Awatief Daniels and Ben Henzler - Lavender & Black 

Lavender & Black founders Awatief Daniels and Ben Henzler established their organic lavender farm on Salt Spring Island in 2016 after careers in health care and manufacturing that took them to many parts of the world. Awatief and Ben longed to establish community roots, reconnect with nature and share this connection in a meaningful way. They chose Salt Spring Island as the perfect place that encompassed all their values, with its clean air, pure water and outstanding natural beauty. They hand-craft therapeutic essential oils and fragrances from home-grown botanical ingredients and other carefully selected, natural ingredients from around the world. They aim to create pure products that are touchstones for the wellness, tranquility and a connection to nature we all seek.