About Cherry Point Farm & Market
Cherry Point Farm & Market is one of the oldest working farms in Oceana County. The Bull family began farming here in 1949 and opened a fruit market soon after; owner Barbara E. Bull also writes and publishes books. The farm lies about a mile from Lake Michigan, 1.5 miles south of Silver Lake on Scenic Drive (B15), and a Michigan Historical Marker in the parking lot recalls Blackberry Ridge, a settlement founded in 1857.
The draw for lavender lovers is the labyrinth: a spiral path of earth mounds and lavender winding to a central stone circle. Unlike a maze, it is one continuous path, so you cannot get lost. An arbor of 52 posts rises over the center, where the herb garden is laid out in a 12-point geometric pattern of 36 beds holding dozens of herbs. The lavender is usually in full bloom from mid to late July, and something is blooming in the herb garden all summer. Walking it is free during market hours, daily 9 AM to 6 PM through October 31.
The market sells bulk lavender and lavender goods, fresh produce, cherry strudel and turnovers for breakfast, and lunches to eat there or take along. Cherries are not U-pick, to protect the trees. On summer evenings the farm hosts traditional fish boils: whitefish boiled with potatoes and onions, served with coleslaw, garlic toast and cherry pie with ice cream. In 2026 they ran Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 6 PM from mid-June through Labor Day, at $31.95 per adult.
Jazz U-Pick We-Pick on Grant Road, about 10 minutes away, has blueberries and raspberries in summer.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- mid to late July
- Visiting
- Market open daily 9 AM–6 PM through October 31 (2026); labyrinth and herb garden free during market hours; fish boils by reservation in summer.
From the farm shop
- Bulk lavender
- Lavender goods
- Cherry strudel and turnovers
- Fresh produce
Events
- Whitefish boils, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings mid-June through Labor Day (2026)
What to do
- Walk the lavender labyrinth for free, best in mid to late July
- Explore the 36-bed geometric herb garden under the arbor
- Buy bulk lavender and lavender goods in the market
- Have cherry strudel for breakfast or pick up lunch to go
- Reserve a summer whitefish boil dinner
- Read the Blackberry Ridge historical marker in the parking lot
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Market and labyrinth open daily through October 31; lavender peaks mid to late July; fish boils mid-June through Labor Day (2026)
- Hours
- 2026: daily 9 AM–6 PM through October 31; labyrinth open during market hours
- Admission
- free (labyrinth and herb garden); 2026 fish boil $31.95 per adult, children $1.50 per year of age up to 10
Good to know
- Reservations
- Required for fish boils (by phone); walk-in for the market and labyrinth
Tips for your visit
- Fish boil reservations are not confirmed until the market calls you back, so leave a callback number.
- Professional photographers should check in with the cashier, make a donation and stay out of the orchards.
- Cherries are not U-pick here.
- Fish boil prices can change with the whitefish market.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Jazz U-Pick We-Pick · about 10 minutes away
Walk the labyrinth in July bloom, then pick blueberries or raspberries at Jazz U-Pick We-Pick in Shelby, about 10 minutes inland.
Getting there
Questions
When does the lavender labyrinth bloom?
The lavender is usually in full bloom from mid to late July.
Does it cost anything to walk the labyrinth?
No. The labyrinth and herb garden are free during market hours.
How do I book a fish boil?
Call the market at 231-861-2029; your spot is confirmed when they call you back.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Silver Lake Sand Dunes & Oceana County, Michigan
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
