Summers Past Farms Inc

What Summers Past Farms Inc does

Summers Past Farms Inc is a small, family-owned retail and agritourism business operating on a 5-acre property in Flinn Springs, California, in the foothills of East San Diego County approximately 30 minutes east of downtown San Diego. Founded in 1987 by Marshall and Sheryl Lozier and opened to the public in 1992, the company runs a vertically integrated lifestyle destination that combines year-round botanical gardens, a plant nursery, a 3,500 square foot post-and-timber barn housing multiple retail shoppes, a coffee bar, and seasonal event programming. Core products are handmade herbal soaps (over a dozen varieties made from coconut, palm, olive, wheat germ, and jojoba oils), lavender-based personal care products (hand salves, essential oils, linen sprays), and soapmaking kits and supplies. The property is recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with revenue generated through unit-priced retail transactions across physical on-site shoppes and a 24/7 online store (PayPal payment, UPS Ground shipping within continental USA only). Pricing is transparently disclosed: body soaps from $8.95/bar, lavender salves at $9.95 (2oz), soapmaking kits at $45-$85, and wedding garden reservations at $600 with $35 professional photography fees. The company also monetizes seasonal events (Sweet Pea Day, Lavender Day, Pumpkin Patch, Holiday Open House, Holiday Craft Fair with 70+ artisans, Antique & Craft Fair with 40+ artisans), workshops (seed starting, pickling, heirloom tomatoes), and a Sweet Pea Maze at $5/person.

There is no proprietary technology platform beyond a basic e-commerce storefront and a website with virtual tour functionality. The business has no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no patents or trademarks, no institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity. Operating hours are limited to Thursday-Sunday with a winter closure from approximately late December through early February. Geographic reach is constrained to a single physical location for visits and continental USA for online orders, with explicit shipping exclusions for Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, and international destinations. The company received the "Best Herbs" designation in San Diego Magazine's June 2005 issue and has maintained continuous family ownership and operation since inception.

Name

Summers Past Farms Inc

Legal name

Summers Past Farms

Website

https://summerspastfarms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Summers Past Farms Inc is a family-owned retail farm in Flinn Springs, California, operating a 5-acre property with year-round botanical gardens, a plant nursery, handmade herbal soap shop, wedding venue, and seasonal event programming for individual consumers in Southern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Garden and Gift Retail

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240), Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers) (CRAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Fragrance (Candles, Diffusers, Room Sprays) (CRABADAE), Potted Flowering Plants & Bedding Plants Production (Annuals, Perennials, Plugs) (AFAGAHAE)

Keywords

• Herbal soap products
• Plant nursery retail
• Garden event venue
• Handmade bath products
• Seasonal farm events

Headquarters

HQ city

El Cajon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Handmade herbal soaps, lavender sprays, herbal salves, essential oils, fragrance oils, soapmaking kits, garden décor, fairy items, and seasonal gifts sold through on-site barn shoppe, soap shoppe, and 24/7 online store.
2. Nursery Sales: Plants including Sage & Habitat plants for songbirds, hummingbirds & butterflies, Geraniums, Culinary Herbs, Ornamental Herbs, Succulents, Grasses, Annuals, Perennials and Water Wise Plants.
3. Event Venue Rental: Wedding and special event venue rental in garden areas. Wedding location reserve fee is $600. Birthday/rustic area events also available. Photography sessions charged at $35.
4. Admission-Based Activities: Sweet Pea Maze attraction with $5 fee per person including instructions. Pumpkin Patch draws families during October.
5. Coffee Bar: Serving hot espresso coffee drinks, blended coffee drinks and smoothies under the shady pavilion. Free WiFi available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Summers Past Farms fundamentally produces and sells handmade herbal soaps and lavender-based bath/body care products (salves, sprays, essential oils), retails plants from an on-site nursery, and operates a 5-acre botanical garden destination with a barn retail shoppe and coffee bar. The business also books daytime wedding and celebration venues, runs a Pumpkin Patch, and hosts seasonal events and educational workshops.

Product overview

Summers Past Farms is a small family business offering a diverse portfolio of handcrafted products and experiences. The core product offerings center on handmade herbal soaps (over a dozen varieties made with vegetable oils), lavender-based personal care products including hand salves and sprays, and soap-making supplies and kits. The company operates a 3,500 square foot rustic barn retail space (The Barn Shoppe), an on-site Soap Shoppe, a Coffee Bar, and a plant nursery. The farm also provides experiences including year-round botanical gardens, fairy gardens, seasonal events (Sweet Pea Day, Lavender Day, Pumpkin Patch, Holiday Open House), wedding venue services, and educational workshops. An online store operates 24/7 for soap and related product purchases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Handmade Herbal Soap Collection

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Wildlife FederationcoreOthersSummers Past Farms is recognized as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, demonstrating commitment to environmental stewardship and providing habitat for local wildlife including songbirds, hummingbirds, butterflies, and native species. This certification enhances the farm's appeal to nature-loving visitors.
• Solana Center for Environmental InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Solana Center participates in Lavender Day events at Summers Past Farms, offering the community resources and information on composting, upcoming workshops, proper waste disposal, and local environmental resources.
• Vintage Alpine KiwanisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVintage Alpine Kiwanis hosts their Wine & Food Event at Summers Past Farms on May 3, 2026, featuring premium wines from California and worldwide alongside restaurant tastings. Event runs 1:00pm-4:00pm as visitors explore the gardens.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lavender Hill Farm: Lavender farm in Boyne City, Michigan operating a retail shop, U-pick events, and seasonal festivals. Directly comparable small-footprint lavender farm combining on-site retail, events, and agricultural production in a single destination experience.
• Al's Garden & Home: Family-owned Oregon-based chain of garden centers offering plants, garden décor, and seasonal events. Comparable family-owned positioning and nursery-led retail model, though in a different regional market.
• Armstrong Garden Centers: California-based chain of garden centers and nurseries selling plants, garden supplies, and seasonal merchandise. Closely comparable to Summers Past Farms' nursery and plant retail operations, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm: Lavender farm and shop on Washington's Whidbey Island operating gardens, retail store with lavender-based body products, and seasonal events. Closely mirrors Summers Past Farms' combination of lavender cultivation, handcrafted personal care products, and event-driven retail.
• 123 Farm: Certified organic lavender farm in Cherry Valley, California operating retail, seasonal events, farm dinners, and lodging. Highly comparable business model — lavender cultivation, on-site retail, and event-driven revenue — within the same state.
• Green Acres Nursery & Supply: Family-owned California nursery and garden supply retailer operating multiple locations across Northern California. Comparable core offering (plants, nursery stock, garden retail) with similar family-owned heritage positioning, though much larger footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Bronner's: Family-owned California manufacturer of natural soaps and personal care products sold globally across retail and D2C channels. Comparable product category (handmade/natural soaps) and California family-owned heritage, though at vastly larger scale with national and international distribution.

Regional players

• San Diego Botanic Garden: 37-acre botanical garden in Encinitas, California offering year-round garden visitation, plant retail, and educational programming. Comparable regional draw and garden-based visitor model, though structured as a nonprofit public garden rather than a for-profit farm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/summers-past-farms-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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