Check in at the Ambassador Stand located between the red barn and white farmhouse; have your ticket ready on your phone or printed.

How long does the event last?

Plan on about four hours from preshow arrival through the finale and meet-and-greet.

Is parking available?

Yes—parking is located in the Drying Shed Parking Area; expect a short walk on unpaved ground to check-in.

Can I buy wine at the event?

Featured wines from Aurora Cellars must be pre-ordered; email events@lavenderhillfarm.com or call (231) 582-3784 at least 24 hours before the show.

Are children allowed?

Children 12 and under require a ticket and must attend with a ticketed adult; note that alcohol service is 21+ with ID.

Is the barn accessible?

The Farmhouse, Copper Room, Boutique and restrooms are ADA compliant; grounds are not. Request wheelchair seating inside the barn in advance via events@lavenderhillfarm.com.

Barn Lights and Lavender Nights: Dinner Theater with The Young Americans at Lavender Hill Farm

On summer evenings at Lavender Hill Farm, just outside Boyne City, Michigan, the century-old barn transforms into a dinner theater where The Young Americans bring energetic, sing-along performances to a rural stage. Guests gather at the Farmhouse Boutique and the Copper Room patio, a low-slung porch that looks over lavender beds and farm fields, for a preshow welcome beverage before moving into reserved seating in the barn. Little Bay Gourmet prepares a three-course prix fixe menu—salmon, Tuscan chicken, maple-bourbon pork, and seasonal risotto—served between upbeat numbers and audience moments that feel immediate and personal. The experience is as much about place as it is about performance. Lavender Hill Farm uses the barn as a community hub; the timber beams and historic floorboards echo decades of Michigan agricultural life, making the evening both a cultural event and a celebration of local farming. Lavender rows, pollinator-rich borders, and the Farmhouse Boutique give visitors outdoor spaces to explore before curtain; that ability to pair a farm walk with a dinner show makes the event unique in northern Michigan, where most theater is city-centered. Practical details are thoughtful and straightforward. Check in at the Ambassador Stand between the red barn and white farmhouse, arrive 10-15 minutes early, and plan on roughly four hours from preshow to finale. Wine from Aurora Cellars is available by preorder; alcohol requires valid ID and must be pre-ordered. Children twelve and under are welcome with a ticketed adult, though the program leans adult-friendly; gratuity is not included. What stands out is the intimacy—tables seat up to eight; limited seats keep the barn feeling lively without being crowded. Post-show meet-and-greets allow a rare, personal connection to performers. Add-ons like bottle service and the Farmhouse Boutique’s locally made goods make the evening feel curated rather than canned. This is a good fit for date nights, small celebrations, and travelers who want an arts-driven, low-key farm evening instead of a traditional theater or restaurant night. The setting invites guests to slow down: walk the lavender, browse locally sourced goods, then settle into the barn for music, laughter, and a full dinner that tastes of place and season. It’s theater with a rural point of view—accessible, convivial, and rooted in local soil. With performances staged inside the barn, acoustics are close and lighting warm; photographers should ask permission and prioritize candid shots during the preshow on the Copper Room patio. Parking uses the Drying Shed Parking Area; the short walk to check-in crosses unpaved ground, so wear stable shoes if you plan to explore fields. Staff will accommodate wheelchair seating inside the barn with advance notice - email [email protected] to request accommodations or to order bottle service for your table, and plan to arrive slightly early.

About Lavender Hill Farm

Lavender Hill Farm, located in Boyne City, Michigan, operates as a farm-based events venue offering hands-on workshops and seasonal gatherings. The farm hosts a rotating schedule of creative experiences, including pottery painting sessions—stoneware mugs, beach plates, and pie plates or loaf pans—led by Cottage Pottery instructors. Most pottery workshops provide all materials and yield functional stoneware pieces.

Floral design offerings are led by florist Sydney Wormell and include a Sunflower Floral Design session and Dried Floral Wreath Workshops scheduled for June 30 and August 13. The wreath workshop focuses on an 18-inch wreath made with eucalyptus and dried flowers. Painting classes feature professional artist Daniel Duncan with guided instruction to complete an 11x14 canvas; all painting supplies are provided. Driftwood Art workshops, guided by Jen Barratt, use real driftwood for nature-inspired creations.

Lavender Hill Farm also programs community events in and around the Red Barn, including candlelight yoga with a concluding sound bath, and themed movie nights such as Twilight and Wicked shown under the barn’s rafters. Movie nights often include lawn games and a BYO beverage option. Activities are presented as accessible to a range of skill levels and are positioned to promote creativity, mindfulness, and relaxed social connection.

Visitors are encouraged to review specific event listings for dates, times, and registration details. Lavender Hill Farm’s combination of named instructors, scheduled workshops, and the Red Barn setting provides a predictable, workshop-focused experience for individuals and small groups. Booking availability and specific instructor information are listed on event pages online.