Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging is a lavender farm located in Eastern Iowa, growing over 6,000 lavender plants of 6 different varieties. By nurturing a wide range of plants, Calyx Creek is able to create a variety of unique lavender products, including their popular culinary line. Lavender syrups, teas, scones and brownies are just a few of the favorites at Calyx Creek! They also distill lavender for oil, which makes for many other amazing smelling products, such as candles and beauty products.
But Calyx Creek is more than a store, it's an experience! The farm features unique lodging, an event space, and hosts a variety of agricultural experiences for guests all year round. Guests get to pick lavender during bloom season in June-August or can visit year around for classes to make their very own unique lavender product to take home. Can't make it out to the farm? Let them come to you! Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging will be located in booth #132 at the Des Moines Holiday Boutique.
The Des Moines Holiday Boutique, hosted by Marketplace Events, is set to make a significant impact on local food insecurity this year through its partnership with the Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC). The event, scheduled for November 15-17 at the Iowa Events Center, will feature the “Fill a Cupboard for the Holidays” initiative, addressing an urgent community need.
The “Fill a Cupboard for the Holidays” initiative offers a simple yet impactful way for attendees to contribute. For $30, shoppers can provide the equivalent of one meal for a family of four. To facilitate donations, QR codes will be prominently displayed throughout the event, linking directly to the donation portal. Additionally, DMARC will host an information booth where visitors can learn more about the organization's work and make contributions.
“By integrating this charitable initiative into our event, we're offering our attendees a meaningful way to give back while they shop,” said Marc Gary, Show Manager of the Des Moines Holiday Boutique. “It's an opportunity to impact local families struggling with food insecurity directly.”
Event Details:
Dates: November 15-17, 2024
Location: Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Admission: Adults $12 online (pre-purchase), $14 at the door; Children 12 and under free
For more information about the Holiday Boutique, including a full list of local vendors, click here.
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