Hidden Lake Gardens began with Harry Fee, an Adrian businessman, purchased 200 acres of land surrounding the "Hidden Lake" upon his retirement in 1926. He began with the intent to farm, but after realizing the land was not suitable for agriculture, he began to grow nursery stock instead. Fee decided that he did not want to compete with local nurseries during the Great Depression, so he began planting his trees and shrubs on the property. Fee sought to create picturesque landscape scenes, embellishing on the natural beauty of his property to create a “series of pictures.” In 1945, Harry Fee would donate Hidden Lake Gardens to Michigan State University, and his generous Financial endowment continues to develop the gardens with additional land acquisitions, building construction, and educational programs and visitor services
The Sussex Farm is one of those 'additional land acquisitions'. It is a large piece of property bordering Nortley and Munger Rd. The cross county ski trails allow exploration of this part of the park in all seasons. Just follow the ski trails and you will find what is left of the Sussex farm, no need to bushwack.
The cache is a smallish green box. There are many places it could be hiding so good luck and have a good time.
Cache is available during Hidden Lake Gardens open hours only.
April 1-Oct 31 9am -7pm
Nov 1-March 31 9am-4pm
Admission is $3 per person. The first Monday of the month is free.