syrups. Visitors can explore the farm, shop online, or pick up items in person. Their lavender-infused honey comes from Giofre Apiaries in Millersburg, MO, and teas are packaged in reusable jars. Open year-round, the farm participates in the Columbia Farmers Market and encourages carpooling during peak seasons.
Practices
Battlefield Lavender focuses on crafting natural, handmade products using locally sourced ingredients. Key practices include:
- Tea Blends Production: Creates herbal, black, and green teas infused with their own lavender, packaged in reusable glass jars.
- Natural Ingredients: Uses lavender from their Centralia farm and honey from Giofre Apiaries (Millersburg, MO).
- Seasonal Offerings: Offers holiday-themed gift sets and limited-edition products.
- Sustainable Packaging: Reusable glass jars for teas and syrups.
- Community Engagement: Participates in the Columbia Farmers Market and hosts classes for all ages.
- Made in the USA: Products are crafted locally, with syrups sourced from Wayward Winds Lavender in Oregon.
Offerings
The farm provides a range of products, including:
- Lavender Tea Blends: Features 8 unique varieties (Chai, Chamomile, Earl Grey, Fall Floral, Green Tea, Peppermint, Raspberry, Wild Berry). Each blend includes detailed steeping instructions (1 tsp per 6 oz water, 3–5 minutes) and caffeine content notes.
- Lavender-Infused Honey: A 9-oz hex glass jar with suspended lavender stems, sourced from Giofre Apiaries.
- Lavender Syrups: Natural, juice-colored syrups from Wayward Winds Lavender, ideal for cocktails and desserts.
- Gift Sets: Includes dried lavender, linen spray, potpourri, and soap (with optional scent variations).
- Lavender Soap: Handmade with peppermint, available in multiple scents.
Visiting
The farm is open year-round from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Visitors can:
- Tour the 2,400+ lavender plants.
- Purchase products directly at the farm or via their online store.
- Attend classes for all ages (specific details not listed on the website).
How to Buy
Customers can choose:
- Pickup: Available at the farm.
- Delivery: Options for shipping products.
- Online Store: Browse and purchase via battlefieldlavender.com.
Additional Notes
- Carpooling Encouraged: During peak seasons for parking and accessibility.
- Product Customization: Teas can be brewed with stainless steel infusers, mugs, or pots as preferred.
- Gift Packaging: Thoughtfully curated gift sets for holidays or special occasions.
