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Smell the Fresh Lavender
The iconic purple fields of Mona, Utah are in full bloom. Come take a stroll through the fields and breathe in that fresh flowery scent.
See How Oils Are Distilled
Take a tour through the distillery where you will see the Seed to Seal® process in motion. From premium plant to fully distilled oil, you’ll learn the careful process of producing each oil.
Enjoy All the Extras!
The farm hosts a wide variety of activities and sites for you to enjoy during your visit including a medieval jousting arena, wagon rides, a rock-climbing wall, a splash pad, and more!
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The Start of Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm
The Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm is an iconic lavender farm, not only to Young Living but also to the larger essential oils movement and the wellness community. Located a short drive from Young Living’s Global Headquarters in Lehi, Utah, this Mona, Utah, lavender farm is a center for new and innovative distillation methods, as well as home to events such as Lavender Day, the Fall Festival and Draft Horse Show, and more.
In 1994, Young Living Founder D. Gary Young bought the original farmhouse and 160 acres of the property. He leased nearby acres over the next couple of years, purchasing most of it when he could. Today the Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm occupies 1,700 acres. Records in the farmhouse indicate that the original owners extracted their own essential oils from wild plants found on the property. Today the Young Living farm visitors center is located where the farmhouse once stood.
Seed to Seal® Quality Commitment
The farm crew tests Brix levels (a measurement of naturally occurring sugars), ambient temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and wind speed to determine the perfect time to harvest. As each batch of plant material is distilled, the resulting oil is tested in the farm’s on-site lab to ensure it meets Young Living’s Seed to Seal commitment to quality.
Oil Highlight
Lavender planting at this iconic Utah lavender farm starts in mid-April, while harvesting season starts early to mid-July. Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm workers plant lavender in a material that reduces weeds, retains moisture, and traps sunlight to keep the ground warm. A cover crop is also planted between the rows of lavender; this adds nutrients to the soil, reduces weed pressure, and creates biodiversity for pollinators . On average, one acre of lavender produces up to five liters of oil, which is a ratio of approximately 18 plants for every 15 ml bottle of oil.
“One summer evening in 1995, Gary looked out over hundreds of acres of sagebrush and uncultivated farmland and with that visionary look in his eye, said to Mary, ‘One day, this farm will be a worldwide destination welcoming thousands of visitors who are eager to learn about essential oils and Young Living’s amazing Seed to Seal story.'”
—Mary Young, Young Living Co-Founder and CEO
Did you know?
The Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm in Mona uses sheep to weed the crops. Since sheep dislike lavender’s floral scent, they leave the crop and eat only the weeds.
Small amounts of seeds are collected from every crop each year and are preserved in a climate-controlled storage area. This ensures every subsequent generation of lavender is as healthy as the last.
The farm is home to a wide variety of animals, with all the manure from these animals mixed with the farm’s distilled plant material and composted.
The Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm in Mona is also a waystation for beautiful monarch butterflies, where they can rest and feed during their migration between Canada and Northern Mexico.
Our focus on conservation
Recycling resources. The farm installed refillable drinking water stations and redesigned the distillery to save about 260 million gallons of water per year . That’s nearly 400 Olympic-sized pools!
Supporting the community. The Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm donates thousands of plants each year to local charter schools to support their agriculture programs and takes part in the Adopt a Highway program to keep local roads free of litter.
Upcoming Events
Exciting things are always happening at Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm!
Browse our Farm Events page to see all of the unique experiences we have to offer.
Upcoming Events
Exciting things are always happening at Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm!
Browse our Farm Events page to see all of the unique experiences we have to offer.