1673 River Bend Dr.
Blanco, TX 78606

830-833-2627

Heron's Nest Herb Farm welcomes you to our farm for the Blanco Lavender Festival, June 14th and 15th, 2008. We have an exciting array of products, speakers, and demonstrations to share with you. Here is a look at the venue:

Cooking with Lavender at 11am -- $45.00 for Class (Meal and Drink Included) Creative local chef Sibby Barrett of Onion Creek Kitchen will present a hands on demonstration of wonderful ways to include Lavender in your gourmet cooking.

Menu: Lavender Raspberry Coolers • Roasted Olives with Local Goat Cheese and Raisin Rosemary Focaccia Bread • Juniper Provence Roasted Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onion Jam • Salad of Grilled Salmon with Lavender Basil Glaze and Raspberries • Manchego, Apple and Fig Salad with Roasted Shallot Lavender Honey Vinaigrette and Lavender Sugar Pecans • Lavender Scented Mascarpone Fresh Berry Sundaes • Lavender Infused Truffles

In this demonstration class, you will learn several methods of utilizing lavender in cooking such as, infusions, sugars, honeys and spice rubs. After class, enjoy the lunch, you helped to create in deep shade overlooking the creek on the screened porch or deck.

Class Size Limited. Make your reservations today.

Creating Environments that Lavender Love at 2pm
Owner Fred Van Aken will demonstrate ways to create the perfect growing conditions for your Lavender. You will learn about soil conditions, irrigation and pH effects as well as trouble shooting and problem prevention. This informative talk includes field and container grown Lavender. Great containers and Lavender plants available for purchase.

Enjoying the Relaxing Effects of Lavender at 10:30am
Owner Melanie Van Aken will demonstrate easy and effective ways to include the aromatherapy benefits of Lavender in your daily life. You will have an opportunity to make a Lavender Mister or Linen Spray. Our unique line of Lavender Products, made here at the farm will be available for purchase.

Picnic with an Herbalist at 12:30pm
Purchase a lovely box lunch to enjoy under the shade of spreading oaks as you take in the sights and smells of our Lavender field. As you enjoy a nutritious meal you will be treated to an overview of the uses of Lavender for your body care presented by (not sure yet).