This is a lavender/herb farm with a barn venue/teaching facility. We utilize organic practices. There is a small greenhouse and this season we added a 30 x 96 foot high tunnel. The farm is home to four cats. We just lost our magnificent Great Pyrenees to old age. I'm sure I'll be getting another at some point. The farm is open to the public during blooming season and we do a variety of classes in the barn. The classes include essential oil distillation, herbal salves, balms and lotions, crafts, and a variety of other subjects. We host classes, reunions, meetings and weddings in the barn.
WWOOFers will be exposed to a variety of farm activities, from weeding to tractor maintenance, making and selling lavender/herbal products both on the farm and at local markets, welcoming and assisting farm visitors, enjoying the most amazing sunrises and sunsets.
Days will be variable. It is best not to work lavender until the dew is off (to prevent diseases). So harvesting doesn't start til mid morning and finishes around noon due to oil dissipation in the afternoon sun. The other herbs are not so finicky. We cut and dry many herbs for teas, salve making etc. On days we have classes, the barn has to be set up, swept, bathrooms cleaned, kitchen checked, etc. Product making is done as needed to keep inventory stable. The lavender is dried for most products. In season we rotate bundles on and off the drying racks. We host upick days in season and sell at Farmers Markets. The addition of the high tunnel has enabled extended season in vegetable production. So planting, weeding, watering, monitoring for infestations are all part of the day. All of these activities and more are available. Also, I'm a pretty good cook and hopefully the garden will be producing delicious home grown vegetables. In addition, as of November, I have just added a 30 x 96 foot high tunnel and will be planting with winter vegetables. So there will be a fresh addition to the food fare. Work in the warm green house on cool days is pleasant.
Accommodations include lodging in my home. The upstairs contains two beds and a bathroom. The kitchen is on the main level and though I love to cook, I don't mind if you want to cook. I keep a well stocked pantry.
I mentioned the cooking in the last topic. I play guitar and sing. The farm hosts a music gathering on the First Friday of every month which is nothing short of phenomenal. I keep a library and enjoy reading. I'm happy to loan my books.
We live very close to the Buffalo National River Park. It has world class canoeing. There are many local hiking trails endowed with incredible beauty. I have lifelong memories of the local "swimming holes". Fishing (trout, crappie, bass, perch, catfish, etc) is available in our many rivers. The farm is an hour away from historic Eureka Springs, two hours away from The Ozark Folk Center. There are many interesting towns and villages.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Seed saving or production
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Natural cosmetics fabrication
Traditional crafts
Mentoring opportunities
Woman-operated
Host type
Production farm
15.4
Hectares
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38
Acres
