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Summary

This High Tea Party Near Toronto Lets You Sip By Fields Of Lavender & Wildflowers

You can pick a bouquet to take home.

Table with salad and tiered tray. Right: Lavender field at The Giving Place.

Table with salad and tiered tray. Right: Lavender field at The Giving Place.

Lead Writer, Travel

Pinkies up! A whimsical high tea experience is happening near Toronto this summer, and you can sip in a floral wonderland. The Giving Place, a lavender and honey farm in Mount Albert, is hosting tea parties in the fields on select dates.

The farm, located about an hour from the city, is a stunning place to spend a warm day, and the high tea will have you feeling fancy.

The experience takes place by the flower fields, and you can enjoy a menu including a special selected tea blend, mini sandwiches, salads, and sweet treats. As you dine, you can breathe in the fresh smell of lavender and gaze around at the serene country setting.

Once you're finished, you can explore the farm and flower fields. The area features sunflowers, animals like pigs, bunnies, and ducks, and photo ops.

There will even be an opportunity to cut your own lavender bouquet to bring home with you. The farm also has a shop where you can purchase a range of beauty, wellness, and home products.

Reservations are available online, and the experience costs $80 per person.

The farm will also be hosting other events throughout the season, such as a lavender festival, picnic lunches, and yoga. There are several other lavender farms to check out around Toronto as well, including a new one that lets you sip wine in the fields. Or, you can road trip to this dreamy farm, which has a lavender labyrinth to explore.

Fields of High Tea

Price: $80 per person

When: Select dates

Address: 19618 E. Townline, Mount Albert, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy high tea amongst lavender blooms at this scenic farm.

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  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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