Our Farm

Colorado Aromatics Farm

Discover the farm behind our cultivated skincare.

About Our Herb Farm

We named our farm Colorado Aromatics for the aromatic herbs we grow here and use in our skin care line of the same name. We are located in a beautiful place in Colorado with a view of Longs and Meeker Peaks. We love living and working here.

We use organic practices on our farm and are Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). CNG is a grass roots alternative to organic that is a great alternative for small farms. You can read about it in our blog here.

We also have chickens on our farm and occasionally will host additional animals. Animals are important for naturally controlling pest insects and managing weeds. They are also vital to our soil health by providing manure.

“The nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt

Our Plants

Lavender is one of our main crops, but we grow over 30 different herbs/vegetables that we use in skin care. Some of these include calendula, mint, cucumber, lemon balm, rose, raspberry leaf, and comfrey. Some of these we distill for aromatic waters. Others we extract using oil, water or alcohol. Because we use these herbs in our skin care products we call it ‘Farm to Skin’. You can purchase our lavender products here.

Lavender
The herb that started it all, lavender is the inspiration behind who we are today. We grow two different species and over 13 varieties of this beautiful, fragrant plant.
Calendula
Calendula, a marigold with prized medicinal value, bestows bright pops of color in the Colorado summer.
Lemon Balm
This member of the mint family is grown to be dried and distilled as a powerful medicinal herb in a variety of our products.
Mint
Black peppermint, spearmint, and native mountain mint provide a refreshing aroma on the farm.
Yarrow
We grow native yarrow for its medicinal properties, its value to native insects, and for its beauty. We love watching the leaves and flowers dance gracefully in the Colorado wind.
Rose
Fragrant Kazanlak roses bloom in the early summer, harvested to be distilled while our other brightly colored roses are harvested for drying.

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Conservation

Our business has always been committed to sustainability and protection of the natural world. These core values are included in the way we farm. This means that we are continuously improving our farming practices to better preserve native biodiversity, protect our soil, and reduce our impact on the environment as much as possible. Our farm is Certified Naturally Grown. We use organic management techniques for pest and weed control – never spraying our crops with toxic pesticides or herbicides. This means many hours of weeding on our hands and knees throughout the growing season to protect the biodiversity on our farm and keep our products safe. We've had two conservation biologists on staff who implemented strategies for reducing our impact, managing pests and invasive species, and enhancing habitat for the native plant and animal community found on our farm. We have surveyed and recorded the plant and animal species found on the farm to help us understand our impact, observe changes, and plan for the future. Learn more about the sustainability of all of our products here.

Volunteer

We’ve realized (along with most natural farmers) that you cannot keep up a farm during the summer without a team of volunteers.

We welcome volunteers on our farm who are hard-working and want to experience the outdoors and rural farm life with us. We like strong people with good backs, but we also have less strenuous work, just let us know.

Typically we have 2 days each week for volunteers and like them to work at least a 3 hour shift. On the farm you will be able to spend time with the herbs, learn about organic farming and herbalism, and meet new people.

If you are interested in becoming an intern, we can also put together a more formal intern program that meets your needs or the need of your university.

Farm Tours

Experience skincare at the source—where herbs meet science, and the land shapes every product.

Each year, we host one free, public farm tour in September (when things are slower), open to anyone curious about what we grow, how we formulate, and why herbs matter in skincare. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the fields, ask questions, and see the story behind our products.

We also offer private tours throughout the summer, ideal for esthetician students, garden clubs, wellness groups, and anyone interested in herbal skincare and sustainable farming.

2025 Tour Pricing

$70 for 1–6 people
$100 for 7–10 people

What to Expect

Your tour begins at the farm entrance, where we’ll walk through the herb fields and highlight the plants used in our skincare line—like lavender, calendula, fennel, and more. You'll learn about:

The skincare benefits of each herb
How we grow, harvest, and process them
The distillation and formulation process
Our approach to sustainable irrigation and soil care

We tailor each tour slightly based on your group’s interests, and there’s always time to explore our products and shop afterward. Product testers are available along the way.

🕐 Tours last about one hour, longer for a larger group.

📩 Email us to schedule a private tour or to inquire about group options.

Farm Date Nights

We have a beautiful view from our farm and we love to share it. During certain times of the year, such as late summer, we open up our farm for 2 hours at a time for what we call date nights. You and one other person can com to our farm, bring your own beverage and snack to enjoy and just sit or walk around. Enjoy the flowers, herbs and mountains while you relax. We may be outside too but we will keep our distance. Let us know if you are interested in enjoying the farm in this way.

Colorado Aromatics Farm

About Our Herb Farm

Our Plants

Lavender

Calendula

Lemon Balm

Mint

Yarrow