From our family to yours.
Our Story
Welcome to Four Suns Farm, where the warmth of family, the beauty of flowers, and the spirit of sunshine come together to create something truly special. Established in March 2023, Tom and I began this journey with one simple vision: to make memories.
Our love for family, the outdoors, and the calming presence of lavender inspired us to create a space where our four sons—Maximus, Finn, Liam, and Ezra—could grow up surrounded by nature and beauty. Four Suns Farm isn’t just a farm; it’s a place to connect with what matters most: family, community, and the joys of life.
Situated in the heart of Mount Pleasant, Michigan, our farm is designed to be a welcoming space for families to celebrate, gather, and capture unforgettable moments. Whether it’s a workshop, yoga, a special event, or a simple day in the fields, we’ve created a picturesque setting with our lavender fields and evergreens as the perfect backdrop for your most cherished events.
As we continue to grow alongside the Central Michigan community, we are excited to share our little piece of paradise with you. From our family to yours, we invite you to make memories at Four Suns Farm.
We look forward to welcoming you soon!
-Stephanie Olver
Our Lavender
We have more than 300 plants that are in their second and third year. Of the Lavandula Angustafolia (English Lavender), we have several cultivars, including Melissa, Pink Melissa, Maillette, Folgate, and Royal Velvet. We also have Lavandula x intermedia (French Lavender), with Edelweiss and Super cultivars.
This Spring, we will be adding 800 new plants, including Grosso and Gros Bleu! Lavender takes three years to mature into full bloom, but it can continue blooming every summer for more than 10 years.
Our peak bloom season varies slightly year-to-year, but typically runs from mid-June to late-July.
Our Farm
Our lavender farm is located just outside of Mount Pleasant, Michigan and sits adjacent to our family home. Many years ago, it was called "The Walker Farm" where they raised dairy cows. When my parents, owners of The VanderSys Tree Farm, bought the land, they planted Christmas trees and called it "The Pickard Farm". We still have Christmas trees on the property but as those are harvested, more lavender will come.
On my parents’ farm, I grew up running through the lanes of Christmas trees and playing hide and seek with my siblings under the boughs. We made picnics and sat beneath the fir trees in the middle of winter and in the heat of the summer. We took walks down to our tall pines and made secret forts in the branches. Later, Tom and I were married under the Birch tree that I spent much of my childhood climbing.
“Memories are made in the quiet of nature and that is what we hope to share with our community amongst the lavender fields of Four Suns Farm.”
