About Manitoulin Farmstead
Manitoulin Farmstead is a family-run, chemical-free lavender farm and homestead on Rockville Road near Mindemoya, in the middle of Manitoulin Island. The family started the farm to give their children room to roam, and it now combines lavender fields with a small herd of Mini LaMancha goats whose milk goes into the farm's handcrafted goat milk soap.
The lavender blooms through July. The farm is open by appointment only, and visits work through a membership: members can book an appointment or join a scheduled event. In 2026 the season opened on July 4 with a launch party serving chef-made snacks. Summer events have included bouquet picking, yoga in the flower field, picnics and photography sessions, and guests can walk the rows and touch the blooms while the goats graze nearby. The farm also runs a goat adoption program, and supporters can visit their goats in person or online.
The farm's shop sells sparkling lavender lemonade, lavender buds, a lavender ritual gift box, bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup and goat milk soap, and it ships across Canada.
Maja's Garden Bistro in Mindemoya is a few minutes away for a meal on the same trip around the island.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- July
- Visiting
- By appointment only for members, plus scheduled summer events such as bouquet picking, yoga and picnics; 2026 season opened July 4.
From the farm shop
- Goat milk soap
- Sparkling lavender lemonade
- Lavender buds
- Lavender gift boxes
- Bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup
Events
- Season launch party, July 4 (2026)
What to do
- Walk the lavender rows in July bloom
- Pick a lavender bouquet at a summer event
- Join yoga or a picnic in the flower field
- Meet the Mini LaMancha goats
- Buy goat milk soap and sparkling lavender lemonade
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Lavender blooms through July; 2026 season opened July 4
- Hours
- By appointment only
Good to know
- Reservations
- Required (membership needed to book a visit or event)
Tips for your visit
- Become a member through their website to book a visit or event.
- Plan your trip for July, when the lavender is in bloom.
- Watch their website for event dates.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Maja's Garden Bistro · about 5 minutes away
Maja's Garden Bistro is in Mindemoya, a few minutes from the farm, for lunch or dinner.
Getting there
Questions
Can I drop in at Manitoulin Farmstead?
No. Visits are by appointment, booked through a membership, or at scheduled events.
When does the lavender bloom?
Throughout July.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Manitoulin Island, Ontario
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
