Day-Long Lavender Indulgence Package

Early risers can begin their day with lavender tea and scones at Lambertville Station Restaurant, to ease into a day of relaxation. At their leisure, guests are invited to make their way to idyllic Peace Valley Lavender Farm – just a quick 20-minute trip. Overlooking Lake Galena, the Lavender Farm boasts more than 3,000 plants on its southern sloping fields. Upon arrival, guests will join an hour-long private tour of the lavender fields with farm owner Patti Lyons, where they’ll learn about the origin of Lavenders Lavandula and the many varieties in bloom at Peace Valley, and even pick their own lavender bouquet.

“This time of year, our lavender fields are a sea of beautiful blue-violet blossoms,” said Lyons, who runs Peace Valley Lavender Farm with her husband, George. “It’s a lovely sight, and the fragrance is just heavenly.”

Following the tour, guests are invited to visit the Gift Boutique at Peace Valley Lavender Farm, brimming with floral arrangements, wreaths, sachets and lavender gift baskets for sale, with assorted body washes, shampoos, soaps and gels. The Farm cuts and dries its own lavender, and extracts essential oils and lavender water on premises.

Every guest will take home a lavender sachet from Peace Valley Lavender Farm, as well as tips for growing their own lavender.

As part of the package, Lambertville Station Restaurant will be serving a special three-course, lavender-inspired lunch between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Chef Amy Lettiere has outlined a nutrition-rich menu, with delicious dishes featuring locally-grown lavender and herbs from the restaurant’s own herb garden.

Lunch begins with a cold soup du jour. For the second course, the Chef has specially prepared a spring salad of baby field greens with a sweet lavender-scented vinaigrette, topped with guests’ choice of grilled chicken, marinated beef or citrus grilled shrimp, and garnished with edible flowers and chèvre. For dessert: lavender ice cream.

If afternoon sightseeing is more guests’ style, they’re invited to lunch first at Lambertville Station Restaurant, and get their fill before heading to Peace Valley Lavender Farm. They can then return to Lambertville Station for late afternoon tea and scones.

The Lavender Indulgence Day Trip is $28 per person, and includes lavender-inspired refreshments, an hour-long tour of Peace Valley Lavender Farm, a sweet-smelling gift, and a three-course lunch at Lambertville Station Restaurant (tax and gratuity included).

For more of a taste of the region, on Saturday, June 14, guests are encouraged to combine Lambertville Station’s Lavender Package with the 12th annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour: a self-guided walking tour of private gardens in historic Lambertville. The tour is open from 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m., and Lambertville Station will be serving its lavender lunch menu from 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Lavender Day Trip plus admission to the Hidden Gardens Tour is $40 per person, in advance.

Lavender Indulgence Overnight Package

On any visit, guests are invited to extend their stay in beautiful Lambertville with a Lavender Indulgence Overnight at the Inn at Lambertville Station. Just steps away from Lambertville Station Restaurant, on the banks of the Delaware River, the Inn’s 45 antique-filled rooms offer guests a luxurious retreat, inspired by the great cities of the world—from London to New York City to Paris and New Orleans.

Here, guests can further relax and unwind with a lavender welcome basket filled with Peace Valley Farm products, including Lavender Essential Oil, Shea Butter and Hand Soap, among other aromatic goodies.

The overnight package adds one night accommodation at The Inn at Lambertville Station, and includes lavender-inspired refreshments, a three-course lunch at Lambertville Station Restaurant (tax and gratuity included), an hour-long tour of Peace Valley Lavender Farm and a sweet-smelling gift, along with a lavender welcome basket.

Overnight rates are based on single occupancy, and start at $155 for a standard room, Thursday and Sunday; Friday and Saturday, beginning at $225. Add $50 for one additional guest. Continental breakfast included.

Both the day and overnight Lavender Indulgence Packages are available Thursday through Sunday, June 12 through July 13. Groups of eight or more can be accommodated any day of the week from mid-June to mid-July. Regular hours for Peace Valley Lavender Farm are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; noon to 5:00 p.m. Sundays.

Customizable day and overnight packages are available.

To make a reservation for a Lambertville Station Lavender Indulgence Package, please call Lambertville Station Restaurant at 609-397-8300, or for more information visit lambertvillestation.com. For details on Peace Valley Lavender Farm, visit peacevalleylavender.com.

Enjoy Lavender at Home

To grow beautiful lavender at home, green thumbs and gardening novices alike can benefit from these tips from Peace Valley Lavender Farm owner Patti Lyons.

• Plant in spring or fall. If planting lavender in New Jersey or the Philadelphia area, aim for April or May, when morning frost will not be an issue, or September, once the hottest days of the year have passed. Plant in the ground or in containers.
• Keep plants dry and in the sun. To promote flower production, lavender plants require well-drained soil (neutral to alkaline), good air circulation, and at minimum six hours of direct sunlight. Keep weeds down to prevent sources of wetness and avoid watering the lower leaves, which may encourage disease. Note that lavender in containers will dry out faster than lavender planted in the ground.
• No food, no fuss! Lavender plants do not require feeding, but an occasional dressing of low-nitrogen organic fertilizer will make plants happy. If growing lavender in containers, try a spring dose of a slow-release fertilizer.
• Prune in early spring or fall. Trim back lavender plants by one third. A good rule of thumb is to cut each flower stem back to the first or second pair of leaves, keeping the typical mound shape of the plant overall. Establishing a regular pruning regimen will minimize woody growth.
• Harvest lavender blossoms when only one or two buds have opened, for the best color. Alternately, if you’re harvesting for essential oil, wait until the lavender has fully blossomed. It’s best to harvest in the late morning, following a few days of dry, warm weather. Tie up small bundles of lavender with rubber bands, and hang upside down in a dark room with good air circulation. Lavender flowers will fade in color if exposed to sunlight.

To get your garden started, Peace Valley Lavender Farm sells small potted, winter hardy lavender plants for just $3 to $6.

And to enjoy the fruits of your gardening labor, Lambertville Station Chef Amy Lettiere shares a simple recipe from the lavender menu.

Lambertville Station’s Sweet Lavender-Scented Vinaigrette

½ cup rice wine vinegar
¼ cup Herbes de Provence, with lavender
1½ cup extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Shake well and serve chilled

About Lambertville Station

Located at 11 Bridge Street on the banks of the Delaware River in historic Lambertville, New Jersey, Lambertville Station’s boutique Inn and landmark restaurant celebrate the region’s natural beauty, offering guests a scenic retreat.

For more than 25 years, Lambertville Station Restaurant has served a rich tradition of classic American cuisine. A restored 19th century train station, the building’s history recalls the glory days of the railroad. Once a hub for travelers, today the restaurant’s timeless dishes—savory Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes, signature Dijon-Rosemary Encrusted Rack of Lamb, and Rare Ahi-Tuna with Wasabi Puree—make the Station a high-traffic zone once again.

Fine dining is complemented by fine accommodations at The Inn at Lambertville Station, where 45 antique-filled rooms feature décor reminiscent of the great cities of the world. The glass-enclosed Riverside Ballroom and Conference Center, with sunset views of the Delaware River, is an ideal location for weddings, receptions and rehearsal dinners, as well as meetings, seminars and conventions, up to 150 people.

Lambertville Station Restaurant and The Inn at Lambertville Station are within walking distance of a wealth of antique shops and art galleries in the historic town of Lambertville, also known as the “Antique Capital of New Jersey.” For more information please call 1-800-524-1091 or visit LambertvilleStation.com.

About Peace Valley Lavender Farm

In historic Bucks County, Pennsylvania, overlooking the verdant Peace Valley Park and Lake Galena, Peace Valley Lavender Farm is an ideal growing spot for one of nature’s most aromatic treasures – lavender. A sea of blue-violet blossoms, Peace Valley Lavender Farm raises more than 3,000 plants on its hillside, representing several varieties of English lavender and lavandins. In the summer, when lavender beds are in full bloom, guests are invited to tour the fragrant fields and pick their own bouquet.

Long a favorite of romantics, healers and cooks, lavender is cut and dried on premises for floral arrangements, wreaths, sachets and lavender bunches, available in the Gift Boutique. Peace Valley Lavender Farm also extracts essential oils and lavender water on-site. Among other aromatic goodies, assorted lavender body washes, shampoos, soaps and gels are available for purchase. For more information call 215-249-8462 or visit peacevalleylavender.com.

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