About Lehman's Orchard
Lehman's Orchard on Portage Road north of Niles goes back to 1929, when Ralph Lehman, a schoolteacher, traded a farm in northern Indiana for this one. After trying several crops he settled on tart cherries, and 40 acres are still planted to them. In 1951 he added a cherry pitting machine and a building to wash and sort fruit. His grandson Steve now runs the orchard full time, and in 2008 the family added a winery and cidery to the farm market.
Picking opens in June and moves through the summer and into fall. During the 2026 season the farm posted raspberries and blackberries at $7.50 a pound, tomatoes and Honeycrisp apples, with more apple varieties coming in from August. Pitted tart cherries are sold frozen in four-pound bags in the market.
The farm market also carries jams, fruit syrups and the family's own wine and hard ciders. Buckets are supplied for picking, fruit is weighed when you finish, and you should bring your own containers to carry it home. The family also runs a farmhouse brewery in nearby Buchanan.
Lavender Hill Farm of Niles is only about 4 miles away, so cherries or berries here and lavender there make a compact summer outing south of Berrien Springs.
What to do
- Pick raspberries and blackberries in summer
- Pick Honeycrisp and other apples from late summer
- Buy frozen pitted tart cherries by the 4-pound bag
- Taste the family's wine and hard ciders
- Pick up jams and fruit syrups
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Picking season opens in June and runs through apple season
- Hours
- 2026 picking hours: Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m.; fields close at 4:30 p.m. (their website)
- Admission
- Pay by the pound; 2026 prices posted included raspberries and blackberries at $7.50/lb and Honeycrisp apples at $2.50/lb
Good to know
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Tips for your visit
- Animals are not allowed in the fields for food safety, so leave dogs at home
- Bring your own containers or coolers to carry fruit home; buckets are provided for picking
- Morning grass is wet with dew, so wear suitable shoes
- Fields close at 4:30 p.m. and fruit must be weighed and packed by 5
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Hill Farm of Niles · about 10 minutes away
Lavender Hill Farm of Niles is about 4 miles away, the closest lavender pairing in the area for a summer berry-and-lavender outing.
Getting there
Questions
Can I bring my dog?
No. The farm does not allow animals in the fields for food safety.
How old is the orchard?
Ralph Lehman acquired the farm in 1929; his grandson Steve runs it today.
Do they make wine?
Yes. A winery and cidery were added to the farm market in 2008.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Berrien 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
