Why This Calming Essential Oil Gift Set Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a sweet essential oil gift for someone who loves owls or calm spaces — is the Owl & Calm Essential Oil Gift Box a good choice?
Yes — it pairs a mini owl aroma stone with a 10ml bottle of our pure lavender essential oil, so it scents a desk or bedside without heat or electricity. A lavender sachet and a mini dried lavender flower complete it.
What occasions suit this lavender essential oil gift box?
It suits birthdays, owl lovers, teachers, colleagues, Secret Santa and thank-you gifts.
Does this gift box 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 use this lavender essential oil gift box?
Add 2–3 drops of essential oil to the owl aroma stone and place it on a desk, shelf or bedside table. Top it up when the scent fades. Keep the essential oil away from children and pets, and don't apply it undiluted to skin.
Does this lavender essential oil gift box contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
No — none of the items contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift box come from?
The essential oil is Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super'), grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, and the sachet and dried flower come from the same fields. The owl aroma stone is designed at the farm.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift box?
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 essential oil gift box from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Owl & Calm Essential Oil Gift Box 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. |