💜 Gratitude for a Weekend Full of Community, Creativity, and Lavender

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend for our Farm to Table Dinner and Lavender Wreathmaking Class. It was truly a joy to host so many wonderful guests and to share the beauty and calm of the farm with you.

Saturday evening’s dinner was a memorable gathering — filled with good food, warm light, and even better company. We’re so grateful to our partners at Cowboy Flavor Catering Co. for helping bring the vision to life with their delicious chuckwagon-style meal served right here among the lavender.

And to everyone who came out for Sunday’s Lavender Wreathmaking Class — thank you for bringing your creativity and care into the field. Watching each of you craft your own fragrant keepsake was the perfect way to end the weekend.

🌿 More to Come — Don’t Miss Out!

We have more events, classes, and seasonal experiences coming up, including:

• Hands-on lavender workshops

• Live distillation demonstrations

• Seasonal crafting classes

• Local collaborations and pop-ups

✨ Want to be the first to know?
Join our email list to receive early access to new offerings and behind-the-scenes updates from the farm.

From all of us at Santa Rita Hills Lavender — thank you for supporting our work and for being part of this special season. 💜

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the farm soon!

A Few Seats Left – Farm to Table Dinner This Saturday!

🌅 A Summer Evening You Won’t Want to Miss

Our Farm to Table Dinner is just a few nights away, and we couldn’t be more excited to share this special evening with you. If you’ve been thinking about joining us — now’s the time! Only a few seats remain.

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕠 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, Lompoc, CA

Hosted outdoors among the lavender fields, this event brings together local flavors, fresh air, and community for an unforgettable summer meal.

🍽️ What to Expect

This year’s dinner will be prepared by the incredible team at Cowboy Flavor Catering Co., known for their hearty, chuckwagon-style meals made with locally sourced ingredients.

Guests will enjoy:

• A buffet style dinner served farm-side

• Seasonal flavors paired with warm hospitality

• Golden hour views of the lavender fields

• A relaxed, intimate setting under the open sky

🎟️ Final Tickets Available Now

This is one of our most anticipated evenings of the year, and seating is limited.
🎟️ Reserve your ticket here before the final spots are taken!

If your unable to make it to our Farm to Table Dinner, never fear, we have our final public class scheduled for Sunday, July 27th, from 12 to 230 pm.

Ticket includes:

• Lunch and refreshments

• One 10'“ lavender wreath with seasonal cut flowers for accent

• Expert guidance by Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm staff

We hope to see you this weekend for what is sure to be the highlight of the Summer for everyone who attends! 💜
– The Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Team

💜 A Hands-On Day of Craft, Scent, and Science

This Saturday, we will be hosting our Hands-On Lavender Distillation Class here at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm — be sure not to miss out on one of the most highly anticipated classes of the Santa Barbara County Lavender season!.

Attendees will be able to work side by side with Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm’s head of distillation as we take the dried buds and turn them into essential oil, learning along the way how steam distillation transforms the plant into pure lavender essential oil and hydrosol.

Under the guidance of our farm team, each guest will learn about:

• The scent and structure of freshly cut lavender

• How to pack and prepare the copper still

• The role of temperature, pressure, and time in extracting quality oil

• How to collect, separate, and bottle the final product

Best of all, each participant left will leave with some of the essential oil and hydrosol they helped create — a lasting reminder of a hands-on farm experience Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm is known for!

Lunch will be served around mid-day, allowing for thoughtful conversations and reflection under the shade of the oak trees.

🌿 Distillation Is More Than Just a Process

We love sharing this side of lavender — not just the beauty in bloom, but the transformation that happens after harvest. It’s a slow, deliberate process that reflects the heart of what we do here on the farm: connecting people to the plants and practices that nourish both body and spirit.

🍽️ Coming Up: Farm to Table Dinner – July 26

If you aren’t able to attend this class, don’t worry, we will be doing distillations routinely in the field throughout the season, be sure to check out our instagram or here for details on when the next public distillation will occur. There’s other ways to enjoy the beauty of Santa Barbara County like our Farm to Table Dinner on Saturday, July 26 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

With food by Cowboy Flavor Catering Co., this sunset meal hosted by Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm is sure to knock your socks off featuring local ingredients, warm hospitality, and a peaceful setting among the lavender. It’s the perfect close to our summer season.

Thank you to everyone who have taken the opportunity to participate in all our incredible summer events — and to those who continue to support our farm and the meaningful work we love to share!

– The Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Team 💜

💜 Thank You for an Incredible Lavender Festival!

We’re still glowing from the joy, energy, and lavender-scented magic of this past weekend — and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2nd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival!

From the moment the gates opened, the farm was filled with smiling faces, music, laughter, delicious food, and the unmistakable scent of lavender in full bloom.

And we’re thrilled to share…
🎟️ This year’s festival officially SOLD OUT!

🌿 Let’s Do It Again — Pre-Order for 2026!

We’re already dreaming up new ideas for next year’s event — and if you missed your chance to join us this time, don’t worry:
Pre-sale tickets for the 3rd Annual Lavender Festival will be available soon!

🎟️ Sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date about when presale tickets are open to purchase.

🍽️ Don’t Miss the Farm to Table Dinner – July 26

Lavender season isn’t over yet!

Join us for a relaxing, delicious evening on the farm at our Farm to Table Dinner, with chuckwagon style BBQ by Cowboy Flavor Catering Co.

📅 Saturday, July 26
🕠 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

Enjoy a chuckwagon-style dinner surrounded by sunset views, fresh air, and lingering lavender scent. It’s the perfect way to end the season with intention, flavor, and community.

🎟️ Reserve your seat now — spots are limited and selling quickly!

From our fields to your hearts — thank you for celebrating with us. We can’t wait to see you again soon.

💜 The Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Team

🌿The Festival Is Almost Here — Are You Coming?

The 2nd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you to the fields for a full day of summer celebration, scent, and community.

📅 Saturday, July 12
🕛 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm – Lompoc, CA

⏳ Only 2 Days Left to Save 50% on Admission!

If you haven’t grabbed your tickets yet, now’s the time — our limited-time pre-sale saves you 50% off general admission, but only until July 11th 9pm PST!

🎟️ Presale Price: $12 per adult
👧 Children attend free
🚪 At the door: $20 per person
🚌 Shuttle pickup available from Santa Ynez Valley Marriott & La Purisima Golf Course

THERE IS NO PARKING AVAILABLE ONSITE ON THE DAY OF THE FESTIVAL. ONLY SHUTTLES AND RIDESHARE SERVICES WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISIS.

🌸 What to Expect This Year

• Lavender fields in peak bloom 🌿

• Artisan pop-up market 🛍️

• Pony rides, face painting, & henna tattoos 🐴

• Live music by Luke Metzler 🎶

• Lavender distillation demos & wreathmaking classes

• Local food & drink from a wide selection of local food vendors. There will be no outside food and drink permitted, don’t worry though, we will have plenty of options to choose from!

Whether you're checking in to take the perfect summer photo in the lavender field or a full afternoon of exploring, there’s something for everyone.

💜 2nd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival

📅 Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 🕛 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm – Lompoc, CA

This year’s Santa Rita Hill's Lavender Festival is sure to be the best festival in the Santa Barbara County area thanks to an incredible group of local artisans, food vendors, and family-friendly experiences we are happy to introduce you to!

Here’s your guide to who you’ll find at this year’s event:

🍽️ Food & Refreshments

🍦 Sweet Creations by Issa
A mobile ice cream bar cart serving sweet summer treats.

🌮 ARC Catering
Serving tacos, pizza, fresh salad, and house-made lavender lemonade.

🔥 Oak & Smoke BBQ
Offering slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and loaded potatoes.

🛍️ Local Artisan Vendors

🐝 Bee Wild Collective
Santa Barbara–based honey products and pollinator-friendly goods.

💎 Its_Jess_Esthetics
Offering permanent jewelry with on-the-spot fittings.

👖 Ranch & Poppies
Denim clothing, crossbody bags, purses, and artisan gifts.

💍 Andrea’s Heart Jewelry
Handmade, one-of-a-kind jewelry designs.

🔥 Flame Kissed
A unique branding shop that specializes in burn-etched designs on shoes and hats.

🏺 Firefly Pottery
Locally made ceramics and small-batch pottery pieces.

🥩 Lazy F & Co.
Offering local beef subscriptions, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar.

🐴 Family-Friendly Activities

Pony Rides by SYV Horsebackrides
Perfect for kids and young-at-heart lavender lovers!

Face Painting & Henna Tattoos by Buzzle Bee
Fun, colorful designs to celebrate the day.

🌿 Hands-On Lavender Experiences

Lavender Wreathmaking Classes
Held at three times during the day:

• ⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

• ⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

• ⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM

Taught by Golden State Apothecary. All materials included — sign up in advance to secure your spot!

Lavender Distillation Demonstration
Watch a live demo of how we transform fresh lavender into essential oil and hydrosol. A beautiful behind-the-scenes look at one of our favorite processes on the farm.

🎟️ Don’t Forget to Pre-Order Tickets!

• $12/adults presale | Children free

• $20 at the door

• Shuttle pickups available from Santa Ynez Marriott and La Purisima Golf Course

🎟️ Grab tickets now and save your spot for wreathmaking classes while they last!

Come for the lavender, stay for the food, music, and local makers that make this festival so special. 💜

We can’t wait to see you on the farm!

🪻Take Home a Piece of the Farm – Lavender Plants Now for Sale!

We’re excited to share that lavender plants are now available for purchase at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm — while supplies last!

Whether you’re starting your first herb garden or adding to your landscape, now’s your chance to bring home a little bit of Santa Barbara County!

Folgate Lavender
Folgate is a pure English lavender(Latin name lavandula angustifolia)and is one of the three culinary lavender varietals we grow; the deep purple petals have a subtle floral taste to them paired with a delicate aroma — ideal for teas, baked goods, and as a culinary spice for your favorite steak rub.

🌿 Available Varieties

Grosso Lavender
Latin name lavandula intermedia, this strain of lavender is a hybrid of Portuguese and English lavenders and is a favorite for essential oil production. It has a powerful aroma profile, deep floral overtones and give way to a pleasant sweetness that sure to brighten your day. On the farm we distill approximately 1 liter of essential for every 20 pounds of dried lavender buds, making for a unlike scent profile unlike any other.

Royal Velvet

Royal Velvet is another varietal of English lavender (Latin name lavandula angustifolia), while this flower looks very similar to the Folgate in appearance, it has a much deeper color profile, looking more Tyrian purple as opposed to violet. The flavor profile is slightly more floral than the Folgate but shares in its ability to enhance whatever you use on, whether it be for a sleepy time tea mixed with chamomile or sprinkled on top of popcorn in our lavender seasoning salt.

🛍️ Details:

• Plants available in person at the farm only

• First come, first served

• Available during regular open hours: 10 AM – 5 PM, closed Tuesdays

Whether you're planting for purpose or just for beauty, these farm-raised lavender plants are ready to thrive in your home garden.

Visit us soon to pick yours up before they're gone!We’re just minutes from Buellton and Solvang, what’s stopping you?

Also, be sure to get your tickets for the lavender festival, save 50% on general admission by preordering your tickets now!

🎪 Join Us Saturday, June 28 — On the Farm or at the Festival!

We’re excited to share that Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm will be open for visitors on Saturday, June 28, while also hosting pop-up booths at the Santa Barbara Lavender Festival and Sunstone Summer Market!

Whether you’re planning a peaceful stroll through the fields or a fun-filled day downtown, you’ll have multiple ways to experience the beauty of lavender.

🌿 On the Farm: Open 10 AM – 5 PM

Stop by the farm to walk the lavender in peak bloom, shop our full collection of lavender goods, and soak in the calm of summer on the land. Our usual Saturday hours remain in place:

🕰️ Farm Hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm – Lompoc, CA

🌸 In Santa Barbara: Lavender Festival, 12 PM – 7 PM

We’re also heading to the Santa Barbara Lavender Festival at the Old Mission! Visit our booth to shop a curated selection of farm-made products, meet the team, and celebrate lavender season with the local community.

🎶 Enjoy live entertainment, a biergarten, local vendors, and a day full of lavender-inspired fun.

📍 Location: Great Meadow at Santa Barbara City College

🕛 Festival Hours: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission

💐Enjoy A Glass Of Wine With Your Lavender!

Not only will we be at the Santa Barbara Lavender Festival, we will also have a pop- up booth at the Sunstone Summer Market as well, so you can enjoy a glass of one of the Favorite vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley while also enjoying the finest lavender on the Central Coast of California!

🔥 Behind the Scenes: Learn the Art of Lavender Distillation

Have you ever wondered how essential oils are made — or how fresh lavender is transformed into that golden, fragrant oil we bottle by hand at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm?

This July, you’re invited to get a hands-on look at the process in our Lavender Distillation Workshop — one of the most immersive and fascinating events of the season!

🧪 What You'll Experience

During the class, we’ll take you step-by-step through:

• Seperating the dried lavender buds from the stems

• Setting up the still and understanding the distillation process

• Watching the essential oil and hydrosol separate

• Q&A with our farm team about small-batch distillation

• Take-home samples and exclusive product access

📅 Workshop Date: Friday, July 19
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
🎟️ Reserve your spot here

💜 Can’t Make the Workshop?

Don’t worry — we’ll also be doing live lavender distillation demos throughout the day at the Lavender Festival on Saturday, July 12!

Come see the process up close, chat with our team, and smell the difference between fresh blooms and the oils they yield.

🌿 Why Distillation Matters

Distilling lavender is both a science and an art — and it’s one of the most meaningful ways we connect with the full cycle of the plant.

From field to bottle, you'll walk away with a whole new appreciation for what goes into every drop of essential oil.

Whether you're an aromatherapy enthusiast, a lavender lover, or just curious about the process — this is a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes of small-batch oil making on a real working farm.

We can’t wait to show you what makes our lavender so special!

💜With Peak Bloom — Summer Hours Begin!

The lavender fields at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm are officially in peak bloom, and it’s nothing short of breathtaking. Fragrant rows of purple stretch across the hills, pollinators are dancing from stem to stem, and the farm is bursting with the color and calm we wait all year to share with you.

🌿 Updated Summer Hours

With Peak Bloom here, it’s time to return to our Peak Bloom Season Hours!

🕰️ Open Daily: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 Closed Tuesdays

Please note: Special events and private bookings may occasionally affect access to parts of the farm or result in full-day closures. These will always be noted in advance on our event calendar.

📸 What to Expect During Peak Bloom

• Lavender fields at full color

• Butterflies, bees & other pollinators in action

• Engaging farm tours with knowledgeable staff

• Peaceful photo spots + shaded seating

• Our farm shop open with handmade lavender goods and treats like Lavender Lemonade and Lavender Gelato

• Workshops and ticketed events throughout the season like the Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival

Come visit us and soak in the beauty of summer in bloom. Whether you’re looking for calm, color, or connection — it’s all happening now at the farm. 💜

🌿 Closed for Private Event – Saturday, June 21st

We’re so honored to be the setting for a very special private event on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and unfortunately will be closed to the public for the day to accommodate our guests.

Our lavender fields will still be blooming beautifully — but they’ll be reserved exclusively for a celebration that day. 💜

📅 Closure Details

• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

• Closure: All public access, including farm visits, shopping, and tours

• Reopening: Sunday, June 22 for normal hours

We’ll be back open with the scent of lavender in the air and all of your favorite offerings — workshops like the Natural Perfume Class on Saturday will still be available. 🌸

Thank you for your understanding, and for supporting a space that’s become a backdrop for love, celebration, and connection. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the farm the very next day!

💐 Plan Your Visit

View our event calendar, browse upcoming workshops, or explore our lavender collection to bring the beauty of the farm home any time.

See you soon!

💜 The Lavender Is Blooming — Come Visit Before Admission Starts!

There’s nothing quite like the first full bloom of lavender at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm. The fields are alive with color, buzzing with pollinators, and bursting with that unmistakable floral calm. And right now — it’s at its peak.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to visit, this is it.

🌿 Come See the Lavender in Full Bloom — Free Until June 15!

From now until Saturday, June 15, you’re welcome to visit the farm and stroll the blooming fields free of charge during our open hours. Bring a friend, a picnic, your camera — or just come to take a deep breath surrounded by rows of vibrant purple.

After June 15, we’ll begin charging general admission as we kick off the peak lavender and event season.

📍 What You Can Do While You’re Here:

• Walk the blooming fields

• Visit the farm shop for handcrafted lavender goods

• Take photos under the oak trees or near the farmstand

• Pre-purchase Lavender Festival tickets (save 50%!)

• Explore our event calendar for wreathmaking, workshops & more

📅 Important Dates:

• Now–June 14: Lavender bloom open to the public, no admission

• June 15 onward: General admission begins for daily visits

• July 12: Lavender Festival — our biggest celebration of the season!

Come soak up the bloom while it’s still free to wander — we’d love to see you out in the field!

🌿 A Summer Evening to Savor: Farm to Table Dinner at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

There’s something magical about a summer evening on the farm — when the breeze carries the scent of blooming lavender, the golden hour glows through the hills, and friends gather to share a meal made from the land that surrounds them.

On Saturday, July 26, we invite you to join us for our signature Farm to Table Dinner, hosted right here at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm and catered by the legendary Cowboy Flavor Catering Co.

🍽️ What to Expect

This chuckwagon-style dinner blends rustic charm with locally inspired cuisine. Enjoy a generous outdoor meal featuring:

• BBQ New York strip and chicken cooked over open flame

• Farm-fresh seasonal sides

• Lavender mocktails & (BYOB) wine

• Handcrafted dessert with a lavender twist

We’ll dine family-style among the lavender rows with ambient music, string lights, and the relaxing rhythm of nature as your backdrop.

🌸 More Than a Meal

This experience is more than just what’s on the plate — it’s a seasonal celebration of community, connection, and place. Guests are invited to explore the fields before sunset, take photos among the flowers, and unwind in the atmosphere of a working lavender farm in peak bloom.

You’ll also have the opportunity to shop our lavender culinary collection, including:

• Lavender Rimming Sugar

• Culinary Lavender Buds

• Lavender Simple Syrup

Take home the flavors of the evening to recreate at your next gathering.

📍 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, Lompoc, CA
🎟️ Tickets: $75 per person

👉 Click here to reserve your seat now

💜 Come Dine With Us

Spots are limited and this experience always sells out — so grab your friends, dust off your boots, and join us for a lavender-scented summer night under the stars.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the table.

🎁 Lavender Gift Bags: Thoughtful, Local, and Forever Fragrant!

If you're looking for a gift that’s fragrant, relaxing, and made with care — we’ve got just the thing. Our Sampler Gift Bags are a curated collection of lavender products from right here at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley.

Each bag is a reflection of what we love most: simple, sensory pleasures crafted with our own farm-distilled lavender and natural ingredients. Whether you're treating yourself or someone special, there’s a sampler for every kind of lavender lover.

💜 What’s Inside?

You can choose from three unique sampler sets, each thoughtfully designed around wellness, flavor, and seasonal favorites.

1. The Classic Sampler Pack

Our most popular gift option — a little bit of lavender luxury, beautifully packaged and ready to pamper. It includes:

• A 10ml Lavender Mist for linens, skin, or on-the-go calm

• A 0.5oz Lavender Body Butter and Lotion combo

• A soothing Lavender Chap Stick

2. The Culinary Sampler

For the home cook or hostess, this set brings a flavorful twist to your kitchen:

• White Lavender Balsamic Vinegar, Red Lavender Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil infused with Herbs de Provence - Perfect for marinades, salad dressings, or dipping with warm bread.

• Lavender Buds, Lavender Salt, and Lavender Sugar with wooden spoon - Perfect for seasoning your favorite dishes or adding a special touch to your lavender drink or dessert!

3. The Coffee Lover’s Set

A cozy blend of aromatherapy and comfort, ideal for slow mornings or thoughtful gifting:

• 10ml Lavender Mist

• 0.5oz mystery Lavender Topical

• Ground Lavender Coffee (small bag)

🌿 Why People Love Them

Every product in these bags is:

• Made on-site using lavender grown and harvested by hand

• Packaged with eco-conscious materials

• Small-batch, high-quality, and 100% lavender-farm fresh

They’re perfect for birthdays, holiday baskets, corporate gifting, teacher thank-yous, or just to say “I’m thinking of you.”

🎁 Shop Now

Ready to gift the experience of the farm?

Shipping is available, and you can also pick one up at the farm or at our booth during upcoming events like the 2nd Annual Lavender Festival on July 12th.

From our fields to your hands — we can’t wait for you to share the scent and spirit of lavender season. 💜

What to Expect at This Year’s Lavender Festival

The bloom is back, and we’re ready to celebrate! The annual Lavender Festival at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm is returning this July, and we’re pulling out all the stops to make it the most fragrant, festive, and family-friendly celebration of the season.

Whether you’re a longtime lavender lover or visiting the farm for the first time, here’s what you can expect at this year’s signature summer event:

🌿 Endless Fields in Full Bloom

Walk among rows of fragrant lavender at the height of harvest. Our fields will be open for self-guided strolls, photography, and the farmers will be around the festival to answer any questions about the lavender harvesting process.

From whatever angle you wanna take your shot, have the best photo ever!

🍽️ Food Vendors With Lavender-Infused Treats

Enjoy local food vendors and seasonal treats infused with lavender, our favorite floral herb. From lavender lemonade to artisanal desserts, there’s something for every palette!

• Lavender Distillation Demonstration: Watch as Lucas, co owner of Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm distills lavender Essential Oils and have a chance to participate in the distillation process.

🧼 Workshops & Demonstrations

Get hands-on in one of our seasonal workshops:

• Lavender Wreathmaking:  Join us during the Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival where you will create your own personalized lavender wreath using flowers from our field! Base ticket includes one wreath frame and all the required materials. We had a huge demand for the class last year so be sure to sign up before spots run out!

🎵 Live Music, Makers Market & Family Fun

Relax with live music from Luke Metzler while browsing the work of local artisans and makers. We’ll also have a dedicated kids’ area and games, with face painting, henna tattoo artist, and bubble braid specialist, perfect fun for the whole family!

📷 Instagram-Worthy Photo Spots

From flower crowns to flower fields, we’ve curated a few gorgeous backdrops for you to capture the magic. Don’t forget to tag us: #SantaRitaHillsLavender

🟣 Get Tickets Early and Save 50%
Be sure to pre order your tickets now and receive 50% off admission! Secure your spot, plan your visit, and prepare to experience lavender in full bloom.

👉 Explore the Festival Schedule + Tickets