We Love hosting at the farm

From wellness retreats, workshops and yoga, to festivals, special events and private parties - we love hosting at the farm! See some of our annual favourites below, and scroll down to see our events calendar for even more!

**The Little Lavender Festival**

Join us for our annual Lavender Festival and celebrate the beauty of the harvest season. Enjoy live music, artisan vendors, delicious food, workshops, yoga, and more. Stroll the fields, cut your own lavender, and experience a day filled with nature, creativity, and community.

**A Night of a Thousand Candles**

The Giving Place invites you to be part of a truly magical experience: A Night of 1000 Candles – Illuminate Hope Fundraiser for **The Giving Garden Haven.** Walk the candle lit paths and view the sponsored light installations in this one-of-a-kind event that blends community and compassion to raise critical funds for local food security initiatives.

**Landscape Artist of the Year ‘En Plain Air’ Competition**

The Giving Place is thrilled to host this outdoor art competition that brings together artists of all levels to celebrate creativity, community, and compassion, all while supporting a meaningful cause - **The Giving Garden Haven**. You could win a cash prize, donated gifts and experiences and the winning piece will be featured at local galleries and businesses!
*Painting by 2025 Winner George Keltika*

**Fields of High Tea**

Our High Teas are a seasonal favourite! Enjoy a peaceful setting by our lavender field, featuring locally sourced, seasonal foods and teas. Cut your own lavender bouquet, browse our farm shop, and wander our property’s peaceful fields of lavender, trails and wildflowers.

**The Hidden Realm**

Looking for a unique and magical outdoor adventure? The Hidden Realm is a one-of-a-kind outdoor escape room, nestled within our beautiful fields and gardens. If you love escape rooms, puzzles, storytelling, and nature, this immersive experience is designed just for you!

**Birdhouse Mystery**

Welcome to The Birdhouse Mystery, a one-of-a-kind, puzzle-filled journey through our farm! It’s a hands-on outdoor escape game where you become the detective, uncover hidden clues, and solve nature-inspired mysteries... All surrounded by beauty, calm, and a few furry friends!

**Yoga in the Lavender Fields**

Unwind and reconnect with our seasonal yoga classes by the lavender field. Wander our trials, pick your own lavender bouquet and enjoy some time just for you.

**East Gwillimbury Farm to Fork Festival**

We are thrilled to participate each year in the EG Farm to Fork Festival each year! Taking place in October, this is your chance to tour around and see all the amazing things our local farms have to offer.

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Flower Hammering Workshop @ Vince's

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
7:00 PM 8:30 PM 19:00 20:30

The Giving Place 19618 East Townline Mount Albert Canada (map)

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Flower Hammering Workshop

In this hands-on creative workshop hosted by The Giving Place, you will use real flowers and leaves to transfer vibrant natural pigments onto fabric and paper while learning the joyful art of botanical imprinting.

Each guest will create a gorgeous floral art piece and a mini cotton bag, making it the perfect handmade gift or a memorable way to spend time with someone you love.

You’ll leave with beautiful creations and the inspiration to continue exploring this nature-inspired art at home.

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The Giving Place

We are a quaint family run lavender farm specializing in all natural lavender products, events, workshops and experiences. Our grounds are also home to The Giving Garden Haven, and a small animal rescue.

OUR LATEST NEWS

Lavender plant presale on now, get Early Bird pricing while you can!
April 25th - Our first Volunteer Day of the season!
Check out our current 2026 Volunteer Days!

Upcoming Workshops

April 29th - Flower Hammering Workshop @ Vince’s
June 13th - Candle Making Workshop at Big Canoe Indigenous Market

Farm Store Hours:

Closed for the season.

Our online store is always open for curb-side pickup and delivery!

*PARKING — Please park in our parking lot, north of our farm sign and through the gates.

Our beautiful small batch, natural products and lavender creations will still be available for curb side pickup and delivery. In addition, our partnering farms and store retailers are expanding with our wide selection of lavender specialty products on their shelves!

Our little animal rescue will continue with love and support for both our two and four legged friends.

As always we thank you for your kindness, support and all the love you share!