Manitou Acres Lavender Farm

04/30/2026

NOW HIRING! Manitou Acres is looking for a few hard working teenagers to join our lavender harvest crew this season, mornings only, 8 AM–12 PM, 4–5 days a week at the farm in Maple City (see video/photos). Dates are roughly late-June/early-July through mid-August.

The job is hand-harvesting lavender with pruners, bundling stems for drying, and helping keep the field and processing area tidy (everything will be taught to you). It's outdoor work in one of the prettiest spots in Leelanau County — and you're done by lunch every day, so afternoons are yours!

This could be a great fit for a local or seasonal high schooler looking for a real summer job — outdoors, hands-on, and a chance to see how a growing lavender farm operates. Just need to be reliable, friendly, on time, and okay with bees (they're busy with the flowers, not you).

If that sounds like your teenager or someone you know, please send me a message or share this post with them! Happy to share more.

— Tyler

04/30/2026

NOW HIRING! Manitou Acres is looking for a Lavender Farm Shop Manager for this season, Friday through Monday, 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, in the farms open-air shop in Maple City (see video). Dates are late June through mid/late August.

The job is welcoming guests (must truly enjoy interacting with people!), ringing up purchases, keeping the shop tidy, and answering general questions about lavender, the farm's products and U-pick process (everything will be taught to you). It's a calm, beautiful setting to spend the day!

This could be a great fit for a retiree who's looking to stay busy and really enjoys being around people and the outdoors, or a teacher with summers off looking for some extra income in a beautiful setting.

If that sounds like you or someone you know, please send me a message or share this post with them! 🙏 Happy to share more.

— Tyler

10/07/2025

SHOP NOW! -> https://manitouacres.com/collections/all
We're thrilled to officially announce the launch our Online Farm Shop! All the products you love from our Northern Michigan farm shop, delivered to your door or available for pick up at the farm!

07/20/2025