Jolene goes to 123Farm Tea Nights

It's 2025 and we have our first trip to 123Farm! If you're new around here, you might not understand what that means... but if you've been here for a while you know that I absolutely adore 123Farm and thoroughly enjoy their events.

Before heading out to Cherry Valley, my friend Robin and I made a stop at Oak Tree Mountain in Oak Glen. Living in Southern California is such a privilege for many reasons, one being the access to gems like Oak Glen - fresh air and quaint charm away from the big city. Stopping here was the perfect way to welcome the first weekend of Spring.

We grabbed a hearty country meal from Apple Annie's before doing some shopping with local vendors. The petting zoo was coincidentally complimentary the day we went, so we also spent some time with new furry friends.

We then made our way over to Snow-line Orchards, a cute farm down the road. I love spending time in Oak Glen, especially when I feel like I need something slower-paced. It's so peaceful and beautiful, and the locally-made treats don't hurt.

Tea Nights at 123Farm was an extension of their new Tea Experience, so the event started at 5PM. We arrived at the farm, nabbed a parking spot and began our tea-themed evening.

There were several artisans who set up shop, as well as plenty of storefronts for 123Farm products. We enjoyed perusing the handmade wares and organic products before sitting down for some beverages.

I was really excited to see some tea-infused mocktails on the menu alongside of the cocktails. I chose the oolong lime spritz and it was honestly delicious. It was light and earthy, the perfect refreshment to enjoy while golden hour fell across the farm.

No matter what time of year I visit, whether the lavender is in bloom or not, the farm is always a picturesque, rustic oasis.

For dinner, Robin got the matcha fried chicken and I got a wonderful pizza with lavender and wine-poached pears, mozzarella, prosciutto and green tea pesto. I don't normally like sourdough, but the sourdough they make at 123Farm is unlike anything I've had before, and it makes for a delicious pizza crust.

We savored our dinners while the sun set and we were suddenly surrounded by the glow of neon lights and sparkles in the lavender fields.

Despite being quite full, I just had to indulge in more tea-themed treats, so I got the matcha flight and a matcha cheesecake. The matcha flight was composed of a salted rose honey, chai, lavender, and double matcha. My favorite ended up being the chai matcha, especially because it was the most surprising.

We spent the last part of our evening revisiting the lavender fields, but this time they were lit up and even more magical than earlier in the day. Moments like these are the reason I keep coming back to 123Farm.

When we were satisfied with our adventures and photos, we ended another beautiful day at 123Farm. Again, I always love coming here and every event seems even better than the last. I highly recommend a day trip here, especially to support small businesses and organic products.

Will you be visiting soon?

Until next time,