Hereward Farms aims to raise $20,000 for local community initiatives with ‘Field of Lavender Dreams’
EAST GARAFRAXA – Hereward Farms, a lavender farm celebrated for its enchanting fields, aromatic products, and significant contributions to community initiatives, proudly announces its “Field of Lavender Dreams.”
This initiative continues the farm’s tradition of giving back to the community through vibrant and immersive events since opening to the public in 2021.
Hereward Farms is introducing an entry fee for visitors.
In the past, it was free to visit, but as production and visitors increase, officials decided to make a change.”
“As a family, we decided that we could do much more, so this year, we are now charging visitors $5 per person to visit the lavender fields and $5 per person to visit the new 8-acre sunflower fields,” said founder and CEO of Hereward Farms Julie Thurgood-Burnette.
“This will help us reach our goal of raising $20,000 this year for local community initiatives and charities.
“A portion of these funds, along with proceeds from our third annual Lavender Festival, which sees nearly 2,000 people visit, will go to local charities and organizations in Dufferin County and Centre Wellington.”
Hereward Farms has a strong legacy of community support, raising over $10,000 for community events and fundraisers since launching.
Signature events like the annual Lavender Festival have made a considerable impact, with last year’s festival raising nearly $5,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County.
The farm has also been a consistent supporter of local charitable organizations such as Believe Bags, The Family Transition Place, Youthline, and Celebrate Your Awesome, to name a few. Community leaders are equally enthusiastic about the anticipated impact of this campaign.
“The initiative from Hereward Farms embodies the spirit of our community - generous, supportive, and cohesive,” said Orangeville Mayor Lisa Post.
“This is more than a campaign; it’s a testament to what we stand for as a community.”
To participate in the “Field of Lavender Dreams” campaign and for more information visit herewardfarm.com or follow the farm on social media @HerewardFarms.
