🎃 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Pop-Up at the Haunted House Fair 👻

We’re brewing up something special this Halloween season! Join Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm as we bring a touch of lavender magic to the Haunted House Street Fair in Solvang.

This spooky pop-up market takes place in conjunction with the Haunted House and will be packed with local artisans, crafters, and makers offering unique, one-of-a-kind treasures. It’s the perfect place to discover ghoulishly good finds while enjoying a crisp autumn evening.

🍴 Fuel your haunted adventures with frightfully tasty bites and wickedly refreshing drinks from Whiskey n Rye, and don’t miss the not-too-spooky Trick or Treating fun at the transformed Visitors Center (1639 Copenhagen Drive), which will become a Heks Hus — Danish for Witch House — for the weekend!

👻 Brace yourself for the 31st Annual Solvang Haunted House, where this year’s theme, “Nightmares… They Never End,” will bring your deepest fears to life.
📍 Solvang Festival Theater
🗓️ Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Kid “Friendlier” 6–6:30 PM)
🎟️ Adults $15 | 12 & under $10

Stop by our booth to shop your favorite lavender products, chat with us about the farm, and soak in a little bit of lavender calm amidst the spooky festivities. Whether you're starting or ending your haunted night, we’d love to see you there.

Behind the Scenes – Debudding Lavender for Distillation

🌿 Preparing Lavender for Its Next Chapter

At Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, every step in the process of transforming lavender from field to essential oil is handled with care — and one of the most important steps is debudding.

After harvest, our lavender is carefully hung to dry. This takes about two weeks, allowing the stems and flowers to lose just enough moisture to be ready for processing.

🛠️ Commercial Lavender Debudding

Once the lavender is properly dried, we use a commercial lavender debudder — a specialized piece of equipment designed to gently remove the dried buds from the harvested stems. This step is crucial, as the buds are where the essential oils are concentrated.

As the lavender passes through the debudder, it is also cleaned of dust or dirt that may have settled on the plant during its time in the field. The result: clean, fragrant buds that are ready for distillation.

📦 Storing for Distillation

After debudding, the lavender buds are stored in 50-gallon bins until they are ready for the next stage of production. These bins keep the lavender safe, dry, and fragrant, holding the harvest in perfect condition until we begin the distillation process.

💧 From Buds to Bottles

This is one of the many behind-the-scenes steps that ensures the lavender essential oils and hydrosols you love are of the highest quality. Each phase — from drying to debudding to distilling — plays a role in creating products that carry the true scent and spirit of the lavender field.

💜 Thank you for following along with our process — we love sharing the journey from plant to product with you. Stay tuned for more updates as we move into distillation season!

Thank You for a Wonderful SEEAG Farm Day!

💜 Gratitude for a Day of Community and Connection

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to SEEAG (Students for Eco-Education in Agriculture) for hosting another incredible Farm Day on September 6th. This annual event continues to bring our community closer to the people, places, and practices behind local agriculture — and we’re honored to have been part of it.

Throughout the day, we welcomed more than 200 visitors to Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm. Guests joined us for guided tours through our lavender fields and cut flower rows, learning about everything from planting and harvesting to essential oil distillation and pollinator-friendly practices. It was a joy to share what we do and to see so many curious, engaged faces experiencing the farm firsthand.

🌿 Entering the Off Season

As lavender season winds down, we’re transitioning into our off season. While the fields may be quieter, we’re still here to welcome you!

🕙 Fall Hours
📅 Saturday & Sunday
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Whether you’re stopping by for lavender goodies from our farmstand, to enjoy a peaceful walk through the grounds, or to say hello to Onyx and Ken (our goats!), we’d love to see you.

From all of us here at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm — thank you for making this Farm Day so special, and for continuing to support local agriculture year after year.

💜 We’ll see you soon,
– The Santa Rita Hills Lavender Team

Join Us for SEEAG Farm Day – September 6th

We’re excited to share that Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm will be participating in SEEAG’s Farm Day on Saturday, September 6th! This annual event is all about connecting the community to local agriculture — and we can’t wait to welcome you into our fields.

🌸 Guided Tours at the Top of Every Hour

Join our mother-and-son team, Denise and Lucas Neumann, for a guided walking tour through the fragrant rows of lavender and colorful seasonal cut flowers.

On the tour, you’ll:
🌱 Learn what it takes to grow and harvest lavender
🧴 Discover the art of essential oil distillation
🌎 Explore how sustainable practices and pollinator-friendly gardens bring biodiversity and life back to the land

🐝 Featuring Our Local Beekeepers

This year, we’re especially excited to highlight our local beekeepers! They’ll be on site sharing their knowledge about the vital role bees play in pollination and lavender production. Visitors will be able to:
🍯 See their tools and practices up close
🐝 Ask questions about beekeeping and pollinators
🛍️ Shop a variety of delicious, locally harvested honey from right here in Santa Barbara County

🌾 What to Expect at the Farm

Along with tours and beekeeper talks, visitors can also enjoy:

• 🎯 Yard games like cornhole, jumbo Connect Four, and tumbling towers

• 🧃 Refreshing lavender lemonade under the shady oak trees

• 🐐 Meet our friendly goats, Onyx and Ken

• 🌱 A scavenger hunt for young nature lovers

• 🛍️ A farmstand filled with lavender goodies and seasonal products

💜 About Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

Established in May 2020, in the heart of the pandemic, our farm is a regenerative, family-run project with over 3,000 lavender plants, specialty cut flowers, and fruit trees. With Denise’s Master Gardener expertise and her background as Assistant Market Manager of the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, combined with Lucas’ energy and vision, we’re revitalizing the Valley of Arts and Flowers one bloom at a time.

✨ Come walk the fields, breathe in the scent of summer, and experience the magic of sustainable farming at SEEAG Farm Day. We can’t wait to see you here!

Special Closure for KTLA 5 Filming – Friday, August 15

🎥 Lights, Camera, Lavender!

This Friday, August 15th, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm will be closed to the general public — but for a very exciting reason!

We’re hosting a special filming day for an upcoming KTLA 5 News segment featuring our beautiful farm in peak bloom.

🌿 Want to Be Part of the Action?

If you’d like to participate in the filming, we’d love to have you join us! Admission will be FREE for those in attendance and ready to be part of the shoot.

It’s a rare opportunity to step behind the scenes, enjoy the lavender fields, and maybe even see yourself on TV!

📅 Date: Friday, August 15, 2025
🕙 Time: 11am- 2pm
💜 Admission: Free for participants

We can’t wait to showcase the beauty of our farm with KTLA 5 and share the magic of lavender with viewers far and wide. If you’ve ever dreamed of being part of a TV segment, this is your chance!

See you in the lavender!
– The Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Team

Now's The Time For U - Pick!

As we move into the later half of the Lavender season, Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm is opening the farm up to our guests to pick their own fresh lavender bundles!

Venture out into the Lavender field and experience the magic of harvesting fresh lavender to the enchanting hum of the honey bees, this is a limited time opportunity, so be sure to try out this fun activity new to Santa Barbara County!

Sip, Paint, and Create at the Farm – Wine & Design Class August 2nd

🎨🍷 A Relaxing Afternoon of Art in the Lavender Field

Join us for a creative summer afternoon at the farm during our next Wine & Design class on Saturday, August 2!

Set among the lavender, this relaxed workshop is the perfect opportunity to unwind, sip a little wine, and tap into your creative side. Whether you’re a practiced painter or just here for the fun, you’ll leave with a beautiful hand-painted canvas and a great memory to match. Here is the picture that will be taught during the class, isn’t it beautiful?

📅 Saturday, August 2
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm – Lompoc, CA
🎟️ Reserve your spot now

All supplies are included, and no experience is necessary!

🌿 Stay in the Loop on More Lavender Experiences

From lavender wandmaking and live distillation demos, to seasonal craft workshops and farm dinners — we’re always adding something new to the calendar.

💌 Be the first to hear about upcoming events, exclusive classes, and special offers — sign up for our email list today!

Whether you're joining us solo or bringing friends, Wine & Design is a relaxing way to enjoy the beauty of the farm — with a glass of wine and paintbrush in hand.

We can't wait to see you there! 💜

💜 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!