123 FARM

Olive Festival

March 16-24, 2024
Saturdays & Sundays
11 am - 6 pm

FREE ADMISSION with paid parking

Festival Highlights

With over 750 olive trees growing on our farm, the Olive Festival is a celebration of the olive fruit and an opportunity to learn about the health benefits. View a demonstration of pressing olives for oil

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.).

Workshops

Sign up for hands-on class on curing olives, making tapenade or a charcuterie board.

Free Lectures

Free lecture with special guests on topics ranging from olive oil to health.

Eatery

Food made in-house using olives, from pizza and soups to olive oil cakes and more!

Why COOC?

One of the best ways to know you’re getting an actual EVOO from a trusted source is to look for the COOC logo, which means that it’s been tested and practices approved of by the California Olive Oil Council, a label you can trust to find a pure olive oil that has been processed in a natural and organic way. You should also be able to find a harvest date so you know how fresh the olive oil actually is.

Taste different varieties and learn about the health benefits! Buy parking below.

Olive FESTIVAL

Free Lecture Schedule

Lectures take place in the large covered tent outside. Click here to view detailed lecture descriptions.
SATURDAY, March 16, 2024
1:15 pm TheArt of Artisan Olive Curing by Randy Olsen, Zebra Organics
2:30 pm Sustainable Eating for your Health and the Planet's by Becky Talyn, Professor of Natural Science
Sunday, march 17, 2024
1:15 pm The Art of Artisan Olive Curing by Randy Olsen
2:30 pm Sustainable Eating for your Health and the Planet's by Becky Talyn, Professor of Natural Science
saturday, march 23, 2024
1:15 pm The Art of Artisan Olive Curing by Randy Olsen



sunday, march 24, 2024
1:15 pm The Art of Artisan Olive Curing by Randy Olsen



123 Farm Eatery

All foods are made by the culinary staff of 123 Farm. We incorporate ingredients from our organic farm when possible. Some items feature sourdough bread baked in-house.

123 Farm Tours

Join us for an enriching experience exploring different parts of our property including a vineyard tour and a walk through our maesil trees.

Olive FESTIVAL

Paid Workshops

Workshops take place in the 800's hotel rooms. Reservation and pre-payment is required. Click here to view the full list.
Wildcrafting wellness: creating herbal infusions & salves
March 16 & 17 at 11:30 am
Jo from where the good things grow
Explore the art of wildcrafting with me, Jo from Where the Good Things Grow, at the serene 123 Farms gardens. In this workshop, you'll dive into making your own herbal oil infusion and salve, perfect additions to your home first aid kit. These herbal remedies are healing, nourishing, and versatile, suitable for everything from pain relief to first aid treatments. During our 1.5 hours together, you'll learn the process of extracting herbs' healing qualities by infusing them in olive oil. We will identify, collect, and create an herbal oil infusion and salve, focusing on the beneficial properties of rosemary, sage, and olive leaves.
Leave with your handmade herbal oil and salve, plus a recipe to craft your own natural remedies at home. Join us for a fulfilling experience of herbal crafting.
Limited to 16 participants
Cost $65
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flavors of the mediterranean: olive oil & za'atar
March 17, 23, 24 at 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm
elena of JMT spreads & treats
Embark on a journey through the Mediterranean as we explore the ancient olive tree, whose oil is a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine and beyond. Discover how the unique blend of soil, climate, and harvesting techniques influences the diverse flavors of olive oil. Our workshop will introduce you to the "Zait & Za'atar" sandwich, a beloved meal rich in nutrients and history, showcasing the versatility of olive oil paired with thyme, sesame, and sumac.
We'll dive into the health benefits of olive oil, highlighting its role in reducing health risks, enhancing hydration, and aiding digestion. Join us for a captivating session that marries culture, health, and the culinary arts in celebrating the timeless treasure of olive oil.
Limited to 16 participants
Cost $35
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ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS
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Festival Map

Welcome to the Olive Festival at 123 Farm, home to olive trees since 1854. Wander through our century-old olive groves, sample our farm's extra virgin olive oil, and discover its health benefits and more!

1. Olive Marketplace
Indulge in our array of delights at the Olive Festival, featuring exquisite extra virgin olive oils, tantalizing marinated olives, and olive sourdough bread. Explore an abundance of culinary treasures from1 23 Farm and more!

Information Desk (Lost & Found)
Visit the front desk to check in for workshops, sign up for an annual membership, shop at our lavender gift shop, or ask any questions you may have.

Eatery and Dining Hall
Savor the culinary delights of our farm's diverse olive and olive oil menu, featuring Mediterranean and Spanish-inspired dishes. Explore the versatility of olive oils, including unique treats like olive oil brownies and vanilla ice cream drizzled with olive oil. Enjoy your meal indoors at the Dining Hall.

Black Bench Wine Bar
Indulge in the flavors of California and other New World regions with our selection of organic wines and beers, alongside our signature lavender cocktails.

Sourdough Donuts
Treat yourself to warm mini donuts made with organic sourdough by 123Dough.

2. Friends of 123 Farm (Vendors)
Discover a variety of unique gifts from local vendors, featuring artisanal foods, cozy apparel, natural skincare, sweet treats, and more.

3. 123Dough Casa de las Tapas
Experience delicious sourdough paninis and organic Old World Wines in our historic Spanish Courtyard—the oldest standing building on our property!

4. Organic Galleries
Explore a delightful array of farm boutiques featuring Highland Provisions, 123 Farm merchandise, candles, and more! Treat yourself to lavender soft serve ice cream or sourdough churros for a unique experience.

5. Free Lectures
TBD

7. Lavender Fields
We invite you to revisit us during the summer months (June-July) to witness the lavender fields in full bloom. While the plants may appear as green shrubs at present, they possess a unique beauty of their own. We look forward to your return visit.

8. Parking Entrance

9. Sourdough Pizza
Experience the flavor of our organic pizzas, crafted with sourdough naturally fermented for over 30 hours. Indulge in our bestselling Fig and Lavender Goat Cheese pizza and make sure to try 123 Dough's exclusive NY-style pizzas made with ancient grains, available for a limited time only.

Lavender Bar
Savor our signature lavender cocktails, meticulously prepared with organic alcohol, along with our exclusive organic beer infused with our own lavender.

10. The Blacksmith Shop
Visit our charming shop, once a blacksmith's forge, where you can peruse and purchase a variety of items including 123 Farm logo hats and hoodies. Explore culinary treats made with lavender from our farm, such as syrup, dressings, lavender-infused tea, coffee, and much more.

12. Tea House
Visit our tea house featuring Wild Orchard Regenerative Teas and 123 Farm Teas. Enjoy scrumptious tea infused desserts accompanied by specialty tea blends. Experience the harmonious balance of flavors through our tea and food pairing.

13. 1000-year-old Oak Tree

Sheep Shearing Festival

March 30 - 31, 2024

Get a close-up view of how our sheep are shorn and how we process our wool. Guests can learn about natural dyes, how to wash wool, and visit our farm to feed our organic sheep.

Saturday & Sunday only
10 am - 4 pm

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Lavender Festival

May 3-July 21, 2024

Join us as we celebrate the blooming of our organic lavender. Stroll through 20 acres of lavender, taste lavender-infused food, drinks and desserts. Shop our lavender-themed marketplace and ride a wagon tour of the grounds.

Open select days
5-10 pm

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Lavender Nights

August 22-October 27, 2024

Join us outdoors with food from the grill, lavender cocktails, live music (on select days), marketplace shopping and a display of over half a million lights.

Wednesdays-Mondays
5-10 pm

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The products at 123 Farm are made primarily using organic ingredients from our farm. We hand harvest and distill our own lavender essential oil in the summer, and press oil from our century-old olive groves in the fall. We practice bee guardianship and sustainably harvest honey and beeswax from our own hives. Our products are made in small batches.