Why We’re Building a Regenerative Lavender Farm in Washington

April 19, 2026

Before Among the Trees Botanical Lavender Farm fully takes shape…
before the fields are filled and the systems are complete…

there’s a story behind why this all began.

I recently had the opportunity to share more of that journey in an interview with CanvasRebel—about where I started, the path that led me here, and what we’re building.

👉 Read the full feature here:
https://canvasrebel.com/meet-monica-mclaughlin/

🌱 From Tourism & Community Work… to the Land

My background isn’t in farming.

It’s in people, places, and building experiences.

I spent years working in hotel sales, tourism, community development and events —helping create spaces where people could gather, connect, and feel something meaningful.

That work still shapes everything I do.

Only now, it’s rooted in the land.

Why Lavender

Lavender started as something small.

A few plants.
A curiosity.
A feeling that this plant held more than just scent.

Over time, it grew into something much bigger—something that connected farming, products, and experience all together.

🌿 Building Something Slower (and More Intentional)

This farm isn’t being built for speed.

It’s being built with intention.

We’re choosing to:

work with the land instead of against it
build soil health over time
allow space for wild plants, pollinators, and natural systems
avoid sprays and quick fixes

Some days that means progress feels slow.

Some days it means learning the hard way.

But over time, it creates something more resilient—something that actually lasts.

This isn’t just about growing lavender.

It’s about creating a place that feels alive.

🌱 From the Farm… Into Everything We Make

The way something is grown carries through to everything that’s made from it.

Even now, as we continue building and expanding our fields, that intention is at the center of our products.

We focus on:

real botanicals
traditional methods like cold-process soap and herbal infusions
small-batch production
thoughtfully sourced ingredients while we grow more of our own

Because it matters—not just where something comes from, but how it’s made.

If you’d like to explore what we’re currently creating, you can browse our
👉Spring Collection

🌸 What We’re Creating

This is more than a farm.

It’s something we’re building—step by step—into a space where:

people can slow down and reconnect
the land is cared for and restored
products feel honest and intentional
and visiting feels like an experience, not just a stop

From U-pick days to the little farm store… to what this space will become over time

it’s all part of the same vision.
You can also explore our full range of offerings here:
👉 Shop all Products

✨ Read the Full Story

If you’d like to hear more about the journey—how this all started, what it’s taken to get here, and what we’re building moving forward—you can read the full feature here:

👉 https://canvasrebel.com/meet-monica-mclaughlin