Lavender Talks
If you’d like to book a group visit at your location, or a summer visit to the farm, get in touch. Please note that off-site visits and lavender talks cannot be accommodated when the farm is open to the public; these can only be booked from September to April. Onsite group visits can be accommodated for groups from 10 - 50 people, by appointment only, from mid May to the end of July.
Harvesting season is typically July to mid August.
Meet our founder, Tina Bessell and hear all about the origins of Cornish Lavender, the plants grown orgnically to produce beautiful essential oils
Review of a lavender group talk
As an Activity Coordinator, I’m always looking for new and meaningful experiences that bring people together, spark interest and offer something for everyone, whatever their abilities or individual needs. The Cornish Lavender Farm Experience was a perfect example of this, offering something truly special for our residents to enjoy.
From the moment Tina began, she captured everyone's attention with her enthusiasm, knowledge and genuine passion for lavender. She shared the story behind her own journey, her personal experiences and how her relationship with lavender began, giving the afternoon a lovely personal touch that made it all the more special.
What made the experience particularly memorable was how interactive and sensory it was. Our residents had the opportunity to smell and experience the lavender for themselves while learning about its uses, properties and the many ways it can be enjoyed. It was so much more than simply listening to a talk. Tina brought everything to life in a way that encouraged residents to engage, explore and enjoy the experience at their own pace, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Afterwards, I spent time chatting with our residents, and their lovely comments spoke for themselves. They were full of praise for the afternoon and particularly enjoyed hearing about Tina's personal experiences and journey. It was wonderful to see how much they had taken from the experience and how enthusiastically they spoke about it afterwards.
The Cornish Lavender Farm Experience is something I would wholeheartedly recommend to other care homes looking to bring something a little different into their activities programme. It offers a wonderful combination of learning, sensory stimulation and personal connection, creating an afternoon that residents can genuinely engage with and enjoy. Experiences like this can make such a difference to life in a care home, giving residents something new to discover, enjoy together and talk about long after the afternoon has finished.
On behalf of everyone at Crantock Lodge, thank you, Tina, for sharing your knowledge, your personal story and your passion for lavender with us. You brought something genuinely special into our home, and we are so grateful for the time and care you put into making the afternoon such a success.
Warm wishes,
Henry Hollis
Activity Coordinator
Crantock Lodge