GRAYLING- During the Covid Pandemic, Michelle Anschuetz and her husband Christian, decided to forgo the Chicago lifestyle and adapt to rural living in the Grayling area.
The couple has turned their 200-acre property into “The Uncommon Ranch,” featuring vacation rentals, lavender fields, and so much more.
Amongst the property, visitors will be able to pick their own lavender, tour the barn, get tips on fertilizing and gardening, and even hike the trails hidden away at this beautiful farm.
Michelle is cultivating her lavender for essential oils, coffee blends, soaps, and of course, delicious lemon lavender cookies. The ranch currently supplies restaurants in Grayling and Roscommon with natural herbs as well.
They are currently in the works of building chicken coops, an apple orchard, and soon, bees. The couple also plans to open a store next year as well as building perennial gardens. The idea has crossed their minds to make the property a wedding venue. The possibilities are endless.
“People think we’re crazy, but we love the community and want people to experience this life,” Michelle said. “Teaching our neighbors about sustainable living and how to regenerate the land is a passion of ours.”
The property is also home to four beautiful vacation rentals. If you are looking for a quiet getaway that has that country setting but is close enough to restaurants and attractions, this is definitely a place to check out.
Not only are the Anschuetz’s entrepreneurs of the “farm life,” but Christian is also a former Marine Corps officer. Together, they are the Directors of Project RELO, a nonprofit dedicated to changing the narrative from hiring a veteran because it is a “social good” to hiring them because it is “simply good business.”
For info visit projectrelo.org.
The Uncommon Ranch grand opening is slated for May 31-June 1. There is a $5 fee with all proceeds going toward Project Relo. The Uncommon Ranch is located at 6410 Chase Bridge Rd, Grayling.
For info visit uncommonranch.com.
