About us

Doug and Julie

The family has always referred to Doug as "the farmer" after he and Julie moved to this lot. A serial entrepreneur often seen riding the grandchildren around on the tractor, he brings continued enthusiasm and ideas on how to grow the farm. If Doug isn't in the office, riding the tractor, or working in the yard, you can find him on the pickleball court he and Julie added to the house a few years ago. Doug's participation mainly consists of land management, picking weeds and studying best growing practices for this amazing power plant. 

Julie spent 24 years dedicating herself to her students and parents as an 8th grade teacher, and then as a principal for Holy Spirit School in Fairfield, California. She retired in June of 2019, and is thrilled she gets to, once again, dedicate herself to something she loves. Julie has had a passion for bees for years, and what a perfect vocation as a lavender farmer, where bees thrive and assist with the growing process. Julie has recently received her Master Gardener badge.

 

Elizabeth and Charley

Elizabeth brings a culinary aspect to the company, as she enjoys experimenting with lavender and baked goods. As most of her desserts surpass Julie's and her two sisters' abilities, it was a no brainer to have Liz's culinary skills utilized. Liz and Julie focus on the distillation process and manufacturing of our lavender products such as oil, hydrosol, baked goods and rollers. This combo is also responsible for keeping the hands and lips of our customers hydrated with our salve and lip balm.

 

Mollie and Sawyer

Mollie adds an agriculture background to the team after studying Agricultural Business at Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo. Before becoming a mother, Mollie was the District Sales Manager in Northern California for a large wine producer based in Australia. Her knowledge of the wine industry, and tourism in the area, have assisted the family in sales strategies. She and Doug focus on the business side of Charsaw Farms, and you will often catch them in deep conversation about Charsaw's next venture!

Jered and Anna

When they’re not in the greenhouses or gardens, Jered and Anna can often be found in the mountains or along the coast—hiking, observing ecosystems in motion, and foraging for mushrooms, wild edibles, and medicinal plants. A deep respect for the natural world shapes how they grow, teach, and farm.

Together, they lead Charsaw Farms with a focus on organic growing practices, plant health, and education rooted in real experience. Their goal is simple: to help more people grow resilient, healthy plants—and to feel confident caring for them at home.

Jered serves as lead grower and part owner of Charsaw Farms and is an active member of the broader lavender and herb-growing community, bringing industry knowledge and hands-on expertise into every season of growth. Jered was recently selected as a new Board Member for the United States Lavender Growers Association (USLGA) in 2026!