As the year winds down and the fields settle into their winter rest, we’re taking a moment to look back with full hearts and deep gratitude. This year at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm was filled with growth, connection, and unforgettable moments — all made possible by the incredible community that continues to support our small, family-run farm.
From the return of our most beloved events to welcoming new visitors into the fields, this season reminded us why we do what we do. 🌿
🌸 The Lavender Festival
One of the biggest highlights of the year was our 2nd Annual Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival. Opening the fields to the public and filling them with music, artisans, food vendors, and hands-on experiences was truly special.
Seeing families stroll the lavender rows, guests participate in wreathmaking classes, and visitors enjoying the local flavors of the Central Coast reminded us how powerful it is to bring people closer to the land and the farming process. The festival was a celebration not only of lavender, but of community, creativity, and connection — and we’re already looking forward to what next year will bring!
🍽️ A Memorable Farm-to-Table Dinner
Another standout moment was our Farm-to-Table Dinner, an intimate evening centered around local food, shared tables, and meaningful conversation. Gathering guests under the open sky to enjoy a thoughtfully prepared meal using seasonal ingredients was one of the most rewarding experiences of the year.
This event embodied everything we value: slowing down, honoring where food comes from, and creating space for people to connect — with each other and with the farm itself.
🌿 Growing Beyond the Fields
Throughout the year, we also welcomed guests for workshops, guided tours, and hands-on classes, from lavender distillation to wandmaking and beyond. Behind the scenes, we continued caring for the land through regenerative farming practices, harvesting and distilling our lavender, and expanding our product offerings so more people could bring a bit of farm-grown calm into their homes. We sent our lavender essential oil in to be tested by third party consumer advocate and received a gold award of Excellence for quality and purity, something we cant help but be grateful for!
Not to be outdone, our Folgate culinary lavender also won a Gold Award of Excellence, confirming for us we have the best culinary lavender products in California, let alone Santa Barbara County!
Every visit, order, and kind message helped sustain our work and reminded us that what we’re building here matters.
💜 With Gratitude
As we continue forward in the holiday season, we are still busy preparing for the new year ahead, and want to take an opportunity to say thank you — to everyone who visited, supported, shared, and showed up for our farm this year. Your support allows us to keep growing, planting, distilling, and dreaming.
We can’t wait to welcome you back for another season of blooms, events, and meaningful moments at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm. If you want to stay up to date with all the changes coming in the future, please follow us on all our socials and sign up for our newsletter, have a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!