Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Madoc & Tweed, Ontario

The lavender farms

• Woodland North Lavender FarmLavender farm · Madoc

  Field entry with a lavender drink and cookie, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in season; cut-your-own row with permission; Lavender School; reopening June 5, 2027.

Best time to visit

Seasons here follow the Northern Hemisphere. Woodland North reopens its lavender field and farm shop on June 5, 2027; its in-person Lavender School classes ended for 2026, and the virtual school resumes in June 2027. Farmtown Park in Stirling is open from the May long weekend through September 30, 10 to 4, and Potter Settlement Winery keeps summer hours of 1 to 6 daily. In fall, Stirling Festival Theatre stages Million Dollar Quartet October 21–25, 2026, then its holiday panto from November 20 to December 31, 2026, and Farmtown Park's Deck the Halls runs November 19–22, 2026. In winter, the ungroomed trails at Vanderwater and O'Hara Mill suit snowshoeing, and Potter Settlement has a skating trail.

Places to see nearby parks, trails, beaches and landmarks

• Moira Lake🌉 Landmark · Madoc · about 3 mi, 6 min drive

  A public boat launch on Moira Lake, listed by the Municipality of Centre Hastings among Madoc's attractions alongside Centre Hastings Park and Whytock Park.

• O'Hara Mill Homestead & Conservation Area🏛️ Historic site · Madoc (638 Mill Road) · about 4 mi, 10 min drive

  A living-history site re-creating rural life in the 1800s: 12 heritage buildings on 100 acres, including a sawmill, covered bridge, blacksmith shop, one-room schoolhouse and the O'Hara family home, with an easy 0.2 km trail and a rugged 5 km loop.

  Conservation area sunrise to sunset

  Homestead by donation; parking $8 per vehicle (2026)

• Price Conservation Area🌲 Preserve · Actinolite · about 8 mi, 12 min drive

  Mixed forest and a white pine plantation along the Skootamatta River, where a large concrete dam holds back the river before it enters a gorge; a summer picnic spot near Highways 7 and 37.

• Tweed Memorial Park & Stoco Lake🏞️ Park · Tweed (45 Victoria St. S.) · about 10 mi, 15 min drive

  On the west shore of Stoco Lake, known for black crappie and muskie, with a beach, boat launch, playground, picnic shelter and the Lone Wolf Statue.

• Tweed🏘️ Town · Tweed · about 10 mi, 15 min drive

  The village's tiny jailhouse, billed as North America's smallest, serves as a visitor information stop in summer, and the Tweed Heritage Centre has several galleries on local history.

• Vanderwater Conservation Area🌲 Preserve · Thomasburg (512 Vanderwater Road) · about 13 mi, 20 min drive

  The Moira River tumbles over a series of limestone steps here, with 16 km of trails through mature forest and pine plantation, plus a picnic shelter.

  Sunrise to sunset; interior road closed for the season in fall 2026

  Parking $8 per vehicle (2026)

• Farmtown Park🏛️ Museum · Stirling · about 20 mi, 30 min drive

  Home of the Hastings County Museum of Agricultural Heritage, with cheese and butter making, farm machinery, a re-created 1930s Heritage Village, a one-room schoolhouse and a collection of toy trucks and tractors.

  May long weekend to September 30, 10–4 (last admission 3)

  Adults $8, seniors $7, students $6, children 5–12 $5, families $24

• Stirling Festival Theatre🌉 Landmark · Stirling (41 W Front St.) · about 20 mi, 30 min drive

  Downtown Stirling's live theater, with Million Dollar Quartet October 21–25, 2026 and the panto Puss 'N Boots from November 20 to December 31, 2026.

Where to stop: farms, food and stays

• Cube Coffee BarCafé or coffee shop · Tweed

  Tweed café pouring direct-trade light roasts, with pastries baked daily, soups, sandwiches and weekly chef-led dinners.

• Hidden Goldmine BakeryBakery · Madoc

  Madoc bakery at 59 Durham St. S. known for butter tarts and fresh fruit pies, open Wednesday to Saturday from 8 am.

• Potter Settlement Artisan WineryWinery or vineyard (21+) · Tweed

  Winery on Potter Settlement Road making Maple Noir and Dandelion Vidal, open 1 to 6 daily in summer, with a winter skating trail.

• Huntingdon House Boutique B&BInn or B&B · Stirling

  A restored 1867 limestone church on Highway 62 outside Stirling, now a stay for up to six guests with a fireplace, bonfire and hot tub.

A one-day plan

1. 9:30 AM
   Cube Coffee Bar

   Coffee and a pastry in Tweed; about 30 minutes.

2. 10:10 AM
   Tweed Memorial Park & Stoco Lake · about 3 min drive

   Walk the lakeshore; about 30 minutes.

3. 11:00 AM
   Vanderwater Conservation Area · about 20 min drive

   Hike to the limestone cascades on the Moira River; about 1 hour ($8 parking).

4. 12:30 PM
   Hidden Goldmine Bakery · about 25 min drive

   Lunch and butter tarts in Madoc (open Wednesday–Saturday); about 45 minutes.

5. 1:30 PM
   Woodland North Lavender Farm · about 5 min drive

   Closed in 2026; the field and farm shop reopen June 5, 2027. In season, allow about 1 hour.

6. 2:45 PM
   O'Hara Mill Homestead · about 10 min drive

   Explore the heritage buildings and the short trail; about 1 hour.

7. 4:15 PM
   Potter Settlement Winery · about 20 min drive

   Tasting room open until 6 in summer; about 45 minutes.

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Tips

• Woodland North's driveway is easy to miss: it's about 3 km north of Highway 7 on Highway 62. If you pass it, turn around at the next side road, not on the highway.
• Quinte Conservation parking at O'Hara Mill and Vanderwater is $8 per vehicle (2026), paid by card or by phone; an annual pass is $65.
• Keep dogs leashed on Quinte Conservation trails and carry out pet waste; there are no garbage bins.
• Hidden Goldmine Bakery takes a winter break from December 25 to January 20; call 613-473-5310 to confirm hours.
• Plan a designated driver if you're stopping at Potter Settlement Winery.