Rooted in Community: Bourgeois Farm Open House

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, we invite you to our first donation of farmland, the Bourgeois Farm for Rooted in Community: Open House Day, a celebration of land, legacy, and the shared future we’re building together. Everyone is welcome! The Bourgeois Farm is no ordinary property. It is Ontario Farmland Trust’s first-ever donation of farmland, generously gifted by the late Ann and Eugene Bourgeois, founders of the Philosopher’s Wool Company and visionaries who believed deeply in sustainability, food sovereignty, and community. Activities include: Guided Farm Tours (10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM): Learn about the farm’s history, species at risk, invasive species management, and how OFT plans to make this land a hub for conservation and community-led projects. Philosopher’s Wool Company Open House & Local Vendors: Our friends at Philosopher’s Wool will open their doors for tours and shopping, and local artisans will join us to showcase their goods.