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Squaw
Valley
Herb Gardens
Garden Tours ~ Lavender Tours ~
Culinary Farm Tours ~ Wine Tasting Trips ~ Group Tours ~ Day
Trips.
Fresno County, Central California – near Kings Canyon, Sequoia &
Yosemite National Parks.
Located 20 miles west of Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Parks,
in the Sierra foothills of eastern
Fresno County, Rosemary Nightingale and Tim Friesen, artists,
husband-and-wife team, share their private
home, herb and lavender garden with visitors by appointment.
Worth booking ahead, immerse yourself
in nature’s beauty and aromatherapy on a fascinating, fragrant
and fun tour. Relax, soothe and refresh
on your journey to the heart of California.
Squaw
Valley Herb Garden Tours
What you see, smell, hear, taste and experience will inspire
you! Collect fresh-cut herbs on the guided walk learning of
fascinating plant history. Then seated with a stunning view of
the Sierra enjoy demonstrations on using herbs in useful recipes
and remedies and enjoy their culinary tastings.
Tour
Season: February through October from the Blossom Trail to
the Fruit Trail to the Fall Foliage Trail. On occasion group
tours are booked in winter.
Gift Shop & Nursery - What is grown
and harvested is creatively packaged and sold ‘farm-direct’ in
the gift shop. Artistic work is featured throughout the gardens.
Specialty and custom artwork is available. Organic, herb plants
are sold seasonally.
Everything Lavender Tour -
Learn how to grow, harvest and use lavender. Discover lavenders
fascinating history and folklore through storytelling and
demonstrations of recipes and remedies for beauty, health and
flavor.
Children’s Tour –
Perfect for school groups, brownies, scouts, and Sierra campers
featuring a fun, educational and interactive fieldtrip. See,
smell, feel, taste and hear, learning more about California and
World herbal and agriculture history. Especially ideal for 4th
grade California History programs. For groups of ten or more.
Wreath Making Workshop –
Make a beautiful, fragrant masterpiece to take home. All
materials are included in this 2-3 hours workshop. Whether
you’re celebrating a birthday, reunion, or just want to spend a
few hours of relaxing, creativity with friends and family.
Select a date that suits your group of 4-9 to book this
workshop.
Group
Tours & Day Trips
Discover
specialty farm, garden and wine tours packaged specifically for
chartered coach travelers to Yosemite, Kings Canyon & Sequoia
National Parks and our valley. Find out what convention spouse
tours, garden clubs, church groups, car clubs and more are
saying about our heritage tours and how we can create custom
itineraries for your group’s interests. For more information or
to book your group tour or day trip, call (800) 579-8043 or
(559) 332-2909.
Culinary Farm Tours -Delicious,
agriculture adventures hosted by farm wives at their unique,
family farms. Taste the flavor. Enjoy homegrown hospitality and
learn what makes our San Joaquin Valley the Fruit Basket of the
World. Select from Peach, Berry, & Lavender Tours to Olive Oil,
Herbs & Wine Tours. For groups of 8-15 or more.
Sierra Splendor Tour
– Learn about the Acorn, Corn and Wheat cultures, their history
and plants. Walk among the Giants and breathe in the wonder of
the largest trees on Planet Earth in Kings Canyon National Park.
Savor a picnic under the Big Trees with a guided tour by a
Sequoia Natural History expert. Stop at Junction View overlook
and Grant Grove Visitor Center. For groups of 25 or more.
Flavors of the West Tour –
Romance the Flavors of the West in Sequoia Valley. Enjoy Art &
Agriculture on easy walking tours of Mural Art. Savor Mexican
Lunch Buffet. Then drive the scenic back roads to Squaw Valley
Herb Gardens for an ‘Old Thyme Medicine Show’ and Lavender Tour.
For groups of 15 or more.
Monastery & Garden Tour –
Featuring Sacred Art & Natural Beauty. Lift your spirits with a
tour visiting the architectural 'gem' of the Life-Giving Springs
Monastery and Greek Orthodox Church. Enjoy a delicious Greek
lunch at their Ranch & Retreat Center. Then delight in the
peaceful beauty of the Squaw Valley Herb Gardens for a
presentation on Herbs & Spices and early California Agriculture.
For groups of 15 or more.
Art & Speaking Engagements
For more information on Tim’s Art or to book Rosemary as a
speaker for your event or gathering, call (800) 579-8043 or
(559) 332-2909.
T.D. Friesen’s Art -For over 30 years, Tim has
crafted hand lettered logos, illustrations, painted signs,
graphic designs, etched stones, gold-leaf on glass and cartooned
some of California’s famous plant catalogs. Fine, hand-lettered,
custom designs for business, estates, farms, shops, trucks,
vintage automobiles, planes and more.
Rosemary Nightingale, Speaker
–
Author-artist-teacher and gardener, Rosemary lectures at the
Northwest and San Francisco Flower & Garden Shows and at
National, State and Regional Conferences.
Radio Interviews
Rosemary Nightingale, of Squaw Valley Herb Gardens, was a
featured guest on our online radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’,
on Sunday, June 22, 2008. To Listen to her interview about Lavender
and her Garden Tours, please Double Click on the Play Button
below.
Warm Spice Drink –
Just like chai, but without the caffeine, Warm Spice Drink is
the perfect drink to warm up featuring vanilla plus the spices
cloves, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg. Learn the history of theSpices.
Mint
– Used by the ancients, this
refreshing herb is not only delicious and fragrant, it has a
number of healing qualities. Read about the history and health
benefits of mint, and try myMint Chutney Recipe. Ginger Recipe & Remedy:
Ginger is one of the oldest and most important spices in the
ancient word. Learn about Ginger’s history, and try my
Ginger-Apricot Spread Recipe, and Ginger Bath Remedy. Read about
Ginger.
Rose or Lemon Verbena Ice Cream
- Lemon Verbena is totally refreshing. Rose is romantic.
Try our recipes for
Rose or Lemon Verbena Ice Cream.
Lavender Scones:
Here's a delicious recipe. I make them a lot. They're delicious
and best fresh out of the oven. When possible, I recommend
buying organic ingredients! Click here forLavender Scones Recipe.
Contact
& Visit Squaw Valley Herb Gardens Specialty day
tours, culinary farm and wine trips are available for groups of
8 or more. For more information or to book your tour, call (800)
579-8043 or (559) 332-2909;
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