Hereward Farms, the lavender farm in East Garafraxa, Ontario (located just an hour from the Greater Toronto Area) is hosting a special holiday shopping experience at their Lavender Lounge + Boutique. The Sip + Shop will feature Hereward Farms' unique farm-to-beauty products and other local vendors. Charcuterie and cocktails will supplement the event, as well.
The special holiday shopping experience will commence on December 10th from 2 PM to 8 PM. The entrance fee is $5 CAD and this also covers the Snacks + Sips during the event. Additionally, each visitor will receive a $5 gift card towards the Hereward Farms Lavender Lounge + Boutique. There will be special swag bags for the first 25 people and a Grand Prize draw with items from each vendor.
Hereward Farms is also making a donation to Believe Bags, a local charity.
Lavender-Centric Holiday Shopping Experiences
Hereward Farms is Hosting a Sip + Shop This Year
Trend Themes
1. Lavender Farm-to-beauty Products - The trend of using locally sourced, natural ingredients for skincare products is on the rise, presenting an opportunity for businesses to create lavender-centric products.
2. Sip-and-shop Events - Sip-and-shop events are gaining popularity as a way for businesses to attract customers, particularly during holiday seasons, providing an opportunity for businesses to host their own events.
3. Local Vendor Collaborations - Collaborating with local vendors can be a successful business strategy by providing customers with unique, locally made products, presenting an opportunity for businesses to build partnerships within their communities.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Skincare - Beauty and skincare industries can take advantage of the growning trend of using natural, locally sourced ingredients, and creating lavender-centric skincare products.
2. Hospitality and Events - Hospitality and events industries can utilize the popularity of sip-and-shop events and create unique experiences for their customers, like the Lavender Lounge + Boutique, to boost their sales.
3. Local Business and Agriculture - Local businesses and agriculture industries can collaborate to create unique, locally made products, and build partnerships to boost sales within their communities.