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Great news! We are pleased to announce that our De

Great news! We are pleased to announce that our Dessert Experience event has been rescheduled for ‪Sunday 22 November‬ 🧁
This is a unique dessert food pairing experience, hosted by Claire, a French Patisserie Chef, featuring some of our very own products produced at Lavender Hill farm. The experience includes a full tour of Lavender Hill Farm to see how we produce our gin, olive oil and limoncello 🌿
Book online now to secure your space through the link in our bio 💜

While using a cherry picker for some maintenance w

While using a cherry picker for some maintenance work, we used the opportunity to take some pictures of the farm from a very different perspective - 10m in the air! Here are some shots of the lavender fields, olive grove and our large solar system for sustainable energy 🌿
You can also see our main house, designed in the late 60s by the well-known Auckland architect, Ian Burrows 🙌🏼

Calling all essential oil enthusiasts! 📣 Our l

Calling all essential oil enthusiasts! 📣
Our lavender still is open for business and can do a lot more than just lavender oil.
We distil any essential oil that uses the steam distillation process, such as tea tree oil, rosemary, citronella, eucalyptus, lemongrass and more 🌿
If you are a budding essential oil maker, a food producer or know someone who would love to create essential oils, get in touch 💬

Did you know that October 19th is International Gi

Did you know that October 19th is International Gin and Tonic day? It’s only a Monday, but what better excuse to treat yourself to a refreshing G&T - especially as the evenings are getting lighter and longer! ☀️ If you're feeling adventurous, why not try substituting the classic lemon slice with an orange peel? 🍊 Thanks to @ginthanni for the inspiration and this stunning image of our award winning lavender gin 💜

During spring our wide range of 'stoechas' lavende

During spring our wide range of 'stoechas' lavenders are flowering. These are gardening lavenders that flower in spring and through to summer, but don’t produce lavender oil. We have planted a wide range to show all the colour variations! 💜🤍
A reminder that our Farm Shop is open on weekends (or by arrangement), but the main lavender fields do not open until December. Stay tuned for an announcement on opening times and farm tours ☀️🌿

The Lavender Hill farm shop stocks our full range

The Lavender Hill farm shop stocks our full range of lavender products, from gin 🍸 to honey 🍯 to limoncello 🍋

Everything is available online but if you feel like browsing our products in person, feel free to stop on by next time you explore the Riverhead region. Just message us in advance to check if we're open! 🌿

We all know and love the classic G&T, and many of

We all know and love the classic G&T, and many of you are fans of our Lavender Gin 🌿 sweetly fragrant with a whispering nuance of lavender... but who has tried our Saffron infused gin?
This gin is vibrant and refreshing with aromas of juniper and other gorgeous botanicals, guaranteed to take your G&T to the next level! 🧡
Available for purchase via our farm shop ✨

We have been busy over the last few weekends build

We have been busy over the last few weekends building some sculptures for the farm 💜 First is the outdoor picture frames to make those pictures of Lavender Hill look even better! Next we thought the bees could benefit from some garden art while they were waiting out the latest lockdown 🐝

Both sculptures have been built right here on the farm, and we have a few more ideas in the working! We’re looking forward to everyone seeing these sculptures in person during the summer farm tours ☀️

Spring means that lambing season is now upon us 🐑 We’ve had seven very cute lambs born so far, including two sets of twins! It’s always fun to watch the lambs bounce around the paddock in the sun ☀️

The much awaited spring weather has just started t

The much awaited spring weather has just started to greet us, so enjoy some of our gorgeous flowers from around Lavender Hill farm 🌸🌷🌼 lockdowns will be much more bearable with warmer spring weather!

In need of a staycation? If you’re on the lookou

In need of a staycation? If you’re on the lookout for luxury accommodation in Auckland to relax, unwind and reinvigorate, you’ve come to the right place 🌿🍋

Lavender Hill offers gorgeous, peaceful accommodation amongst lavender beds, olive groves and lemon orchards. Set in a stunning rural location on top of a hill with fabulous views, we are a mere 40-minute drive north of central Auckland, just off the Coatesville Riverhead highway. Absolutely perfect if you’re in need for some well-deserved peace and quiet 💜

Our farm house is available for single room bookings or as a full holiday home. Visit our website to find out more 🏡

Exciting news! Our Lavender Infused Gin has won a

Exciting news! Our Lavender Infused Gin has won a Silver medal at the 2020 @nzspiritsawards, joining the ranks of our award winning Saffron Gin and Limoncello that won silver at the 2019 awards 🥈

We’re honoured to have our product recognised among some big players on a national level, but like to think the unique flavour speaks for itself 💜

Don’t just take our word for it! You can purchase our award winning Lavender Gin via our online farm shop by visiting the link in our bio 🌿

Have you ever dreamed of getting married in a lave

Have you ever dreamed of getting married in a lavender field? Look no further! Lavender Hill is available to hire as wedding venue, and our lush fields are very popular in the summer when they are in full bloom.

We’re proud to partner with @tuihills to deliver weddings that are unforgettable. Get in touch to enquire about the upcoming 20/21 wedding season 💐💜

📸: @newzealandweddings

A motto to live by, especially in these times! We

A motto to live by, especially in these times! We hope you all are keeping safe and looking out for one another – with a Lavender G&T in hand 💜🌿

Our online store is still shipping products nation

Our online store is still shipping products nationwide so you can get your fix of our Lavender Gin, Saffron Gin, Limoncello, Lavender honey and more 💜

We are operating in a contactless only environment and will take all precautionary measures to sanitise our products before delivery.

Click and collect is also available for online orders from Albany, Coatesville, Greenhithe, Helensville, Hobsonville, Huapai, Kumeu, Massey, Riverhead, Taupaki, Westgate, Westharbour and Whenuapai 🌿

We're proud to have our beautiful extra virgin oli

We're proud to have our beautiful extra virgin olive oil certified by International Olive Council, the world's only international organisation in the field of olive oil and table olives 🙌🌏

Our olive oil is made from handpicked Frantoio, Koroneki and Leccino olives and scored superbly across the board. It's low in free fatty acids (which is the unpleasant metallic taste you find in some oils), free from flavour defects and has the desired fruity, pungent and bitter flavour profiles 🌿

Thanks to our “limited” number of fabulous helpers we were able to harvest during lockdown, but like all boutique olive groves stock is limited so get in quick before it runs out! Available to purchase at our farm shop or online 💜

Exciting news! We have partnered up with @thedesse

Exciting news! We have partnered up with @thedessertexperience to host a unique dessert food pairing experience, featuring some of our very own products produced at Lavender Hill farm 🌿
In the three-hour experience, guests will learn about the art of food pairings from Claire, a real French Patisserie Chef, and will enjoy a full tour of Lavender Hill Farm to see how we produce our gin, olive oil and limoncello.
The event will take place ‪on Sunday 16 August‬, with two available sittings for morning tea and afternoon tea and 8 guest spots per sitting. Be quick to secure your place via the link in our bio 💜

RIVERHEAD STAYCATION 🏡 With international tra

RIVERHEAD STAYCATION 🏡

With international travel off the cards, why not take the opportunity to explore your own backyard? 🌿

Our Riverhead bed and breakfast is the perfect place to relax, unwind and reinvigorate, while exploring the beautiful Kumeu region. Set in a stunning rural location on top of a hill with fabulous views, Lavender Hill offers peaceful accommodation amongst lavender beds, olive groves and lemon orchards.

Get in touch to book today ✨

Weekend baking inspo: check out this stunning cake

Weekend baking inspo: check out this stunning cake created by @ohsweetie.nz 🍰🌿 we love the addition of our organic lavender as a decoration! 💜

Throwback to last summer where our lavender fields

Throwback to last summer where our lavender fields were flourishing under the sun ☀️ it’s hard to believe we’re halfway through the year already! 🌿

At Lavender Hill, we are proud to be a local busin

At Lavender Hill, we are proud to be a local business supporting the Kiwi economy 💜 We first purchased the land back in 2015. It was the whole package that attracted us to the property: a small farm with potential, Ian Burrows designed home, fabulous views and commuting distance from the city. However, we went in knowing a lot of hard work was needed to create something world class.
We've worked hard to diversify the property and improve every aspect of it to a standard we were proud of and our visitors expected. We have invested an incredible amount of energy to improve the land (fencing, massive pruning program, arborists, new lavender fields, new gardens), new branding, new products and new online sales channels (gin, limoncello, lavender products, olive oil), new farm animals, all the tools and machinery to make this happen...oh and renovating a wonderful bohemian 1970s house!
We absolutely love what we do, and seeing how positively people react to the farm and the quality of the experience is always a good feeling 🌿

Say cheers to moving out of Level 2 with a gin and

Say cheers to moving out of Level 2 with a gin and tonic 🥂 Our boutique triple distilled gin has just a hint of lavender from our own English Lavender (Angustifolia) fields - perfect with traditional tonic water and slice of lemon. Top up your supply now! 🍋🌿

@misstdias looks stunning amongst our lavender fie

@misstdias looks stunning amongst our lavender fields, taken during summer when the flowers are in full bloom 💜

We're so grateful for one of our valued partners @

We're so grateful for one of our valued partners @tuihills, Auckland as they do their bit to support local businesses and suppliers in New Zealand 💜

We're proud to partner with them to hold beautiful weddings right here on Lavender Hill Farm. Get in touch to discuss availability for the upcoming season 🌿

We love seeing all the different ways our customer

We love seeing all the different ways our customers use Lavender Hill products 🌿
@miesterswellness has created her own DIY sanitiser using our lavender hydrosol, a product that is created as part of the oil distillation process. Lavender flowers are exposed to steam, which drags the essential oil out of the flowers. As the steam condenses, the oil is separated from the liquid, resulting in a 100% clear solution with the delicious aroma of the lavender oil 💜
The uses for hydrosol are as limited as your imagination – you can use it as a spray for manchester, clothing or even pets!

The 2020 Lavender Hill Olive Harvest is now comple

The 2020 Lavender Hill Olive Harvest is now complete! A big thank you to our volunteers as we were very restricted in numbers due to Covid19 guidelines. This resulted in a lot more hard work than normal! Next year we look forward to welcoming more people to share the experience. We will update everyone on the yield once the olives have been pressed 🌿

Great news! Click and collect is now available for

Great news! Click and collect is now available for online orders 🙌🏼 simply select ‘local pickup’ in your shopping cart to redeem 📦🛒 Please note: click and collect applies to local suburbs only, see full list below. Nationwide shopping is still available for orders throughout the rest of New Zealand 🌿

Eligible areas include: Albany, Coatesville, Greenhithe, Hobsonville, Huapai, Kumeu, Massey, Riverhead, Taupaki, Westgate, Westharbour and Whenuapai.

Autumn has to be one of our favourite seasons on t

Autumn has to be one of our favourite seasons on the farm 🍂🍁
At this time of year we have our annual olive harvest, the leaves are turning, the mornings and evenings are cool and we see new growth on the plants after the summer drought. Enjoy these autumnal pictures from the farm this morning!

Have you tried our lavender honey yet? 🐝 Made

Have you tried our lavender honey yet? 🐝
Made with love from rescue worker bees, our delicious honey is made from lavender plants across the farm. As the temperature starts to drop, we love using it in a hot lemon and honey drink to boost immunity and keep cosy 🍋🍯

Much like humans, alpacas are a social bunch. They

Much like humans, alpacas are a social bunch. They are happiest in a herd and many alpaca breeders will not sell them as a single or to a home with only one or two alpacas! You definitely won't catch our herd of five alpacas abiding by social distancing measures 🦙

Did you know? Our limoncello is made with hand pee

Did you know? Our limoncello is made with hand peeled organic lemons from our very own farm, and the only ingredients are lemon peel, alcohol and sugar 🍋
If you're new to limoncello, serve mixed with prosecco for a delicious twist. However we think it tastes best on its own - it's best served chilled, so pop it in the freezer for a couple of hours before drinking!
Available from our online store 💛 link in bio

The Lavender Hill hares and bears had joined bubbl

The Lavender Hill hares and bears had joined bubbles and were about to make a break for it to enjoy the long weekend. We caught them just in time. Happy Easter everyone 🐇.

There’s nothing quite like a delicious lavender

There’s nothing quite like a delicious lavender G&T to wind down in the afternoon 🌿
Even while self-isolating, it's important to keep a sense of routine - so treat yourself to that G&T ‪at 5pm‬ 🥂
This one is made with our delicious lavender infused gin, available for purchase from our online store 💜

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