Fredericksburg Lavender Trail : Farm to Table
May 19-June 30, 2007
Five lavender farms in the Fredericksburg area will be promoting the spring-summer lavender season this year with Farm to Table, a farm and food celebration. Local restaurants have developed lavender-flavored selections as menu items that will be carried throughout the mid-May through June lavender season.
The Farms
The first event of the season will be Becker Vineyards Lavender Festival, May 19-20. Becker Vineyards is a nationally recognized winery. Enjoy one of their award winning wines as you stroll through a three-acre field of lavender. Retail store open daily. Located three miles west of Stonewall off U.S. Hwy 290 on Jenschke Lane. (830) 644-2681
Fredericksburg Lavender Farm is open most weekends during peak season. Antiques and lavender products available. The main field is on the NW corner of US 290 and Royal Oaks Loop, 1348 Royal Oaks Loop, Fredericksburg. (830) 997-4090. No website.
Hummingbird Farms welcomes visitors to watch the summer harvest, view the essential oil distillation process, or to enjoy picking their own fragrant bouquet from several varieties of lavender spread over six acres. Open on designated weekends in May and June. Located between Fredericksburg and Johnson City, at 9340 Hwy 290 West, Johnson City. (830) 868-7862
LLL Farms grows several different lavender varieties and has almost 7000 plants. Over 150 lavender products and over 10 varieties of lavender plants are sold. Antiques and collectibles also available. Open Thursday-Sunday. Three miles east of Fredericksburg on Hwy 290. (830) 456-6049.
Villa Texas Lavender Farm on the Pedernales River
Villa Texas Lavender Farm on the Pedernales River south of Fredericksburg, offers seasonal pick your own lavender and market hours. From Fredericksburg, go 10 miles south on Hwy 16, turn right on Morris Ranch Road and go to 4273 Morris Ranch Road. (830) 997-1068
Villa Texas retail store is a lifestyle specialty boutique featuring all things lavender. Open Monday-Saturday on the west end of Main Street in Fredericksburg.
The Tables
Visit these restaurants offering lavender-infused items, May 19 through June 30, 2007.
August E’s : lavender appetizers and desserts
(830) 997-1585 @ 6258 East Highway 290
Bonterra : lavender infused entrees
(830) 997-9742 @ 1440 North Highway 87
Clear River Pecan Company : lavender ice cream
(830) 997-8490 @ 134 East Main Street
Cotton Gin Restaurant : lavender spiced entrees, desserts and lavender libations
(830) 990-5734 @ 2805 South Highway 16
Fredericksburg Gourmet Coffee & Tea : lavender sweets and teas
(830) 997-8327 @ 338 West Main Street
Fredericksburg Herb Farm : selections of lavender cuisine and culinary lavender
(830) 997-8615 @ 405 Whitney Street
Hannah’s on Main : lavender for breakfast, lunch and dinner
(830) 990-1037 @ 232 West Main Street
Hondo’s on Main : lavender margaritas
(830) 997-1633 @ 312West Main Street
Kelly’s Cafe : lavender treats
(830) 997-8593 @ 505 West Main Street
Rather Sweet Bakery : sweet lavender treats
(830) 990-0498 @ 249 East Main Street
Rathskellar : lavender entrees
(830) 990-5858 @ 260 East Main Street
Rose Hill Manor : lavender lemon ice cream with fresh berries
(830) 644-2247 @ 2614 Upper Albert Road
Tags: lavender farms, Texas lavender, Fredericksburg Lavender Trail, mid-May to June season, pick lavender, taste lavender
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