![]() ![]() At over 160 years old, 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn has quite the history. All produce grown on the property is certified organic and comes from heirloom, non-GMO seeds, and no chemical pesticides are used on the property. While the real count there isn’t quite that high (they still grow a lot of varietals though!), the lavender fields at 123 Farm is an impressive sight to behold.Ĭonsidered Southern California’s largest lavender farm with over 20 acres devoted to this fragrant crop, 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch & Inn takes pride in its health-minded legacy. Who knew that there are almost 450 different varieties of lavender in the world?! This staggering total is a little easier to imagine once you visit the abundance of lavender grown at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley, California. Please see their website below (under “resources”) for schedule of events and current information. Lavender-infused foods (sandwiches, desserts, alcoholic drinks, etc.) available for purchase.ġ23 Farm hosts a variety of events throughout the year such as a Lavender Festival, Olive Oil Festival, Sourdough Bread Festival, and a Sheep Sheering Festival. Lavender-infused products (candles, essential oils, soaps, etc.) available for purchase. (at time of this post)ĭue to COVID19 health measures, food and gift purchases are by credit card only. Guests are required to stay on the fixed course all other paths are closed. Please visit their website below (under “resources”) for any updates due to COVID19.Ĭost: $8 adults / $7 seniors & health care workers / $4 children 5yrs+ / Free - children under 5 Enforcement is based on the honor code system, but please observe. While the website asks to limit your walk to 30 minutes to avoid overcrowding, the staff on site told us that we were welcome to stay up to an hour. When visiting please wear a mask or other face-covering for your protection and that of others. The last ticket is at 5PM and the farm closes at 6PM.īring your printed ticket or screen ticket to the outdoor admissions entry. No walkups allowed.Īdmission will be accepted up to 30 minutes after the time on your ticket. ![]() Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Hours of Operation: Lavender Fields Walk (seasonal) - June 6th thru July 19th, 2020: Wednesday thru Sunday, 10AM to 5PMġ23 Farm is currently observing social distancing & health guidelines due to COVID19. – 10:00 p.m.Location: At Highland Springs Ranch & Inn - 10600 Highland Springs Ave. You’ll want to make sure you book ahead as you’ll be competing with day-trippers and bloom-hungry Instagrammers for tickets. You’ll also want to ensure you don’t leave without marveling at the magnificent thousand-year-old California living oak tree. Once you’re refreshed, you can fill a basket with beautiful lavender-infused honey, balsamic vinegar, essential oils, fresh bouquets, plants and even lavender-stuffed toy products from local vendors. Have a little stopover at the adorable wooden stand to quench your thirst with a lavender lemonade before heading to a flower crown craft session-it’s probably the only place you’ll get to indulge in the craft outside of Coachella. Start your journey with a stroll through the winding paths among the beautiful blooms or hop on a horse-drawn hay wagon to discover how the flowers are harvested and used in everything from essential oils to the incredible lattes (which you’ll inevitably become addicted to). It’s a feast for the senses and it’s the perfect way to escape from the city without traveling too far. There are 20 acres of fields to explore at the ranch, along with handmade lavender crafts to browse, incredible products to shop, and delicious lavender-infused dishes and drinks to taste. A post shared by Highland Springs Ranch and Inn the lavenders have yet to reach their peak bloom, you can still wander through the upcoming purple paradise with the fresh herbal fragrance filling the warm air from May 3 through July 30. ![]()
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