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Many people think the only place to visit in the little town of Valle Crucis is the Mass General store, but right across the street is a real treasure the Lavender House.  Spread out across the fields are rows of raised beds of all varieties of my favorite herb- lavender.

 

As an artist, I was drawn to the scene of a pretty young woman tending her crops.  Once I crossed the street I could at once smell the aroma that I so love.

 

The pretty yellow cottage resting against the mountain, looked just like a painting.  Picture perfect.

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Lavender has been used for centuries, in medicines, teas, cosmetics and perfumes. The essential oils can be taken enteral or smooth achy joints.

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The little garden shop offered all sorts of lavender soaps, creams, teas and oils.  I purchased the Lavender Sugar. I  love it teas and baked in cookies or tea cakes. img_7097

 It is easy to make your own Lavender Sugar. Click on the cookies for a Lavender Cookie recipe:

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