Southeast Michigan is full of cozy small towns and villages offering quaint shops and eateries, as well as access to nature. One such place is Webberville, Michigan — a small, rural village nestled between Detroit and Lansing. Despite its small size of less than two square miles in area and low population of under 1,500 people, Webberville is home to a winery as well as farms with pick-your-own fruit and seasonal events.
Webberville residents describe their home as a farm town with a peaceful, friendly atmosphere. One Niche.com reviewer writes, “The community is incredibly supportive, everybody strives to help others, and it being such a small town means that you really get to know everyone.” Local realty group Jeff Burke & Associates touts Webberville’s “community-driven lifestyle” and “ability to offer a slower pace of life without sacrificing convenience.”
You’ll need a car to get to Webberville; it’s a little over an hour drive from Detroit and about a half-hour drive from Lansing. There are no hotels in Webberville itself, but would-be overnight visitors will find options within a 20-minute drive in nearby towns. Such towns include neighboring Howell, home to one of MIchigan’s best main streets, and Fowlerville, a cozy village brimming with rustic charm.
Visiting Webberville’s farms
Webberville is home to several farms that are open to the public for at least part of the year. In the summer and fall months, visitors can pick their own fruits and vegetables at Diederich’s Berry & Produce Farm, starting with strawberry season in June and ending with Concord grape season in October (including peas, asparagus, tomatoes, corn, and more). If you prefer that someone else picks your produce, Diedrich’s also runs a farm stand in the summer months with fresh fruits, vegetables, and even flowers. Many have praised the farm’s family-friendly atmosphere and tasty, affordable produce; one reviewer even writes that they have the “best strawberries and sweet corn on the planet!”…