My family and I went apple picking at Jacob's Farm and had a great time! We were able to find some…read moreapples, but most of the fruit such as apples, peaches, pears, and cherries was already picked over, so I'd recommend going earlier in the season. It was a little confusing at first since no one was around to guide us, but a kind staff member eventually helped. You pay after picking by Venmo, cash drop box, or at the bar. Just note that if you pay at the bar, tax is added. They had live music while we were there, the pizza smelled amazing, and the cider options at the bar were great. They also have a corn maze, which looked fun, though my husband chickened out thanks to Children of the Corn . Overall, it's a good family spot. Just plan your visit early for the best fruit-picking experience!

Eat before you come is the story of this establishment. My family went for the opening weekend half…read moreoff pizza and beer special to watch our cousin play with his band. They ran out of pizza, so we were forced to order overpriced members mark appetizers straight from the frozen aisle of Sam's Club. The boneless buffalo chicken wings were advertised as eight pieces, but we got six wings, no ranch, and paid $16. This was more than a pizza was supposed to cost, but again we couldn't order a pizza if we wanted too. The overall atmosphere was cool, but there was not staff to keep the place clean. We had plates from previous customers at our table during our whole visit. The only thing keeping this from a one star review was the awesome band, Wax. They put on a fantastic show! The staff was also friendly enough, but the management problems are abundant and on display.

Delicious blueberries! I love u-pick experiences but blueberries are not high on my list of…read morefavorite things to pick (so small!) so it's nice when you can also buy pre-picked product and luckily Blueberry Hill has that option. My little cousin, far more ambitious, loved being able to pick her own pint. Both the pre-picked and u-pick berries were so good. I also got a cup of the apple pie ice cream. It was good but not great. The pie crust, due to the high amounts of butter, just got very hard in the ice cream and made it challenging to eat. But the ice cream itself was delicious so I'd definitely be into trying a different flavor there. They have a small market with some other blueberry products and pre-packed ice cream and such. Be sure to say hi to the mcaw!

I love Buchan's. I would have loved to pick some delicious blueberries (I've picked there before;…read morethey're so much tastier than what is sold in stores. I didn't have time to do anything with them, tho. So we had ice cream! Cherry, which is what I dream about, salted caramel crack, explosion 5, peach and one other were SO good. We went at least 3 times in 5 days. You sit outside and talk with the parrot, or in your car and just savor the goodness.

We've been coming here for a few years with our kids and it's always a fun time! The staff is…read morealways friendly and helpful. Always lots of cherries available.

Honestly the best strawberries I have ever had in my life. Not only is the fruit good but it is run…read morewell and you can tell the employees care!

We stopped in to grab some fresh cider a cup of coffee and donuts. The apple cider is very good.read more

From the owner: Hubbell Farms is a multigenerational family-owned farm in Williamsburg, MI, known for growing a…read morevariety of sweet and tart cherries, apples, plums, pears, peaches, and more. In addition to producing fresh produce, we provide essential services to the local farming community, including a cherry receiving station and a full-service repair shop for agricultural equipment. In 2023, we proudly expanded with the opening of Hubbell Farm Market on M-72 E in Williamsburg, MI. Our market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, homemade pies, hand-scooped ice cream, caramel apples, and a wide range of Michigan-made products. During the fall season, visitors can enjoy U-Pick apples, wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and family-friendly outdoor games. Our farm market is a welcoming destination for families, where you’ll often find Beth Hubbell, her mother Jamie, or Janet greeting customers alongside their "little helpers," Blake, Easton, and Maggie. Our motto, "Farm to Family," embodies our mission to provide high-quality, homegrown products and create meaningful, enjoyable farm experiences for families that will last for generations. The Hubbell family has been deeply rooted in the local agricultural community for decades, offering services like the cherry cooling pad and receiving station to support neighboring farms.

This was such a nice addition to our girl's wine trip! We had a private tour through the lavender…read morefields and spent far too long in their gift shop. The staff was so helpful and seemed genuinely happy to show us around. Make sure you stop!

Wonderful place to see a show or walk around. Very charming even if lavender isn't in season or has…read morebeen harvested

We were looking for an apple picking place on the Traverse City peninsula this October. Most of the…read moreorchards seem like they were vineyards and not a u-pick type of establishment. One orchard owner recommended Shangri-La Too. It's in the middle of the peninsula and it is easy to pass by; we did a few times. There is a big white residential house with farm of apple trees behind it (but it looks smaller than the massive farms around it) and a barn/shed off to the side. There was a small square sign (similar to a political campaign sign) that says u-pick and a little larger permanent rectangular Shangri-La Too sign in front of the house. There wasn't anybody outside or any sign of apple pickers, but we rang the door bell and Louis came out to explain how everything worked. He was very nice. Unfortunately, due to hail on the peninsula, the apples were badly damaged. So Louis gave half of the price for each box of apples we picked. He directed us to the specific apple trees we wanted and went back in. We picked several boxes of different types of apples, including my favorite Fujis! We are currently going through the last of the apples. As we picked, more people came to pick. There was enough room in between the trees so I could drive my power wheelchair in the grassy paths. Bumpy, but doable. The younger trees were short enough for me to pick some apples from my wheelchair and some of older ones had low hanging branches. It didn't seem like they had a public restroom, but perhaps they let people go in their house. They didn't seem to mind that we brought our two dogs, who barked the whole time in our car. Louis was very nice to us and chatted with us as we paid. We will be coming back here next apple season. Their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Shangri-La-Too-Farm-150994154926073/) says "Shangri-La Too is a small family owned and operated farm. We grow small crops of cherries, raspberries, black raspberries, apples and vegetables. We also sell eggs and honey. In season, we offer a u-pick and we pick.

We love the Shetler Family Dairy, and have been buying their milk for 10 years. We also love their…read moreyogurt smoothies and cream. We love that they do not homogenize the milk, which makes it healthy for the heart, the way milk is supposed to be drank. They also flash pasteurize to avoid killing off all the healthy nutrients in the milk. Store-bought milk is homogenized (very unhealthy for the human heart) and ultra pasteurized, which kills essential nutrients. Their milk tastes way better than the store milk I grew up on. Their chocolate milk is also amazing. I don't know if they still do the milk plant tours, but if they do, be sure to go on one. I remember years back, Kaleb Shetler showed a group of us how they process and bottle the milk. It was amazing. Each year they also have their Open Barn, which is amazing for the whole family. There is only one thing that I don't like, and that is their ice cream. I am an ice cream fan. Their ice cream used to be super gritty and I stopped eating it. Just had some recently and it is too dense and crystalized. I do, however, think it is good that they use fewer bad ingredients in their ice cream, which some other local dairies use. The ingredients list on their ice cream is shorter than others, which is a good thing. We will continue to support the Shetler dairy for as long as we continue to live in the area.

5 STARS!!!! WHY? BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME!!!!…read more I don't know why anyone would rate it any less than 5 stars. Where else can you get cream line milk in glass bottles fresh from the farm?!?!?! No, seriously, where? The place is small and their hours are 11-5, but if you can make it there they have amazing products and it feels like a step back in time to a place where things were a little more simple, a little higher quality, and a whole lot more delicious. They have other products as well. Cheese and meat. I mean, really, what else do you want out of a little Dairy Farm Store? I mean, other than girls dancing the can-can or a juggling clown, this place is one of my favorite stops on my way north. It's pricey, but so is a Mercedes and I don't see anyone complaining about that. You get what you pay for here. They also take American Express, which is a plus for a business traveler looking for a place to spend his daily per diem.

Light of Day was both interesting and relaxing. They offer many teas that they process themselves…read more There seemed to be other opportunities there for both educational and naturalistic purposes, but we did not participate.

First and foremost, the teas are AMAZING. Light of Day's Creamy Earl Grey is possibly the most…read moreperfect flavored tea I've ever had. I usually prefer tea bags; lecture me until my ears fall off but for I'm usually fine with sacrificing tea quality for the simplicity and convenience of a teabag. Light of Day teas, however, make me a believer in the magic of carefully blended, high quality tea. I used the Creamy Earl Grey tea to bribe myself to do the most mind-numbingly dense readings for my grad school courses, or for simply getting up and dressed for class on a grey winter morning. It's a true treat, and worth the high price. In addition to being absolutely delicious (black or with milk, sweetened or unsweetened), the tea and nearly all of the ingredients were grown at the Light of Day farm, which is certified biodynamic and right here in Michigan! Having originally tasted and fallen in love with Light of Day teas served on campus at the University of Michigan School of Public Health cafe, my friends and I made sure to visit the store during a trip up north. We felt like (grown) kids in a (healthy) candy shop -- there were so many kinds of tea, and they all sounded amazing! We all bought tins of tea for ourselves and as holiday gifts for friends/relatives, and also had a round of matcha shots, which were delicious. We strolled around the garden near the shop, but in warmer weather be sure to see the farm!

Their cider is very good. Donuts were also very good, and the apple fritter my wife said was the…read morebest she has had. We definitely plan to go back. Their pricing was fair based on today's economy.

Blueberry pie was $25 no way, good but NOT worth the price. Average at best definitely over…read morepriced. If you go be prepared to pay inflated prices.

This incredible shop embodies all the best parts of Grand Traverse Bay's bounty. Fresh seasonal…read morefruits and veg, phenomenal baked stuff (our summer home is 2 miles away and we eat cider donuts every day), and cherries. Sweet, tart. Yum!

They weren't lying. Grabbed a half gallon of their award winning cider, and we relished every drop…read more Not only is the store clean amd attractive, but the staff is friendly and humorous. Please do yourself a favor, amd stop by for the tastiest farm fresh fruit this side of the Mississippi.