Westerlay was founded in Carpinteria, Calif., in 1978 by Joe and Lucy Overgaag who emigrated from the Netherlands. Starting i ... n 2003, the company transitioned to orchid cultivation and currently operates 21 acres of greenhouses annually producing over 2.8 million potted Phalaenopsis and Cymbidium Orchids that are distributed throughout the Western US and beyond. Working Environment Westerlay Orchids is a third generation family business and taps Dutch roots to grow the finest flowers on the Pacific Coast. The team at Westerlay Orchids has a simple mission: to grow the most stunning and highest quality orchids. We provide a great working environment for our team who carefully attends to each orchid’s health. Culture Our headquarters are located on Via Real in Carpinteria, CA, which is located across from the ocean making easy access for lunchtime beach walks and breaks. To learn more about us, visit http://www.westerlayorchids.com. Benefits Westerlay is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We value our team members and it’s important to take care of them like family. That’s why we provide benefits like employer paid health care plans, paid vacation time, employee enrichment, company BBQs & events, and employee education programs. read more