Sonoma, California April 17, 2008- The ninth annual Sonoma Lavender Festival is Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15, 10AM to 4PM. Sonoma Lavender is a grower and manufacturer of more than 300 fragrant products and is not normally open to the public. But for this weekend only, everyone is invited to experience a 5 acre lavender farm in full bloom.

SCENT-SATIONAL ACTIVITIES

New Lavender crafts to make. Custom Lavender Wreath making

Farm Tours with tips on varieties, growing, and drying lavender Talks and Demos under the hundred year old Oak Tree Lavender Day Spa: massages, purple nail polish, Face and Hand Painting U-CUT and Live Lavender Plants: Provence, Grosso and Hidcote

BIGGER THAN EVER LAVENDER BARN STORE

Hundreds of Sonoma Lavender Products at up to 60% off

Lavender Dream Pillows, Sachets and Gifts

Lavender Spa Products: Heatwraps, Spa Booties, Spa Masks Lavender Bath and Body Products such as handmade soaps, lotions, oils

LUNCH IN THE LAVENDER FIELD

Chef Richard Harper will be serving his lavender creations for all day alfresco dining under umbrellas: Lavender Smoked Chicken, Lavender Caesar Salad, Lavender Sausages, Lavender Ice Cream, Lavender-Merlot Brownies and more.

LAVENDER COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN'S HOME

Sur La Table's Resident Chef will do demonstration cooking classes. Minimum $20 donation for activities for Valley of the Moon Children's Home. For reservations call 523-4411 ext. 1# or 2#

Internationally Certified Aromatherapist Shirley Birens will speak on "Balancing the Emotions with Aromatherapy".

Lavender Tea Time: Lavender Tea, Lavender Shortbread and Scones

Grilling with Lavender: Herbes de Provence, Lavender Spice Rub, Lavender Honey Marinade, Lavender Chicken Kebabs

Lavender Sweets and Treats: Lavender Ice Cream, Meyer Lemon Lavender Ice Cream, Lavender Merlot Brownies