Accommodations
Once the Faire gets going, it takes on a life of its own and for this reason, many attendees prefer to stay on site to enjoy the full experience. It is easier to attend the evening activities as well as the sunrise activities - not to mention be there for the delicious breakfasts that our fantastic cooks create. We have several options for staying on site. For those of you who would like to stay offsite, there are plenty of options for that as well!
Cabins: We have rustic, dorm style cabins, each with 12-15 bunks. Bathrooms are not in the cabins, however each group of cabins has a bathroom nearby. Bathrooms do have lights, flush toilets, and sinks; hot showers are available in a separate block near the dining hall. In the past we have had several all women's cabins and several all gender (women, trans and men) and family cabins. We have not yet needed to create an all male cabin but would be happy to do so if the need arose. These cabins are unheated and we are unable to put space heaters in them due to regulations and fire hazards. Everyone who stays in the cabins must bring their own sheets and blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, etc. Weather in Septemeber in Southeast Michigan is generally mild to warm, but there are no guarantees, so bring enough to stay cozy! We have had rain in both of the past years, so we are due for a sunny weekend!! If you require a bottom bunk for a physical reason or because you have a baby or toddler with you, please email info@greatlakesherbfaire.org to let us know and we will accommodate you. Also feel free to email with any other questions.
Cabins: We have rustic, dorm style cabins, each with 12-15 bunks. Bathrooms are not in the cabins, however each group of cabins has a bathroom nearby. Bathrooms do have lights, flush toilets, and sinks; hot showers are available in a separate block near the dining hall. In the past we have had several all women's cabins and several all gender (women, trans and men) and family cabins. We have not yet needed to create an all male cabin but would be happy to do so if the need arose. These cabins are unheated and we are unable to put space heaters in them due to regulations and fire hazards. Everyone who stays in the cabins must bring their own sheets and blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, etc. Weather in Septemeber in Southeast Michigan is generally mild to warm, but there are no guarantees, so bring enough to stay cozy! We have had rain in both of the past years, so we are due for a sunny weekend!! If you require a bottom bunk for a physical reason or because you have a baby or toddler with you, please email info@greatlakesherbfaire.org to let us know and we will accommodate you. Also feel free to email with any other questions.
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Camping: Many people prefer to bring their own accommodations for the Faire. We have plenty of camping space to do so. There will be some designated areas to camp, however, you are free to camp almost anywhere as long as the flow of the Faire will not be interrupted by your spot. Please do not camp too near or on the beach as that is a spot for all to enjoy. If you aren't sure where to go or have other questions, you can ask at registration or find a staff member. If you prefer to go to sleep early, it is probably best not to camp near the fire pit or anywhere near the beach as there may be people socializing in those areas. There are plenty of quiet places to pitch a tent. Camping stoves are allowed.
Camper: We can accommodate a few small campers (no hook-ups). Please email info@greatlakesherbfaire.org to let us know you prefer to bring your camper and to make sure we still have space for it.
Off Site Accommodations: We have a block of rooms reserved at the Comfort Inn in Chelsea, just minutes from the Faire, for those who would like more modern accommodations. Click here for their website. Their phone number is 734-433-8000. They will hold rooms at a special rate for us at $149 per night (regularly $199 per night). Reservations must be made before August 7th, 2019 to get the special rate and to ensure a space as it is a football weekend. Please reference the Great Lakes Herb Faire to get the discounted rate. There are also plenty of other hotels in Chelsea, Ann Arbor and Jackson. There are also offsite campgrounds in the area that you can check out. The Waterloo and Pinckney recreation areas are not far, both of which have modern and rustic campgrounds.
