The calmest part of your Mesa Verde trip
this month’s special events!
Leah Grams Johnson
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Mesa Verde Lavender Farm | Mancos, Colorado
Gates open at 5:00 PM | Music begins at 6:00 PM
Limited tickets available
An intimate evening of live music, picnicking, and golden-hour time on the farm.
We’re gathering for our third Lavender Porch Session of the summer, this time with singer-songwriter Leah Grams Johnson.
As the days begin to get a little shorter, we’re starting this one earlier. Come to the farm at 5:00 PM to find a picnic spot, wander the fields, eat dinner, and settle in before the music begins at 6:00 PM.
Leah is an artist and songwriter whose music lives somewhere between folk, country, and the wide-open spirit of the American West. Originally from the rugged coast of Northern California, she was raised on the music of women like Emmylou Harris and Joni Mitchell and has built a sound rooted in thoughtful songwriting, rich vocals, and a deep sense of place.
A graduate of Berklee College of Music and the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, Leah has been a finalist in songwriting competitions including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. Her debut record, State of Grace, was released this spring, and she now divides her time between writing songs in Nashville and singing them throughout the West.
She describes herself beautifully as her own kind of cowgirl mystic, living on gut feelings and an unshakeable love for the world. We have a feeling her music is going to feel right at home here.
THE EVENING
5:00 PM — Gates Open
Arrive early, wander the farm, choose your picnic spot, and settle in for the evening.
6:00–7:00 PM — Live Music with Leah Grams Johnson
Bring dinner or your favorite picnic snacks and make an evening of it.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
✦ Live acoustic music on the farm
✦ One lavender mocktail
✦ Time to enjoy the farm and lavender fields before the show
✦ A slow summer evening together in Southwest Colorado
BYOP — BRING YOUR OWN PICNIC
Pack a picnic dinner, drinks, blanket, and/or low chairs and get comfortable.
We created the Lavender Porch Sessions to be simple: beautiful music, good food brought from home, people you love, and an evening spent outside together.
GOOD TO KNOW
✦ $30 per person
✦ Gates open at 5:00 PM
✦ Music begins at 6:00 PM
✦ Please bring your own picnic blanket and/or chairs
✦ Carpooling is strongly encouraged because parking at the farm is limited
✦ Rain or shine
✦ No pets, please
✦ Children are welcome and must remain with a parent or guardian
Space is intentionally limited so the evening stays small, relaxed, and special.
Come early. Bring a picnic. Stay awhile.
We can’t wait to spend another evening of music and community with you at the farm.
Calm Day at the Farm
Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Mesa Verde Lavender | Mancos, Colorado
Come spend a slow day with us at the farm.
Calm Day at the Farm is an invitation to step away from the noise, spend time outside, and reconnect with your body, your breath, and the natural world.
Join us for one workshop or make a full day of it with both. Between sessions, bring a picnic, find a peaceful place to sit around the farm, wander, sip tea, and give yourself permission to have nowhere else to be.
The day will be guided by Heather Leavitt Martinez, an author, facilitator, artist, and certified Earth Tantra practitioner who creates spaces for people to slow down, listen to their bodies, and connect more deeply with themselves and the earth.
The Day
10:00–11:30 AM
Blue Lotus: Tea, Presence & Connection
Begin the day with a gentle Blue Lotus tea experience designed to invite presence, curiosity, and deeper connection with yourself and the natural world.
Together, we’ll explore:
The history and traditions surrounding Blue Lotus
How Blue Lotus can be used intentionally as a tea and plant practice
Simple ways to slow down, listen, and create personal ritual
This workshop is an opportunity to begin the day grounded, open, and curious, with a deeper appreciation for this ancient plant and what becomes available when we make space to simply be with ourselves and the earth.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM
Picnic Hour at the Farm
Bring your own lunch, blanket, or chair and settle in for a picnic on the farm.
Complimentary farm tea will be provided, and guests attending either workshop are welcome to spend the hour enjoying the land, wandering the farm, visiting with one another, or simply finding a quiet place to rest.
Please bring your own lunch.
12:30–2:00 PM
Root 2 Heart: An Embodied Breath Journey
In the afternoon, Heather will guide us through an embodied breath practice moving from root to heart.
This experience is designed to invite you out of your head and into greater awareness of your body, breath, and inner landscape.
Together, we’ll explore:
The Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, and Heart energy centers
How breath and attention can help us notice and move energy through the body
Earth Tantra’s practice of Stop, Connect, Listen, Trust
Leave feeling more grounded, centered, and connected to your body, with a simple breath practice you can return to whenever you want to reconnect with yourself and the earth.
Choose Your Experience
Guests are welcome to join us for one workshop or spend the full day at the farm.
Blue Lotus: Tea, Presence & Connection - $45
10:00–11:30 AM
Root 2 Heart: An Embodied Breath Journey - $45
12:30–2:00 PM
Full Calm Day - $75
Includes both workshops, picnic hour, and complimentary farm tea.
Save $15 when you join us for the full experience.
What to Bring
Please bring:
A picnic lunch
A water bottle
A blanket or camp chair for the picnic hour
Comfortable clothing
Layers for changing weather
Anything that helps you feel comfortable sitting or lying on the ground during the breathwork portion
This experience will take place outdoors on our working lavender farm, weather permitting.
About Heather
Heather Leavitt Martinez is an author, facilitator, artist, and certified Earth Tantra practitioner. Her work explores where curiosity and creativity meet human potential.
Certified to facilitate both Blue Lotus Tea and Root 2 Heart Breath, Heather creates spaces for people to slow down, listen to their bodies, and connect more deeply with themselves and the earth.
She believes some of our most meaningful shifts happen when we stop striving and become present with what is already there.
Come Spend the Day With Us
You do not need any previous experience with tea ceremony, breathwork, meditation, or other wellness practices to participate.
Come exactly as you are.
Spend the morning over tea, linger for a picnic on the farm, breathe a little deeper, and head home with a few simple practices for finding your way back to calm.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Mesa Verde Lavender | Mancos, Colorado
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Located just outside Mesa Verde National Park
Step away from the crowds and into something more deliberate.
A small-group experience on a working lavender farm
- slower, quieter, and grounded in the rhythm of the land.
Most guests say this becomes the calmest part of their entire trip.
Choose how you want to experience the farm:
The calmest part of your Mesa Verde trip. A small-group sunset experience on a working lavender farm—quiet, open skies, and space to unwind.
Relax, reset, and enjoy an evening on our working lavender farm.
After a full day exploring Mesa Verde National Park, step away from the crowds and into something slower, quieter, and more deliberate.
This is not a staged attraction. It is a real working farm—open skies, canyon light, and the steady rhythm of the land.
Walk the fields with Katie and see how lavender fits into this landscape. You’ll get an inside look at how we cultivate, distill, and craft our high-quality oils, hydrosols, and small-batch products right here on the farm.
As the sun lowers, the pace shifts.
There’s time to sit. To breathe. To let the day settle.
Most guests tell us this becomes the calmest part of their entire trip.
What to Expect
A relaxed, small-group experience (no crowds)
A walk through the lavender fields and gardens
A behind-the-scenes look at distillation and production
Time to explore the farm and shop where products are made
Space to ask questions—or simply enjoy the quiet
Golden hour light and a slower, more grounded end to your day
Sip on a lavender lemonade or lavender tea and enjoy the peace of the farm at sunset
Details
Day: Wednesdays
Time: Evening (timed around sunset — exact time provided after booking)
Duration: ~60–75 minutes
Group Size: Limited (small group experience)
Price: $25 per person
Reservations are required.
Who This Is For
This experience is ideal if you:
Want something calm after a full day at Mesa Verde
Prefer meaningful, small-group experiences over busy attractions
Enjoy local, working farms and handcrafted products
Are looking for a slower, more memorable way to end your day
Spots are limited and evenings fill quickly during the season.
Reserve your place and experience the quiet for yourself.
The calmest end your day
Small group — reservations required
The calmest way to end your day. A small-group sunset experience on a working lavender farm—quiet, open skies, and space to unwind.
Start your day calm and unhurried. A peaceful morning tour through lavender fields, fresh air, and the quiet rhythm of the farm.
Start your morning—easy, unhurried, and grounded.
Before the day fills up, come spend time on our working lavender farm and experience the land as it wakes up.
Soft light, cooler air, and a quieter pace make this a different kind of visit—one that invites you to slow down and settle in.
Walk the fields with Katie and learn how lavender fits into this landscape. See how we cultivate, distill, and craft our oils, hydrosols, and small-batch products right here on the farm.
This is not a tourist stop. It’s a real farm, a real rhythm, and a chance to begin your day differently.
Sit for a moment. Take it in.
Then head into the rest of your day feeling more grounded than when you arrived.
What to Expect
A relaxed, small-group experience
A walk through the lavender fields and gardens
A behind-the-scenes look at distillation and production
Time to explore and shop directly from the farm
A calm, spacious start to your morning
Details
Day: Sundays
Time: 9am
Duration: ~60–75 minutes
Group Size: Limited
Price: $25 per person
Reservations are required.
Who This Is For
This experience is ideal if you:
Want a calm, intentional start to your day
Are visiting Mesa Verde National Park and want something slower before or after
Enjoy peaceful environments and nature-based experiences
Prefer meaningful, small-group visits
Sunday mornings are limited and fill quickly.
Reserve your spot and begin your day at a different pace.
A calm, unhurried start
Small group — reservations required
Start your day calm and unhurried. A peaceful morning tour through lavender fields, fresh air, and the quiet rhythm of the farm.
For those who want to rest.
Quiet Lavender Wagon Retreat
Limited availability — books out quickly during the season.
Stay in the lavender fields in your own private wagon.
Open skies, quiet evenings, and slow mornings.
Includes a farm tour, with the option to add a wood-fired sauna.
Get your hands in the soil!
Volunteer in the lavender fields!
Spend a peaceful day in the lavender fields at Mesa Verde Lavender helping with harvest and farm care while enjoying mountain views, lavender tea, and the beauty of summer bloom season. Limited volunteer spots available.
Experience the ultimate farm stay at Mesa Verde Lavender. Our cozy Lavender Wagon HipCamp rental offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in farm life, surrounded by the quiet beauty of our lavender fields. Whether you’re a WWOOF volunteer looking to learn more about organic farming or just seeking a peaceful retreat, our farm welcomes you.
The farm is near Mesa Verde National Park, Hovenweep, Sand Canyon, Canyon Of the Ancients, and many other sacred, historical locations. We are also located less than a mile away from Phil’s World Bike Park, making it a sweet spot to find relaxation and adventure.
