GOLDEN STATE APOTHECARY

Lavender Distillation Workshop
Jul
19
11:00 AM11:00

Lavender Distillation Workshop

Join us in the field as we create lavender essential oil from bud to oil! Take home the essential oil and hydrosol that is made.

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Farm to Table Dinner July 26, 2025, Saturday, 5:00-7:30pm 75./pp
Jul
26
5:00 PM17:00

Farm to Table Dinner July 26, 2025, Saturday, 5:00-7:30pm 75./pp

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm is hosting a Farm to Table Dinner

July 26, 2025, Saturday, 5:00-7:30pm,

Farm to Table Dinner

$75./pp

Reserve your seat at the table!

We round up the Lavender season with a ChuckWagon style BBQ Feast featuring “Cowboy Flavor” So saddle up, put on your cowboy hat and boots and mosey on over! We will not be serving alcohol so please B.Y.O.B.

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Wine & Design
Aug
3
1:00 PM13:00

Wine & Design

Sign up to paint “Starry Night Lavender Field” with Wine and Design On Wheels!

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2nd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival
Jul
12
12:00 PM12:00

2nd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival

Come and celebrate the 2nd annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival! Have a glass of lavender lemonade , participate in our lavender wreathmaking classes, shop at our local vendor market and enjoy a food and live music as we ring in the Lavender bloom season!

People walking around the lavender field during Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, minutes away from Buellton and Solvang area
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Lavender Wand Workshop
Jul
5
1:00 PM13:00

Lavender Wand Workshop

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Santa Barbara Lavender Festival
Jun
28
12:00 PM12:00

Santa Barbara Lavender Festival

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Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival is held at the Great Meadow at Santa Barbara City College West Campus from 10 am to 7 pm. Make plans now to spend the day or long weekend enjoying the beauty of Santa Barbara. 

If parking in the lower lots or any city parking lot, there will be a minimal fee for parking.


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Natural Perfume Making Workshop
Jun
21
1:00 PM13:00

Natural Perfume Making Workshop

Under the guidance of artisan perfumer Susan Farber, owner of Sol Aromatics,

you will enjoy a hands-on in-person natural perfume-making workshop where

students learn about the art of perfume-making and take home their own perfume.

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Olive & Lavender Festival
May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Olive & Lavender Festival

Welcome to the 4th annual joint Paso Robles Olive and Lavender Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Downtown City Park from 10 am to 4 pm.  The Olive Festival is now in its 21st year and the Lavender Festival started 17th years ago.

Celebrate the vibrant union of olive and lavender products in our beautiful community. At this annual free event, you’ll experience a delightful blend of Paso Robles’ finest olive and lavender offerings as you meet local farmers and discover their diverse range of olive oils along with local & regional lavender farmers bringing all your favorite farm fresh lavender products.

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Central Coast Craft Beer
Mar
22
12:00 PM12:00

Central Coast Craft Beer

Enjoy samples from 55+ independently owned craft breweries, wineries, seltzers, kombucha and cideries from all over California!
Stay tuned for our Live Entertainment lineup! 

There will be a great selection of of food trucks, a variety of merchant vendors, and lawn games—including Mega Sized Beer Pong!

Admission includes a souvenir glass and samples from any of the craft breweries, wineries, seltzers, ciders and kombucha on site!

Shuttle Service will be available from San Luis Obispo and complimentary pickups from 3 local hotels (Holiday Inn Express & Suites, SpringHill Suites and Home 2 Suites).

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Wine & Chili Festival
Mar
16
12:00 PM12:00

Wine & Chili Festival

You get to sample from 30+ wineries, craft breweries, seltzers, ciders and spirit companies AND you also get to sample chili and salsa from over 20 cooks!

There will also be a wide variety of merchants and food vendors on site! Live entertainment including DJ FIU!

This event is located at the majestic Flying Flags RV Resort and next door to Sideways Inn! Make it a weekend and stay at one of these locations, or one of the many accommodations throughout Buellton!

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
22
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
21
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
20
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Julefest Maker's Market
Dec
18
5:00 PM17:00

Julefest Maker's Market

Fashioned after traditional European night markets, the Solvang Julefest Maker’s Market will feature a row of crafters and local artisans offering one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas, seasonal treats, and more, at an open-air Christmas market under the stars, in Solvang Park.

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
15
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
14
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
13
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Julefest Maker's Market
Dec
11
5:00 PM17:00

Julefest Maker's Market

Fashioned after traditional European night markets, the Solvang Julefest Maker’s Market will feature a row of crafters and local artisans offering one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas, seasonal treats, and more, at an open-air Christmas market under the stars, in Solvang Park.

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Buellton WinterFest
Dec
8
4:00 PM16:00

Buellton WinterFest

The afternoon brings the Holiday Village at River View Park, 151 Sycamore Drive. This is a FREE event!  Come enjoy 20 Tons of Snow, vendors, music, beer & wine, and the lighting of the Christmas Tree. This runs from 4-7pm with the tree lighting at 7pm.

The Santa Ynez Valley Holiday Lights Festival will be taking place at River View Park the same evening, as a separate ticketed event benefiting the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden. You may purchase tickets to enter the garden at the event, or in advance at: syvholidaylights.com.


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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Holiday Lights Festival
Dec
6
5:00 PM17:00

Holiday Lights Festival

This will be a one-of-a-kind lighted display, an immersive experience in the Garden at night to get everyone into the Holiday Spirit! The Santa Ynez Botanic Garden is located at the West end of River View Park. Tickets to the Holiday Lights Festival includes entry into the Enchanted Garden during your purchased time slot in addition to enjoying all that the festival has to offer. 

This all-ages event will not only allow guests to stroll the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden through a maze of lights, it will also feature pictures with Santa, Live Reindeer on select days, Falling Snow, Christmas Carolers (on select days), Merchant and Food Vendors, and Beer and Wine for adults. 

Let this become your NEW Holiday Family Tradition here in the Santa Ynez Valley! 

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Julefest Maker's Market
Dec
4
5:00 PM17:00

Julefest Maker's Market

Fashioned after traditional European night markets, the Solvang Julefest Maker’s Market will feature a row of crafters and local artisans offering one-of-a-kind holiday gift ideas, seasonal treats, and more, at an open-air Christmas market under the stars, in Solvang Park.

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Distillation Demonstration Day 2
Sep
1
10:00 AM10:00

Distillation Demonstration Day 2

Join us as we use our 20 gal Copper Alembic Still to produce fragrant lavender essential oil right in the middle of our lavender field! When we open the farm at 10 am we will begin the first distillation of the day, starting with an explanation of how to pack the lavender into the column, attaching all of the parts together with rye flour, and then heating up the still. The still takes approximately 3 hours to heat up and then another 2 hours to produce the essential oil. Once we have finished the first distillation, we will then begin the second run, where we will remove the distilled lavender from the column and start the process again with new lavender, which should take about 3 hours since the pot will already be hot. We should be finished with the final run of day by closing time 5pm. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day, we hope to see you here!

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Distillation Demonstration
Aug
31
10:00 AM10:00

Distillation Demonstration

Join us as we use our 20 gal Copper Alembic Still to produce fragrant lavender essential oil right in the middle of our lavender field! When we open the farm at 10 am we will begin the first distillation of the day, starting with an explanation of how to pack the lavender into the column, attaching all of the parts together with rye flour, and then heating up the still. The still takes approximately 3 hours to heat up and then another 2 hours to produce the essential oil. Once we have finished the first distillation, we will then begin the second run, where we will remove the distilled lavender from the column and start the process again with new lavender, which should take about 3 hours since the pot will already be hot. We should be finished with the final run of day by closing time 5pm. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the day, we hope to see you here!

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