September marks one of the most magical times at our lavender farm in Valle de Guadalupe - harvest season. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of how we transform fresh lavender into the premium products you love.
Perfect Timing: Why September is Harvest Season
At Aires de Lavanda, we carefully monitor our lavender fields throughout the year, but September brings the culmination of months of careful cultivation. The lavender plants have reached their peak oil content, making this the ideal time to harvest for maximum fragrance and therapeutic benefits.
Our experienced team knows exactly when each section of the farm is ready - the flowers are in full bloom but have not yet begun to fade, ensuring that we capture the most potent essential oils that make our products so special.
From Field to Product: Our Harvesting Process
Early morning collection
We begin harvesting in the early morning hours when the dew has dried but before the heat of the day. This timing preserves the delicate essential oils that give our lavender its distinctive Valle de Guadalupe character.
Handpicked Quality
Unlike mass-produced farms, we hand-select our lavender stems, ensuring that only the best quality makes it into our products. This attention to detail is why our moisturizer - our best-selling product - delivers such exceptional results for our customers.
Immediate Processing
Within hours of harvest, our fresh lavender begins its transformation:
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Distillation of Essential Oils: Fresh stems go directly to our distillation process.
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Drying for Products: Selected flowers are carefully dried for our soaps, candles and culinary uses.
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Fresh Processing: Part of the lavender is processed immediately for our mixology creations in the drink bar.
What This Means For Your Favorite Products
This harvest season directly impacts the quality of each product in our collection:
Skin Care Products
Our famous lavender moisturizer gets its effectiveness from this fresh harvest. The high concentration of natural oils helps soothe and moisturize the skin, making it perfect for the dry climate of the Valle de Guadalupe.
Essential Oils
The essential oils we are producing this week will be available in our store and online store within the next month. These oils represent the highest quality of our 2024 harvest.
Handmade Soaps
Our handmade lavender soaps benefit from both the fresh essential oils and carefully dried flowers of this harvest, creating a luxurious bathing experience.
Experience the Harvest Season at Aires de Lavanda
Want to see this process first hand? Our harvest season offers unique opportunities for visitors:
Special Harvest Tours
Join us for our special harvest season tours (600 pesos) where you can:
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See the harvesting process in action
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Learn about lavender cultivation techniques
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See how we transform fresh lavender into products
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Take home bouquets of fresh lavender
Seasonal Harvest Cocktails
Our drink bar features special seasonal harvest cocktails made with fresh lavender from this week's harvest. Try our signature lavender gin & tonic (200 pesos) made with lavender picked just hours before serving.
Plan Your Visit During the Harvest Season
Located in Valle de Guadalupe, next to Rondo del Valley, Aires de Lavanda is easily accessible for day trips from Tijuana, San Diego or Ensenada. Harvest season runs through October, making this the perfect time to experience our farm at its most active.
Best times to visit:
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Weekday mornings to see the harvest in action
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Weekend afternoons for the complete experience with workshops and tastings
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Sunset hours for the most beautiful photographic opportunities
Take Home the Harvest
Can't visit us in person? Our online store at airesdelavanda.com features the complete collection of products made from our harvest. We ship all over Mexico, bringing Valle de Guadalupe lavender directly to your door.
Harvest season specials available now:
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Fresh lavender bouquets to dry at home
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Harvest season limited edition gift sets
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Pre-orders essential oils of the 2024 harvest
The Science Behind Our Quality
What makes Aires de Lavanda's harvest special? It is our commitment to sustainable growing practices and optimal timing. Lavender harvested at full bloom contains:
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Highest linalool content for relaxation benefits
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Higher concentration of natural antioxidants
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Peak fragrance compounds that last longer in products
This scientific approach to harvesting is why customers consistently choose our products over mass-produced alternatives.
Looking Ahead: What's Next after the Harvest
As we complete this year's harvest, we are already planning for next year's growing season. The lavender plants will now rest and prepare for winter, while we focus on creating the premium products that have made Aires de Lavanda a destination in Valle de Guadalupe.
Our workshops continue year-round, teaching visitors how to use lavender in cooking, aromatherapy and skin care. Book your workshop experience today and learn the secrets we have discovered through years of growing lavender.
Visit Aires de Lavanda This Harvest Season
Experience the magic of lavender harvest season at the premier lavender destination in the Valle de Guadalupe. Whether you join us for a tour, enjoy cocktails at our drink bar, or purchase our freshly harvested products, you'll discover why Aires de Lavanda has become a must-see destination in the Baja California wine region.
Ready to visit? Contact us to book your harvest season experience, or visit our online store to take the harvest home with you.
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