Araceli Farms - Dixon, California

John V.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Araceli Lavender Farm, and I must say, it was a delightful experience. Although we initially had a bit of trouble finding the entrance, we eventually spotted a sign that guided us in the right direction. Arriving before our scheduled 8am visit, we were greeted by the incredibly friendly and helpful staff. They made us feel right at home.

The lavender farm itself is a sight to behold. The fields are meticulously maintained, and the vibrant purple hues of the lavender flowers create a truly enchanting atmosphere. One of the highlights was the presence of small tables and chairs, perfect for enjoying a peaceful picnic amidst the fragrant lavender.

Inside the barn, we discovered a treasure trove of lavender products. From essential oils to soaps and candles, there was something for everyone. The farm provides a wonderful opportunity for photo ops, and we took advantage of that by capturing beautiful moments with our loved ones.

Overall, I can't recommend Araceli Lavender Farm enough. It's a hidden gem that offers a unique and memorable experience. Whether you're a lavender enthusiast or simply looking for a serene and picturesque outing, this farm is the perfect destination. Don't miss out on the chance to visit Araceli Lavender Farm - it's truly a treat for the senses.

Rebekah Valencia

I recently had my wedding at Araceli farms and this place is beautiful!! Justina and her staff were nothing short of amazing, and she was very quick to respond and was very easy to talk to. Araceli farms offers a serene lavender farm beautiful barn and the perfect bar setup. The staff take very good care of the grounds and the views are amazing!! We are very happy and satisfied with our decision to have our Special Day here, at Araceli Farms! This place will forever be our special place!

Krishna Bhowmik

Beautiful farm with rows of blooming lavenders. You can visit this farm and click beautiful pictures, but be mindful of not stepping on the lavender bush. As there is lots of flower there are honey bees buzzing all around the farm. They also have gift shop from there we bought some really good lavender soaps.

Arathi Nagarajan

I wanted to visit a lavender farm for so long. Finally my dream came true this year (June 26). It was an hour long drive and very very hot weather. We arrived on time and were provided tickets for the lavender bunch. Plenty of parking place was available. Once we selected our lavender bunches we went to take some pictures. The lavender was in perfect bloom and ready for harvest. Bees were there but not bothersome. We had some refreshing lavender lemonade and spent some quality time with the family.

Lindsey

This place was great! We bought tickets online and did the $10 entrance plus bundle deal. The guy doing the checking in was super laid back and really informative. There were SO MANY bees - really neat to hear them and see them up close doing their thing. They were pretty docile and the closest we came to an incident was an angry buzz when one flew in my hair. All the lavender looks and smells amazing. The lavender barn/shop was full of bundles up to dry on massive racks. They have some neat products like a shimmer spray (all natural with mica for the glitter!). We were able to bring some adult beverages and enjoy shade on the lawn after walking through the lavender rows. A great place to digest after brunch!

Cristina Olano

We visited Araceli Farms first last year and the place is gorgeous. Due to social distancing, We purchased tickets on their website once we knew which day was best for Us. The $10/person got Us a lavender bundle as well, so fragrant.
The two hour window is plenty of time to see and enjoy the rows of lavender and take pics for memories.
Golden hour is what we chose for our time and like the Owner said, it was perfect. Magical really. ?
Staff are awesome. We will be back. Our Family and Friends are planning their visits already after seeing our pics for the remainder of the season.
Next time we will plan a picnic, they just ask Guests to clean after themselves.

Colleen Rocero

My family and I have been to Araceli Farms for the last 3 years - each year better than the last.

The first year (2021) we went was such a wonderful experience - a lavender farm not too far from home. Another plus, the lavender farm is owned by a woman of color! The blooms were gorgeous and the picture ops were amazing. The lavender lemonade and lavender cookies were delicious, and of course I couldn’t leave without buying any of the merchandise available. Unfortunately, that year there were a lot of people so we had to be more strategic with our camera angles as well it was sad to see all the trash left around the property.

The next year (2022) was I noticed there were different ticket options available - just the farm visit, the farm visit plus a U-Pick option, a lavender box set (the one I purchased), and one that included all. It was just as amazing with the blooms, the lemonade and cookies and the merch. The photo ops were great but we still had to strategically angle our cameras to avoid getting other visitors in our pictures.

This year (2023), as soon as I got the email that the lavender season was to start, I immediately went online to scope out tickets regardless that the email mentioned that there weren’t as many lavender bushes due to disease. I noticed the different ticket options now also had a limited number of tickets available. This had me immediately buying tickets to secure a spot - I chose the lavender box again. I did notice that the price of the box was more expensive compared to the previous year, but it wasn’t going to stop me from going or purchasing that ticket option again; this year’s lavender box has a few extra things so the price increase was definitely not bad. I have to say that this year was by far my favorite year going to Araceli Farms. Since there were limited tickets for time slots, there weren’t as many people and we got every shot we wanted without being disturbed by other visitors. With less people, I also noticed that the property didn’t have trash everywhere (thank goodness bc people shouldn’t be leaving their trash there!). This year was also the first year we got to meet Justina - the owner. She is super nice and such a wonderful person. I am so glad that she opened her farm for visits. I can see that it takes a lot of work to organize these visits, and am so glad that she continues to open her farm for people to visit.

Sudeshna Lodhia

This was a really nice place that was very zen, beautiful and smelled amazing! They had so many different types of lavender that I didn't know even existed. Our friends surprised us and took us here. We got the full package with food package and picked our own bunches of lavender. The food package wasn't really actual food: it had lavender cookies, lavender to bake with, really yummy chocolates, a postcard, recipe cards and a voucher for lavender lemonade (really refreshing and tasty!). For picking, they had time slots, provided scissors and explained how to pick them. There were naturally A LOT of bees everywhere. They don't harm anyone if they're not bothered. They have a barn store with really cute backdrops and a store that sold lavender products that some were made there. The farm also had picnic areas and picnic tables. Definitely very instagramable and Pinterest worthy!