Deerhaven Herb & Flower Farm

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Deerhaven Herb & Flower Farm Our selection of products includes handmade soaps, lavender sachets, steam distilled essential oils, healing salves, floral waters and dried lavender

Deerhaven Farm is located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, in the heart of the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve. The unique combination of nutrient-rich soil and a Mediterranean climate provide the perfect growing environment for our 3000 lavender and herb plants. The farm really is a haven for deer, who graze in the big open meadow and often wander through the lavender fields with their fawns in the summer. There are also lots of bobcats, foxes, coyotes, woodpeckers, blue jays, owls and hawks around the farm. In 2008 the Martin Fire burned through the farm, destroying the surrounding forest and some buildings on the property, although much was saved and anything lost was soon rebuilt and replanted. Deerhaven is family-owned and operated by Mary and David Jessen, who grew up together in Bonny Doon. As a working farm, you will often see Mary tending the plants, farm workers picking lavender and David distilling essential oil or out on his tractors!

Sunrise on the farm under a crescent moon
10/05/2026

Sunrise on the farm under a crescent moon

Bigger boy to date, a 3-2 rack. The bigger boys always show up later
10/02/2026

Bigger boy to date, a 3-2 rack. The bigger boys always show up later

I had the feeling I was being watched…
09/22/2026

I had the feeling I was being watched…

The boys are arriving for rut (mating) season! Usually the 4-5 year olds show up first, causing a ruckus in the herd as ...
09/16/2026

The boys are arriving for rut (mating) season! Usually the 4-5 year olds show up first, causing a ruckus in the herd as the not-quite-ready does hide and the fawns wonder what the heck is going on. Then the BIG boys saunter in later to ensure their genes win. It’s always entertaining so stay tuned!

Late summer afternoon light in the drying barn. We are enjoying this slow change in the seasons before we get busy with ...
09/11/2026

Late summer afternoon light in the drying barn. We are enjoying this slow change in the seasons before we get busy with the holidays.

Thank you for supporting our small family business this past weekend at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festival! We love meeting...
08/18/2026

Thank you for supporting our small family business this past weekend at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festival! We love meeting new people and seeing old friends. Our next event is the 18th Annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival on November 7 &8 at the Coconut Grove.

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festival! We are here from 10-5
08/16/2026

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festival! We are here from 10-5

08/15/2026

All set up at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festival! Amazing vendors, music, b**r, w**e, margaritas and mimosas. Come by and say hi!

Autumn Fig is back for fall! Autumn fig candles and soap will be available this weekend at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festiv...
08/15/2026

Autumn Fig is back for fall! Autumn fig candles and soap will be available this weekend at the SV Art W**e & B**r Festival! Come by and say hi!!

Lawn ornaments
08/11/2026

Lawn ornaments

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854 Martin Road
Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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