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Welcome to Living the Dream, a new Livability.com series about people who made their big dreams a reality — and the places and communities that made it possible. Do you know someone who's carved out a unique lifestyle or business in a small town or small to mid-sized city? We're always looking for great stories. Email our editor for a chance to be featured! Today, we're kicking things off with an interview with Julie Cleveland, owner of Sauvie Island Lavender Farm, located on a picturesque island on the border of Oregon and Washington. Name: Julie Cleveland Age: 57 Location: Sauvie Island (near Portland, OR) Occupation: Lavender Grower, Sauvie Island Lavender Farm When did you start your lavender farm, and what were you doing before this? I physically planted the lavender farm in 2006, but I spent about three years prior researching and planning the farm. Before becoming a lavender grower, I wore many hats. I managed a marina, published a local community newspaper and worked as a land use planning consultant.