Events & Workshops
Sarah is back by popular demand!
Taught by local artist and art educator Sarah Baker, this class will lead guests through how to paint with watercolors and accent with fine line pen, all while surrounded by the beauty of the farm.
All materials provided.
No experience necessary.
Lemonade, Tea and Snacks provided.
Monthly workshops and classes
Farm to Table Dinners
Holiday Celebrations
Check out our events below!
We've always got something going on at the Farm.
Saturday, August 8 from 2-4pm
Join Jenna Thornton of Table & Thread for a peaceful time of floral embroidery. You’ll leave knowing the essentials of hand-stitching and having created your own embroidered lavender project.
No experience necesary.
All supplies included.
Lemonade and snacks provided.
Saturday, June 20 from 6-9pm
A beautiful night amongst the lavender with a date, friends, family—anyone who enjoys a great sunset and evening together.
We provide your picnic blanket, atmosphere and unique LFFF touches. You bring your own picnic dinner, drinks and favorite people.
The lavender blooms for a short time. Savor it in the sunset.
$20 per picnic spot (up to 4 people) $5 each additional person
Get those little hands in the paint AND the dirt! Learn about lavender and pollinators. This workshop begins in the lavender field where guests will “meet” the lavender up close.
Then retired educator Amy Patel will help guests create your own painting of the lavender using their FIRST paintbrush—their pinkies!
Finally, guests will PLANT a “baby” lavender right here on the farm!
All materials provided.
Lemonade, Tea and Snacks provided.
$20 per painter
Some of our past events:
Wednesday, June 17, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Spend a relaxing summer evening at Lucas Ferry Flower Farm creating your own beautiful fresh lavender wreath while surrounded by our blooming lavender field. Led by talented crafter Michelle Hyams, guests will learn step-by-step how to design and assemble a fragrant lavender wreath.
This beginner-friendly workshop includes all materials needed to complete your wreath, making it the perfect creative outing for friends, couples, or anyone who loves lavender and handmade décor.
While you’re here, enjoy the peaceful farm atmosphere and browse the Farm Studio, which will remain open for workshop guests throughout the evening.
$70 per person includes all materials necessary to make this fragrant 16 inch wreath. Of course we'll have a variety of lavender inspired refreshments.
All materials included.
No experience necessary.
Friday, June 12, 6-9 pm
Sip into the Sunset — an unforgettable evening in the lavender field designed for couples, friends, and anyone craving a beautiful night outdoors. Wander through blooming lavender fields while enjoying curated wine tastings, artisan charcuterie, live music, and your own private seating space nestled among the lavender rows.
Whether it’s date night, a girls’ evening out, or a relaxing summer gathering with friends, this dreamy farm experience blends golden hour views, fragrant blooms, and cozy ambiance into the perfect night to remember.
Private lavender field seating
Wine tastings
Charcuterie boards
Live music under the evening sky
Sunset views & endless photo moments
Gather your favorite people and join us for a magical evening in the lavender fields.
Tuesday, June 16 from 6-8pm OR Saturday, June 20 from 12-2pm
Tour the flower farm to see how and where we grow our specialty flowers.
Learn how to masterfully arrange flowers into a beautiful arrangement to take home after laughing and learning with new friends.
Saturday, June 20 from 2-4pm
Sew your own eye or neck pillow at our beginner-friendly, step-by-step, have-a-lot-of-fun workshop for all ages.
Lemonade, Tea and Snacks provided.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 6-7:30 pm
All you need is love. And books and flowers.
Make TWO bookmarks with pressed flowers, patterned paper, pens and your creativity.
Materials provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
Lemonade, Tea and snacks provided.
Saturday, May 9 from 11am-2pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day surrounded by the beauty of spring at our 1st Annual Mother’s Day Picnic at Lucas Ferry Flower Farm.
Enjoy a thoughtfully prepared boxed picnic lunch, relax to the sounds of live acoustic guitar, and take in the peaceful views as you picnic in your choice of location on the 13 acre farm. Our photographer will capture candid moments and family/group photos before you leave with a floral arrangement and beautiful memories.
$50 per adult $20 per child ($5 toddler option)
Each ticket includes:
Lunch from Wildwood Deli
Cookies from Peaceful Pastries & Sweets
Tea, lemonade and water
Each picnic site includes:
a picnic blanket (OR table/chairs for additional cost)
a floral arrangement you can take home after the picnic
the sounds of live acoustic guitar by Connery Patel and Connor McDougal
professional photography mini-sessions
beautiful views by Mother Nature herself
Slow down and savor the day with the people you love most.
Thursday, June 18 from 3-5pm
Discover the abundance growing right outside your door and learn how to transform common garden herbs, flowers, and wild plants into delicious, nourishing teas. Join Michelle Crawford of Driftwood Dragonfly for an introduction to crafting your own backyard tea blends.
In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to identify tea-worthy plants, explore the flavors and traditional uses of common herbs and flowers, discover harvesting and drying, and gain confidence in creating balanced, flavorful herbal tea blends. We'll discuss safety considerations, brewing methods, and the art of blending for both taste and enjoyment.
Participants will enjoy sampling a variety of herbal teas and will create a custom tea blend to take home.
Lemonade, Tea and snacks provided.
Thursday, June 11 from 2-4 pm OR Friday, June 12 from 2-4 pm
This fun and interactive workshops begins in the lavender field where guests will get a tour and “meet” the various lavender varieties up close.
Guests will make their own Bath Salts and Lavender Sachet from lavender grown right here on our farm. At the end of the workshop, they will go home with the products they made AND a shower steamer and bouquet of flowers from the farm.
All materials provided.
No experience necessary.
Lemonade, Tea and Snacks provided.
Your official invitation to touch grass.
Actually, touch lavender.
Trade the parking lots, errands, and endless scrolling for an afternoon of flowers, fresh air, and peaceful farm views.
Gather your friends and spend an afternoon surrounded by the aroma of our lavender field, beautiful flowers, and peaceful countryside views.
At our Open Farm Day you'll enjoy:
Walking through fresh blooming lavender
Build your own Bouquet Bar
Meet local author Hattie Adams
Cookie decorating
Endless stunning photo backdrops
Whether you're celebrating, reconnecting, or simply looking for something beautiful to do, Lucas Ferry Flower Farm is waiting for you. Leave with flowers, photos, and a lighter spirit.
726 Caldwell Lane, Athens, AL
Saturday, June 13
1–5 PM
Enjoy the simple joy of being outdoors.
FREE and open to the public.
Sunday June 14 from 5-7pm.
Taught by local artist and art educator Sarah Baker, this class will lead guests through how to paint with watercolors, all while surrounded by the beauty of blooming lavender.
All materials provided.
No experience necessary.
Lemonade, Tea and Snacks provided.