Los Poblanos Lavender Peppermint Lip Balm

Organic lavender farming enables Los Poblanos to further their preservation mission by balancing their rich agricultural history with environmental concerns such as water conservation and soil structure. Los Poblanos uses a steam distillation process right on the farm to extract the essential oil and ensure absolute purity. The oil then goes into the line of artisan products and amenities at Los Poblanos Inn to offer their guests a deeply relaxing experience directly connected to the land itself.

Los Poblanos's dedication to lavender continually expands with more field space and special attention paid to utilizing the historic greenhouse for both year-round food sources and lavender propagation. Their farmers’ focus is on creating a Grosso land-race specific to our unique North Valley climate and soils. This will help have stronger plants with less work, meaning more lavender for us all of us to enjoy.

"Our mission is to preserve the historic Los Poblanos Ranch by cultivating a dynamic business dedicated to sustainable agriculture, hospitality, historic preservation, and community.” – The Rembe Family

Set among 25 acres of lavender fields, enormous cottonwood trees and lush formal gardens, Los Poblanos is one of the most magnificent historic properties in the Southwest. Designed in 1932 by the region’s foremost architect, John Gaw Meem, the “Father of Santa Fe Style”, Los Poblanos combines 20 guest rooms, a working organic farm and the ideal setting for meetings and special events. The natural beauty, comfort and privacy of Los Poblanos offer our guests a truly relaxing environment.

The primary variety Los Poblanos' grows is Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’. Grosso is a hybrid lavender that is cold and drought tolerant. It produces more flowers and there is a higher yield of oil from these plants. The fragrance influenced by the terroir lends to a higher camphor content and is not as sweet and floral as other lavenders found in England or France. In some Los Poblanos's products Grosso lavender is blended with organic Angustifolia lavender which lends a sweeter note to the profile. Additionally, a few culinary varieties of lavender are cultivated including Royal Velvet for their kitchen and Farm Foods.