Olfactory Farm, 12973 Upton Road, Red Creek, New York 13143
Our 5th annual Lavender Festival is scheduled for
July 14th & 15th from 9:30am - 4:30pm each day!
Enjoy a day of fun and relaxation on the farm. Pick fresh lavender bundles from the field, purchase lavender plants, enjoy wine tasting and visiting with over 40 unique craft artisans, listen and learn from our informational speakers, visit The Olfactory Soap Shoppe with over 45 varieties of homemade soaps. You can also walk through our family farm museum, enjoy a hay ride, sample baked goods and homemade lavender ice cream.
This Year at the NY Lavender Festival
Meet…
Dr. Les Moore, N.D. M.S.O.M., LAc.
Dr. Moore is a pioneer and one of the world’s leaders of Integrative Medicine, being the only Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist to have served as Director of two Integrative Medicine Centers and be employed in two hospitals. He has authored two leading books on healing and continues to write and lecture internationally.
Dr. Moore received a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Moore currently serves as the Director of the Integrative Medicine at Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic in Clifton Springs, New York.
Arleen Hodge of Cranberry Creek Herbs.
Arleen studied herbalism through Sage Mountain in Vermont under the direction of Rosemary Gladstar. She has been teaching and lecturing as well as selling herbs for about 15 years. Arleen lives in Rochester NY.
Catherine Maletta
She is a tea enthusiast from Ontario NY. She will be speaking on herbal tea blends and offering a Morning Tea each day to those interested in sampling.
There will be musical entertainment both days, a small children's area, great food and so much more.
Admission is just $3.00 children under 12 are FREE. Sorry, no pets are allowed
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
To introduce, educate and promote this beneficial and wonderfully fragrant herb. Through the use of instruction, demonstration, and hands on workshops, you will learn about lavender's many uses, ranging from aromatherapy and medicinal to culinary and ornamental. We use earth-friendly practices on our farm. All of our lavender is grown without the use of herbacides or pesticides.
New This Year! The latest addition to the farm...the triplets,
Lavender Rose, Sophia and Mr. El Grosso
!
Construction is under way for our 60' Lavender Labyrinth... Finishing touches will be added in the fall and next spring
We strive to keep our festival a community based event allowing many
non-profit groups such as the Red Creek Free Library, Rotary and Revitalization
Committee to use this opportunity to help with their fund raising goals. The
festival is also committed to serving charities such as Alex's Lemonade Stand
which raises money to help eliminate childhood cancers.
Two years ago we incorporated our Annual 5k Lavender Fun Run/Walk. The Run raises money for a scholastic award and is given to a student planning to attend an accredited college to study agriculture or environmental studies. We are proud to say that last years run has allowed us to give an award of $600.00 to a qualifying student.
If you are interested in registering for this years run you may visit the website www.lavender5k.webs.com/
Directions:
From the West: (Rochester) Take Rt. 104 East until you get to Red Creek, turn right onto Upton road about 1/4 mil past the RC High School. Olfactory Farm is the first place on the right.
From the East and North (Oswego, Fulton) Take Rt. 104 West until you reach Red Creek. Turn left onto Upton Road. Olfactory Farm is the first place on the right.
From Syracuse: Take Rt. 690 North to 370 West. Follow Rt. 370 West approx. 30 - 35 miles. Through Plainville, Meridian, Cato and Victory. Upton road will be the next road on your right after the blinking light in Victory. Take Upton road approx. 3 miles. Olfactory Farm is the last place on the left. If you come to Route 104 you have gone too far.
From Weedsport: (Thruway): Take Route 34 North to Route 370. Make a left onto 370 heading west. After you reach the blinking light in Victory, Upton road will be the next road on your right. Take Upton road approx. 3 miles to Olfactory Farm. This is the last place on the left before you reach Rt. 104.
From Auburn: Take Rt. 38 North to Rt. 370. Turn left onto 370 and then take the next right onto Upton Road. Olfactory Farm is the last place on the left before you reach Rt. 104.
Living
Life
Life is not a race – but indeed a journey. Be honest. Work hard. Be choosy.
Say ‘thank you’, ‘I love you’, and ‘great job’ to someone each day.
Go to church, take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh. Let
your handshake mean more than pen and paper. Love your life and what you’ve
been given, it is not accidental – search for your purpose and do it as best
you can. Dreaming does matter. It allows you to become that which you aspire to
be. Laugh often. Appreciate the little things in life and enjoy them. Some of
the best things really are free. Do not worry, less wrinkles are more becoming.
Forgive, it frees the soul. Take time for yourself – plan for longevity.
Recognize the special people you’ve been blessed to know. Live for today,
enjoy the moment.
Bonnie
L. Moher