Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm Is Now on Sniffspot
We have some exciting news for our four-legged friends—and the humans who love them! Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm has officially joined Sniffspot, which means dogs now have a new place to get outside, stretch their legs, sniff to their heart’s content, and explore the farm.
And judging by some of our first canine visitors, we think the lavender field has received the official paws of approval! 🐾
A Different Kind of Day at the Lavender Farm
Most of you know our farm for lavender, flowers, workshops, festivals, and events, but when we learned about Sniffspot, we thought it could be a wonderful way to share another side of the farm.
Sniffspot allows dog owners to reserve private outdoor spaces where their dogs can enjoy some freedom away from the crowds and distractions of a traditional dog park. For us, that means opening up our farm so pups can experience the sights, smells, trails, and wide-open feeling of the lavender field.
Even though peak lavender bloom has passed, the field is still a pretty amazing playground when you're a dog!
Our recent visitors certainly seemed to agree. We've already had dogs racing through the rows, following their noses down the pathways, exploring every interesting smell they can find, and generally having an excellent time being dogs.
And yes, watching a happy dog come bounding down a row of lavender is every bit as entertaining as it sounds.
Sniff, Run, Explore & Play
One of the things we love about the farm is that there is always something to discover, and dogs seem particularly qualified for the job.
The lavender rows and pathways offer plenty of opportunities for sniffing and exploring, while the farm setting gives dogs a completely different experience from their usual neighborhood walk.
For dogs who have a lot of energy to burn, it's a chance to get outside and move. For curious dogs, there are seemingly endless new smells to investigate. And for their people, it's an opportunity to spend some quality time outdoors with their best friend in a beautiful Central Coast farm setting.
Based on the photos we've received so far, most pups believe the lavender field is their own personal racetrack. 😂
We're perfectly happy with accommodating!
Why We Joined Sniffspot
We're always looking for new ways to share the farm with our community, and we especially liked the idea of creating another opportunity for people to enjoy the outdoors with their dogs.
Not every dog enjoys a traditional dog park. Some are easily overwhelmed, some need more room, and others simply do better when they have a space where they can explore without a crowd of unfamiliar dogs around them.
That's one of the things that makes the Sniffspot concept so interesting. Visits are reserved ahead of time, giving dog owners the opportunity to plan a private outing rather than simply showing up at a busy public dog park.
It also gives you a pretty good excuse to tell your dog:
"We're going to the lavender farm."
We suspect they'll learn what that means very quickly.
Come Explore the Farm With Your Pup 🐕🌿
We're excited to see where this new adventure takes us and, more importantly, to see more dogs enjoying the farm.
If you've been looking for something different to do with your pup in the Lompoc and Santa Ynez Valley area, we'd love to have you come experience Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm through Sniffspot.
Reservations and additional information about the space can be found directly through our Sniffspot listing:
👉 Book a Sniffspot visit at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm
Bring your pup, bring your camera, and prepare for some serious sniffing.
And if you visit, please share your photos with us! We would love to see your dogs exploring the lavender field—and we have a feeling our new Sniffspot visitors are going to provide us with some pretty fantastic farm photos.
Happy sniffing! 🐾💜
— Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm
