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June Bloom Lavender Festival | Saturday, June 14

Small farm, big fun. Music, Local Food, Drink, Craft + Chill

Lavender Magic + Landscape Painting + Quilt Squares + Yoga

Sunshine Lavender Farm - 4104 Millstone Road, Hurdle Mills, NC, USA

Celebrating our 25th anniversary, you're invited to experience the farm during June Bloom. A private residence and a small working farm since 2000, come to relax, reboot and reconnect with loved ones. Make memories in the countryside and celebrate the sweet, soothing properties of lavender.

Need to Know

  • Pre-paid General Admission and Workshop tickets are required to attend.
  • Choose a General Admission morning ticket (9 a.m. to noon) or an afternoon ticket (noon to 4 p.m.). Stay as long as you wish.
  • Kids under 15 receive free General Admission when accompanied by adult ticket holders. 
  • If participating in a Workshop, no need to purchase a General Admission ticket. 
  • Ready to make a plan? Get tickets here.
  • View the lavender-themed menu and pre-order picnics hereYou're encouraged to order ahead. Our food is popular!
  • No smoking or vaping on the farm.
  • No pets; service animals are welcome.
  • Rain date : Sunday, June 15 is part of June Bloom Fest weekend. We will figure things out, if necessary.

Workshops and Attractions

Live Music

 Brought to you by folk singers Mary Rocap and Megan Whitted of The Travelin' Mercies

New! Colorful & Magical Lavender Wand Master Class

If you love the idea of creating a colorful keepsake weaving with soothingly sweet lavender blooms, then this master class is for you! Spin fresh lavender stems with three colorful ribbons into a magical stunning work of art. For experienced hand crafters. (Ex. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc.)  Includes "shucking" lavender (removing the fragrant florets from the stems) and tie up your very own sachet with preserved lavender too. Up to 1.5 hours for first-time makers. $33, supplies included. Space is limited. Paula Greer (Dale and Annie's sister-in-law) is the best instructor, having taught nearly 25 years of classes, and likely thousands of crafters about weaving magical lavender wands.

Weave some magic! Your everlasting wand will be fragrant for YEARS!
Space is limited. Get your tickets today.

New! Paint an oil landscape with artist Justin Cole

Unlock your creative side while taking in the view. No matter your experience level, this outdoor, “plein air” oil painting class will teach you how to approach landscapes, handle changing light, and find compositions. Taught by internationally recognized artist Justin Cole, you’ll leave with a foundational understanding of painting principles and a one-of-a-kind artwork. $60, supplies included. Painting will be 8”x10”. Space is limited.

Art is for everyone!
Try Plein Air painting with internationally recognized artist, Justin Cole.

Paint a Quilt Square

Choose from many designs and colors. For kids & adults!
For porches, she-sheds, fences -- anywhere!

For your garden space, a porch, barn — anywhere! Choose from a variety of ready-to-paint designs, with two that are unique to the farm. Select your favorite paint colors to create your very own quilt square. With guidance from a local woodworking expert, adults paint a 24-inch x 24-inch barn quilt square for $55, supplies included; kids paint a 12 x 12 for $35, supplies included, and must be accompanied by an adult to participate. Space is limited, allow 2 hours.

Lavender Craft Workshops

Lavender Crafts Workshops fill super-fast!
There's a fresh lavender craft to fit your skill set. Get your tickets today!

Create fairy crowns, simple bundles, or swags using fresh lavender blooms with fresh lavender blooms. Experience "shucking" lavender (removing the fragrant florets from the stems) and tie up your very own sachet with preserved lavender too! $25, supplies included.

Ahhh, soothing yoga surrounded by nature.
Join Kaiut Yoga professional Nicole Rippy for transformative yoga. Photo: Caswell Messenger

Soothing, Transformative Yoga with Nicole Rippy

Need a day to reset, refocus, recharge, and refuel? Outdoors, surrounded by nature and the calming scent of lavender, local Kaiut Yoga professional, Nicole Rippy, will guide you in harmonizing your mind and body for true wellness and vitality. Whether you're an active athlete or someone seeking ease from the stiffness of daily life, Kaiut Yoga is meticulously designed to offer relief from chronic pain and enhance physical capabilities. Many of Nicole's students, from teens to seniors, have noticed visible improvements after a single session. 30-minute healing talk with Nicole post class. You will walk away feeling rejuvenated, loved, and with goodies to take home. Making your very own lavender sachet is included in this experience. All equipment is provided. Just bring your water bottle.

Local Animal Shelter Shares the Love

Puppy piles and cuddles!
Cute fur friends will be sharing their love and looking for their forever homes.

Beautiful Together Animal Sanctuary, a local nonprofit organization. Come get some dog cuddles, learn about adoptable rescue pets and resources to support you and your new four-legged best friend.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

View The Picnic Basket's menu and pre-order lavender-themed snacks or lunch from our exclusive June Bloom caterer here. 

Sweet & Fit is back! Sharon Greer Addison is Annie's sister and a commercial baker. Discover Artisan Breads, Local Fruit-Filled Pastry Pockets, Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches, French Macarons, and specialty cakes by the slice. Yum to Orange-Lavender Pound Cake, and more! Email pre-orders for your treats to Sharon at sweetandfitstudio@gmail.com. Venmo or PayPal pre-payment required.

Venmo: (Sharon-Addison-1)
PayPal: Sharon Addison with oneorangekitty@gmail.com

Pre-order from a local professional baker - Annie's sis!
Pre-order French macarons, local fruit filled pastry pockets, lavender ice cream sandwiches, and more!

Honeygirl Meadery is back! Sample a flight, get a bottle for your picnic on the farm, and carry some home. Yes, to Lavender Mead from the lavender grown here.

And So Much More

  • Orange County Master Gardeners & Beekeepers to help answer your questions.
  • Choose from lots of lavender plants for your southern garden or containers. 
  • Shop the farm's Lavender Love Shop & Farm Market stocked with lovingly created small-batch lavender goods to soothe body & soul, for the garden, gifts, home, and weddings, too.

Lavender items are created from the crop grown using natural practices with no synthetic chemicals, herbicides, or pesticides. To learn more about Sunshine Lavender Farm, click here.

The farm opens just five days a year!
Relax. Reboot. Reconnect. From our family to you. We hope to see you on the farm soon!


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