PLEASE NOTE: The farm is open for prepaid ticketed events and preorder pick-ups.
EVENTS
Inhale. Exhale. Ahhh.
Come for engaging visits and to browse soul-soothing locally grown and made lavender goods unique to the farm. Take a country drive with little traffic for special farm experiences.
The farm opens seasonally. In the spring and fall, come for field-side demonstrations and plants for sun-loving gardens. June Bloom Lavender Festival! That’s when the lavender really shows off. Lavender lovers get in the spirit when the Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market is open for holiday shopping. Choose local gifts only discovered here!
Enjoy easy ways to learn and shop for calming and soothing lavender for body, garden, gifts, home and weddings.
1) Shop online & enjoy farm pick up on Wednesdays from
noon – 6 pm. (Alternate pick-up times can be arranged.)
2) Farm to you. Order anytime that works for you and have items shipped to you or to a loved one.
3) Keep reading to learn more about our Schedule of Events.
Be sure to sign up for the Lavender Letters and be the first to receive the event announcements from the farm.
Holiday Open House
Saturday, December 14
Shop local this holiday season!
Get a glimpse of the farm when the lavender is snoozing in the field and the sweet scent of lavender prevails on what many describe as a charming and beautiful destination. There will be fun door prizes awarded hourly, guest specials, baked goods straight from the oven and our nearly famous Lavender Hot Chocolate too. You can even pre-order baked goods for pick up during the Open House. Just sign up for the Lavender Letter at the bottom of this page to learn more.
You’ll discover our handcrafted local lavender to soothe your senses for the body, garden, gifts, kitchen, home and weddings too from the lavender that we grow here.
In the shiny new Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market, browse for unique and many one-of-a-kind handmade gifts you’ll only find here. Many one-of-a-kind items exclusive to the farm. Most items $20 and below.
NEW!
Pet Pics with Santa, who happens to look a lot like Farmer Dale. Donations benefit displaced animals from western North Carolina due to Hurricane Helene.
Spring Planting Clinic, Sale & Workshops.
In this pretty tranquil setting, come for a fun, engaging and relaxing time. Embrace the change of seasons.
Join us on the farm for a day filled with gardening and natural beauty. Chat with us, your local lavender farmers who have been perfecting our planting and care techniques for over 23 years. Have your questions answered, witness field-side demonstrations and discover the secrets to thriving, sweetly scented lavender in your garden.
It doesn’t stop there! Stay tuned for more.
As you explore the farm, make sure to visit our Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market, where you’ll find a unique collection of handcrafted goods for the body, garden, gifts, home and special occasions. And if you want to linger, pack a picnic or bring some snacks to enjoy while soaking in the farm’s tranquility. Join us anytime between 10 am and 2 pm, and remember, your admission donation will benefit the a local charity.
Thanks to those who make June Bloom Fest an annual tradition!
Stay tuned for 2025 dates!
June Bloom! With lots of new experiences to try, here’s to getting out into the country to reconnect with loved ones and enjoy the fresh lavender-laced air. Ahhh.
Tickets are limited = your best experience. Our family opens the farm to guests just a few days a year. June Bloom is a very big deal here. The lavender blooms, you get to come and play, then we harvest the crop. You have our pledge to offer a fun and relaxing good time.
Local music, lavender-y food & drink, workshops and so much more!
You’ll get to shop the farm’s Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market. The Shop will be overflowing with handmade lavender items lovingly created in small batches to soothe body & soul, for the garden, gifts, home and weddings too.
Lavender items are created from the crop grown using natural practices where no synthetic chemicals, herbicides or pesticides are used. You will find many one-of-a-kind items unique to Sunshine Lavender Farm.
We’re still partnering up with local artists and other small businesses, so stay tuned for more fun!
Join in a variety of creative activities for both adults and children.
Craft with fresh lavender. For all skill levels, from simple designs to those for the more crafty – tie, weave and breathe in the delightful scents of sweet lavender! You may also stuff a sachet with preserved lavender to take home.
The local food and drink is tasty. You’re strongly encouraged to pre-order June Bloom farm fresh snack and lunch items since there’s always a crowd at the food tent. Pre-order lunches as an individual or as a group on a single tab. Stay tuned for the 2025 menu.
Calling all artists!
Painters, are you looking for a plein air experience?
The farm has invited other community partners and like-minded small businesses to consider a return to enhance your June Bloom experience. Follow updates here as plans evolve.
The Poultry Palace is home to a lovely flock of hens and will be clucking in celebration of your farm visit too. Due to the threat of avian flu or HPAI, this area will be closed to guests to keep our feathered friends safe.
You must get a ticket to reserve your spot for yourself, family and friends. You will be asked to check in upon your arrival. Your support of the farm is greatly appreciated.
How did this event come about? The open farm weekend was originally planned as a thank you to the farm’s loyal farm friends and a means to invest in those who help to harvest the lavender when the field is ready. The farm is open just a few days a year. In June, during June Bloom, while the lavender is in bloom, and just before the crop is harvested, then again for the Lavender Holiday Market. (Stay tuned.) For your comfort, bring a quilt or lawn chair. A hat, water bottle (working hard to be a zero waste/no single use plastic event), sunscreen, garden shears and of course your camera too. No pets, please. We look forward to seeing you on the farm soon!
Farm to France Tour
Plans for a Farm to France trip are underway for when it is safe to travel again! Watch the video from the farm’s most recent adventure to the most amazing lavender growing region in the world.
Please see the sample Provence itinerary below. Check out the Provence! page on the website for more information.
Fall Fest on the Farm
Fall is spectacular on the farm!
In this pretty tranquil setting, come for a fun, engaging and relaxing time.
Join an experience!
Embrace the change of seasons. The lavender often surprises us with a bit of bloom too!
Sign up for an experience unique to our farm. Open Farm Day tickets will be available as well to visit the farm, for the lavender planting field-side demonstrations and to browse for plants and soul-soothing items. The Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market will be open.