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FEEL Native Plant Sale

We are partnering with Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning (FEEL) to deliver their annual native plant sale at Abbey Gardens! Shop for native plants, browse our curated planting kits, or upgrade to a hands on planting service!

Enjoy Our Trails!

With over 380 acres to explore, our year round groomed trails are perfect for walking, snowshoes, fatbiking, and more! Dogs on leash are welcome to join as well. Check out the trail map below to start planning your next adventure at Abbey Gardens!

Weddings At Abbey Gardens

A venue as unique as your love story. Say I Do to a wedding at Abbey Gardens!

FEEL Plant Sale

We are partnering with Friends of Ecological and Environmental Learning (FEEL) to deliver their annual native plant sale at Abbey Gardens! Shop for native plants, browse our curated planting kits, or upgrade to a hands on planting service!

Explore Our Trails

With over 380 acres to explore, our year round groomed trails are perfect for walking, snowshoes, fatbiking, and more! Dogs on leash are welcome to join as well. Check out the trail map below to start planning your next adventure at Abbey Gardens!

Welcome to Abbey Gardens in Haliburton, your destination for fresh local food, outdoor exploration, workshops, innovative businesses, events and more – year-round.

Situated on 300 acres, we offer a lively community hub perfect for the entire family. Adults and children alike
can explore the trails, gardens, and even get close to our rare Ojibwe horses. Interested in living more sustainably? There are many interactive learning opportunities on site. Visit our flourishing grounds today! Our story.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Explore what you can do

Events Calendar

See what’s happening this month.

The Food Hub

Shop our fresh items – in-store or online.

Fresh Produce Program

Register for our CSA program and get fresh greens 365 days a year.

Workshops

Discover hands-on learning opportunities for adults and kids.

Hiking Trails

Explore our old farm trails on foot and by snowshoe.

Meet Our Ojibwe Horses

Become acquainted with this rare breed.

Equine Assisted Learning

Experience personal development with a twist.

Summer Camps & Day Programs for Kids

Kids love our fun, hands-on learning experiences.

Youth Programs & Volunteering

We have a Leaders-In-Training program and volunteer opportunities.

School & Daycare Programs

School groups, daycare centres and camps can learn here. 

Catering & Events

 Book our picture-perfect venue in Haliburton.

Volunteer

Get involved and support our mission.

Donate

Help us continue our work with a financial contribution.

Membership Benefits

Support Abbey Gardens and take advantage of annual savings.

Book A Tour

Guided and self-guided tours are available by donation.

THERE’S A BIGGER STORY HERE

How It All Began
Everything fell into place when John Patterson, a retired businessman, came up with the idea of transforming a local gravel pit into a garden. He was inspired by his trips to Butchart Gardens in B.C. and the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK, the largest indoor rainforest in the world. Both destinations are rehabilitated open-air mines that feature world-class gardens. Soon John began his search for suitable land in the Haliburton Highlands to turn into a greenspace where the community could gather, learn, and enjoy. In 2009, the dream became a reality.

Where We Are Now
What started out as one small garden has become so much more. As a not-for-profit charity, Abbey Gardens provides economic and recreational opportunities for our community. Everything we do here helps further our mission to promote sustainable living, so that more people can discover ways to reduce their impact on the planet. We have a dedicated team of full-time and seasonal staff who help manage our gardens, programs, retail, wholesale and daily operations. Volunteers have also embraced our mission and are integral to our success and development.

GROW

Abbey Gardens welcomes like-minded, start-up and established organizations to locate on our site.

Businesses on our site

Haliburton Highlands Brewing

County Coffee

Into The Blue Bakery

Haliburton Solar and Wind

Abbey Retreat Centre (ARC)

Learn

Gardening, ecology and cooking workshops. Volunteering, tours, field trips and day programs for children and adults.

Workshops and Programming

Shop

The Food Hub provides easy access to local food. Local vegetables, homemade salads and preserves, fresh-milled grain products, organically raised meats and dairy.

Food Hub In Store or Online

Find us at 1012 Garden Gate Drive, Haliburton,ON.     705.754.GROW (4769)

HOURS

 

Open 7 Days A Week From 10am – 6pm

The Garden Cafe is open 10am – 5pm

We’re always looking for youth interested in making a difference in their community.
Whether you’re looking to volunteer once or get involved with a regular role, we have something for you! Volunteering with us is a great way to gain skills in gardening, ecology, education, livestock care and retail management all while gaining your Community Service Hours. Browse the volunteer roles above to find the one that's right for you or check out our Leaders In Training program below- exclusively for youth!

Leaders in Training (LIT) Program

Experience the fun of camp while learning leadership skills through our Leaders in Training (LIT) program! Work alongside an experienced educator to deliver camp programs this season. LIT's practice their skills by leading games, crafts and activities and shadowing education staff during camp programs.  A hands-on opportunity to cultivate self-awareness, communication and cooperation skills all while getting community service hours.
What makes our Leaders in Training program so unique? A one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in a 3 hour professional development session during an orientation day prior to your camp experience....with our horses! Working with our ponies and experienced trainers, LIT's complete activities with our ponies designed to help identify leadership styles, gain confidence and learn appropriate assertiveness. The orientation day is held on Friday June 30th from 9:30am-4:30pm. Cost is $50 per person (includes lunch).
Our Leaders in Training program is perfect for youth ages 15-17.
To get started, submit a cover letter and resume to Irene Heaven, irene@abbeygardens.ca by June 16th. Cover letter should express why you'd like to take part in this program, as well as the camp(s) you'd like to assist with and the dates you're available. Please note that you must attend the orientation day to participate in our Leaders in Training Program. See our CAMP BROCHURE for a list of camps to choose from.