The Vision
Nearly 30 years ago, Hole’s Greenhouses & Gardens relocated from beside the original old red barn to its present 2.43 hectare site. Throughout those years, it was Ted and Lois Hole’s philosophy of ethical and responsible business that helped make their venture a success. In October 2007, our family reconfirmed its commitment to this philosophy and announced we’d be embarking on a new adventure, in a new location, with a new commitment to care for the living world—both at a local level and on a global scale.
The innovative plan is to relocate Hole’s to an undulating 4.5-hectare parcel of land, directly east of the future site of an interpretive centre in the Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park. There we intend to create a new model for business and community involvement—an icon of sustainable design that creates true environmental stewardship through revolutionary construction methods that dramatically reduce energy consumption and eliminate waste.
Our mandate
- To create a destination that is about living and life, not just gardening
- To create a community of businesses that share not only a vision but also an accountability to the environment and to future generations—a model where businesses share resources, technology and customers
- To engage and delight customers with architecture that’s both interactive and thoughtful
- To construct an icon of sustainable design
Create a unique, efficient, innovative
and sustainable environment
that encourages helpful and meaningful
experiences for everyone
