HAMBLY FARMS in the PRESS
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Voyage LA Article 2/15/24
Story about Milton & Gina Hambly and how Hambly Lavender Farm came to be.
“Hambly Farms, a family-owned lavender farm, has been awarded the title of “Business of the Year” for 2024 by the San Luis Obispo County Farm Bureau. The recognition honors the farm’s dedication to sustainable agriculture, community involvement, and high-quality lavender products.” - Paso Robles Daily News
“The Hamblys harvest their multiple varieties from field to distillation to bottle, all on the farm, which has a great tour, U-pick options and a store with all things lavender… When you come out to the farm, take a moment to close your eyes and breathe…” - Tom Bentley at Dave’s Travel Corner
“Looking to immerse your senses with R&R(rest & relaxation)’s favorite ingredient? Spend your day exploring Hambly Lavender Farm in San Miguel, where you can truly spend the whole day amongst the lavender scented breeze.” - SLOCAL
"Fragrant Farming - Discover the nine varieties of lavender grown at Hambly Lavender Farm during a Guided Farm Experience there.”
- 805 Living, page 70
“Travel is, and always will be, a bonding experience. With that, California offers several activities perfect for kids and grandparents to enjoy together…”
— Visit California
Podcast Episode: “Wednesday 4/10 Purple Reign: Life through the Lens of SLOCAL's Premiere Lavender Farm”
— Up + Adam with Adam Montiel
“Once Gina & Milton purchased their property, they knew they wanted to farm it. Just what to farm, they weren’t sure yet… With [lavender] being drought-tolerant and having so many purposes - not to mention being beautiful - it was a match made in heaven.”
— Paso Robles Press (Magazine)
“San Miguel lavender farmer Gina Hambly of Hambly Farms joined the FARMstead movement three years ago. She joined the nonprofit for the collaborative movement it promoted to bring like-minded farmers, makers, and consumers together...”
— Paso Robles Press
“Whether you are an experienced u-picker or a first-timer, Hambly Farms guests will select a one-hour morning or sunset farmer lead u-pick session, allowing plenty of time to hit one of the many trails for more agritourism activities and fit for foodie experiences found in San Luis Obispo County.”
— Paso Robles Press
“Hambly Farms, located at 1390 Grana Place, San Miguel, is a six-generation, long-running venture with the lavender portion opening in 2019. It's been a fixture in the northern Paso Robles/San Miguel region, and Hambly and her husband decided to focus on the famous aromatic plant after realizing how versatile it could be.”
— New Times SLO
“The best skin and body care products are made from the freshest, natural plant-based ingredients and we are lucky to source a lot of our ingredients locally! When we first met the Hambly Farms family, we were “wowed” by their high-quality lavender product and equally “awed” by their commitment to farming traditions.”
— Life Elements
“Hambly Farms began as a way to return to their family heritage- farming and ranching. Milton and Gina had no experience in farming except for growing their yearly vegetable garden, and their children were very active in 4-H and FFA growing up, raising hogs, goats and steers on friends’ properties. In 2017, they purchased 26 acres in west San Miguel.”
— Voyage LA
“New to the Hambly Farms lineup of estate-grown lavender products is a custom blend of estate-grown lavender varieties distilled into a lightly scented essence applied with an easy-to-use roller vessel. Its tranquil aroma is calming to the senses and soothing to the soul.”
— Paso Robles Press
The future of lavender….
“Lavender Is 2024's New Food Trend—And It Has a Bunch of Health Benefits.”
- Newsweek