About Us
Meet Melanie McLeod, a visionary farmer, entrepreneur, and advocate. Discover the story behind McLeod’s Lavender Farm, where tranquility and purpose intertwine to create a journey of inspiration and impact.
Our Story
She came from four generations of strong McLeod women who inspired her to live each day as her best self. At the age of 14, with the support of her mother, Melanie started her own business, which lit the entrepreneurial fire in her.
Melanie is a leader in non-profit management and fundraising, helping those most affected by adversity and abuse. The work can be heavy, and she realized she needed to focus on her own self-care. While visiting a lavender festival in Oregon, she felt rejuvenated, and the idea of McLeod’s Lavender was born.
Melanie runs her farm with her husband, Michael, and her adorable farm dogs. The vision is to create a treat for your senses using naturally grown lavender, specializing in culinary lavender and products that promote self-care and good health.
Melanie believes that lavender can create an opportunity for us to learn how to relax and practice mindfulness in our daily activities. You can transform your savory or sweet treats with McLeod’s culinary lavender. McLeod’s Lavender has become well known for their Lavender Shortbread, Lavender Pork Sausage, and Lavender Simple Syrup.
The Farm
As many of you know, I was born and raised in Australia. We are growing many cultivars, including two Australian cultivars, Egerton Blue and Riverina Alan, and some New Zealand cultivars.
The farm is located in the Umpqua Valley, Oregon, in wine country along I-5. The hillside is planted with lavender and buzzing with honeybees. The farm’s vineyard, planted with 99 vines, makes a beautiful backdrop in the summer as you enjoy the deck in the upper lavender gardens. The space is designed for small groups and events. Make an appointment to visit the farm during the lavender season or for U-pick event announcements.
The farm is a magical place for any photo shoot, especially when the lavender is in bloom from late June through early August. This is a stunning location for photographers or individuals to rent for photo sessions—maternity, engagement, couples, family, senior portraits, and even pets. The farm, which covers 8 acres, is set on a hillside with a small vineyard, large oak trees, and mountains in the background. You may capture an amazing sunrise or sunset.
Bookings and deposits are required.
The Founder
Melanie McLeod is a farmer and entrepreneur in Tenmile, Oregon. She is also the Executive Director of the Peace at Home Advocacy Center, serving survivors of family violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. She has over 25 years of experience in non-profit management and expertise in partnership development, and she has interwoven her creativity and business marketing skills throughout her entire career.
Melanie began her journey as an entrepreneur at age 14. Today, she owns McLeod’s Lavender Farm. Melanie is a first-generation college graduate while also serving in the Royal Australian Army as a Medic. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Tasmania, Australia, she immigrated to the United States. Melanie moved to Douglas County, Oregon, where she started an after-school program for at-risk youth and became one of the founding members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Umpqua Valley.
While she was the Program Director, she completed her Master of Arts at Northwest Christian University. Melanie’s energy and passion for empowering others led her to also work part-time as a Child and Family Therapist at Douglas CARES. Melanie has volunteered and served most of her life and fell in love with the art of fundraising while serving on the Saving Grace Pet Adoption Center Board of Directors.
Through various roles as a volunteer, board member, and Executive Director, she has been part of diverse and innovative fundraising efforts that have proved successful for many rural non-profits. Melanie’s vision for improving the health and safety of her community led her to serve on many other boards.
She strives to support others in following their dreams while taking care of themselves holistically so that collectively, we can be a healthier and thriving community. McLeod’s Lavender was formed to promote self-care and good sleep hygiene and encourage others to find joy in their lives. Since 2018, Melanie has produced culinary lavender used in sweet and savory dishes. In 2022, Melanie, with the help of her family, launched The Kenby Collection, her mother’s legacy.
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Baby Kenby
100% cotton, hand-knitted toy koala; his tummy is filled with lavender.
Lavender Eucalyptus Oil Blend
Roll-on bottle for easy use.
Lavender Eucalyptus Linen Spray
A small batch blend of ingredients made with love.
Lavender Eucalyptus Shampoo Bar
Made for sustainable living with all-natural ingredients.
Our Lavender Farm
Testimonials
“We love McLeod’s Lavender Farm! The amount of love put into this farm is reflected in the quality of its products. We purchase dried lavender buds for our little business and always have peace of mind that we will receive high-quality products, which is extremely important as it is an ingredient used in many of our products. Excellent communication from a knowledgeable & friendly owner provides consistent customer satisfaction. Our family enjoys other lavender products at home…we add their ground lavender into our lemonade & love to sprinkle the lavender salt onto our popcorn on movie nights; delicious! We highly recommend you try McLeod’s Lavender products for yourself.”
“I recently visited McLeod’s Lavender Farm and was immediately taken by the beautiful views within the farm and the surrounding area. Melanie is a gracious and welcoming host, kindly sharing her knowledge of lavender farming, the vineyard, and bees, and even letting us meet the sweet goats they keep! The McLeod family has created a special and beautiful place to visit and spend some tranquil time amongst the lavender fields.”
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