About The Giving Place
The Giving Place is a family-run, pesticide-free farm on about 8.5 acres in Mount Albert, in East Gwillimbury. Over 3,400 English and French lavender plants were planted by hand, and the land also holds forest, beehives, wildflower fields, a pond, chicken coops, a small animal rescue and The Giving Garden Haven, a not-for-profit community garden. Entry fees go to the rescue animals, the community garden and partner food banks.
The farm runs from mid to late May until mid to late October, and peak bloom is usually late June through mid to late July, with some varieties flowering into August. For now the farm is open for special events only, so check the events calendar on their website before you go. When regular visits run, entry is $10 per person, and it is included in event and workshop tickets.
Events change through the year: workshops, high teas, a small summer lavender festival, A Night of 1000 Candles, weddings and custom group experiences. In 2026 the Winter Farm Store opens for in-store shopping on November 21, with more dates into mid-December, plus wreath workshops on November 25 and 26 and December 5. The shop sells small-batch lavender goods such as essential oil, body serum and balm, wax melts, honey, lavender honey lollipops, a lavender coffee blend and dried bouquets cut at peak bloom.
Brooks Farms is also in Mount Albert, a few minutes away, for a second family farm stop.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- late June to mid or late July
- Visiting
- Open for special events and workshops only (2026); season mid-May to October; Winter Farm Store from November 21, 2026.
- Varieties grown
- English lavender, French lavender
From the farm shop
- Lavender essential oil and roll-ons
- Body serum, balm and body butter
- Lavender wax melts and simmering pots
- Lavender honey and honey lollipops
- Lavender coffee blend
- Dried lavender bouquets
Events
- Winter Farm Store, opening November 21 (2026)
- Wreath workshops, November 25-26 and December 5 (2026)
What to do
- See over 3,400 English and French lavender plants, peak bloom late June to late July
- Meet the farm's rescue animals and visit the community garden
- Book a workshop or high tea from the events calendar
- Shop the Winter Farm Store from November 21, 2026
- Make a winter green wreath at a November or December workshop
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Farm season mid to late May through mid to late October (events only); Winter Farm Store November 21 to mid-December 2026
- Admission
- $10 per person for regular visits (supports the rescue animals and food banks); included in event tickets
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed
- Accessibility
- Outdoor farm with uneven ground in places; contact the farm ahead about specific needs
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- The farm is open for special events only, so book a dated event before going.
- Leave pets at home to protect the rescue animals.
- Events run rain or shine unless the weather is severe.
- Park in the lot north of the farm sign and follow posted signs.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Brooks Farms · about 10 minutes away
Brooks Farms is also in Mount Albert, so the two make an easy pair for a family outing.
Getting there
Questions
Is The Giving Place open to drop-in visitors?
Not right now. It is open for special events only, listed on its events calendar.
When does the lavender bloom?
Usually late June through mid to late July, with some varieties into August.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed, to protect the rescue animals.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Caledon, Erin & Orangeville, Ontario
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