JARDIN DU SOLEIL LAVENDER FARM
Our family is excited to share our fourth farm tour with you. Come visit our “Garden of the Sun,” the only farm surrounded by hundreds of acres of untouched Dungeness scenery. This year we are adding new crafts, adding more vendors, continuing favorite Jardin du Soleil traditions and, back by popular demand, adding a free shuttle service from downtown out to the farm. While visiting Jardin du Soleil, some of the things we are proud to offer are the experience of getting lost (and found) in our garden maze, listening to the bees while cutting your own fresh bundle and watching your family smile while they enjoy our new and unique family friendly lavender crafts. Relax as you listen to great music on the lawn or while browsing over 25 vendors featuring some amazing handcrafted jewelry, art, clothing and more. Our gift shop is fully stocked with Jardin du Soleil signature products and so many new products you’ve just got to see. Because we know that you love festival food, we have brought back Maggie May’s Espresso and Outfitter, voted the best food truck in western Washington (fingers crossed for elk burgers). Make sure to get to Thor early if you want to try some of Viking Feasts chocolate ice cream. Of course, he’ll have lavender ice cream, too, featuring local Dungeness Valley Creamery milk and Jardin du Soleil Royal Velvet lavender. This year we are happy to announce that we have teamed up with Olympic Lavender to bring you over 10 acres of Dungeness Lavender Festivities — which means two great farms for one admission. By starting your day at the Jardin du Soleil Lavender Festival and taking advantage of our free shuttle service running to downtown Sequim and Olympic Lavender every 20 minutes all weekend long you can experience all that Sequim Lavender Weekend has to offer. We look forward to seeing you out on the farm!
Farm Activities
All weekend: • U-pick fragrant certified organic lavender bundles • Lavender paraffin hand dips and massage • Gourd carving and burning demonstrations • Garden maze • Food, beer and wine, coffee, shrubs, ice cream • Crafts and activities for youths of all ages
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• 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Photos in the lavender with resident photographer. You bring your camera and our photographer will provide the hats and props. Long-time farm staple Valerie Henschel will be here Saturday. • 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Lavender essential oil distillation demonstration with owner Paul Schiefen • 11 a.m., 2 p.m. Learn how to make a lavender wand. • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Make a lavender fairy doll. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Make your own seed bombs to bring some color to your neighborhood. • 4-4:30 p.m. Farm Flow Yoga with Julia Buggy Saturday only: • 10-11 a.m. Farm Flow Yoga with Julia Buggy – get your morning started right. • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sequim Valley Car Club will have classic Photo By Gary Hamburgh cars on display Experiences for children: • Make your own “seed bombs” Food: • Craft your own Monster Spray (sleep spray) $ • Maggie May’s Espresso and Outfitter will be serving up • Go “crabbing” for prizes. delicious sandwiches, salads, elk burgers, chili and refresh• Hula hoop to family friendly music. ments including Sweet Caroline’s Shrubs. • Explore the garden maze. • Vikings Feast Ice Cream • Local beer and wine
Music:
(Times and lineup subject to change. Check website for the most up-to-date information). Friday • 10 a.m.-noon - Bear Wolf – Acoustic Rock • 12:15-3 p.m. - The Old Sidekicks – Classic Bluegrass • 3:15-6 p.m. - Blue Rooster — country, bluegrass, ragtime and country blues Saturday • 10 a.m.-noon - The Old Sidekicks – Classic Bluegrass • 12:15-3 p.m. Bear Wolf – Acoustic Rock • 3:15-6 p.m. - Cedar Suede – Cinematic World Funk Orkestra Sunday • 10 a.m.-noon - Bear Wolf – Acoustic Rock • 12:15-3 p.m. - Bear Wolf – Acoustic Rock • 3:15-6 p.m. - Farm owner Paul’s band will close out the weekend with local feel good jams.
Vendors:
• Heart to Heart Designs – photo albums, cards and more. • Sassy Glass – fused glass plates, platters and art. • Harborwood Designs – lathe-turned bowls, vases and platters. • Olympic Onion – amazing on everything … green onion powder. • New Social Club – Fun upcycled clothing. • Birdhouses by John Lavatai – amazing hand made birdhouses. (A farm favorite) • Treasures of the Tides – beach glass and driftwood jewelry. • The Bag Ladies of Sequim – upcycled wool purses, wallets and accessories. • Washington Rocks – rocks, minerals and stone jewelry. • Artemis – Native American turquoise squash blossom jewelry. • Lavender Skep Apiary – honey, honey and honey sticks. Honey! • Dungeness Gold – spices, sauces and condiments. • Blue Mountain Gourd Creations – gourd art with demonstrations. • Coopers Gotta Have It – hand-painted crystal nail files. • Suvi Baby – hand-dyed rope bowls and purses. • Bubble Up Girlz – soy candles and tartlets. Bath and body products for pets and people. • Gifts of Mother Earth – hand-crafted garden pottery. Raku-fired art. • Whimzees – knit wear, vests, tunics and hats. • Seahorse Inspiriations – batik fabric clothing. • For Your Nails Only – lavender paraffin hand dips and massage. • New Dungeness Nursery – hanging baskets, perennials and more.
Sequim Lavender Weekend 2015