The Norfolk Lavender Story
Built in the 1832, Caley Mill is the home of Norfolk Lavender. it was originally run as a water powered grain mill. Norfolk Lavenbder acquired the mill in 1936, after it had remained empty and unused since 1919. Their collection of Lavenders is designed to halp preserve the species and act as a living dictionary.
Sixty years ago, the task of harvesting was a back breaking task for a gang of local women. Now it can be carried out bu one man and his machine. No pesticides are used on the fields, allowing a host of wildlife species to flourish.
The lavender is steamed in two ancient copper stills. The mixture of oil and vapour passes through to the condenser. The pure oil collects in the separator and, from time to time, it is drawn off. And from this oil, the unmistakeable fragrance of Norfolk lavender is produced.
