Oregon is a place of divine inspiration: a wonderland of spectacular scenic beauty and extraordinary natural wonders. Oregonians, too, are an inspired group, with a persevering pioneer spirit that's truly inspiring. In Eagle Creek, Oregon, there's a lavender farm that truly embodies everything that's beautiful about The Beaver State. Hope Lavender Farm is a small U-pick farm in Oregon that offers some downright transcendent views of Mount Hood -- and an even more affecting story.
Hope Lavender Farm is a family-run lavender farm nestled in Eagle Creek, Oregon.
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Eagle Creek is a pastoral region that rests in the shadow of majestic Mount Hood, which you can see from Hope Lavender Farm's U-pick fields.
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The farm itself could not be more beautiful.
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This small lavender farm opens its fragrant fields every June and July for U-pick. It is free to enter and no ticketing is required for entry.
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A perfect activity for families, visiting this Oregon farm during its summer bloom is a delightful experience.
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You'll definitely want to come and cut a bundle to take back home.
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However, the story of how this farm came to be is even more beautiful than its flowers.
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In 2013, Oregonians Dave and Nancy Lowe were looking for ways to build a community for their daughter, Whitney Hope.
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Originally, they wanted to create a farm workshop where adults with developmental disabilities could work in an independent environment. Shortly after coming up with the concept of a lavender farm, their plan shifted, and their program was never launched.
When you're a parent, you don't let anything stand in the way of helping your children, and for Whitney Hope, the Lowes continued to develop the farm.
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So the couple forged ahead, starting a small lavender farm with the help of family and friends.
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Despite numerous roadblocks, Hope Lavender Farm officially opened to the public in 2015.
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The farm, of course, is named after the Lowe's daughter. It is a beautiful tribute to the audacity of hope.
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In the years since, this winsome farm has become a place that inspires everyone who visits.
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There have been proposals here, and even a wedding.
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There is new life here, happening each spring when the lavender fields begin to bloom.
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Basking in the glory of majestic Mount Hood, Hope Lavender Farm is a place of inspiration and miracles (and, of course, brilliant lavender blooms).
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Hope Lavender Farm is a beautiful place in Oregon that you really must experience. The 2021 lavender U-pick runs weekends from June 12 - July 4, and you can sign up for a time slot on their website.
The Hood River Valley is home to some of Oregon's most picturesque farms. Packer Orchards is another small farm that has U-pick orchards and a delightful in-house bakery that serves marionberry cinnamon rolls!
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