Vive Lavender Farm

06/16/2026

It might not look like a huge change here but I beg to differ. Encroaching cattails were taking over the pond which meant serious action. On go the waders and into the mire, one step at a time. Regardless of the number of times I fell, got stuck or the moment I thought the pond was going to swallow me, I survived. Only just though. These ponds are not for the faint of heart. But they do provide amazing habitats for wildlife and the spring that constantly runs year round, well that’s a bonus too.

06/14/2026

Super Blue peaking through. Won’t be long….

06/10/2026

💫 CULTIVATING LONGEVITY - Summer Wellness Tea Series

🌸 RESTORING THE CAREGIVER: Finding Calm, Connection & Support

JULY 16 | 1-4pm | $55

For those who give so much to others and would benefit from an afternoon to give to yourself.

Set among the lavender fields, we will explore practical, evidence-based strategies to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and protect your health while caring for others.

You will leave with:
✔ Tools to manage stress and restore energy
✔ Sustainable self-care practices that fit real life
✔ A renewed sense of calm, clarity, and support
✔ A take-home wellness action plan

🌿 GROWING A LEGACY: Passing Down Health, Values & Connection

JULY 23 | 1-4pm | $65

For grandparents and parents who want to leave meaningful memories and wholesome wisdom. This afternoon explores how purpose, relationships, and simple family traditions rooted in nature can create a lasting legacy for the generations that follow. Inspired by the world's longest-living communities, we will look at what it truly means to thrive.

You will leave with:
✔ Ideas for sharing your values, wisdom, and life lessons
✔ Simple ways to strengthen family connections across generations
✔ A take-home kit for you and your child
✔ A deeper sense of purpose and legacy

🌻 EATING FOR LONGEVITY: Lessons from the Garden

AUGUST 6 | 1-4pm | $55

A hands-on afternoon connecting what grows right here at VIVE Lavender Farm to the science of living longer and living well. We will walk the gardens together, explore medicinal and culinary plants, and unpack the simple, whole-food eating habits shared by the world's longest-living communities. Just real food, real plants, and real results.

You will leave with:
✔ Simple strategies for eating well without restriction
✔ Inspiration to grow and use more health-supporting plants
✔ Practical longevity habits you can start this week
✔ Blue Zone nutrition resources to take home

➡️ Each session includes herbal tea or lavender lemonade and a nourishing snack 🍃

📍 VIVE Lavender Farm, Sunderland ON
Spaces are limited.
Registration - Link in BIO .nurse.collective
Or
Email - [email protected]

06/10/2026

📍 Local Event 💫 Something special is coming to Sunderland this summer 🌿

What began as a shared love of nature, healing, and evidence-based wellness has grown into a collaboration rooted in a common belief. That the most powerful medicine often grows right outside our door, and that true health is built through the relationships we nurture and the wisdom we pass forward.

Together we are hosting the Cultivating Longevity Summer Tea Series, three intimate afternoon workshops set among the lavender fields exploring the art of caring for yourself, the legacy you are building, and how the food and plants around us can nourish a longer, more vibrant life.

➡️ Each session includes herbal tea or lavender lemonade and a nourishing snack. 🍃

🌸 July 16 - RESTORING THE CAREGIVER
Finding Calm, Connection & Support

For those who give everything to others and need a space to breathe, restore, and reconnect with themselves.

🌿 July 23 - GROWING A LEGACY
Passing Down Health, Values & Connection

For grandparents and parents ready to pass on healthy habits, wisdom, and a love of nature to the next generation. Includes a take-home kit for you and your child.

🌻 August 6 - EATING FOR LONGEVITY
Lessons from the Garden

A hands-on afternoon connecting food, nature, and the habits of the world's longest-living communities. Includes a guided walk of VIVE's gardens.

📍 VIVE Lavender Farm, Sunderland ON
🕐 1 to 4 PM

Registration ➡️
LINK IN BIO - .nurse.collective
or
EMAIL - [email protected]

Spaces are limited.

05/28/2026

I said at the end of last year I wanted to take my time in 2026 and spend more time in the garden and less time doing admin and social media posts. With the never ending winter it’s only really been the last week or so where real work has happened. There is change ahead. Good change. Nurturing the essence of this space and facilitating healing is what has been at the very heart of the property. Today, the awesome Annaleigh and I slayed the installation of the new Forest art. Using all materials found around us we managed to complete, what I believe, is a beautiful piece of enhanced nature. What do you think? ♻️

05/26/2026

I’m thrilled to announce that I am participating in this year’s event that is organizing. Proceeds go to the local Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario. Come out and discover the wonderful gardens in our neighbourhood!

05/14/2026

Want a beautiful day out? This is one of my personal favourite things to do but in recent years couldn’t attend due to my business being open.

This year I’m all in. Why don’t you join me?

🌸 JUST 2 DAYS LEFT!! 🐦‍⬛Early Bird Draw closes on Friday, May 15th.

Buy your Gardens of Uxbridge tour tickets by this Friday night to be automatically entered in the draw for gift cards from Lee Valley and Richter’s Herbs. Imagine the great garden tools and plant shopping you could do if you won! 🪏🪴

The Garden Tour is on Saturday, June 20th.

There are 3 different tour ticket options this year as part of our 30th anniversary celebration.

🌸 Garden Tour ticket - $25

🪷 Mini Succulent workshop + Garden Tour
- $55

🌺 Garden Tour + Afternoon Tea & Succulent
Basket planting workshop - $75

Call your besties (green thumb or not!) and get planning a fun day touring the countryside
Link in bio to purchase tickets or visit our website gardensofuxbridge.org

Spring is here! Early bird gets the worm! 🐦‍⬛

05/13/2026

Such a lovely event and so nice to be invited to participate.

What a combination- afternoon tea and plants!

05/05/2026

After careful tending these lovelies are coming outside to fresh air and freedom. Many to be planted and lots for sale in the potting shed in coming weeks.

02/01/2026

As I sit surrounded by a white landscape, warming from the frigid temperatures outside, it’s nice to look back at late summer. There is much planning going on here. Musings, creative thinking, lively conversations and an excitement of what’s to come this year.