The Lavender Fields at Becker Vineyards are located on a three-acre field behind the winery. Richard and Bunny Becker’s trip to Provence, France influenced the creation of the lavender field.“It was beautiful to see the lavender fields in France. The scent of lavender was everywhere and the color was extraordinary,” Richard Becker said.In June of 1998, the Beckers planted the 10,000 lavender plants. The varieties include Lavandula x intermedia grosso, Lavandula x intermedia provence, lavandula angustifolia, and Lavandula stoechas.The blooming season for the lavender is typically in May and June. The plants can be viewed year round, and guests are encouraged to experience the field with their visit to the winery.In 2006 the Beckers planted red poppies and bluebonnets in the surrounding fields. These plants will bloom April through May. This farm is just outside of Fredericksburg , Texas .

Located in the Texas Hill Country

Visit beautiful Blanco in the heart of the Texas Hill Country for the 7th annual Blanco Lavender Festival. A Lavender Market will be held on the grounds of the Old Blanco County Courthouse featuring arts and crafts and local lavender products. Tour many of the local lavender farms where you will experience the beauty of lavender in the fields and the unique vision of each farmer.

The Lavender Trail will be June 12, 13, & 14, 20 There are 10 farms in this group located all over the Texas Hill Country

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June 10th 12th,2011 Free Tours of Local

Lavender Farms

Blanco, Texas - The Lavender Capital of Texas

Below is just a few more of the farms on the Trail1 . Rough Creek Lavender Fields: 1/4 mile on Burnett Ranch Road (CR 318) just 7 miles from downtown Wimberley off FM 2325. Come and see the new lavender store and walk through the lavender fields. Cut your own lavender, try the salsas, tamales and barbecue, enjoy the lavender lemonade, visit the artisan vendors, listen to the speakers and watch the roping exhibition. 512-847-2888.2. Sweet Dreams Lavender Farm: Halfway between Oak Hill/Austin and Dripping Springs on Hwy 290.  From the intersection of Hwy 290 and Hwy 71 travel west 5 miles. urn right on Fitzhugh, travel 1.75 miles on Fitzhugh Road. Turn right onto Wagon Road West  for 1/2 mile. See the new lavender fields as well as cut your own English Lavender. Pre-order picnic lavender lunch for $19. See some artisan's wares and lavender products. Ann Jones invites you Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 11-5pm.     512-288-7270.3. Tank Town: Located three miles west of Dripping Springs at Rainwater Lane. 2770 Hwy 290. We are better at bottling rainwater than raising lavender. Cut a little and fill your car with the wonderful scent. As you travel west to the bigger and better fields you will be sipping your free, cold bottle of fresh squeezed cloud juice. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. 512-894-0861.4. Becker Vineyards' Lavender and 7th Annual Lavender Fest. 11 Miles east of Fredericksburg, 3 miles west of Stonewall off of US Hwy 290 on Jenschke Lane. Join Becker Vineyards for their 7th Annual Lavender Festival. Seminars will focus on history, cultivation, culinary and crafts of the herb. Many vendors will offer lavender products, plants, art, food, and much more. Live music and wine tasting will also be offered. A 3-course luncheon featuring lavender in each course will be served both Saturday and Sunday ($50+tax, reservations required for luncheon). Becker Vineyards will open Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-6 p.m. 830-644-2681.5. Triple L Farms and Trading Post: 9229 Old San Antonio Road, turn off of US Hwy 290 (about 1/2 miles east of Fredericksburg) onto Old San Antonio Road. Go 9.2 miles, house and lavender field on the left. Over three acres of organically grown lavender grown on the same property as an old stagecoach stop. Shop in our on-site shop, the Trading Post for handmade lavender soaps, sachets, and other products. Lavender plants will also be available. We have antiques and collectibles for sale. Triple L Farms will offer cut your own lavender and picnic lunch (by reservation only). Billy and Susan Johnson welcome you between 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 830-990-4195. www.LLLFarms.com 6. Villa Texas and "the Lavender Market at Villa Texas": 234 West Main, "Uptown Fredericksburg". Pamper yourself with Lavender luxuries: lotions, bath products, fragrances, candles, bouquets, cleaning products, specialty foods, culinary lavender, and cookbooks. We also carry lavender-blue wooden outdoor furniture. Tuesday thru Saturday 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Monday. 830-997-1068. www.villatexas.com 7. Miller Creek Lavender - 519-934-1616 www.millercreeklavender.com Blanco Texas

Blanco Lavender Fest: Eight lavender farms surrounding the town of Blanco will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Each farm will feature events, such as aromatherapy classes and lavender distillation. For more information and maps, call 830-833-5101 or visit www.blancolavenderfestival.com . The eight featured farms are: Hill Country Lavender 830-833-2294; www.hillcountrylavender.com ; Lavender Hill Farm 830-833-9097; www.lavenderhilltx.com ; Texas Lavender Hills 830-868-7862; Lavender and Longhorns 830-833-1595; Lonestar Lavender 830-833-1317

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