Many don’t know about the hotel’s Secret Garden, which is considered a hidden gem on the island that only a few know how to get to. It may not be easy to find, but the staff will help you — if you ask.
Today, more than 14,000 plants are grown on this 50-acre farm, and guests who want to enjoy it during the peak lavender season should plan to arrive in the middle of July when most of the plants are in bloom.
The MSU Horticulture Gardens are designed to be a place where visitors not only appreciate and enjoy the plants that are growing but also can learn a little along the way. The paths wind through 14 distinct areas, allowing you to stop in the spaces that interest you the most.
Whether you’re visiting during the early spring season when buds are just beginning to form, or you’re taking a self-guided tour during the peak summer months, you’ll find that the scent of flowers takes you to a peaceful place while the sounds of rushing water are entirely relaxing.
The Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are both located on the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus, and they serve as wonderful escapes into the natural world.