Discover the Heart Behind Our Lavender Creations

Lavender Backyard Garden® began as a simple patch of plain land — wild, untamed, and full of promise. In those early days, Ben and Samantha, parents of four, lovingly tended just four humble rows of lavender on their Newstead farm in Waikato, New Zealand. The scent was subtle, the blooms small, but the vision was already clear: a life rooted in nature, family, and calm.

On the very same land stood an overgrown blueberry orchard, once fruitful but long forgotten. Determined to breathe life back into it, they cut the bushes down to ground level, nurturing them back with patience and care. Season after season, the blueberries thrived again — a quiet, beautiful testament to resilience and renewal.

As the farm blossomed, so did the family's dream. Joined by Sister Tracey, a certified personal care and cosmetic specialist, the family began crafting lavender-infused skincare and wellness products — made in small batches with intention and love since 2014. Every balm, candle, and mist is handmade right here on our Waikato farm, guided by Tracey's expertise and our family's devotion to quality and care.

From our fields to your hands, we hope you feel the heart in every jar — and experience the peace that only nature's touch can bring.

Come See Where the Story Grows

We welcome you to step into our world — stroll through the lavender rows, breathe in the calm, and see the heart behind every jar. Each December through to Auckland Anniversary Day, our farm at 398 Marshmeadow Road, Newstead, Hamilton, Waikato opens its gates for visitors to experience the fields in full bloom, pick their own lavender and blueberries, and take a little piece of New Zealand's only lavender and blueberry farm home with them. Our farm is more than a place — it's where our story continues to bloom.

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Lavender scented body oil with argan oil set against a background of blooming lavender fields.

From Our Story to Your Home

Every product we create is rooted in this story, from the very first lavender rows to the handcrafted goods we share with you today. We steam-distil our essential oil on-site from our own Lavandula × intermedia ‘Super’, harvested each late summer once our open days finish in Newstead, Waikato. From that first distillation to the finished product in your hands, nothing leaves our farm without reflecting the care, quality and love for nature that started it all. You can see how each product is made in small batches on our Made on Our Farm page.

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or a moment of calm in your own day, we invite you to explore what we offer and take a little piece of our lavender life home with you.

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  • Farm-Grown, Handcrafted

    We grow our own Lavandula × intermedia 'Super' right here in Newstead, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand and handcraft every product in small batches on-site. From field to formula, each item reflects our care, quality, and deep love for nature.

  • Naturally Beautiful Presentation

    Our gift sets are packed by hand at the farm in gift boxes with tissue and ribbon, and most come with a mini bundle of our dried lavender. No plastic wrap, no filler: just thoughtful presentation, ready to give.

  • For Gifting or Self-Care

    Whether you’re shopping for a loved one or yourself, our farm-made essential oils, gift sets and skincare all start with lavender from our Waikato fields, ready to bring a little of the farm into every day.

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