About Tantré Farm HoneyBee U-Pick
HoneyBee U-Pick is the berry field of Tantré Farm, a Chelsea vegetable farm, set on 161 acres at the corner of Scio Church and Zeeb roads west of Ann Arbor. Scio Township's land preservation program protected the property in 2019, and the farm opened U-pick here in 2021, naming it for the honey bee hives that pollinate the field. A new timber frame barn went up in 2020 and 2021. The farm does not spray its plants with chemicals and follows organic practices, though the field is not certified.
Raspberries are the main crop, with an early flush in July and a heavier fall crop from late August through September, and strawberries have been offered in some years. Picking depends on the season: the raspberry page says there is no raspberry U-pick this year, so check their website before planning around it. Through late summer and fall a farm stand runs on Saturday mornings from 8 to noon, with pre-picked berries when available, along with pumpkins in October.
The biggest day of the year is the free HoneyBee Nut Festival, held for the sixth time on October 11, 2026, with nut and pollinator walks, a black walnut processing demonstration, live birds of prey, a bonfire, apple pressing and pumpkin carving. Leashed, well-behaved dogs were welcome at the festival.
Plainly Elegant Lavender is about 4 miles west, so a July berry stop here fits neatly with cutting lavender bundles there.
What to do
- Shop the Saturday morning farm stand, 8 a.m. to noon in late summer and fall
- Pick raspberries in July and from late August through September in years U-pick runs
- Pick up pre-picked pie and carving pumpkins in October
- Attend the free HoneyBee Nut Festival in October
- See the honey bee hives that give the field its name
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Raspberries in July and late August–September when U-pick runs; Saturday farm stand late summer into October
- Hours
- Farm stand Saturdays 8 a.m.–noon for the rest of the 2026 season (their website)
- Admission
- Free to visit; 2026 Nut Festival free with registration
Good to know
- Accessibility
- Field site with a portable toilet and no running water or electricity
- Payment
- Cash, check or a mobile payment app; cards only with a 3% fee
Tips for your visit
- Wear long pants and closed-toe shoes; the berry rows are weedy with nettles and thistles
- Bring sunscreen, water and bug spray, since there is no water on site
- The Zeeb and Scio Church intersection has been closed for road work, so check the detour posted on their website
- Check their website or newsletter before going, as U-pick days change with the weather
Pair it with a lavender farm
Plainly Elegant Lavender Farm · about 10 minutes away
Plainly Elegant Lavender is about 4 miles west, so a summer berry stop here pairs naturally with cutting your own lavender bundles.
Getting there
Questions
Is there raspberry U-pick this year?
The farm's raspberry page says there is no raspberry U-pick this year; the Saturday farm stand is open instead.
Do they use pesticides?
No. The farm says it does not spray its plants with chemicals and follows organic practices, though it is not certified.
Can I pay by card?
Only through an online payment link with a 3% fee; cash and checks are preferred.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of Ann Arbor & Milan, Michigan
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