About Essentially Lavender
Essentially Lavender is a farm just north-west of Teeswater, at the south end of Bruce County. The land was first settled in 1869, and Bill and Cathy Kirk bought it in 2012; it takes in rolling hills, pastures, woodlots, a pond and a river. Alongside the lavender there are shrub and perennial gardens, a xeriscape garden, a labyrinth to walk and an apiary where you can watch honeybees at their hives. The Kirks hand-harvest their lavender to make small-batch, natural home and body care products.
Lavender here usually blooms from late June to mid-August, and essential oil distilling demonstrations run from late July through August. In 2026 the farm and its Lavender Boutique were open from May 15 to September 6. A self-guided tour with a farm map was $5 per person with no booking needed, and group tours for eight or more were $8 per person, booked ahead. Check in at the boutique when you arrive.
The 2026 calendar included a picnic in the lavender fields on July 4, a Flavours of South Bruce dinner by the fields on July 12, the Essential Lavender Festival on July 18, a spa facial day on July 24 and gentle yoga and garden tours on August 8 and 9. Limited lavender and wildflower honey is sold later in summer. The farm also rents bunkies for overnight stays in season.
J.R. Fear Apiaries near Wingham is about 15 minutes south-west for more local honey.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- late June to mid-August
- Visiting
- Open May to early September (May 15 to September 6 in 2026) for self-guided and group tours, events and bunkie stays.
From the farm shop
- Lavender body mists
- Lavender dryer balls
- Lavender essential oil
- Shampoo bars
- Lavender and wildflower honey
- Gift sets
Events
- Essential Lavender Festival, July 18 (2026)
- Picnic in the Lavender Fields, July 4 (2026)
- Flavours of South Bruce dinner, July 12 (2026)
What to do
- Take a self-guided tour with a farm map, late June to mid-August for bloom
- Walk the labyrinth and the xeriscape garden
- Watch the honeybees at the apiary
- See an essential oil distilling demonstration, late July through August
- Go to the Essential Lavender Festival in July
- Stay overnight in a bunkie
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- 2026: May 15 to September 6; bloom late June to mid-August
- Admission
- 2026: self-guided tour $5 per person; group tours (8 or more, booked ahead) $8 per person
Good to know
- Reservations
- Walk-in for self-guided tours; group tours booked ahead
Tips for your visit
- Check in at the Lavender Boutique when you arrive.
- Book ahead for groups of eight or more.
- Out of season, online orders can be picked up by appointment.
Pair it with a nearby stop
J.R. Fear Apiaries · about 15 minutes away
J.R. Fear Apiaries near Wingham is about 15 minutes away for a second honey stop.
Getting there
Questions
When does lavender bloom at Essentially Lavender?
Usually from late June to mid-August, depending on the year.
Do I need to book a tour?
No for self-guided tours; groups of eight or more should book ahead.
When is the lavender festival?
In 2026 the Essential Lavender Festival was on July 18.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Huron County & South Bruce, Ontario
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