LAVENDER

At SOMERTON Estate, we grow lavender and distill essential oils.  We produce a range of lavender products and sell it in our Lavender Lady Gift Shop.  The best time to see our lavender in bloom is from late September to the end of December.  The fragrance of lavender literally hangs in the air in this beautiful and peaceful setting. We stock a wide range of home made organic lavender products in our Lavender Lady Gift Shop.  Please contact us for a detailed catalogue and price list.

During summer, visitors to the estate are invited to stroll through our fields, pick a bouquet of lavender and enjoy a cup of refreshing lavender tea in our tea garden. 

Lavender – a way of living

Book your group for a “Lavender – a way of living” day.  The day includes a guide to growing and maintaining lavender.  Learn all about varieties, cultivation and the benefits of growing lavender the organic way.  Through our range of informative videos and demonstrations, you will soon know everything about lavender and it’s wonderful properties.  Discover how to cook with this versatile herb and enjoy a cup of Lavender Herbal Tea and Lavender Shortbread.  Stroll through our lavender fields and purchase your new lavender from our nursery.

Remember to wear comfortable shoes and a hat.  Tourists must be able to walk on uneven ground at times.

Bookings are essential.  Phone 082 444 6130 for reservations.

Cooking with Lavender

Lavender has been used as a flavor in Provencal cuisine for many years and is now coming back into fashion as an ingredient in many sweet dishes.

Become a “Chef for a Day” and join in our light-hearted cooking with lavender demonstration, dine on your handiwork and take home your good bag and a Recipe Card with Culinary Lavender. Discover how to cook with this versatile herb.  Our cookery classes are ideal as a treat for you and are available as a corporate team-building package.