Our First Year of Photography Bookings at Agape Farm South

We’re excited to announce the launch of photography bookings at Agape Farm South, Dillon SC! Beginning in February with peach and apple blossoms. Our lavender fields will begin to bloom in May. To make your experience even more memorable, we’re also building charming vignettes throughout the farm—ideal for a variety of photography sessions for professionals, amateur’s or just those looking to create memorable moments. Only $25 an hour plus tax and ticketing fees.

Key early dates to book your session include:

  • Graduations

  • Lavender Bloom

  • Mother’s Day

Follow us on social media for updates on new vignettes and see what other photographers are creating. We can’t wait to help you capture your unforgettable moments at Agape Farm South!

Upcoming events

  • Dillon Farmers Market

    October 13 4:00 - 7:00PM

  • South Carolina Pecan Festival - Florence

    South Carolina Pecan Festival

    📅 Saturday, November 1, 2025
    🕚 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    📍 Downtown Florence, South Carolina

    Join Agape Farm South and Agape Lavender Lab at the South Carolina Pecan Festival - a full day of music, art, food, and local flavor in historic downtown Florence. Visit our booth to explore lavender and herb products crafted on our Dillon County farm, learn about upcoming farm events, and sample seasonal favorites that celebrate South Carolina’s harvest season.

  • Taste Of Dillon County

    Tuesday November 4th 5:45-8:00pm

    Twin Lakes Country Club Ballroom

    Mingle, Taste & Stroll the best of Dillon County. We will be there serving our bitters blistered cashews. Contact The Dillon County Chamber of Commerce for tickets.

  • Sanford Farmers Market

    Saturday November 8th 8:30-12

    Last regular market of the season. Come get all your favorites for your winter skin needs.

  • Sanford Holiday Market

    Saturday Nov. 15 8:30 - ?

    The special holiday market of artisans and crafters.

  • Esmerelda The Harvest Witch Guessing Contest

    Guess how many types of plants were used to create Esmerelda. Two lucky guessers will each win 2 tickets to an upcoming Agape Farm South Event. Click the link to post your guess.

  • Fiddlin' On The Farm at Agape Farm South

    🎻 Fiddlin’ on the Farm

    📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
    🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Spring is callin’, and the farm is hummin’!
    Step into the season with a day of bluegrass, good food, and community at Fiddlin’ on the Farm. This high-spirited spring festival brings together storytelling through song, Southern flavors, and the charm of farm life.

    Enjoy live performances by:
    🎶 The Fiddlin’ Floods (11:00–12:00 & 2:00–3:00)
    🎶 Podunk Ramblers (12:00–2:00)
    🎶 Whiskey Pines (3:00–5:00)

    Wander through artisan booths, enjoy botanical cocktails and farm-fresh food, and capture the beauty of the lavender fields and pump house as they wake for spring.

    Event Highlights:

    Continuous bluegrass and folk music all day

    smoking and grilling and craft brews

    Artisan & maker market

    Youth activities and mini Farm inspired workshops

    Hosted by: Agape Farm South in partnership with the Dillon County Theatre Association and Dillon County 250 Commission
    🎟️ Tickets available soon – follow us for updates!

  • Pit Master Rub Blends Workshop

    🔥 Pit Master Rub Blends Workshop

    📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
    🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Spice up your spring with flavor and fire!
    Join us on the farm for a hands-on workshop exploring the art of creating custom barbecue rubs using fresh herbs and botanicals grown right here at Agape Farm South. Learn how balance, aroma, and texture come together to transform meats, vegetables, and even snacks into something extraordinary.

    Each guest will mix and take home their own signature rub blend — inspired by both Southern smokehouse tradition and farm-grown freshness.

    Workshop Includes:

    Herb & spice blending demonstration

    Guided tasting of classic and creative rubs

    Custom jar of your own blend to take home

    Light refreshments and recipe card

    🎟️ Limited spots available – ticket link coming soon!
    Come ready to mix, taste, and master your inner pit boss.

  • Herbs, Blends & Bouquets

    🌿 Herbs, Blends & Bouquets

    📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
    🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Our signature spring workshop returns — with a fresh twist!
    Herbs, Blends & Bouquets is Agape Farm South’s annual celebration of herbs, creativity, and community. Each year brings something new — from tea blending and aromatic salts to herbal crafts and bouquet making — all inspired by the plants thriving in our fields and gardens.

    Join us for a morning of hands-on learning and sensory exploration as we celebrate the season’s herbs in full bloom. Guests will create their own take-home blend and hand-tied bouquet, perfect for gifting or enjoying at home.

    Workshop Includes:

    Interactive herb blending & bouquet making

    Educational session on growing and using herbs

    Garden-fresh refreshments

    Keepsake creations to take home

    🎟️ Space is limited – Tickets coming soon!
    Come connect with the scents, stories, and simple joys of spring on the farm.

  • Evening U-Pick Lavender

    💜 Evening U-Pick Lavender

    📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
    🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Slow down, breathe deep, and savor lavender at golden hour.
    Join us for a peaceful spring evening in the fields as lavender season begins at Agape Farm South. Guests are invited to stroll the rows, hand-cut their own bundles, and enjoy the sights, scents, and sounds of the farm as the sun sets over Dillon County.

    This relaxed event is perfect for couples, friends, and photographers looking to capture the magic of dusk among the blooms.

    Evening Includes:

    U-pick lavender by the bundle

    Complimentary lavender lemonade

    Farm shop open for seasonal products

    Photo-worthy golden hour views

    🎟️ Tickets required – Coming Soon
    Come unwind, gather a little serenity, and take home the fragrance of the farm.

  • Pressed Flower Kits Workshop

    🌸 Pressed Flower Kits Workshop

    📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
    🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Preserve spring’s beauty — petal by petal.
    Join us for a hands-on workshop where creativity blooms! Learn the art of pressing and preserving flowers, then design your own take-home pressed flower kit inspired by the blooms of Agape Farm South. Perfect for crafting, journaling, or framing — these kits let you carry a piece of the farm’s color and calm wherever you go.

    Workshop Includes:

    Instruction on flower pressing and preservation

    Materials to create your own pressed flower kit

    Guidance on design and color balance

    Light refreshments and a relaxing farm setting

    🎟️ Limited spots available – Tickets soon
    Slow down, sip something floral, and let nature’s palette inspire your creativity.

  • Vinegars & Salts Workshop

    🧂 Vinegars & Salts Workshop

    📅 Saturday, June 6, 2026
    🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Flavor starts in the garden — and lasts all season.
    Join us for a hands-on workshop blending herbs, flowers, and fruit infusions into gourmet vinegars and finishing salts. Learn how to capture the freshness of the farm and create beautiful, edible gifts straight from your own kitchen garden.

    This workshop blends creativity, taste, and herbal know-how — no experience required, just curiosity and a love of good flavor.

    Workshop Includes:

    Demonstration on herb-infused vinegars and salts

    Two custom creations to take home

    Tips on pairing flavors and preserving freshness

    Light refreshments and recipe cards

    🎟️ Space is limited – Tickets soon!
    Come stir, infuse, and savor the season with us at Agape Farm South.

  • Botanical Bitters Workshop

    🍸 Botanical Bitters Workshop

    📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
    🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    📍 Agape Farm South – Dillon County, SC

    Stir up a little magic — one drop at a time.
    Our Botanical Bitters Workshop returns for another year of flavor, folklore, and farm-grown botanicals. Learn the history and purpose of bitters, explore herbal combinations that awaken the senses, and craft your own tincture-style bitters to take home.

    Guided by Agape Farm South’s passion for herbs and mixology, this immersive class blends science and story — showing how herbs can elevate both wellness and cocktails.

    Workshop Includes:

    Discussion on herbal flavor profiles & uses

    Hands-on bitters blending

    Take-home bottle of your custom bitters

    Seasonal refreshments and recipe card

    🎟️ Tickets limited – On sale soon
    Join us for an unforgettable sensory journey where farm meets flask.