Why This Holiday Surprise Box – Christmas Edition Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a Christmas gift that feels personal rather than generic — is the Christmas Festive Surprise Gift Set a good idea?
Yes — it's a mix of small lavender treats you won't find in a supermarket: a soy candle, a light lavender perfume roller, a satin lavender bag and a jar of our blueberry jam with a hint of lavender. Everything is made in small batches on our farm, so it feels like a gift from somewhere real.
What occasions suit this lavender Christmas gift set?
It's designed for Christmas — Secret Santa, a host gift, a teacher or a neighbour — but nothing in it is seasonal, so it also works for birthdays and thank-you gifts the rest of the year.
Does this gift set arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How do I enjoy the items in this lavender Christmas gift set?
Light the soy candle on a quiet evening, roll the light perfume onto wrists and pulse points, and keep the satin lavender bag in a drawer or handbag. The blueberry jam is lovely on toast, scones or with cheese.
Does this lavender Christmas gift set contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
None of the items contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk. The jam is made with blueberries, sugar and a hint of culinary lavender, and the perfume roller contains alcohol and essential oils. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
The candle and perfume roller are made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, and the satin bag and dried flowers hold lavender from the same fields. The jam is made with blueberries grown on our farm and a hint of our culinary English lavender.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift set?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender Christmas gift set from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Christmas Festive Surprise Gift Sets from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | Named on every product: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for oils and body care, and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue') for teas. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk and scrub soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |