About Bonnieheath Estate Lavender and Winery
Bonnieheath Estate grows lavender alongside a vineyard on Concession 12 Townsend, just outside Waterford in Norfolk County and a short drive south of Brantford and Highway 403. The estate makes its own wines and a hard cider called Folkin' Hard Cider, and its boutique carries lavender, bath and body products and gift boxes. Admission to the grounds is free.
In 2026 the winery and shop open at 11 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Weekends start on April 4, Friday to Sunday hours begin April 24, and the estate is open daily from June 12, which covers the lavender season. From September 7 it goes back to Friday to Sunday, and it closes from December 21 until April. Once lavender season ends in late summer, the vineyard is open to explore as the grapes ripen.
Visitors can book a vintage picnic in front of the vines, a tasting for a small or large group, or a vineyard walk with a host or on their own. Snack boxes are stocked in the boutique daily, and fresh picnic boxes can be pre-ordered. Outside drinks are not allowed, and bringing your own food needs an outside food pass. The estate also hosts weddings and celebrations and rents a farmhouse and a cellar suite for overnight stays. Tastings are for adults of legal drinking age, so plan a designated driver.
Port Dover on Lake Erie is about 20 minutes south, making it an easy pairing for a summer day in Norfolk County.
Lavender here
- Visiting
- Open to walk-in visitors with free admission; picnics, tastings, vineyard tours and stays booked online.
From the farm shop
- Estate wines
- Folkin' Hard Cider
- Lavender products
- Bath and body products
- Gift boxes
What to do
- Walk the lavender in summer and the vineyard from late August
- Book a vintage picnic in front of the grapevines
- Take a guided or self-guided vineyard walk
- Book a wine or cider tasting
- Stay overnight in the farmhouse or cellar suite
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- 2026: weekends from April 4, Friday to Sunday from April 24, daily June 12 to September 6, then Friday to Sunday until December 20
- Hours
- 2026: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; daily from June 12, Friday to Sunday from September 7; closed December 21 to April
- Admission
- free
Good to know
- Reservations
- Recommended for groups of five or more; picnics, tastings and tours booked online
- Payment
- Major credit cards and mobile wallets
Tips for your visit
- Pre-book if your group has five or more people.
- Outside drinks are not allowed, and outside food needs a pass.
- Check the estate's hours and calendar page before visiting, as hours can change.
- Plan a designated driver if you are tasting.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Frisky Beaver · about 20 minutes away
Frisky Beaver Wines in Port Dover is about 20 minutes south, near the Lake Erie beach.
Getting there
Questions
Is there an admission fee at Bonnieheath?
No, there is no admission fee to visit.
When is Bonnieheath open?
In 2026, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily from June 12 and Friday to Sunday from September 7, closed December 21 until April.
Can I bring my own picnic?
Only with an outside food pass, and outside drinks are not permitted.
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