The felt mansion and the team behind it are so incredible at each wedding I've been to as a…read morephotographer. The hospitality is top notch and no detail is missed. I'm always in awe of the historical preservation while having modern amenities for guests. It's been an honor to capture such beautiful days here!

I had another beautiful hike at Felt Mansion today. Just when I thought I've hiked it all. I found…read moreyet another breathtaking trail!

Oh my Gosh, 5 Stars all the way! I'm so happy we came here during Tulip Festival! Was it kinda…read morepricey at $20 a person to get in, and crazy busy, yes to both! but would I do it again, yes for sure! We walked up and saw you could catch a big ol school bus to shuttle you up to the entrance for free, we hoped on and went in. I was very excited to see de Zwaan the famous Windmill imported from the Netherlands! The only one in the US, I think! It was SO beautiful! I got some great shots of the tulips and the windmill that I thought were just so pretty! Loved going up in the windmill and walking thru the tulip fields. Also don't miss walking thru the shops with authentic goods for sale including a whole cheese wall! With samples! You know some Dutch Gouda had to come home with me!

Back in July I went to De Zaanse Schans in the Netherlands and then in August I came here to…read moreWindmill Island Gardens - so I feel like I have a good way to compare the parks. The windmill is identical to what is in the Netherlands. The only difference between this windmill and the ones in the Netherlands is that each level of this windmill has different types of jobs that were done that relied on windmill power such as clog carving and flour milling. I feel like the people in costume don't really want to chat or start a discussion around the park except for one woman at the very top of the windmill who was giving out stickers and one doing the pipe organ demonstration - everyone else in costume were either chatting with each other or kind of zoned out. Outside of the windmill, there's not much to do - we watched the short informative film and the pipe organ demonstration, but that's it for activities. We were told that the park had horses in the pasture but we walked the entire park and all the paddocks were empty. There is a carousel for kids and there is a gift shop selling the exact same stuff as all of the gift shops in Amsterdam. Even though we were in Holland, Michigan, everything just says "Holland" on it - I even saw the exact clog magnet I purchased in Amsterdam for sale here! Even the paper shopping bags for small items are identical to what is available in the gift shops in Amsterdam. (The cheese is local though.) One that that was pretty cool was looking at this big miniature town that they have on display from the 1930's. If you have never been to Windmill Island Gardens, then you'll have no idea of the significance of the miniature town in Nicole Kidman's basement in the film "Holland" that she starred in. It is set in Holland Michigan and features many shots of this particular windmill. My husband and I watched it after we stumbled upon it after our visit and having been here was kind of cool while watching. Overall, I'd say you can do absolutely everything in 2 hours here, including walking the entire loop around the fields. It was fine but I'd definitely like more of the employees doing talks discussing Dutch culture, crafts, architecture, whatever. Visited: August 2025

Great art classes, workshops, and arts camps offered all year 'round, excellent exhibits, and a…read morebeautiful place to hold wedding receptions and other events. Don't miss their exhibit openings - always fun for both the artwork and as a meet-and-greet.

From the owner: The mission of the Holland Area Arts Council is to stimulate and expand awareness of the creative…read moreprocess for all individuals in the lakeshore area through high quality art exhibitions, education, and advocacy. Holland Area Arts Council programs and Services focus in four areas: Exhibition, Education, Performance, and Outreach.

I enjoyed my visit to Summerhouse Lavender Farm. Went on a day trip to catch up with a friend who…read morewas vacationing in the area, he brought us to Summerhouse Lavender Farm and we had such a wonderful time exploring, see the koi pond and exploring the amazing Midcentury house. Your products ware amazing! The lip balm and hand lotion are great. We all hope to be back next year for one of your events

From the owner: Summerhouse Lavender Farm is a small boutique lavender farm and aromatherapy store near…read moreDouglas/Saugatuck,MI. Shop our products in person May through October or online anytime. The 1,200 sq ft modern home (The Lavender House) on the property is also available for rent. The farm is also available as an event space for small weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, or corporate events and can accommodate up to 75 guests.

Came here for a friend's wedding and was pleasantly surprised at the area. Located in a slightly…read moresecluded area but surrounded by a multitude of trees and quiet from the outside word. There is plenty of parking (with signage) and even an overflow parking area. The outdoor ceremony location has a turf ground and surrounded by trees. The turf made it easy to walk with heels and the trees helped provide more of a romantic secluded environment. The reception area had an outdoor tent area (for the post ceremony appetizers and drinks) and an indoor area (for the formal dinner). Can't say anything from a planning/organization standpoint but everything went smoothly from a guest's perspective and it was a lovely area to attend a wedding.

This place was very pretty! Loved the Fairy Garden feel and the staff were so friendly and…read morewelcoming. Beautiful venue for a beautiful event!

I can't say enough about how great our experience was here for our wedding! Sarah and the other…read morestaff were so helpful and communicative leading up to the day, and everything went smoothly for us and our guests. The venue is lovely, and the big attraction for us was the freedom we had to bring in our own caterer, design the ceremony in our own style, and make the whole day feel like us! We couldn't believe how so many venues nickel and dime you for every little thing, and force you to use their list of pricy vendors. District 5 Schoolhouse gives you the freedom to do your own thing, which is certainly helpful when working with a budget. But they can definitely provide guidance and advice for first time wedding planners like us too - Sarah helped us figure some things out we hadn't even thought of. Another huge plus is their decor closet - table runners and signs and vases and stuff like that you're allowed to use that can save you hundreds of dollars! All I can say is that this beautiful location is a great value run by kind and thoughtful people who will work with you to have an event that fits your budget and needs. Highly recommended!

Beautiful space and great owners! Sarah was so helpful to work with and very genuine. Of all the…read morevenues we toured and owners we spoke with, Sarah stood out for understanding what her business is about and what it means for couples. She was so easy to work with and made the whole process smooth. The chalkboards were so fun to decorate and really added to our decorations. The space was well cared for and maintained. The bell tower was a great spot to take pictures, but brace yourself for a climb! We especially appreciated the Pay it Forward decoration closet. There were so many decoration options and themes to choose from! It was a real help for us to have on hand so we could limit how many decorations we purchased/rented. We loved getting married here and would recommend it to anyone!

Private pop up dinner party w local music art space is creative and authentic local vibe…read moreTheartcoast.com roasts coffee

Events and art collide with beautiful garden backdrop, great artisan roasted coffee during the…read moresummer and fall season.

Friendly and knowledgeable service. Price was ok. It is important support local business.read more

Great selection! It's really cool to be able to buy products made on a smaller scale for a great…read moreprice. There's little to no other experiences like this in Michigan. The bud tender was super nice and help full. Will be back again!

What happened Bam??? Half your machines are broke. Cheap prizes. Middle of the day on Saturday and…read moreit's dead. Maybe try servicing your machines. Guess the dog was having a good time. Why when it's dead inside do you crowd everyone together?

the team at BAM couldn't have been more helpful, friendly and accommodating for my groups visit…read moretoday. Bailey and Tate were super helpful and kind, and the manager of duty helped make our visit a success. THANK YOU!