💜 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

Honor Memorial Day Weekend at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

Memorial Day weekend is a time to reflect on what the men and women of the United States military sacrificed for the freedom that we are able to enjoy; when we as a society are asked to take inventory on what we have now by the grace and strength of others who paid the ultimate price. We at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm understand the responsibility that we as upstanding citizens owe to our servicemen and women and have worked hard to build a space to encourage community and freedom.

Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm will be open all Memorial Weekend, be sure to stop by and see the specialty cut flowers in bloom and the lavender, which is on the cusp of bloom! Soon we will be moving into the busy season so be sure to take advantage of this special time when the lavender field is blooming and you don’t yet need to pay general admission!

And don’t forget, the Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival is right around the corner, be sure to pre purchase your tickets and enjoy 50% off admission price before the festival!

And be sure to check out all of our events this summer at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm.

Lavender Wand Workshop – July 5, 2025: Craft Your Own Lavender Keepsake

Looking for a hands-on way to connect with the beauty of the season? Join us on Saturday, July 5, 2025 for our Lavender Wand Workshop at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm!

This charming and meditative workshop invites guests of all ages to learn the art of crafting traditional lavender wands—a time-honored way of preserving lavender’s fragrance and beauty long after the bloom.

Set among blooming fields of Santa Barbara County and led by our lavender artisans, the workshop includes everything you need to create your own wand using fresh stems harvested that very morning.

🌸 What’s Included:

• An in depth guidance on how to properly weave your lavender wand

• Fresh lavender bundles harvested from our fields

• Colorful ribbon and crafting tools

• A take-home wand to infuse your space with lavender all summer long

• Time to stroll through the fields in full bloom

No experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and love for lavender. Whether you're looking for a sweet summer memory, a family-friendly activity, or something creative to share with friends, this workshop is the perfect way to celebrate the season on the Central Coast.

🎟️ Spots are limited and fill quickly—RSVP now to secure your seat.

📅 Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
🕒 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm
💵 Cost: $40 per person (includes materials)

🔗 View Event Details + Reserve Your Spot

Big News: New Shuttle Pickup at Santa Ynez Marriott + 50% Off Pre-Order Tickets for the Lavender Festival!

The Lavender Festival just got even easier (and more affordable) to enjoy. We’re excited to announce a brand-new shuttle pickup location at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott—plus a limited-time offer: 50% off general admission when you pre-order your tickets online.

🚐 NEW: Shuttle Pickup Every Hour on the Hour

To make your experience more convenient, we’ve partnered with the Santa Ynez Marriott to offer a complimentary shuttle service to the farm during the festival.

🕒 Pickup Schedule:

• Every hour on the hour from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Shuttle returns from the farm at the half hour
  📍 Location: Front circle at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, Buellton

🌸 Make a Weekend of It

Planning a getaway? Book the exclusive Lavender Festival Package with the Santa Ynez Marriott, which includes:

• 2 Breakfast

• 2 Welcome Drinks that are Lavender Inspired

• 2 Tickets to Festival on Saturday July 12, 12:00PM until 5:00PM

• Complimentary shuttle access

• Hotel Parking included

🔗 Explore the Package & Book Your Stay

💜 SAVE 50% with Advance Tickets

For a limited time, guests who pre-order their general admission tickets online will receive 50% off. That means more lavender, more experiences, and more memories—for less.

🎟️ Pre-sale ends July 11th, so don’t wait!

This year’s festival promises to be the biggest and most beautiful celebration yet—with blooming fields, farm-fresh lavender goods, workshops, food, music, and family-friendly fun.

🟣 Pre-order your tickets and catch the shuttle to the bloom!

👉 Get Your Tickets Now

Perfume Class – June 21, 2025: Create Your Own Signature Scent

Imagine the scent of blooming lavender fields, sunshine on your shoulders, and the joy of crafting your own perfume. On June 21, 2025, join us at Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm for an unforgettable Natural Perfume Making Workshop in collaboration with Susan Farber, Owner of Sol Aromatics.

This workshop is a farm-to-fragrance experience— join us in beautiful Santa Barbara County as we walk you through the steps to craft your very own fragrance, the perfect thing for your perfect Central Coast Summer Weekend!

🌿 What You’ll Experience:

• Engage in a lively discussion of the aromatic properties of essential oils and absolutes.

• Participate in interactive scent games to connect aroma with emotions, images, and cherished memories.

• Receive tailored guidance in constructing a fragrance using top, middle, base, and accessory notes.

• Walk away with a beautiful atomizer of your unique fragrance and a comprehensive take-home guide to the process.

🕒 Details:

• When: Saturday, June 21, 2025

• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

• Where: Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm

• For: Ages 16+

• Cost: $120 (includes all materials and entrance to farm)

• 📍 View Workshop Details + Register

Space is limited so make sure to sign up now!

Escape to Bloom: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott x Lavender Festival Getaway Package

What’s better than a relaxing weekend in wine country? A relaxing weekend surrounded by rolling lavender fields, signature lavender cocktails, and exclusive access to one of the most beloved new events on the Central Coast: the Santa Rita Hills Lavender Festival!

Last year’s festival received rave reviews from attendees, so much so that the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott reached out to us interested in doing a collaboration with our farm!

Thanks to this exciting partnership with the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, we are proud to offer you a limited-edition Lavender Festival Getaway Package—designed to immerse you and your companions in the beauty, fragrance, and flavor of lavender season in Santa Barbara County.

🌿 Your Getaway Includes:

• Overnight Accommodations at the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (just 20 minutes from the farm)

• Complimentary shuttle to and from the Lavender Festival

• 2 Breakfasts

• 2 Lavender Inspired Drinks from the Bar

• 2 Tickets to Festival on Saturday July 12, from 12:00PM until 5:00PM

🍸 Sip & Savor: Lavender-Inspired Cocktails

Guests staying with the Lavender Festival Package will enjoy 2 complimentary custom lavender cocktails at the Marriott’s bar—crafted with seasonal ingredients straight from the farm! Like the Lavender Earl Grey Old Fashioned: Lavender-infused syrup, Earl Grey Tea, Bourbon, and Bitters makes for a sophisticated taste with a lavender linger you can’t help but go back for more! For a little more sweet in your weekend try out the Lavender Bees Knees: Rock 12 Gin, Lavender-infused syrup, Honey, and Lemon Juice produce a complex flavor that helps make the weekend even better!

Haven’t got enough lavender in your life yet and want to continue the festivities all the way home? Don’t forget to try out our Lavender Lime Margarita Salt and Lavender Rimming Sugar. Perfect for summer spritzers, margaritas, and mocktails to keep your whole summer lavender!

🌸 Make It a Summer to Remember

Whether you’re a longtime lavender lover or a first-time visitor, this package offers a relaxing and unforgettable way to experience the Santa Rita Hills in full bloom!

Tickets to the Lavender Festival are expected to sell out—so book your hotel package and start planning your floral escape today!

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