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  • Friday – Sunday, June 21 – June 23, and June 28 – 30, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm – 5th Annual Lavender Farm Fest

    Step into a world of serenity and natural beauty at our Lavender Farm Fest! Nestled amidst the picturesque lavender fields with a breathtaking view of Mount Wachusett and surrounding vistas, this festival promises a day filled with relaxation and delightful experiences. The 5th Annual Lavender Farm Fest takes place June 21, 22, 23 and June 28, 29, 30 at The Farm at SummitWynds, 62 Summit Street in Holden.

    Capture the moment as you wander through the lavender fields, striking poses with handheld cameras and phones (tripods and flash not allowed). Indulge your senses with lavender treats and drinks, while enjoying live music that sets the perfect mood for the day.

    Visit the Vintage Camper photo booth for some fun snapshots, listen to live music and sip on a glass of beer or wine from Seven Saws Brewing, Red Apple Farm, and Hardwick Winery, including special Lavender Beer, Wine and Hard Cider crafted from our own lavender (21+ only). Discover the charm of our newly hatched chicks and explore the Boutique Artisanal Marketplace for unique finds.

    Immerse yourself in the tranquility of a Yoga Class in the Lavender Field, check our website for timings. Embark on a nature trail adventure, hike through enchanting landscapes, and take a self-guided farm tour to meet horses, sheep, and chickens.

    Learn about the rich history of The Farm at SummitWynds and cool off with lavender lemonade or lavender soft serve ice cream. Walk the labyrinth for a spiritual journey and bring your children (EXCEPT on June 21st which is Adults Only) for various activities like Hoot N Holler Hill, Farmer Chip, and Granny’s Stable with our herd of spring horses.

    Witness the buzz as our farm becomes a haven for pollinators–purchase a butterfly envelope and release your own butterfly at the farm. Join us for a day of joy, nature, and lavender at our Lavender Farm Fest! Admission $16. https://lavenderfarmfest.com/

     

  • Saturday, June 26 – Sunday, June 27, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm – Lavender Festival

    Johnson Hill Farm is a unique place where you will find a Lavender Labyrinth, Doves, an 1800’s Cemetery, and more – all high on a hill, down in a hollow of scenic Buckland, Massachusetts. It is the home of the Lavender Labyrinth where you can experience the beauty of nature and aroma of Lavender. The Lavender Festival is held here during the last full weekend of June each year.  Admission is free, and the hours are 10 – 4 each day.  You will enjoy a relaxing self-guided tour of the Farm, local artisans and crafters vending their products, demonstrations throughout the weekend, workshops in pounded flower art, lavender wand making, wild flower gathering and wreath making, cooking with lavender, and more.  Each day there will be a release of the doves, weather permitting.

    The Farm, located high on Johnson Hill, is nestled in a Hollow surrounded by the rolling hills of Buckland. This is now both a home and the home of the Lavender Labyrinth, the owner’s doves, an historic cemetery, and the all too friendly farm dogs. Entering the labyrinth can be a healthy walk or a gentle wander through the lavender, or for some a spiritual exercise or experience.

    For those interested in historic cemeteries, Sandy and Glenn Cardinal now carefully tend the Johnson Hill Cemetery. Photos are encouraged, but the stones are too fragile now to allow rubbings.

    Lavender grown and hand-harvested from the Labyrinth on the South Meadow provides the material for fresh cut or dried lavender and related hand-crafted products. Tucked between the plants you will find ‘verb garden stones’ (some practical, others whimsical) on display. Other crafts become available when inspiration and skill decide to work successfully together. Call 413-625-6439 for more information, or log on to www.lavenderland.com.

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