Uncommon Ranch

05/30/2026

We will be closing the cafe at 2 pm today due to our Butterfly Ball event for Northern Michigan Children’s assessment center. Please come and visit us another day,
Open Wednesday to Saturday 10-4z

05/28/2026

It’s officially summer at the Ranch!

We’ve started our summer hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM. Our café is now open, and people are raving about Chef Kaytie’s bakery treats: vanilla scones, brown butter & lavender shortbread, Midnight Mocha cookies, and something decadent we call our Golden Square 01 (just ask for a sample!). Our specialty coffee and tea drinks are also receiving five-star reviews — Lavender Honey Lattes, Dreamy London Fogs, and our house-made Lavender Lemonade.

Things may look VERY different if you haven’t visited since last summer. We’ve completed and moved into our newest building, The Retreat ( #16 on the map). The Retreat is now home to our Art Café, the Uncommon Studio featuring 15 founding Michigan fine artists, a wellness room for yoga, our farm store, and an evolving gathering space for special events.

This new building is situated on the east side of our three lavender fields, which are open for exploring during business hours.

Parking has also changed. When you enter the gate, you will be directed to the right and around the back of The Retreat. Parking is located on the north side of the building. Access to the barn and livestock areas is available via paths through the fields.

For the safety of both our guests and animals, we kindly ask that you do not bring pets to the Ranch.

Please note that smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property. We live within a heavily forested area that is highly susceptible to wildfire, and we appreciate your help in protecting the Ranch and surrounding natural landscape.

We hope to see you soon at The Uncommon Ranch!

05/27/2026

Open Wednesday - Saturday 10-4.
This Saturday we will the cafe early due to our Butterfly Ball charity event.

The café at The Uncommon Ranch is opening.

We are thrilled to officially welcome you to our art cafe at The Uncommon Ranch beginning this Friday (5/22) & Saturday (5/23) from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Set beside the lavender fields and inside The Retreat, the cafe was thoughtfully created as an extension of the ranch itself - where art, nature, culinary experiences, and gathering come together in one beautiful space.

Enjoy a café experience inspired by slow mornings, European tea culture, lavender in bloom, and the creative spirit of The Uncommon Studio.

Opening menu highlights include:
☕ Lavender Honey Lattes & Cold Brew
🫖 Signature loose leaf lavender tea blends
✨ The Uncommon Cream Tea with vanilla bean cream scones, clotted cream & lavender cherry jam
🍋 Lavender Lemonade & Matcha Lavender Lattes
🍪 Fresh bakery offerings by Chef Kaytie Bowman
🎨 An atmosphere surrounded by art, gardens, and the beauty of the ranch

This is more than a café - it’s meant to be a place to pause, gather, wander the fields, enjoy conversation, discover artwork, and savor summer at a slower pace.

Beginning Friday, May 22nd the café will continue throughout the season:
Open Wednesdays – Saturdays
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Bring a friend, stroll the lavender fields, shop our store, visit The Uncommon Studio, and experience summer at The Uncommon Ranch.

We cannot wait to welcome you.
We are located at 6410 Chase Bridge Road Grayling MI.

💜 ☕️

05/23/2026

Menu Reveal for our first summer Long Table Dinner: Art of Indulgence - Creole & Caribbean Nights. Featuring food by Chef Kaytie Bowman and art by DonnAngel Perez. Tickets now available on our website. www.uncommonranch.com/Northern Michigan Woman Community & Events

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

Support the Northern Michigan Children's Assessment Center and enjoy a lovely dinner prepared by Chef Kaytie Bowman. Tickets available

✨ An evening of transformation, elegance, and purpose awaits. ✨
Introducing the official menu for the 2026 Butterfly Ball — a thoughtfully curated five-course dining experience inspired by metamorphosis, hope, and healing, expertly crafted by Chef Kaytie Bowman. From “A Garden Awakened” to “The Butterfly Garden,” every course has been designed to create a truly unforgettable evening.
Guests will enjoy:
🦋 A stunning 5-course chef-crafted dinner
🎶 Live entertainment by The Todd Renton Jazz Quartet for dinner and after dinner music by RDS+
🎁 Exclusive auction experiences
🥂 An elegant evening supporting the children and families served by the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center
Join us as we celebrate resilience, renewal, and the extraordinary strength of the children we serve.
📍 Uncommon Ranch
📅 Saturday, May 30
⏰ 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎟 Purchase tickets here: https://nmcac4kids.networkforgood.com/events/98832-butterfly-ball
Together, we can help children find healing, hope, and the freedom to bloom.

05/21/2026

The café at The Uncommon Ranch is opening.

We are thrilled to officially welcome you to our art cafe at The Uncommon Ranch beginning this Friday (5/22) & Saturday (5/23) from 10 AM – 4 PM.

Set beside the lavender fields and inside The Retreat, the cafe was thoughtfully created as an extension of the ranch itself - where art, nature, culinary experiences, and gathering come together in one beautiful space.

Enjoy a café experience inspired by slow mornings, European tea culture, lavender in bloom, and the creative spirit of The Uncommon Studio.

Opening menu highlights include:
☕ Lavender Honey Lattes & Cold Brew
🫖 Signature loose leaf lavender tea blends
✨ The Uncommon Cream Tea with vanilla bean cream scones, clotted cream & lavender cherry jam
🍋 Lavender Lemonade & Matcha Lavender Lattes
🍪 Fresh bakery offerings by Chef Kaytie Bowman
🎨 An atmosphere surrounded by art, gardens, and the beauty of the ranch

This is more than a café - it’s meant to be a place to pause, gather, wander the fields, enjoy conversation, discover artwork, and savor summer at a slower pace.

Beginning Friday, May 22nd the café will continue throughout the season:
Open Wednesdays – Saturdays
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday

Bring a friend, stroll the lavender fields, shop our store, visit The Uncommon Studio, and experience summer at The Uncommon Ranch.

We cannot wait to welcome you.
We are located at 6410 Chase Bridge Road Grayling MI.

💜 ☕️