S
equim Valley has become known as "America's Provence" where the
mountains roll down to the sea and lavender grows in abundance. During
the month of July Sequim hosts a 3 day Lavender Festival - one of the
best summer festivals in the Pacific Northwest and it's all just a quick and
scenic jaunt from Seattle. Once ashore on Washington's Olympic Peninsula you
will enjoy sunshine, picture-perfect farm houses (don't forget your camera), and
white-capped mountains in the distance.
The annual festival celebrates the beauty and usefulness of this sweet-smelling
herb annually during its peak bloom season and includes three days of lavender
farm tours, community fairs, food (think lavender ice cream) & drink (lavender
margaritas are not to be missed) along with live bands and other special events.
Pick your own lavender, purchase distilled lavender oil or handmade soaps
from one of the many gift shops. Artists booths, wine tours and children crafts
are also prevalent at the many farms. This weekend is all about the lavender.
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Lovely Lavender
