Meet Liberty: From Super Fan to Team Member

Some people come to Bloomfield as customers first.

They stop in to pick up a lotion or a candle. They wander through the Apothecary on a Saturday afternoon. They tell their friends about the little lavender shop in downtown LaGrange. And every once in a while, one of them becomes part of the story.

That's exactly what happened with Liberty.

From Super Fan to Team Member

Long before Liberty McCutcheon joined our team, she was one of our favorite kinds of visitors. A true fan. The kind of customer who noticed the small details, loved the atmosphere, and came back for more.

"Every visit made me appreciate even more what Marion and Greg had created," Liberty says. The thought that went into each product. The care behind the shop. And of course, the lavender itself.

When the chance came for her to work alongside Marion this past summer, she didn't hesitate.

"What started as being a super fan of the shop has turned into an opportunity to learn about something I've quickly grown to love even more. Growing and caring for lavender."

Learning the Fields

Liberty is spending her first season at Bloomfield learning the quiet rhythms of a working lavender farm. The varieties. The plants. The soil. The seasonal work that happens before any product ever reaches the Apothecary shelves.

She's eager to engage with the community, learn the ins and outs of our plants, and understand everything that goes into caring for our fields. It's the kind of curiosity that makes a lavender farmer, one question at a time.

"I'm learning and growing every day. That's one of the things I enjoy most about this experience."

Working Alongside Marion

Liberty often shares how grateful she is to work with Marion.

"Marion has been such an inspiration and role model to me. Her passion, creativity, and dedication to Bloomfield Schoolhouse Lavender are truly inspiring. I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to learn from her."

That spirit of mentorship has always been at the heart of what we do here. Watching Liberty step into the fields, ask thoughtful questions, and bring her own energy to the work is one of the quiet joys of this past season.

Behind the Scenes

In the months ahead, Liberty will be sharing more of the behind-the-scenes at the Bloomfield Schoolhouse Lavender fields. The seasonal rhythms. The hands-on work. The small discoveries that come with learning a craft from the ground up.

If you've ever wondered what actually happens between the first lavender plant going in the ground and the finished product landing on a shelf, Liberty is going to be a wonderful window into that story.

Say Hello

Next time you visit the Apothecary or stop by one of our markets, keep an eye out for Liberty. She's as warm and curious as her story suggests, and she already feels like family.

Welcome to the team, Liberty. We're so glad you're here.

Lavender for Everyone,
The Bloomfield Team