Inside Little Mount Lavender: From Field To Storefront

About this episode

The episode explores the journey of Little Mount Lavender, detailing its origins and the entrepreneurial spirit behind its establishment.

Most people think lavender is just a pretty scent. We open the door to a much bigger story: a Kentucky team who planted 5,000 starts, signed a lease before they had products, and built a year-round destination inside a historic stone building where food, wellness, and craft come together. We talk through the origins of Little Mount Lavender, the lessons learned from California farms, and how a bold idea became a brand with a clear point of view. You’ll hear how French culinary training shape...

Topics covered

• lavender farming
• Kentucky
• entrepreneurship
• culinary arts
• wellness
• craft

Keywords

• lavender
• Kentucky
• farming
• wellness
• craft
• culinary training
• entrepreneurship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Little Mount Lavender

Books & works: French culinary training

Places: Kentucky, California

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