There are several family-friendly Lavender Farms near Ann Arbor that offer visits and u-pick lavender. A trip to the lavender fields is tons of fun for the kids – as long as they aren’t allergic to lavender. What is more magical in the summer months than hanging out among the fresh blooms.
When Does Lavender Bloom in Michigan?
There are two varieties of Lavender – English Lavender and French Lavender. English Lavender plants typically bloom first. Followed a week or so later by the French Lavender.
Lavender farms in Michigan are typically open from late June through early August depending on the season.. Peak bloom is usually in mid July.
Ann Arbor Lavender Farms
Find Lavender Farms in Michigan – Near Ann Arbor
Depending on where you live in the Ann Arbor area or where your travels take you, certain Michigan lavender farms may be more convenient than others.
Ann Arbor Lavender Fields
Be sure to check out these lavender fields in Michigan:
Lavender at Lavender and Grace Family Farm
Current Season: 8/6: Lavender is done for the year. Open starting June 23.
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Price: $6/bunch
About Lavender and Grace Family Farm
Lavender and Grace Family Farm offers free visits to their u-cut lavender farm. There is no cost for just looking!
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Location
13580 Tracey Rd, Manchester, MI 48158, USA
Farm Hours
Open Fridays-Sundays
Lavender at Jacob’s Fresh Farm
Current Season: July
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Price: $7/bunch
About Jacob’s Fresh Farm
Jacob’s Fresh Farm is an all natural farm that uses no synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or chemicals. They are a 40 acre farm. Half of the land is for farm markets and CSA program. They offer u-pick on Strawberries, Lavender, Sunflowers, and pumpkins. Please call ahead to verify u-pick availability.
Crops: Strawberries Pumpkins Sunflowers
Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides
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Location
Jacob’s Fresh Farm, 475 North Fletcher Road, Dexter, MI, USA
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Lavender at Hamlett Lavender Farm
Current Season: 2023: June 26-July 30. Closed July 3-7
Admission:
Price: $10/twist tie
About Hamlett Lavender Farm
Hamlett Lavender Farm offers u-pick Lavender during their first weekend. Subsequent weekends will offer farm tours, but not u-pick. They also have chickens and ducks with eggs available – 1 dozen chicken eggs or 1/2 dozen duck eggs for $4.
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Market Products: Other Grocery Items
Location
Hamlett Lavender Farm, 10722 Stinchfield Woods Road, Pinckney, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - 6-8p
Saturdays and Sundays - 10a-2p
Lavender at DeBuck’s Family Farm
Current Season: June 14-July 7
Admission: $25/fall (2023 pricing for pumpkins/corn maze), $20/summer (lavender/sunflowers)
Price: $25/jar, $40 combo with a bucket of sunflowers
About DeBuck’s Family Farm
DeBuck’s Family Farm offers a variety of family fun. In the summer, they have lavender and sunflowers. In fall, they have a corn maze and pumpkin patch. The family fun area with other attractions like Bounce Pads, Human Foosball, pedal trikes, and more is now open for the summer festivals as well as fall.
Crops: Pumpkins Sunflowers
Activities: Wagon/Hay Rides Animals Play Area Fall Activities
Food: Donuts, Other Baked Goods, Other Meals
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Location
DeBuck’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, 50240 Martz Road, Belleville, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Summer (Lavender & Sunflowers)
Fridays: 10a-4p
Saturdays & Sundays: 10a-6p
Fall (Corn Maze & Pumpkins)
Saturdays & Sundays 10a-6p
October Thursdays & Fridays: 10a-4p
Lavender at Lavender Lane
Current Season: August 6 Last day for French Lavender. English Lavender: June 27-July 2. French Lavender will peak July 8 for their Festival
Admission: Lavender Festival Admission (July 8): $15/adults. Free/Kids 12 & under
Price: $10/u-pick band fits ~150 blooms. Scissors provided
About Lavender Lane
Lavender Lane is an organic lavender farm in Milan. They also operate a gift shop year-round in downtown Milan – 12 E. Main, Milan. Their gift shop features self-care products made from their lavender.
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Location
Lavender Lane, 12040 Plank Road, Milan, MI, USA
Farm Hours
Tuesday-Sunday 11a-4p
Which Lavender Farm in Ann Arbor area are you planning to visit?
Lavender Tips
Lavender season is more robust than some fruit picking. Typically, the fields do not ned to close for additional stems to bloom.
What to Bring:
- Dress for the weather. We have picked when it was hot in July and cool in September.
- Gloves may be a good idea to protect your hands
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Water – make sure to stay hydrated
- Pre-Buy your tickets if needed.
- Check with the farm to see if you need to bring your own clippers.
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