Building with our Community

Creating events that focus on bringing together friends and family, helping to strengthen the bonds that build a better Community for all of us!

Schell Family Farm – Who are we? Why are we doing this?

Continuing a Family Legacy built around Farming, and Community.

Owners Chris & Dea Schell have big plans to transform their 250-acre property in Putnam Township and Pinckney into an agricultural tourism and entertainment destination. Opened to the public in August 2019, they had an inspiring opening season. As with all new businesses the farm experienced several trials and tribulations throughout the year. Using these lessons from their inaugural season, they are launching into 2020 with an increased vision of what it takes to make the farm even more successful. Their vision is as brilliant as the annual sunflower bloom, focusing on turning the farm into a hub of year round activities. These activities currently span from July to November starting with the Sunflower season, and ending after Halloween when Ghostly Grove the Haunted Attraction closes. The Schell Family farm places a great deal of emphasis on our impact within the Community. Creating events that focus on bringing together friends and family, strengthening the bonds that build a better Community for all of us!

Schell Family Farm Overview

Here’s a look at our 250 acre property and activities

Christmas Trees

Over 40 Acres of Christmas Trees (~50,000) coming in 2020

Sunflowers

Starting around August we have over 5 acres of a beautiful Sunflower bloom. This is a perfect time to stop by and wander through our maze, take pictures, and pick sunflowers to share with loved ones!

Apples

Around late summer into fall we’ve got several acres of apples for sale. Come try our Honey Crisps!

Schell Family Farm Syrup

We harvest and process syrup completely in-house. Flavors include, Walnut, Maple, Hickory and the Schell Farm Exclusive, “Mickory“. Try our new Apple flavored syrup coming this season!

Pumpkins

Come late summer we’ve got thousands of pumpkins in all shapes and sizes. Last year we had over 6,000 and expect even more this season!

Fruit Orchard

2 Acres of Plum and Pear Trees, as well as 350 Sweet Cherry Trees and a Peach Orchard!! When we are done we’ll have over 15 Acres of fruit roughly 11,000 trees!

School tours

We have several areas of our farm that are perfect for school trips of all ages. Including our Syrup processing tour, fruit orchard tour, and Christmas tree trail. Click >> CONTACT US to discuss any tour inquiries you may have.

Wagon Rides

Having such a HUGE piece of property has allowed us the ability to create some amazing trails that you’re sure to LOVE! Click here for Pictures

Photography Sessions

We love to share all this beautiful scenery. Feel free to contact us to setup private photo sessions! Professional Photographer available Questions?Click >> CONTACT US

What’s New? @Schell Family Farm

Here is where you’ll find out the most up to date information regarding the Farm and Our Events.

Schell Family Farm

1 week ago

Today was a perfect day to start planning our 2020 season.
Picture 1 - Chris getting a soil sample to see if we need to add anything to the (very sensitive) Fraser Fir Christmas tree field. Did you know Fraser Fir is the most sought after Christmas tree, but one of the hardest trees to grow?!
Picture 2 - picking up supplies for syrup season that's right around the corner. Continue to follow us for syrup updates. Pre-ordering will start in February. ... See MoreSee Less

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Love maple syrup!! ❤️

Do you send the soil sample into Michigan state to analyze?

Can’t wait to get some maple syrup!!!!🤤

Ummm how does he ALWAYS have a smile on his face 🤗. And syrup! Yes please!!

Are you at Sugarbush?

Thank you for keeping your fans informed..

Can't Wait

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Schell Family Farm

2 weeks ago

SFF Special Occasions is now booking for 2021 (and beyond) for weddings and special events up to 300 guests. Here are some pictures of different events we have already hosted. If you are interested in more information give Chris a call at 989-954-9978. ... See MoreSee Less

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Beautiful!!

Your venu is beautiful! I have been lucky to have been asked to do deserts for two separate events in this amazing space.

Yes!! I love this. 😍😍

Cannot wait!!! 😍🤗

It’s so pretty!!! I want to get married again so I can do it here....I don’t think Paul is going to let me though! It’s so perfect! ❤️

Looks like a great place to have my daughter's open house

Beautiful! Dawn and Tim this would have been prefect 8 years ago. 😊

Such a great place!

This looks beautiful.

Beautiful

Ginny Yost

Fun!

Kelly Marie this is pretty!

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2 weeks ago

We are so happy to share our friend's, The Smoke Doctor, SD news! If you had the pleasure of trying at Ghostly Grove, soon you can have it anytime! If you haven't tried them yet, do it! Amazing bbq! ... See MoreSee Less

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What happen to hotel Hickman?

Thank you😀

I have to ask me and my SO are from the south it is as close to southern cooking with a side of soul like the south? Hard to find here

Where is it located?

Congratulations! Good luck!

Looks delish!

That looks so good

Hunter Hertlein

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We LOVE hosting ANY event!

Schell Family Farm Special Occasions is now booking for 2021 (and beyond) for weddings and special events up to 300 guests. Here are some pictures of different events we have already hosted. Here are some pictures of events we’ve hosted!

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