123 Stationery Festival in the Forest — August 14–15 & 21–22, 4–9 PM at 123 Farm, Cherry Valley CA

More than a market. A place worth wandering.

A stationery festival held on a historic ranch (est. 1884)

An evening of independent stationery vendors, stamp collecting, and hands-on workshops, all set at 123 Farm at historic Highland Springs Ranch, a working organic lavender farm and longtime festival destination. Wander century-old olive groves, visit a 1,000-year-old oak, and enjoy lights strung through the trees, live music, good food, and plenty of open space to slow down and stay awhile. Worth the drive.

A Different Kind of Stationery Festival

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A Historic Farm Setting

Not a convention hall. Wander beneath towering trees, century-old olive groves and a 1,000-year-old oak, with plenty of room to slow down and explore.

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More Than Shopping

Journal, craft, paint and sip with Black Bench wine, take a tractor farm tour, enjoy live music and join hands-on experiences inspired by the farm.

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Designed for Stationery Lovers

Beautiful displays, natural photo spots and exclusive festival details, from collectible stamps and keepsake tickets to special stationery, folios and little surprises throughout the event.

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More Time With the Makers

We’re not chasing the biggest vendor count. Browse at your own pace, meet the people behind the products, ask questions and actually enjoy each booth without packed convention aisles.

Admission Tickets

Early Bird

General Admission

$12

Every admission includes the exclusive Stationery Festival Folio — a die-cut paper folio envelope filled with:

  • Vendor Stamp Passport & Collection Sheet
  • Festival Postcard
  • Festival Brochure & Map
  • Collectible Vinyl Sticker

Plus access to the Stationery Market, free creative activities, live music, ranch grounds, light displays, and photo spots.

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Keepsakes included

Stationery Festival Bundle

$25

Admission + exclusive keepsakes!

  • Vendor Stamp Passport & Collection Sheet
  • Festival Postcard
  • Festival Brochure & Map
  • Collectible Vinyl Sticker
  • Custom Stationery Festival Tote
  • Exclusive Stationery Festival Pen
$45
Value
Yours for
$25

A great option if you want a few festival-exclusive keepsakes to take home.

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123 Farm Members

Members get in free

$0Festival Admission

123 Farm members receive free admission to Stationery Festival, plus one complimentary Festival Folio per party with a stamp passport and festival materials.

Want the full festival bundle? Members can add the $25 Stationery Festival Bundle for just $10, including the custom tote and exclusive festival pen.

Not a member yet? Memberships start at $40.

Membership Info

More than a market

Independent Stationery Market

Shop a growing lineup of independent stationery vendors from Southern California and beyond, each bringing their own designs, paper goods, and special finds.

Every participating vendor will have a festival stamp to collect in your passport.

Bear holding sticker sheets
Memo padsSticky notesStickers & sticker sheetsJournalsCardsRubber stampsFountain pens & inksWashi tapePaper goodsVinyl stickers

Vendor lineup coming soon

Resident shops Dotori and Pokke will also be part of the festival at the Friends of 123 Farm cottages.

Interested in becoming a vendor? Apply to join the 2027 Stationery Festival →

Free With Admission

Six activities to make, collect, and explore, all included with your ticket.

Stamp passport card and a rubber stamp

Stamp Passport + Rewards

Collect stamps from participating stationery vendors and unlock exclusive festival rewards at 10 and 20 stamps.

Paint palette, brush, and a mini canvas painted with a pine tree

Free Mini Canvas Painting

Paint your own mini canvas and take it home. While supplies last.

Treasure map with an X and a treasure chest

Free Scavenger Hunt

Follow clues around the ranch, solve the puzzle, and earn an exclusive vinyl sticker.

Rubber stamps, a stamped card, and a bottle of ink

Free Stamp Table

Bring your journal or notebook and fill your pages with a collection of festival stamps.

Doodled faces and a 123 signature on a sheet of paper

Giant Community Guestbook

Add a face, doodle, and signature to our oversized illustrated guestbook.

Potted twig tree hung with handwritten note tags

Community Note Tree

Write a thought, wish, or little note and add it to our growing community tree.

Paid workshops

Creative Workshops & Experiences

Junk Journaling

Create a page inspired by your visit. Receive a Polaroid-style photo of yourself and use exclusive 123 Farm papers, washi tape, stickers, and decorations.

Pressed Flower Bookmark

Create a bookmark using dried pressed flowers and botanical elements.

Make Your Own Rubber Stamp

Carve your own design in our beginner-friendly linocut rubber stamp workshop.

Leather Journal Workshop

Create your own leather journal to use for writing, sketching, or collecting memories.

Charm Notebook Decorating

Personalize your own notebook with charms and decorative pieces.

Paint & Sip

Create your own oil painting on canvas while enjoying a glass of wine in our beautiful courtyard, guided by an instructor.

Perfume Class

Learn how different fragrance notes work together, then create your own custom perfume with guidance from an instructor.

Matcha Workshop

Learn how to properly whisk and prepare matcha using traditional tools and techniques.

Advance reservations are recommended for ticketed workshops. Limited onsite availability may be offered when space permits.

Customize + collect

Stationery Trail

Start at the Flower Market and design a custom tote or tee using your choice of patches. Then follow the Stationery Trail through 5+ stops around the ranch to collect special farm goodies along the way.

A fun combination of customization, exploring the ranch, and collecting surprises.

$20
$48+ value

Purchase with admission or at the Flower Market.

Stationery Festival Menu

Come hungry

Festival Menu Coming Soon

The main food court sits outdoors beside the lavender fields.

Sourdough Pizza

10" wood-fired sourdough made with organic flour, organic starter, organic tomato sauce and all-organic toppings.

Lavender Fig + Goat CheeseVG

Dried black mission figs, organic goat cheese, garlic herb oil, organic lavender caramelized onions, arugula

MargheritaVG

Fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil, organic marinara, 123 Farm olive oil

Sicilian Eggplant RaguV

Slow-braised eggplant ragu, roasted mushrooms, garlic confit, fresh basil, olive oil (cheese-free)

Pepperoni Ricotta

Organic marinara, mozzarella, organic pepperoni, creamy ricotta, hot honey drizzle

Pepperoni

Organic marinara, shredded mozzarella, organic pepperoni

Supreme

Organic marinara, mozzarella, organic pepperoni, bell peppers, black olives, Italian sausage

V vegan · VG vegetarian · Menu subject to change.

Shop. Create. Eat. Explore.

Explore the Festival

Stationery Festival unfolds across our historic working ranch, an organic lavender farm with century-old olive groves and a rich history as a former stagecoach stop. Wander between shops, workshops, food, gardens, and quiet places to journal.

Illustrated map of 123 Farm at Highland Springs Ranch with 19 numbered festival locations

1 Admissions

Start your visit here. Check in, receive your festival materials and stamp passport, and begin exploring the ranch.

2 Lavender Fields

The lavender is no longer in bloom, but you can still enjoy a peaceful stroll through the fields surrounded by twinkling lights.

3 Olive Grove Photo Opportunity

Stop for a photo on our vintage sofa, tucked beneath the trees of our century-old olive grove.

4 Flower Market

Browse 123 Farm merchandise and floral-inspired gifts, including soaps, honey, teas, gardening tools, and grow kits. Also home to the Stationery Trail — design a custom tote or tee with patches for $20 ($48+ value), then visit 5+ stops around the ranch.

5 1,000-Year-Old Oak Tree

Take in the grandeur of this ancient oak, one of the ranch's most remarkable landmarks. Bring a journal or sketchbook, find a quiet spot, and let the tree inspire a page of your own.

6 Historic Ranch Photos

Explore photographs from the ranch archives, including historic moments from Einstein's visit.

7 Live Music

Relax and enjoy live music beginning at 5:30 PM.

8 Smash Burgers, Sourdough Pizza, Lavender Bar & More

Dig into Lavender & Fig Sourdough Pizza, Loaded Fries, Sourdough Mini Donuts, Lavender Funnel Cake, and Lavender Ice Cream. Sip a Lavender Latte, or visit the Lavender Bar for a Spiked Frozen Lemonade, Lavender Whiskey Sour, organic beer, and more cocktails.

9 Stationery Studio & Creative Workshops

Free creative activities and hands-on workshops: the giant community guestbook, the free stamp table, the Community Note Tree, and mini canvas painting. Ticketed activities include junk journaling with a Polaroid photo, pressed-flower bookmarks, linocut rubber stamp making, leather journal making, and charm notebook decorating.

10 The Blacksmith Shop

Our historic Blacksmith Shop is home to the Farm Store — bestselling 123 Farm hats, T-shirts, and totes, plus lavender honey, beauty products, stationery, and other unique farm gifts.

11 Tractor-Pulled Wagon Tours

A guided wagon tour through the ranch, past the lavender fields and the 1,000-year-old oak tree, with stories about the history of Highland Springs Ranch. Each rider receives an exclusive souvenir ticket — perfect for junk journaling. Tours run 5–9 PM.

12 Independent Stationery Market

Independent stationery vendors from Southern California and beyond. Shop memo pads, sticky notes, stickers, journals, cards, stamps, fountain pens, inks, and other creative paper goods. Collect 10 vendor stamps for a free mini sticker sheet, or 20 for an exclusive festival pen plus sticker sheet — redeemable at the Front Desk.

13 "Willow" Tree

One of our most-loved photo spots — this century-old oak is beautifully lit with hanging lights for a warm, magical glow. Snap a photo here and on the historic concrete bridge overlooking the pond.

14 Sourdough Bread Hall

Freshly baked sourdough made in-house with ancient grains, plus pastries and our popular sourdough cookies. Sample 123 Farm olive oils and vinegars. Also inside:

  • Black Bench Wine Bar — lavender cocktails and wines from our exclusive Black Bench label.
  • The Matcha Room at the Eatery — handcrafted matcha drinks, desserts, tasting flights, and workshops.
  • Front Desk, Membership & Lost and Found — buy or upgrade a membership, check in for the scavenger hunt, and redeem your passport rewards.
  • Photo Booth — $10 per session, cash or card.
  • Perfume Blending Experience — online registration recommended.

15 The Organic Galleries

Nine themed shops inspired by the farm — provisions, 123 Farm merchandise, beauty products, candles, and more. Stop by the Lavender Scoop Shop for lavender soft serve and 123 Coffee for a lavender latte.

16 The Courtyard

Seasonal small plates in our historic courtyard, featuring artisan 123Dough sourdough and a curated selection of Old World wines.

17 Pallet Maze

Take a fun detour through our outdoor pallet maze tucked among the trees.

18 Friends of 123 Farm

Unique gifts in our cottage rooms, where local vendors offer a curated mix of handmade and thoughtfully sourced items. Visit our resident stationery shops, Dotori and Pokke, for cute Japanese-inspired stationery and mini cameras — and Smile!, our photo booth. Vendor hours may vary by day.

19 Preferred Parking

Convenient parking located closer to the heart of the festival. Available as an optional add-on while spaces last.

Why it's worth the drive

Come for the stationery.
Stay for the evening.

Shop beneath the trees, wander the historic ranch as the lights come on, grab dinner and a lavender drink, join a workshop, take a tractor ride, listen to live music, or find a quiet spot beneath an ancient oak to journal.

Even Ernest Hemingway once visited the ranch. We like to think there’s still something about this place that gets ideas flowing.

Part stationery market, part creative festival,
part evening escape to the farm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does General Admission include?+

Entry to Stationery Festival, your exclusive Stationery Festival Folio with stamp passport, postcard, brochure/map and collectible vinyl sticker, plus access to the Independent Stationery Market, free creative activities, live music, ranch grounds, light displays, and photo areas.

Can I arrive at any time?+

Yes. Your ticket allows entry at any time during festival hours, 4–9 PM.

Are workshops included with admission?+

Some creative activities are free with admission. Specialty workshops and experiences are ticketed separately.

Do I need to bring my own journal?+

No, but you are welcome to bring one. The free stamp table is a great place to add festival stamps to your own journal or notebook.

How does the Vendor Stamp Passport work?+

Each participating stationery vendor has their own festival stamp. Collect 10 stamps for an exclusive mini sticker sheet, or 20 stamps for an exclusive festival pen plus mini sticker sheet. Rewards are redeemed at the Front Desk in the Main Lobby.

Do members need to buy admission?+

No — 123 Farm members receive free admission. Each member party also receives one complimentary Stationery Festival Folio, and members can upgrade to the $25 Stationery Festival Bundle for just $10.

Is there food at the festival?+

Yes. There are multiple food and drink locations throughout the ranch serving savory food, desserts, coffee, matcha, lavender drinks, wine, beer, and cocktails.

Will the lavender be blooming?+

The lavender will no longer be in bloom in August, but the fields will be transformed with twinkling lights for evening walks.

Is the festival outdoors?+

Much of Stationery Festival takes place outdoors throughout our historic ranch, with additional shops, vendor spaces, food locations, and activities located inside buildings around the property.

Ready for a different kind of stationery festival?

Shop independent stationery.Make something.Collect stamps.Eat something delicious.Explore the ranch.Stay for the lights.

Early Bird General Admission starts at $12

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A real working ranch

Our Other Festivals

Stationery Festival joins a full year of festivals at 123 Farm. Dates below are our expected 2027 windows.

Lavender fields at 123 Farm

Lavender Festival

Weekends, June 2027

Our signature summer festival in the lavender fields — u-pick lavender, farm-to-table food, live music, and workshops among the blooms.

Sourdough loaves

Sourdough Bread Festival

Weekends, April 2027

A celebration of our 123Dough bakery: wood-fired loaves, baking demonstrations, tastings, and starter workshops.

Holiday lights at the ranch

Christmas Nights

Late Nov – Dec 2027

Evenings of lights through the olive groves, holiday markets, warm drinks, and seasonal dinners at the ranch.

Stationery Festival

Aug 14–22, 2027

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