About Plainly Elegant Lavender Farm
Plainly Elegant Lavender Farm is a women-led family farm on Waters Road, about 15 minutes west of downtown Ann Arbor, reached by a final stretch of dirt road. The family planted their first lavender at the end of 2020 as a way to slow down after a hard year, learned as they went, and now have more than 800 plants in the ground, including Folgate, Big Time Blue and white French lavender.
U-pick runs in June and July, Thursday through Sunday, in timed sessions of about 45 to 60 minutes. A ticket covers time in the U-pick rows, sanitized scissors and harvesting supplies, one bundle measured forefinger to thumb, light guidance from staff, photos in the field and time at the pop-up farm stand. In 2026 adult tickets were listed at $18, youth tickets were discounted, children 5 and under were free, and extra bundles were $12. Sessions run rain or shine and can sell out during bloom.
The farm cleans its dried buds and distills lavender into oil and hydrosol for a handmade, vegan product line: roll-on oils, facial toner, a solid lotion balm stick, linen spray, sachet tins and dried bundles. Off the farm you can find them at the Dexter Farmer's Market on Saturdays from May to September and at the Sunday Artisan Market in Kerrytown on select Sundays from April 12 to December 20, 2026.
Tantré Farm on Scio Church Road, about 10 minutes away, has a summer U-pick field for strawberries and raspberries if you want to fill a second basket.
Lavender here
- When it blooms
- June and July
- Visiting
- Timed U-pick sessions June–July, Thursday–Sunday (45–60 minutes, booked ahead); pop-up farm stand on site; market booths in Dexter and Kerrytown.
- Varieties grown
- Folgate, Big Time Blue, White French lavender, English lavender
From the farm shop
- Dried lavender bundles
- English lavender sachet tins
- Lavender linen spray
- Roll-on oils distilled on the farm
- Lavender facial toner
- Vegan lavender balm stick
- Hydrosol
What to do
- Book a timed U-pick session in June or July, Thursday to Sunday
- Cut a forefinger-to-thumb bundle with farm-provided scissors
- Add extra bundles for $12 each (2026)
- Browse the pop-up farm stand for roll-ons and toner distilled on the farm
- Find the farm's booth at the Dexter Farmer's Market on Saturdays, May to September
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- U-pick in June and July, Thursday through Sunday, during bloom
- Hours
- U-pick June–July, Thursday–Sunday, by timed session (see their calendar)
- Admission
- 2026 listing: adult (18+) $18, youth 6–17 discounted, 5 and under free; extra bundles $12
Good to know
- Dogs
- Service animals only
- Reservations
- Required (timed entry)
- Payment
- Cards and digital wallets accepted online
Tips for your visit
- Parking is limited and on mown grass, so carpool if you can.
- Wear closed-toe shoes and leave your own shears at home; the farm supplies sanitized scissors.
- Tickets are non-refundable but transferable; for severe weather the farm emails to reschedule or offer credit.
- Drones and commercial photo shoots need approval in advance.
Pair it with a nearby stop
Tantré Farm HoneyBee U-Pick · about 10 minutes away
Pair a lavender U-pick session with berry picking at Tantré Farm on Scio Church Road, about 10 minutes away.
Getting there
Questions
Do I need a reservation for U-pick?
Yes. U-pick uses timed entry tickets booked on their website, and sessions can sell out.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Pets are not allowed in the lavender field or shop area; leashed service animals are welcome.
How much does U-pick cost?
In 2026 adult tickets were listed at $18 with one bundle included; children 5 and under were free and extra bundles were $12.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Ann Arbor & Milan, 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
