Most Amazing Places in the World # 3

in #amazing9 years ago (edited)

Are you a flower lover?

how about a farm lover?

Mt. Sasha Lavender Farm

well here is the most amazing farm flower in world and one the most spectacular summer attractions in far Northern California has got to be Mount Shasta Lavender Farms. It’s open only in June and July to coincide with the lavender bloom, but if you happen to be in the Mount Shasta area during that time, be sure to visit.

Mount Shasta Lavender Farms is located somewhere in the high desert north of Mount Shasta and east of Weed. The private drive off Harry Cash Road climbs up a steep hillside for a few miles until you reach the parking lot. The view will knock your socks off. In front of you is 14,167 ft. Mount Shasta, a massive shield volcano that is the dominant landmark in this part of California. To the right, at less than half the height of Mount Shasta, is Black Butte, the cinder cone so familiar to travelers on Interstate 5. Further to the west is the snow-covered peak of Mount Eddy, at 9,025 ft. the tallest peak in the Trinity Mountains. In my opinion, this is most impressive view of Mount Shasta because you can see it in its topographical context.

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Mount Shasta Lavender Farms grows two kinds of lavender: English and French. The English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) was blooming profusely, maybe a week away from its peak. I’d say ⅔ of the fields are planted in English lavender, the rest is French lavender (presumably Lavandula dentata) which hadn’t started to bloom yet.

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This lovely place lavender is grown for oil, cut flowers, dried lavender products, and also for culinary use. Most of the products sold in the gift shop are made right here on the premises, including ethereal oil, soap, sachets, etc. Lavender-scented candles are made in Redding, 1½ hours to the south.

And by most people’s definition, Mount Shasta Lavender Farm is located in the middle of nowhere. From Weed, the sleepy town with the unforgettable name on Interstate 5, it’s a 25 minute drive east, first on Highway 97 and then on County Road A12. This area of Northern California is sparsely populated and, because of the arid climate, its natural vegetation is sparse as well. A desert rat at heart, I love the silence and remoteness of this place.

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Nice post. Followed you.

thank you sir.

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