Meet the Woman Behind the Farm
Founder and owner, Pat Heafy is a retired educator on a mission to give back to the community she served for years, children. As a newly retired woman, she wondered how she would spend life outside of the school building. She knew she wanted to help her community and make the most of her time. She fell in love with lavender’s resiliency and knew supporting under served children with her new lavender farm was exactly what her retirement should entail.
Pat comes from a family with a strong foundation of service. Growing up, she worked hard in her small Northeast Wisconsin town to gain experience and opportunities. She found a passion for gardening at a young age. Pat grew up caring for gardens, picking berries in the field, and canning her harvest. Her love of respecting the land and appreciating its beauty led her to lavender, but she has always had a place in her heart for children.
As an educator, Pat worked with students to improve their reading abilities. She believes in the power of words. A good book can make a lifelong impact. Her nonprofit organization, Growing Resiliency, supports students who may not know the power of knowledge by tutoring children in need. Her entire adult life has been devoted to children, and that is not stopping anytime soon!
Welcome to Pat’s happy place! We hope you find joy in the lavender like she does!
Today, Pat lives on the lavender farm with her husband, Frank, who is a vital component to this farming duo.
Pat and Frank enjoy working together on the farm (except with weeding, that’s where Frank draws the line).
Their dedication and love for lavender push them as they work on growing new varieties of lavender, new product lines, and marketing and promotional planning.
They value family, faith, and friendship. Their strong values carry into their lavender production and farm. When you buy from Lavender Mission Field, LLC, you receive more than a great quality lavender product. You also receive the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping children grow resilient, investing in your community’s future, and supporting Pat’s lifelong mission.