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Lavender & Black

256 Pringle Farm Rd · Salt Spring Island, BC

Why you should go…

Lavender & Black grows lavender, helichrysum, rosemary, sage and other aromatic plants on a small farm on Salt Spring Island and distills them on site into essential oils, botanical perfumes, skincare and culinary goods. Visitors can walk the fields, browse the studio shop and book workshops, including sessions on distilling your own lavender oil. The farm and studio keep weekend hours, 11 to 4 Friday through Sunday, or open by appointment.

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Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

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  • Bring a tote and a little cash

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  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

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