Why This Romantic Surprise Set – Limited Edition Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a Valentine's gift that feels thoughtful rather than predictable — is the Unique Valentine's Day Gifts set a good choice?
Yes — instead of chocolates or roses, it's a calming night in: a lavender soy candle, a handmade lavender soap, lavender chamomile tea, a sleep balm and a lavender sachet, plus a dried flower and bookmark. It says 'slow down together', and all the lavender in it comes from our farm.
What occasions suit this lavender Valentine's gift set?
Besides Valentine's Day, it suits anniversaries, birthdays, a self-care treat for a partner, or a just-because surprise for someone you love.
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 we use this lavender Valentine's gift set for a relaxing evening?
Light the candle and brew two cups of lavender chamomile tea. Wash with the handmade soap, and before bed rub a little sleep balm onto the temples or pulse points. Tuck the sachet into a pillowcase. Never leave a burning candle unattended.
Does this lavender Valentine's gift set contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The handmade Lavender Artisan Soap contains sweet almond oil and coconut oil, and the Lavender Sleep Balm contains beeswax and coconut oil. The tea contains chamomile. None of the items contain milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
All of it comes from our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, where we've grown lavender since 2014. The candle, soap and sleep balm are made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil that we grow and steam-distil ourselves, the tea is blended with our culinary English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue'), and the sachet and dried flower come from the same fields.
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 Valentine's gift set from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Unique Valentine's Day Gifts 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. |