From professional photography sessions to wellness experiences to community events, flowers aren’t the only things blooming at Sanctuary Flower Fields in Ennismore.
Founded by Kelly Convery when she decided to turn her love for flowers into a business after 14 years of a stressful career as a paramedic, Sanctuary Flower Fields has always been rooted in the belief that nature has the power to heal and rejuvenate.
What began as a small garden in the Township of Selwyn, one of eight townships in Peterborough County, has since grown into thousands of flowers on two acres of Convery’s 69-acre property. Starting from seed as early as December, Sanctuary Flower Fields grows dahlias, zinnia, cosmos, sunflowers, snapdragons, strawflowers, eucalyptus, dusty miller, and many more blooms.
Convery creates bridal bouquets, offers pick-your-own experiences starting in August, and sells wholesale to businesses like Reclaimed Garden Co. in Burleigh Falls. To grow the flowers, she depends on local businesses including William Dam Seeds in Dundas, Stem Flower Farm in Cookstown, Callaghan Farm Supply in Lindsay, and Scott Concrete and Jakins & Sons Landscape Supplies in Lakefield.
The fields at Convery’s farm make for a stunning backdrop for family photos, engagement shoots, photos with your best gal pals, or unique solo shots. Guests can snap their own shots or have photos taken by one of the many local professional photographers working with Sanctuary Flower Fields, including Photography with Care, Wild Lace Photography, Charlie O Photography, Kayla Fajt Photography, Katie Shaw Photography, Sabrina Bynes Photography, and Mary Zita Payne Photography.
“I’ve seen nothing but magic come out of the photos from the field,” says Convery.
Sanctuary Flower Fields also hosts a range of wellness events throughout the growing season by working with local businesses and entrepreneurs including One Body Wellness, Mind Body Breath, Lucky One Wellness and Amanda Reed, Penny Dale, and Heather Litster.
In Peterborough, Sanctuary Flower Fields has partnered with 100 Acres Brewery for its Blooms and Brews events and hosts The Garden Club at Horlings Garden Centre. Among other local partnerships, Convery also does all florals for elopements held at Ennismore’s Southcross House and hosts pop-up events at Bonita Clothing Co. in Lindsay.
The farm also host larger special events during the growing season, including the Sanctuary Summer Soiree on August 15 that includes a pick-your-own experience and curated market featuring more than 15 local vendors, and the Rising Wildflowers Mini Retreat on August 17 that offers guests exclusive access to wellness services and activities.
In September, Sanctuary Flower Fields will be collaborating with Katherine Polack Art for an event with Peterborough’s Gateway Recovery Centre, a facility providing treatment for military personnel, veterans, first responders, and healthcare professionals seeking mental health and addictions treatment.
By combining her cut flower business with photography experiences and wellness events, Convery has made Sanctuary Flower Fields into a not-to-be-missed destination and an exceptional example of the economic prosperity that can bloom when local businesses collaborate.
“We see the benefits of being able to let everyone’s business and strengths and talents shine,” Convery says. “It means we can offer an even bigger service to our community by working together.”
For more information about Sanctuary Flower Fields, including booking a photography shoot and registering for upcoming events, visit www.sanctuaryflowerfields.com.
The Local Advantage in Peterborough County is a branded editorial feature series about locally owned independent businesses in Peterborough County, created in partnership with Peterborough County’s Economic Development & Tourism Division.
As part of its response to the impact of U.S. tariffs, Peterborough County is showcasing the many unique businesses located in the county, both by sharing their stories of success and how they support both residents and other businesses in their communities.
Whether by shopping at local businesses, dining at local restaurants, staying at local accommodation, or enjoying local experiences, residents and visitors can enhance the economic resilience of Peterborough County during these challenging times and help establish a sustainable foundation for the future.
For more information about economic development and tourism in Peterborough County, visit www.ptbocounty.ca/ecdev and The Kawarthas Tourism at thekawarthas.ca.
