Fields of Purpose: The Story Behind Young Living’s Lavender
How a Single Field in France Sparked a Global Wellness Movement
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When you open a bottle of Young Living Lavender, you're not just smelling a flower—you’re holding a piece of history. 💜
It all started in the early 1990s, when Young Living founder Gary Young visited the lavender fields of Provence, France. He was captivated—not just by the scent, but by the science and soul behind this powerful plant. Inspired by what he learned, Gary returned home and planted Young Living’s very first lavender field in St. Maries, Idaho, using seeds he personally brought back from France. |
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That field still grows today. 🌱
From there, the legacy blossomed.
Young Living now cultivates lavender at several of its global farms, including:
From there, the legacy blossomed.
Young Living now cultivates lavender at several of its global farms, including:
- St. Maries, Idaho – the original site with Gary’s own hand-planted roots
- Mona, Utah – one of the largest essential oil farms in the world
- Simiane-la-Rotonde, France – where tradition and technique meet
🌍 Sustainability in Every Step
Young Living’s lavender farms are guided by their Seed to Seal® promise, which includes:
- No synthetic pesticides or herbicides
- Regenerative, organic practices like composting, cover cropping, and water conservation
- Hand harvesting at peak bloom to protect the plant’s potency
- On-site distillation for freshness and purity
- Even the fields are bee-friendly, filled with native plants and practices that support local pollinators. ♻️
💧 Why It Matters
We use Young Living lavender daily in our practice and homes—because it’s gentle, versatile, and trusted. Whether calming the nervous system during massage, soothing a child at bedtime, or easing anxious moments, lavender is a plant with true purpose.
And knowing where it comes from? That makes all the difference.
Once lavender is harvested, the journey is far from over. In fact, what happens next is what separates Young Living from almost every other essential oil brand. While many companies cut corners with solvents, synthetic additives, or mass-scale processing, Young Living does it differently—because it was built that way from the beginning.
And knowing where it comes from? That makes all the difference.
Once lavender is harvested, the journey is far from over. In fact, what happens next is what separates Young Living from almost every other essential oil brand. While many companies cut corners with solvents, synthetic additives, or mass-scale processing, Young Living does it differently—because it was built that way from the beginning.
🔥 Steam Distillation Done Right
At Young Living’s lavender farms (like Mona, Utah and Simiane-la-Rotonde, France), fresh lavender is steam distilled within hours of harvesting. This method uses only water and gentle heat—never chemicals, solvents, or shortcuts. Why is that important?
Because how an oil is extracted affects:
Because how an oil is extracted affects:
- Its chemical profile (aka whether it works)
- Its aroma (true lavender smells sweet, herbaceous—not perfumey)
- Its safety (no contaminants or synthetic residues)
🧪 Tested—and Retested
After distillation, every batch goes through rigorous internal and third-party testing to ensure it meets the highest standards for purity and potency. If it doesn’t? It never leaves the facility.
Compare that to most store-bought oils, which are often:
Compare that to most store-bought oils, which are often:
- Mixed with carrier oils or synthetic fragrance
- Mass-produced from unknown sources
- Lacking quality control or transparency
💧 Why This Matters to Us
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We use lavender every day. In our practice, it helps calm the nervous system during bodywork, ease transitions in postpartum care, and bring gentle peace during sleep and stress.
We need to trust what’s in that bottle—because we’re using it on babies, mothers, patients, and ourselves. That’s why we use Young Living. Because their lavender isn’t just powerful. It’s pure. |