Essential Lavender

Every once in a while, I meet a maker and immediately feel that spark of recognition. A shared rhythm. A "you get it, too" moment. That's exactly what happened when I met Laura from Treasured Roots Farm. 

I'll be honest. Before this, I didn't know much about culinary lavender. Lavender, in chocolate? I was intrigued. Then I tried their lavender hot chocolate and brownies and...wow. The lavender wasn't overpowering or perfumey. I realized pretty quickly that this wasn't the lavender I thought I knew. It added something subtle that made the chocolate feel deeper and more balanced. Suddenly, the combination made complete sense, and I was sold. 

But what truly sealed the connection wasn't just the food. It was the story behind it. 

Treasured Roots Farm is a multi-generational family farm right here in Frederick County, Maryland. Laura and her husband are building it with her parents and three young daughters. We bonded instantly over raising kids while building a business, homeschooling, and shared dreams of creating something lasting on family land. 

I have a deep love for design. Laura has a deep love for food. But at the heart of it, we share the same passion for family and creating beautiful things that invite people in. Things that feel like home. 

In addition to lavender, Treasured Roots Farm is also home to a young truffle orchard and honeybees. They have a vision to create products that are meant to be used and enjoyed, not saved for a special occasion. Elevated ingredients that are simple, honest, and really well done. 

I'm so excited to introduce Treasured Roots Farm to you March 20-22, as part of our Spring Concept Cottage. I think you'll taste the care in every sip and bite, and I hope their story resonates with you the way it did with me. 

Thanks for reading!

-Virginia