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Welcome to Ocimeae
Nestled between Brighton and Lansing, Ocimeae Lavender Farm is an enchanting wedding venue in Southern Michigan. An elegant variety of spaces on our farm presents you, the bride and groom, with the rare opportunity to design your wedding day outside the box.
You may choose to have a ring ceremony under the Arbor or The Pergola, dinner or refreshments in the Barn or the Park, music at the Arbor or the Barn, dancing… anywhere! … the possibilities are endless.
We invite you to let your creative mind explore…
![Inside_Barn Inside of barn.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Inside_Barn.jpeg)
![Barn_Lavender_Field Young girl walking through the lavender fields.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Barn_Lavender_Field.jpeg)
![Barn_Wedding_Tent Outdoor wedding with large carnival tent and barn in the background.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Barn_Wedding_Tent-1.jpg)
The Timber Frame Barn
This beautiful exposed post and beam structure with 1440 square feet of floor space provides space for 1 head table and 8, 60” guest tables with dance space reserved in the center. Sweeping rows of lavender are the views to the south with the four giant sliding doors wide open. A private 120 square foot deck with exterior access on the west side of the barn offers panoramic views of the lavender fields and farm and is the entrance to the 300 square foot loft space overlooking the main floor of the barn.
![ocimeae-spring Ocimeae Lavender Farm in the Spring](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/spring.1150.jpg)
![Date_Night_Barn_Background Man and woman sitting on blanket with food with a barn and lavender field in the distance.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Date_Night_Barn_Background-scaled.jpg)
![Tree_With_Blooming_Lavender The Grande Park at Ocimeae Lavender Farms.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tree_With_Blooming_Lavender-scaled.jpg)
The Grand Park
Two acres of beautiful lawn are encompassed by rows of lavender. Two giant oaks shade the east and west sides of The Park. Beyond it, graceful views of The Pergola and The Timber Frame Barn can be seen over the crest of rolling hills of lavender. There is ample space for 300+ guests with tables and seating.
![Building_Structures John Deere Tractor working on wooden barn beams.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Building_Structures.jpeg)
![Triangle_Shade Wooden beams with triangle awnings.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Triangle_Shade.jpeg)
![Structures Beams in the setting sun.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Structures.jpeg)
The Pergola
Nestled at the top of the west hill, The Pergola is surrounded by orchard to the west and full views of the lavender fields and Barn to the east. Majestic posts create a 60’ diameter space with lush lawn underfoot, and canvas awnings above. Under the awnings is plenty of space for 64+ guests with tables and seating.
![The Arbor Barn at Ocimeae Lavender Farm.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/The-Arbor-scaled.jpg)
![Structure_Lavender_Feild Barn beams surround concrete with open grasses.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Structure_Lavender_Feild.jpeg)
![ocimeae-spring Ocimeae Lavender Farm in the Spring](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/spring.1150.jpg)
The Arbor
Located just east of the Barn and surrounded by an acre of lush lawn, The Arbor has a 224 square foot cement stage, bordered with rustic wood posts which support an open, vaulted beam. Views of the lavender fields are the backdrop to the south and seasonal harvests grace the north view.
![Barn_Wedding_Color Man and Woman dancing in barn under twinkly lights.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Barn_Wedding_Color.jpg)
![Lavender_Wedding Bridal party dancing, arm-in-arm.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lavender_Wedding.jpg)
![Lavender_Bride Bridal party posing for photo with bouquets of lavender.](https://ocimeaelavenderfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Lavender_Bride.jpg)