Willakenzie Lavender is the lavender farm Debbie Gorham and Bob Applegate operate just outside of Yamhill, Oregon - right in the heart of wine country.  Much of the soil type on their 20 acres is ‘willakenzie’ type soil; hence the name.  Beautiful, panoramic views surround their home along with rose and perennial gardens.  Visitors are always encouraged to tour the gardens.  Many different varieties of beardless irises, peonies, lilacs, ornamental grasses and roses are featured in the landscape.

Just beyond the landscape is an extensive lavender display bed.  In the lavender fields you will find large plantings of the following lavender cultivars:  ‘Royal Velvet’, ‘Maillette’, ‘Violet Intrigue’ & ‘Gros Bleu.‘    ‘Avice Hill’ and ‘Folgate’ blocks were planted in late Spring 2011.

Willakenzie Lavender specializes in growing Lavandula angustifolia, also known as ‘true lavender’ or English lavender.  It has the softest scent of the lavenders.  The essential oil is used in aromatherapy and premium quality personal care products.  Our bath and body care products as well as our culinary lavender products are handcrafted using the lavender we grow.  Products are available in the farm store on week-ends during bloom season, in several local stores, and by appointment. 

In 2005, Bob and Debbie started another enterprise called Velveteen Alpacas and are raising show quality huacaya and suri alpacas.  Alpacas are among the most prized fiber animals in the world because the alpaca fleece is so soft, lightweight, lustrous and warm.  The new barn was completed in 2006 and is home to the Velveteen Alpacas herd and Willakenzie Lavender Farm & Gift Shop.  Both lavender and quality alpaca products are for sale, including yarn made from their alpacas. 

“U-Pick Lavender” begins once the lavender flower buds open.  Visit on the week-ends, or by appointment - call 503-662-4297 if you’d like to schedule a visit.  Bring cameras, but please leave dogs at home.

Visit us year ‘round at Inner Oasis, 448 N.E. Third St., McMinnville, OR.  We stock our lavender and alpaca products there as well as other lines including Maruca Design handbags, Solmate Socks and Mierco linens.   NEW product line just in:  April Cornell table linens and ladies dresses!