Question 1

What is Wine Country Lavender and where is it located?

Accepted Answer

Wine Country Lavender is a  family-owned and operated lavender farm in the Hunter Valley, NSW, producing a range of high-quality lavender-based products, including skincare, culinary items, essential oils and agritourism supporting sustainable practices.

Our farm is located between Singleton and Branxton in the beautiful Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia. Set on 21 acres and natural surroundings, with the convenience of being 8 minutes out of town, 15 minutes to the closest winery, and 25 minutes to Hermitage Road with a wide selection of wineries, restaurants, spa and all the Hunter Valley has to offer!

Question 2

What products does Wine Country Lavender offer?

Accepted Answer

We offer Australian-made lavender products, including skincare, wellness products, culinary lavender, essential oils, and custom gift-boxes and hampers.

Question 3

Is your lavender farm open to the public? When does your lavender flower?

Accepted Answer

Guests staying at Wine Country Lavender (booked via Airbnb) can enjoy farm tours and lavender picking experiences - our lavender usually flowers between November and January.

For private farm visits or photography sessions, please get in touch for an appointment or more information.

Question 4

Is your lavender grown sustainably?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We use eco-friendly, sustainable, and regenerative farming practices to cultivate our lavender and to continually improve our soil.

Question 5

Can I buy Wine Country Lavender products online?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can purchase our full range of lavender-based products directly from our online shop, with delivery Australia-wide.

Question 6

How do I use lavender essential oil? What are the health benefits of lavender?

Accepted Answer

Lavender essential oil is commonly used for relaxation, skincare, and aromatherapy, popularly used in diffusers (particularly the Lavandula angustifolia variety), or blended in creams, balms, and fragrances*.

Lavender is known for its calming properties, aiding relaxation and stress relief. Various studies have reported that lavender essential oil may be beneficial in a variety of conditions, including insomnia, alopecia (hair loss), anxiety, stress, and postoperative pain. Other studies are also being studied for antibacterial and antiviral properties of lavender.

*never apply essential oils directly to your skin; always try a patch test first, especially for sensitive skin.

Question 7

What is culinary lavender?

Accepted Answer

Culinary lavender is a variety of lavender that is suitable for cooking, adding a unique floral flavor to both sweet and savoury dishes. Try it in teas (check our our herbal tea blends) and desserts (like cookies and scones... check out our culinary lavender buds: Tasty Times).

Question 8

Do you offer Gift Cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer gift cards that can be used online to purchase our lavender products (see SHOP), perfect for those who want to share the love of lavender with friends and family.

Question 9

Do you offer wholesale, bulk orders, and custom hampers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer wholesale options, bulk orders, and can organise custom hampers! Please contact us to discuss pricing, suggestions and tips! You can mix and match our lavender products to create the perfect personalised gift, clinic bulk orders, or corporate/custom hampers.

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