The Fields of Michigan
A South Haven retreat expands for 2026 with new tents, updated gathering spaces, and a fuller stay on the farm
For 2026, The Fields of Michigan is entering a new phase. The South Haven property, part of the Outdoor Collection by Under Canvas, is adding 26 new upscale tents, bringing its total to 45 tents and cottages. It is also expanding its communal spaces, extending its culinary program, and adding a new retail and provisions offering.
Set on a working blueberry farm near Lake Michigan, The Fields has built its appeal around a setting that feels both open and contained. Guests are close to South Haven’s beaches, bike trails, shops, and summer activities, but the property itself sits apart from that movement. The result is a stay that offers access to the area without being defined by the pace of the town.
A Broader Next Phase
The 2026 additions build on that balance. The increase in accommodations is substantial, but the update is not only about capacity. It also changes how the property functions day-to-day, giving guests more places to gather, more on-site dining options, and a more complete sense of arrival once they settle in.
The accommodations reflect that direction. According to The Fields, each tent has been enhanced with king-size beds, premium linens, ensuite bathrooms with rainfall-style showers, air conditioning, electric fireplaces, private decks, and custom mid-century modern furnishings.
Shared Spaces and Daily Flow
The updated communal spaces extend that experience beyond the accommodations. The Willow, a redesigned gathering area, will include a screened-in porch, communal dining tables, and lounge seating. It is expected to host coffee in the morning, afternoon games, and evening wine hours. The Outpost will offer complimentary bicycles, yoga mats, and hiking poles for guest use, making it easier for visitors to move between time on property and time exploring the area.
“The expansion goes beyond new tents, with updated gathering spaces, expanded dining, and more ways to settle into the property. Your story online can make all the difference.”
These additions give the stay more shape. Guests can keep their plans simple, stay on site longer, or use the property as a base for the rest of the region. That flexibility suits South Haven particularly well. The town has long drawn summer visitors for its beaches, harbor, bakeries, small shops, and access to Lake Michigan, and The Fields sits close enough to enjoy those parts of the area while maintaining a quieter setting of its own.
The blueberry farm location continues to define the property in a more specific way. It gives the stay a regional character that feels tied to southwest Michigan rather than interchangeable with outdoor stays elsewhere. In the warmer months, that setting becomes part of the experience, not simply the backdrop. The rows of berries, surrounding trees, and slightly removed location help give the property its own pace.
For the 2026 season, dining will play a larger role in the overall stay. The Fields will offer daily breakfast, dinner service at the café from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., espresso at the lobby bar, and The Supper Club from Thursday through Sunday. Those additions make it easier for guests to remain on site and allow the property to carry more of the day on its own.
A new retail and provisions offering will add another practical layer. According to the property, guests will find outdoor essentials, keepsakes, and grab-and-go food and beverage options, including products from brands such as Pendleton and Hydro Flask. It is a smaller part of the expansion, but one that supports the overall feel of the stay.
The additional tents and expanded shared spaces also give The Fields more room to host gatherings, including weddings, retreats, and group stays. Even with that broader capacity, the property’s identity remains grounded in what first defined it: a farm setting, tented accommodations with a higher level of comfort, and a location that combines outdoor quiet with easy access to South Haven and the lakeshore.
As the 2026 season opens on April 30, The Fields of Michigan is not presenting a different version of the property so much as a fuller one. The additions bring more room, more support, and more ways to experience the setting, while keeping the focus where it belongs: on the land, the stay, and the appeal of spending time there.