Arts and Entertainment
July 10, 2023
From: Lavender FestivalEscape the heat and enjoy the lavender fields at sunset! Over 100,000 lights illuminate the farm at night.
Open select days.
Online tickets required prior to visit. Walk-in price is current online ticket price + additional $5 per person, buy tickets online to save.
19th Annual Lavender Festival
Festival Highlights:
- Capture beautiful sunset photos in the lavender fields
- Taste lavender-inspired food, drinks and desserts
- 100,000 lights illuminate the farm at night
- Listen to live musical performances every night from 6:30 to 9 pm (with intermission between)
PET POLICY: No pets allowed. Service animals welcome. Be aware that we have free roaming farm dogs on the property. Very friendly to guests and authentic service animals, but not friendly to pets.
GUESTS WITH DISABILITIES: As a real working farm, please be aware that many areas of the property are not ideal for guests using a wheelchair or walker (uneven ground, wood chip cover, etc.).
From mid-June to mid-July, 123 Farm's lavender is in full bloom. Although the fields remain purple throughout July, we continually harvest the lavender as a working farm. Our farm uses the harvested lavender to create our beauty products and food items.
Things to do
- DISTILLATION DEMONSTRATION
- Daily 6 pm
- Join our farmer for a demonstration on distilling lavender to extract essential oils. The talk will cover the organic practices of our farm and discuss about our future plans. The demonstration lasts about 30-45 minutes.
GUIDED TRACTOR TOURS
- Friday to Sunday 6-10 pm
- Monday to Thursday 7-9 pm
Take a ride through the lavender fields and visit the magnificent 1000-year-old oak tree and return back. During the tour, your friendly guide will share the rich history of the ranch.
This tractor tour lasts for approximately 10-15 minutes and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis with no prior reservations taken. Tours are $5 for adults (18-64 years old), $4 for seniors (65+ years old), $3 for children (4-17 years old) and free for kids under 3 years old. Members ride tours for free.
VIP cardholder + 1 guests rides for free. Blue cardholder only rides free. Family 2 cardholders + 4 children ride free.
Daily 5-10 pm : SOURDOUGH BREAD HALL
Purchase organic sourdough bread made using ancient grains (milled fresh daily) using a natural starter (no yeast). Different types of breads may be available on the weekends. Starter available to purchase with instructions on making your own sourdough bread at home. Sample infused olive oils, organic vinegars and infused honeys. Lavender cheese available for purchase.
Daily 5-10 pm : SOURDOUGH NOODLES EATERY
Indulge in organic sourdough noodles made with ancient grains at 123 Noodle's booth located in the main lobby. Taste sourdough ramen noodles, pesto, sourdough garlic bread or grilled cheese. The menu items are crafted with care to bring you a healthy and satisfying dining experience. Open daily 5-10 pm.
Daily 5-10 pm : TEA ROOM
Sample lavender-infused teas from 123 Farm and regenerative green teas from Wild Orchard. Purchase sweets made out of tea such as Lavender Earl Grey Ice Cream and our popular iced Lavender Latte! Located in the main lobby.
LAVENDER WANDS
Available beginning June 17 (weekends only)
Create your own lavender wand to gift to a friend or to decorate your home with! Each participant will make their own lavender wand to take home using the lavender that was freshly harvested from 123 Farm. Available beginning June 18. $15 per DIY wand.
Admission does not include wand class. Class and admission must be purchase separately. PURCHASE HERE
WINERY TOUR
Saturday & Sunday 6:30 pm
Join us for a delightful mini winery tour, where you can discover the story behind our grape vines and our vision for the future of Black Bench Winery. Our farmer will tell you about how we planted our vines and also about the grape varieties we cultivate.
The tour concludes with a tasting of our very own Black Bench Rose. Come and experience the passion and craft that go into every bottle of our wine! The tour is free. Please meet on the brick patio next to the Master Gardeners and restroom.
INDIGENOUS GARDEN TOUR
Saturday & Sunday 7 pm
The Master Gardeners guide you through our Indigenous Garden which showcases native culture and the edible and medicinal plants that grow wild in our area and were historically used by our local tribes. The tours take place on Saturday and Sunday at 7 pm. Please meet at the Master Gardeners booth. Free. Begins Memorial Day weekend.
Date : May 5, 2023 - July 23, 2023
Time : 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
Highland Springs Ranch & Inn
10600 Highland Springs Ave
Cherry Valley, CA 92223
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