Closing to the Public with Mixed Emotions: A Message from Madelyn
With all the ups and downs and twists and turns of developing a creative small business over seven years, there have been dozens of moments when I asked myself, “Is it time to close?” This year, we've finally made the hard decision that it is indeed time to close the gift shop and cafe.
Our official last day open to the public will be Sunday, July 30th, 2023.
We’ve come a long, long way and I love what we’ve become, yet we’re still not making as much money as we should be to justify the energy we’re putting in. There have also been some unexpected hurdles to doing business on this property: building codes, parking challenges, and flash flooding to name a few. We’re not exactly closing, but sadly we will no longer be offering this sweet property to the public as a place to land, sip tea, daydream, and just be.
We'll keep making and selling our skincare and self-care products, tea, candles, and branded merchandise online through our website and the High Country Food Hub.
Thanks to an unparalleled team of collaborators and a delightful network of supporters, we’re seeing some possibilities for how the next evolution of this historic property could still be a community space, but we’ll take our time deciding and let you know when we’ve got any updates.
I have LOVED spending time with our customers and visitors. It's been a joy to witness all of you soak up this beautiful property – from families testing our hammock rigging or the patience of our geese, to solo travelers reading their books all afternoon until the sun sets, and the many pop-up events and garden tours where the local community really showed up to network and support each other.
I am equally sad and excited for this next chapter of The Valle Crucis Lavender House. If you have any memories of the Lavender House you’d like to share, please send them our way!
Love,
Madelyn, Founder of the Lavender House
Our official last day open to the public will be Sunday, July 30th, 2023.
We’ve come a long, long way and I love what we’ve become, yet we’re still not making as much money as we should be to justify the energy we’re putting in. There have also been some unexpected hurdles to doing business on this property: building codes, parking challenges, and flash flooding to name a few. We’re not exactly closing, but sadly we will no longer be offering this sweet property to the public as a place to land, sip tea, daydream, and just be.
We'll keep making and selling our skincare and self-care products, tea, candles, and branded merchandise online through our website and the High Country Food Hub.
Thanks to an unparalleled team of collaborators and a delightful network of supporters, we’re seeing some possibilities for how the next evolution of this historic property could still be a community space, but we’ll take our time deciding and let you know when we’ve got any updates.
I have LOVED spending time with our customers and visitors. It's been a joy to witness all of you soak up this beautiful property – from families testing our hammock rigging or the patience of our geese, to solo travelers reading their books all afternoon until the sun sets, and the many pop-up events and garden tours where the local community really showed up to network and support each other.
I am equally sad and excited for this next chapter of The Valle Crucis Lavender House. If you have any memories of the Lavender House you’d like to share, please send them our way!
Love,
Madelyn, Founder of the Lavender House
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