Victoria's Lavender - Small family business

A word from our Mom

A word from our Mom

What a year!

The title of Mom has taken on even greater significance this year.  In 2022 Victoria’s Lavender spread its wings and expanded into a family business.  No longer am I just the creator.  Or owner.  My three daughters have joined the business and we have expanded to include a second venture.  We purchased an established 10 acre Lavender farm in Bend, OR.  Known as Tumalo Lavender, this new business is a working lavender farm complete with 10,000 lavender plants, four greenhouses and large capacity distilling equipment.

Several years ago Victoria’s Lavender outgrew the ability to source our lavender from our own plants (500 seemed like a LOT at the time!).  Tumalo Lavender gives us the resources to meet the large demand of Victoria’s Lavender for buds, oil, and bouquets.  In addition, Tumalo Lavender also propagates and grows plants which we sell all over the country.

In other big news of 2022…

Remember the little girl named Victoria who was 8 years old when i started the business?  She just got engaged, and we will be off to Italy in April to celebrate what will surely be an unforgettable wedding!

Thank you friends!

  • For helping make 2022 an unforgettable year
  • For being amazing and supportive customers that are such a pleasure to work with
  • For gifting and referring our products which is an important part of our growth

I can’t look forward to the plans (and challenges) of this coming new year without expressing immense gratitude for where we have come so far.  Each of you are a part of this journey.  With every order that comes through I pray for each of you, that the fragrance will fill you and your home with beauty, comfort, and joy.

Marilyn Thompson

Victoria's Lavender family


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Comments (11)

  1. Barb

    I am so glad that you are starting this huge new venture/adventure — a huge undertaking, but so much fun also. The energy and joy in each one of you. Hoping to visit there this summer. Blessings for a beautiful crop and strength and wisdom. Kindly, Bee

    January 12, 2023 at 2:09 am Reply
    • christen

      Hi Bee!
      Thank you so much for the kind words. This new chapter in life has truly been a labor of love. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you this summer.

      January 17, 2023 at 4:26 am Reply
  2. Julie Verburg

    Congratulations! I truly enjoy your products… grow❤️

    January 12, 2023 at 2:20 am Reply
    • christen

      Hi Julie,
      Thank you so much for the kind words. This new chapter in life has truly been a labor of love. We count ourselves lucky for all of our amazing customers. Thank you for your support.

      January 17, 2023 at 4:29 am Reply
  3. Linda T

    Ladies, the Valley won’t be the same without you!

    Kudos to you all for this giant step forward in a woman-based business. So happy for you! Wishing you the best of luck on this venture (you all are so deserving of this!). Congratulations to the happy couple, too. Wowee!

    I remain a big fan and happy customer. Our family loves all your offerings. A new place to visit when we do a Bend trip!
    Much Love, Linda T in Wilsonville

    January 12, 2023 at 2:33 am Reply
    • christen

      Hi Linda!
      Thank you so much for the kind words. This new chapter in life has truly been a labor of love. We would love to see you out at the farm. It truly is a magical place, but don’t worry we aren’t planning to leave Newberg. We count ourselves lucky for all of our amazing customers. Thank you for your support.

      January 17, 2023 at 4:32 am Reply
  4. Barbara Christman

    I have enjoyed quarterly shipments to both my daughter and myself. Good luck with your new venture.

    January 12, 2023 at 8:16 pm Reply
  5. Paul Elder

    Glad you are here. I am making lavender wine.

    January 12, 2023 at 9:07 pm Reply
    • christen

      Hi Paul,
      Thank you so much for the kind words. This new chapter in life has truly been a labor of love. Good luck with your Lavender Wine. That sounds amazing!
      We count ourselves lucky for all of our amazing customers. Thank you for your support.

      January 17, 2023 at 4:40 am Reply
  6. Gayle S Thompson

    I have been purchasing Victoria Lavender Products over the years . Often they are gifts and very appreciated and loved by the recipient. Each product is packaged with care with a little sample and note of thanks. Congratulations on your recent purchase of the new farm.

    January 13, 2023 at 2:27 pm Reply
    • christen

      Hi Gayle!
      Thank you so much for the kind words. This new chapter in life has truly been a labor of love. We count ourselves lucky for all of our amazing customers. Thank you for your support.

      January 17, 2023 at 4:39 am Reply
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