Visiting Lavender Essentials of Vermont

Harvest Hosts is a unique membership program for anyone that owns a self-contained RV. Through Harvest Hosts, members gain yearly access to 6000 locations across the country (and even some internationally) for overnight accommodations with no camping fees. These locations range from wineries and breweries to golf courses, museums, farms, and other interesting businesses. In exchange for one night’s stay, members must patronize the business with a purchase. During this experience, visitors not only get to stay the night with no camping fees, but they receive a priceless behind-the-scenes look into the business. One of the most scenic Harvest Hosts locations is Lavender Essentials of Vermont in the tiny village of Derby Line. Continue reading to learn all about this lavender farm and the products they offer, and check out more RV camping in Vermont.

The History

Meet Pierre and Michele Capron. They stepped away from their stressful jobs to begin a lavender farm in 2017. Both grew up on dairy farms and were thrilled to be able to start Lavender Essentials of Vermont on Michele’s family’s land, just as her grandparents once did. Despite the Northern Kingdom of Vermont area not being the ideal climate for lavender, the farm persists. The key, as Pierre describes, is to establish the plant Not only is Michele a lavender farmer, but she is also a certified aromatherapist. She is dedicated to providing her customers with the highest quality of therapeutic-grade lavender oil. Lavender has been used for centuries for many reasons, and it is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean. The Romans once used lavender oil in their baths, and soldiers had their wounds dressed with lavender oil, as well. In the Middle Ages, Europeans used lavender in aromatherapies. Today, many continue to use lavender as an insect repellent and to soothe sunburns. It’s also used to treat depression, headaches, as a sleep aid, to reduce stress, and more.