Lavender farms are not the only ones in Blanco gearing up for the Lavender Festival June 14th - 15th. Many other businesses will incorporate lavender and offer specials and lavender-related activities during the festival weekend.

Blanco County Inn features a Lavender Room. 902 Main St., 830-833-4502.

Blanco Ice House offers lavender products in their gift shop. 1016 Main St., 830-833-2940.

Blanco Gardens, a local nursery, will have an assortment of lavender plants for sale. At Main and Fifth streets. 830-833-2433.

Blanco Floral & Gift Shop offers charming hand-painted lavender gifts in addition to lavender candles and plants. On Main Street across from Dairy Queen. 830-833-5498.

The Blanco Settlement, an inn with quaint cabins on the Blanco River, will use linen spray made with Hill Country Lavender oil on bed linens during the Lavender Festival. The inn will also have a complimentary tube of lavender cream in every room and serve muffins with lavender for breakfast. On RR 165, one mile from downtown Blanco. www.blancosettlement.com, 830-833-5115.

Brieger Pottery — During the lavender festival, Brieger Pottery, makers of hand-thrown pottery, will offer pottery demonstrations. Brieger Pottery is also a retail outlet for Hill Country Lavender's full line of products. On the north side of the Blanco square. 409 Fourth St., 830-833-2860.

Casa de Yoga, Blanco's own yoga studio, will offer Beginning/Intro Yoga classes during the Lavender Festival. Instructor Tara O'Neill R.N. (who's taught yoga nine years in Blanco and works in adult critical care in an Austin hospital) will also discuss the benefits of yoga, including its importance to maintaining a healthy heart and cardiac functions. Beginner classes will be conducted while an oil diffuser-crafted by Brieger Pottery and filled with lavender oil-scents the studio. Class times: Saturday, June 10, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.; Sunday, June 11, 11 a.m.- noon and 2-3 p.m. Fee: donations accepted. 830-833-0318.

Collector's Hide-Away — Laura Williamson will have lavender gifts for sale. 313 Fourth St., 830-885-2385.

Cozy Coaches & Cabins Bed & Breakfast — This vintage trailer court adjacent to Blanco State Park will have an open house during the weekend of the Lavender Festival. Owner Sharon Adkins will serve delicious lavender iced tea and apple-lavender cobbler. One of her vintage coaches is decorated with a lavender theme. 20 Main St., 830-456-3261.

Green Gables B&B, on the scenic Little Blanco River, will include complimentary lavender sachets for guests staying during the Lavender Festival and throughout the month of June. 888-833-5931; www.greengables-tx.com

Hill Country Real Estate — Watch for lavender-colored flowers in the yard. Broker Candy Cargill is a big Lavender Festival supporter. 413 Main St., 830-833-4591.

My Countryhouse — Lavender and lavender products available. 405 Main St., 830-833-1290.

Forest Horse offers natural equine products and gifts. Featuring Epona's Aromas Lavender After-Exercise Rinse, a refreshing rinse that calms and soothes body, mind and spirit of your favorite equine. Made with sweet Oil of Lavender, it leaves your horse (or your own hair) soft, clean, glossy and smelling fresh. 16 ounces makes 35 gallons ($16). Mention the Blanco Lavender Festival and get a free purple Magnapick magnetic hoofpick! Visit www.foresthorse.com, 189 High Country Rd., 830-833-4580.

Miller Creek RV Park invites campers (RVs, tents and/or cabins) to stay overnight and enjoy a hotdog roast under the huge oak trees along the banks of Miller Creek Saturday evening (June 10). Lavender lemonade will be served during the cookout, and a strolling magician will provide entertainment. At the office, guests will find lavender products and maps/information about the 2006 Lavender Festival. Intersection of U.S. 290 and 281, 830-868-2655.

On the Square — Owner Liz Waller supports local lavender farms by carrying a variety of lavender products in her store. 405 Third St., 830-833-0405.

Real Foods, Blanco's health food market and café, will feature organic frozen lavender blueberry limeade, hand-crafted lavender skincare products, lavender person-care products, lavender cleaning supplies for the home, and lavender food items. On the north side of the Blanco square. 410 Fourth St., 830-833-2483.

Texas Healthcare Solutions — Lavender foot cream is used in free foot clinics at the Gem of the Hills Community Center north of Blanco. 825 Fourth St., 830-833-1501.

Therapeutic Body Kneads, a full service spa. Massage sessions include lavender oil. Also offered: lavender body wraps, lavender mani-cares, and European facials with lavender. 1003 Main St, 512-626-9440.