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 that includes monastery-grown vegetables, herbs, flowers and honey.
Easter Lilies & Palm Crosses
The Garden Guild’s Easter Lily and Palm Cross sale is a popular tradition on Palm Sunday weekend. The lily is a joyful symbol of hope and life.
Each year FMGG celebrates Community and the Autumn harvest. This family-friendly event has Pumpkins, Fall Flowers, Vendors, Fun & more!
Luminaria candles, dedicated in honor/memory of loved ones are blessed and lighted on Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve in a beautiful tradition.
Our numbers that speak
Since 2014 we have donated almost 100,000 pounds of food.