Wasem Fruit Farm

Awesome family farm, and right now they have u pick (sour/tart/pie) cherries (next day is July 7 as of now per their site). See their website for details, and do bring a basket or light bucket. I had never picked cherries before, and it was a great time. Many were edible off the tree, and not too sour, even though they are NOT SWEET CHERRIES. They also have ladders for you to use to get the ones that are higher up. If you want to get some steps in /exercise, park by the building at the front. If you have small children, or people who don't want to walk 10-15 min, you might want to park closer to the cherry trees.

This year is HARD. For a multitude of reasons. And poor Wasem's, in addition to a pandemic, has had to contend with the loss of revenue from a late season frost that cost them 75% of their apple crop, all of their tart cherries, all of the plums, 99% of their pears and a significant number of raspberry plants. So they need our support with what they DO have more than ever.

They have the best doughnuts (highly recommend the cinnamon sugar pumpkin, which was our most recent dozen) and the cider can't be beat! Some apple picking is going on on the weekends (but check their FB beforehand to make sure they haven't run out). Visiting also looks a little different since there's more social distancing (aka no picnic tables) but if you want them around next year, visit them anyway, and buy what you can!

Beautiful apples and deeelicious donuts! Wasn't overly crowded, and the ladies who worked there let us know they were short staffed but still helped us with what we needed!

Wasem's is a solid option if you're looking to get some cider and donuts near Ann Arbor! I stopped by one weekend and found that it's a nice little spot for hanging out, and they're really doing their best during this pandemic season.

For 2020, you-pick apples aren't available, but they do still offer all of the standard commodities you'd expect, inside the building. The pumpkin patch is still open, and you'll likely find a bunch of young families hanging out there.

Wasem's is good about having clear directions for people to follow as they move through the building (to pick up cider, apples, donuts, etc.), and they're enforcing mask wearing and social distancing inside the building as well. The one downside about this location is that there is almost no outdoor seating (sitting on the grass is certainly an option), and I've seen cider mills that are offering distanced picnic benches, etc. The cider and donuts taste great so it's a good value overall!

I love the country quaint atmosphere! But it lacks in hot fresh donuts no powdered sugar ones and the cider was nicely priced. Great for kids here.

Wasem fruit farm was all that I had hoped it to be. I was looking for a small place just to pick apples from my apple butter, pick up some cider and donuts, and avoid the hordes of people that normally crowd cider mills in November. This place was really no frills, just a handwritten list with things crossed off that you were able to pick. You go in to purchase a bag for $0.50 and then find your way to the Orchards to pick your apples. The half a bushel we got today was $12 since it was the end of season but from the hand-written list it looks like they're normally around 16.

The orchard itself was pretty small but we were able to pick half a bushel in about 30 minutes while taking time to goof around and of course eat a few apples. I think we ate about 4 apples my favorite being the Granny Smith.

The reviews talked about having the best donuts and I think I have to agree. We got a dozen donuts for $9 and I wish I had bought one more. Unlike other cider mills that restrict you 2 Apple donuts and plain Donuts they had multiple varieties. With pumpkin Donuts you can choose from plain, sugared or glazed, you get your choice with blueberry, plain, sugared or glazed and the same pattern follows for the Apple Donuts they also have plain Donuts as well for the non adventurous.

I'm happy to report back that they say they're open in the winter time on Fridays with cider and donuts and you better believe that we will be back.

$7 a gallon for apple cider is a pretty good deal to when you're paying $10 at most other places around.

What a fun place to visit! While I think it is a must-do for families, I can see it also being fun for just about anyone. The ground is pretty level throughout so there is easy, safe access to everything and even those not so steady on their feet should feel comfortable being outdoors here.

Don't fret about the line in front of the building, unless you want donuts (but who doesn't want donuts! and these are awesome!). If u came to pick (this is a u-pick farm), then you can walk right up to the register and buy a bag and get the spiel about which rows to pick from, what varieties are available and what to avoid. The bag is mandatory, that's how they set the price for the apples. 50 cents for a bag. $16 to fill it.

Tip: bring some plastic bags and a marker to segregate the apples you pick by variety. Believe it or not, when they all get mixed together, a Macintosh looks just like an Empire to a novice!

I don't know much about u-pick prices so the price may seem a little expensive to some, but here's how we looked at it: There was no parking fee, we could stay as long as we wanted, the kids had plenty of room to run and explore nature on a beautiful fall day and we got way more than $16 worth of cool family photo ops!

Tip: wear something red. Against the apples hanging in the trees, this could be your next Christmas card pic! We saw a couple of kids in red shirts and overalls being photographed in a tree. Kodak moment! We snapped a picture of a little one in our group sitting on a crate that said "Macintosh" at the end of the row. Too cute! I told her she was the apple of my eye, but she didn't get it!

I had never been cherry picking before so I wasn't sure what to expect but I had best time! They make everything very simple for you and easy to follow. You check in at the building and then they give you some buckets. Thy tell you what areas are available for picking and you drive your car down into the farm (follow the signs)! They already had ladders out so you could pick cherries from the top of the trees, or the bottom if you prefer. It's so relaxing! My friend and I had a great time. When you are finished you weigh your fruit and pay. Btw they also sell extra delicious donuts! It's official...I'll be cherry picking every year!

In Ann Arbor, I bought precocious-looking jams and jellies from Wasem (they were handmade). It turned out; they were delicious! This farm is seasonal, hard to find; but Wasem Farm packs lots fruit goodness.

Rebel's review: 4

There's nothing like fall donuts in Michigan. Wasem fruit farm serves their donuts hot out of the donut machine with sugar or glaze, could not ask for a better donut...
Come with your family and pick some apples or pumpkins and enjoy the scenery great local apple orchard for anyone interested.
Super friendly staff, they can get busy so bring some patience and waiting in Lonnie for some hot off the press deliciousness.