Historic garden & urban farm in Washington, DC
Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild
Who We Are
Our purpose is to preserve and promote the grounds at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, and to support people in our community with produce grown on the farm, in keeping with the Franciscan tradition that God is revealed to us through his creations
What We Do
Giving back to the community is an important part of our mission.
We grow, harvest and donate as much as 8,000 pounds of fresh, local food every year for food pantries and non-profits that provide meals for neighbors in need.
Annual Plant & Herb Sale
The Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild hosts an annual Plant & Herb Sale every April, including monastery-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and honey.
Easter Lilies & Palm Crosses
Traditionally each year, the Franciscan Monastery Garden Guild holds an Easter Lily Sale on Palm Sunday weekend. The Easter Lily is the traditional flower of Easter, as it is regarded as a joyful symbol of hope and life
Fall Festival
Each year FMGG celebrates Community and the Autumn harvest. This family-friendly event has Pumpkins, Fall Flowers, Vendors, Fun & more!
Christmas Luminaria
Our Annual 7 Nights of Light Tributes. The luminaria candles will be blessed and lighted on Christmas Eve, and remain lighted through New Year’s Eve.
Our numbers that speak
Since 2014 we have been able to donate almost 100,000 pounds of food