September marks one of the most magical times at our Valle de Guadalupe lavender farm - harvest season. Join us as we take you behind the scenes of how we transform fresh lavender into the premium products you love.
The 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 haven't yet begun to fade, ensuring we capture the most potent essential oils that make our products so special.
From Field to Product: Our Harvest 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.
Hand-Selected Quality
Unlike mass production farms, we hand-select our lavender stems, ensuring only the finest quality makes it into our products. This attention to detail is why our hydrating cream - our best-selling product - delivers such exceptional results for our customers.
Immediate Processing
Within hours of harvesting, our fresh lavender begins its transformation:
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Essential Oil Distillation: Fresh stems go directly into 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: Some lavender is immediately processed for our signature drink bar mixology creations
What This Means for Your Favorite Products
This harvest season directly impacts the quality of every product in our collection:
Skincare Products
Our famous lavender hydrating cream gets its effectiveness from this fresh harvest. The high concentration of natural oils helps soothe and moisturize skin, making it perfect for Valle de Guadalupe's dry climate.
Essential Oils
The essential oils we're producing this week will be available in our shop and online store within the next month. These oils represent the peak quality of our 2024 harvest.
Artisan Soaps
Our handcrafted lavender soaps benefit from both the fresh essential oils and carefully dried flowers from this harvest, creating a luxurious bathing experience.
Experience the Harvest Season at Aires de Lavanda
Want to see this process firsthand? 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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Watch 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 fresh lavender bundles
Harvest Season Cocktails
Our drink bar features special harvest season 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.
Planning Your Visit During 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 it the perfect time to experience our farm at its most active.
Best times to visit:
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Weekday mornings to see harvesting in action
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Weekend afternoons for the full experience with workshops and tastings
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Sunset hours for the most beautiful photography opportunities
Take Home the Harvest
Can't visit in person? Our online store at airesdelavanda.com features the complete collection of products made from our harvest. We ship throughout Mexico, bringing Valle de Guadalupe's lavender directly to your door.
Harvest season specials available now:
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Fresh lavender bundles for drying at home
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Limited edition harvest season gift sets
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Pre-order 2024 harvest essential oils
The Science Behind Our Quality
What makes Aires de Lavanda's harvest special? It's our commitment to sustainable farming practices and optimal timing. Lavender harvested at peak bloom contains:
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Maximum linalool content for relaxation benefits
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Highest 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 Harvest
As we complete this year's harvest, we're 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 skincare. Book your workshop experience today and learn the secrets we've discovered through years of lavender cultivation.
Visit Aires de Lavanda This Harvest Season
Experience the magic of lavender harvest season at Valle de Guadalupe's premier lavender destination. Whether you join us for a tour, enjoy cocktails at our drink bar, or shop our fresh harvest products, you'll discover why Aires de Lavanda has become a must-visit destination in Baja California's wine country.
Ready to visit? Contact us to book your harvest season experience, or visit our online store to bring the harvest home with you.
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