Lavender Hydrosol: A Cosmetic Superstar

Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. I tend to get very excited about all of the healing properties and health benefits of lavender, that I take the cosmetic… Read more »

Lavender, WW I, and My Grandmother

Lavender, WW I, and My Grandmother  Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. Moving to California has certainly opened new doors in terms of thinking about my family. It… Read more »

An Unexpected Gift: Helichrysum and Healing

Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. Leah’s Story Ever since I came to Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields, I have been intrigued by the plant helichrysum. We have had… Read more »

The Healing offered by Helichrysum Italicum

Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. I am a believer in thoughts creating reality, being careful what you wish for, that kind of thing. Researching plant medicines, I… Read more »

Deciding Which: a Hydrosol or an Essential Oil?

Deciding Which: a Hydrosol or an Essential Oil? Cristin McDonnell has studied Ayurvedic medicine and brings her interest in healing to our work here at Harms Vineyards and Lavender Fields. This is one of a series of her blogs on healing. I was in the process of writing this blog when my mom called. I… Read more »

Cristin McDonnell: A New Face on Our Ranch

Cristin McDonnell: A New Face on Our Ranch We are happy to introduce Cristin McDonnell, who will be helping us with marketing our lavender and aromatic products over the next few months. She is a native of Virginia and has been drawn to the West Coast to study sustainable practices in farming and business. She is particularly sensitive… Read more »