Latest news from Wolds Way Lavender

New for 2010 - Wolds Way Lavender & Tea Tree Oil Pet Shampoo

The latest addition to our range of products is our Lavender & Tea Tree Oil Pet Shampoo. A clear favourite with Sam our rescue dog, who always likes to look his best for the girls!

Sam bathing at Wolds Way Lavender - Dont forget behind my ears, woof!

Our highly fragrant shampoo contains our own 100% Pure Wolds Way Lavender Essential Oil and specially prepared Tea Tree Essential Oil. Use on your pet to give a clean, smooth and shiny coat.

The gentle properties of the lavender will soothe and calm whilst helping against fleas and skin conditions. The tea tree is antiseptic and anti-fungal helping to fight infection and bacterial complaints.

Warm water what a treat!

Follow this link – http://www.woldswaylavender.co.uk/3050-lavender-tea-tree-oil-pet-shampoo-1434-0.html for more details.

Cutting the Lavender at Wolds Way Lavender

The 2010 Lavender Harvest and Distillation is now under way! 

We have serviced the Harvester and Tractor, cleaned and checked the Distillery. Checked and double checked everything. All that is left is to start cutting. The 1st cut is always a time of great anticipation. After the first row is cut it all falls back into place and the Harvest has begun!

James 1st lesson on the Harvester

With over 6 acres to cut there is plenty to practice on!

Wolds Way Lavender a wonderful and relaxing place to visit.

The lavender this year is approximately three to four weeks behind on previous years. It is finally coming into flower and the bees and butterflies are increasing in numbers.

On 11th July 2010 the following butterflies were observed; Small Heaths, Small Whites, Tortoiseshells and Ringlets.

Butterfly at Wolds Way Lavender

We are hoping to start Distilling the Lavender (weather permitting) in early August.

We look forward to seeing you at Wolds Way Lavender!

Our latest addition to Wolds Way Lavender is a Giant Games Maze. It covers nearly two acres and has more twists and turns than a politician! Throughout the maze are giant games; Chess, Draughts, Merrels etc.

A more unusual and compelling game is our “Ringing the Deer”. It is our version of a traditional pub game called “Ringing the Bull” which has been traced back to the 16th century.

Ringing Deer at Wolds Way Lavender

You score one point for “Tinging” the ring, ie hitting the hook on the Deer and three points for “Ringing the Deer”, ie getting the ring over the hook on the Deer. The first one to 21 wins!

Sounds easy! Easy it is not. Why not come along and have a go.

A new display has been added to the grounds of Wolds Way Lavender next to the largest Beehive (probably) in the World.

Over the winter we have been compiling a new display on the life of the Honey Bees. The display is 2.4m x0.6m (8′ x 2′) and is full of information on how the bees in the hive work together to survive.

The life of the Honey Bee at Wolds Way Lavender

The picture above shows the final fixing of the display. The visitor will now be able to read about the complex life of the bees and the hive. May”bee” even see a Bee doing a dance at the entrance to the hive, letting the other bees know in which direction and how far away the food is!

Nature at its very best! Why not come along and see for yourself.

Deer at Wolds Way Lavender

We have a daily routine of putting our sign written van out on the A64 at our road end. When feeling enthusiastic I sometimes cycle back to the Lavender Farm.

This morning was such an occasion, in fact the 1st time this year. Imagine my delight at being escorted the half mile or so journey by a young Deer running alongside me (away from). I managed to get the picture above on my camera phone. Apologies for the quality.

Today will be a good day!!!

On Saturday May 1st 2010 the World will celebrate The World Labyrinth Day.

Labyrinths have existed for over 4000 years, appearing in many faith and cultural traditions, they take on many forms. Our newly created Labyrinth here at Wolds Way Lavender is cut into the ground using stepping stones as the pathway.

Wolds Way Lavender Labyrinth

A Labyrinth is not a maze; mazes have many paths (multi-cursal) and dead ends, designed to confuse. Labyrinths have a single, convoluted path to the centre and back again.

When you walk a labyrinth, you can usually see the whole design, though you need to concentrate when you follow the path.

Our labyrinth is set inside our living willow maze which we believe is a unique setting in itself.

After all the twisting and turning of the maze it is a pleasure to discover this labyrinth and to take time out to contemplate

The Classical Seven Circuit Labyrinth we have created shows that you enter a labyrinth through the mouth and then walk on the paths or circuits. The flagstones guide you on the path. The goal is in the center of the labyrinth. When you reach it, you have gone half the distance – you now need to turn around and walk back out.

Left or Right-handed Labyrinths?

A left or right-handed labyrinth is determined by the direction of the first turn after entering the labyrinth. Wolds Way Labyrinth is a left-handed labyrinth. Approximately two-thirds of the ancient Classical labyrinths were right-handed and two-thirds of the modern Classical ones are left-handed. Neither is better than the other—it is totally up to personal preference.

Walking the Labyrinth.

A labyrinth is walked for many reasons and evokes different feelings. People have said they feel relaxed after walking a labyrinth and less stressed. Others use them for quiet contemplation or spiritual development. Others simply enjoy the walk and spend time having fun with their families.

We hope you can visit on World Labyrinth Day and enjoy walking the labyrinth here at Wolds Way Lavender.

April 1st saw Wolds Way Lavender reopen for the 2010 season. We were pleasantly pleased to welcome the first visitors of 2010 and the first game of Giant Chess was played in our new Giant Games Maze! Nature has started to wake up in the last couple of weeks and the plants are at last starting to grow.

We are open right over the Easter weekend from 10am – 4pm, we look forward to meeting you should you visit.

The lavender in full bloom last July.

Stuck for what to buy your Mum for Mothering Sunday? (14/03/10).  How about a unique gift from Wolds Way Lavender?

We can send direct to your Mum / Mam /Granny / Wife or whoever you wish. Gift wrapped with a gift card from you.

Choose your own items to go into the basket. Simply order online as usual, write your own personal message to your loved one, in the “additional order information” and we will do the rest. 

Gift basket from Wolds way Lavender

To qualify for the above, the items you choose must be £15.00 in value or over not including postage.