We spent a weekend morning here when visiting family. The parking seemed ample though it was pretty…read morefull when we left. This is a real farm but also a great place to start a day like this with the first stop being the food tent. It is full of local fresh products. They bake many breads so we started with a warm baguette to eat with the fresh local cheeses in the refrigerated area. We chose the goat cheese, the fresh mozzarella as well as a container of their homemade pimento spread, the best example I have ever had. We also got some morning pastries for immediate consumption at the picnic tables scattered around. Between us we had, a morning bun, some croissants, including pain au chocolate. We sampled the freshly made multi seed levain which was excellent but we did not buy one that day. If I lived here and had the need to eat more at home, I surely would have. After eating and some p,any time, we walked over to the animal areas. Being spring, they had plenty of very young goats, with their mothers with easy to watch in several pens. In one area we're mother goats nursing their young. In another area we're some tiny babies getting a helping hand from the friendly staff bottle feeding a few who needed the help for various reasons. Definitely visit here this time of year. A great experience.

I've wanted to try White Lotus Farms and I was able to get a few things when they were set up at…read moreEastern Market. I got an olive levain loaf of bread and a morning bun. The bread was very good, filled with Kalamata olives. The morning bun sort of reminded me of a croissant with cinnamon sugar in a spiral shape, it was decent, but I wouldn't get it again. The stand was very busy, they had a large variety of things, I wasn't able to check out anything besides the baked goods. Ok get bread again, next time I go to Eastern Market.

DIVINE! If you like your smoothie with ice chips in it, this is perfect for you. The chocolate…read morechips really add such a great texture. The ice cream is definitely on the creamier and less sweet side, but it makes it feel so good to eat! Guilt free. The store is also a small business so it feels good to support. Definitely check it out.

Fantastic cafe! We stopped in for a pastry and some coffee. We got an iced Lavender Latte, hot…read morespiced oatmilk latte and a pecan sticky bun- everything was delicious! The staff were very friendly and helpful and the service was quick. The prices were standard for A2. Very cute interior with plenty of study spots, as well as areas to chat- both indoor and outdoor seating. They have some fresh food options too. Would highly recommend checking this spot out!

I feel like this place is a hidden gem! Or did everyone else know about it, except me? I love…read moreseasonal activities in general, but especially love the fall. I found this pumpkin picking spot somewhat randomly, but like that it's really close to where I live (convenient!). It's just outside of town such that it feels like a rural/farm area and experience, but convenient to get to. It's relatively no frills - a great option if you're really just looking to buy pumpkins at a good price without much additional fanfare. They have them organized by price/size so it's easy to browse and find what you're looking for. The selection is really broad, both in terms of size and look! They also have a cute little photo spot. The overall size of the place is pretty small, lends for an efficient pumpkin selection process. (No walking through big patches trying to find the perfect pick.) Not a lot of parking, but guessing this place isn't as busy as some of the other pumpkin picking spots where there are a million other activities too. I was one of two people there when I went. There's an attendant for purchasing. One thing that intrigued me when I visited - they had a small plot with a bunch of sunflowers (at/past season end). I wonder if they sell sunflowers when they're in season. Something to check out next year!

Take the kids...no kids?...take yourself and your friends for a beautiful autumn ride to Wells…read morePumpkin Farm (a real farm), just outside of Ann Arbor. Easy, beautiful drive, lots of pumpkins, all separated by price, lots of price points from $.50 on up for every budget. You'll have a ball! Easy in and out parking, convenient shopping. I haven't had this much fun at Halloween since I was a kid. You gotta go there for the peaceful ride, the autumn leaves, great prices, great selections, lots of fun and excellent service. Take cash!

A group from my cohousing community trekked out for a U-pick of their apples today - I wasn't able…read moreto make it on the trip myself, but I did get two of their delightful tiny samosas (donut-hole sized) with tamarind and coriander (I think) chutney, and they were *amazing.* I'm definitely going there myself when I can. I just love the idea of apples, cider, and samosas, even more than cider donuts.

Meet the people who grow your food for you! There are really THREE farmer's markets in Saline:…read more 1) Saturdays 8~noon May~October -- outdoors, municipal parking lot on west side of S. Ann Arbor St. 2) Tuesdays 3~7pm June~September -- outdoors at the Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple Rd. 3) Saturdays 9~noon November~April -- indoors at Liberty School, 7265 Saline Ann Arbor Rd. What they have: * Locally grown produce and other foods (bread, cheese, pesto) * Locally produced honey * Craft items produced by local artists * Plants for your garden: annuals, perennials, veggie plants, fruit plants * A chance to get out and socialize Find them on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Saline-Farmers-Market/199592293395735 They have a blog: http://salinefarmersmarket.blogspot.com/ The only way you can get fresher produce is to grow it at your own house. You can ask the growers about their farming practices. We bring the dog. She pulls our purchases in her cart. People love to see her working.

Great food products and crafts…read more The winter market is in Liberty School in Saline on Ann Arbor Saline Rd. It's a great place to buy eggs, seasonal vegetables and even real Greek Olive Oil. I like to buy chips and salsa from Jarhead salsa. The hot is really spicy and has chunks of vegetables in it.

I love this apple orchard. It is a hidden gem tucked away on a side road near saline. A lot of…read moreapple orchards are overly commercial, overly crowded and overly manicured (paved roads, neat signs, orderly rows etc). If you want a silly theme park feeling (hay rides and cider and all that) this will not be the orchard for you. If you prefer something a little closer to what a Michigan Orchard is and was, you will love it here. This place is a little older, a little wilder and far less crowded than most UPick Orchards, giving is a "secret garden" kind of feel. I love that you can wander through the orchard without tripping over people and that you can experiment with an assortment of apples of all shapes sizes and flavors (who cares what it is called, take a bite, find out and if you are curious ask Bill and he will tell you all about it). This orchard has more varieties of apples than I have ever seen before including rare heritage breeds (Wolf River, and Snow Apple for example) and some of the newer apples that we are all familiar with (no Gala yet, but I think they are coming), he also has a few Quince and Asian Pear trees. Upick apples are $8 a half peck. They keep the spray to a minimum, so these apples look a little less pretty than normal, but are probably better for you. He also has honey and will sell apples by the tree - you buy the rights to an entire apple tree at the beginning of the year and reap the rewards come fall (great for gifts!). Also, for people interested in picking apples this year - they have arrived early this year all across MI and Ontario, so you better get out there soon, or there may be none left!

When we first arrived at the barn on Macon Road, I stepped out of the car to ask for instructions…read more The woman tending the barn was engaged in a personal conversation, and I politely interrupted to ask if this is the location where we would be picking. She seemed slightly annoyed, and said yes, and that she would be with us "shortly." After another two minutes had passed and we had already gotten my 18 month old daughter out of her car seat, we were eventually told that we needed to drive another mile down the road to pick. Not off to a great start... Upon arriving in the orchard, there were no employees or signs to guide us or explain any of the available apple varieties. I found it interesting that the few other customers we saw already had standard orchard bags, which apparently had not been offered to us at the barn. The actual picking was not good either, as many of the apples were very high up and out of reach. After some time we were able to accumulate a fair amount of apples, however, and drove back to the barn to pay. The woman who had so pleasantly greeted us earlier then seemed confused as to why we did not have one of the proprietary half-bushel bags, When I calmly said I didn't think a bag had been offered, she not only criticized me for not listening, but raised her voice and demanded that we pay $20 for an entire bushel. When I suggested we transfer the apples from my bag to one of her standard bags, she was resistant and outright disrespectful. I have never witnessed such poor customer service at another apple orchard, or any self-respecting business for that matter. All of these problems could likely have been avoided with a few simple signs to provide direction, which would be much more efficient than relying on verbal communication. That being said, my family will never return to this orchard due to the blatant lack of respect with which we were treated.

I love the vibe here! This is a cute local grocer that has prepared, local, fruits, veggies, and a…read moresmall selection of cheeses/meat/ spices/ dry goods. They carry some zingermans products and their catering is very convenient around the holidays. They carry Christmas trees in the winter and lots of herbs, flowers, etc outside in the warmer months. I *love* their quiches. They have become a holiday staple in our family on Christmas and Thanksgiving morning. Lately I've been coming for postpartum prepared meals because I know their ingredients are decent. Everything is a bit pricey, but I know the stuff is quality and we've had such a good experience with their catering department. That we will be shopping here for a long time.

Fun specialty grocery store! They live up to their namesake of Produce Station with a beautiful…read moreselection of fresh fruits and veggies, with a lot of local sourcing. Only place in town I could find rhubarb the last week of March - Michigan grown! I was surprised but delighted to browse their extensive selection of craft beers, ciders, and non-alcoholic beverages. This is definitely a good place to go if you're looking for something fun to try, or to bring something unique to a dinner party etc. They also have meat, dairy, a lot of ready-mades, and a nice looking salad bar. It is overall more expensive than other grocery stories, but presumably shopping here is supporting a local business and local farmers.

A diamond in the rough…read more Meat, smoked meat, accoutrements to go with said meat. Beer, cider. Fire. Smoked wood scents. Blankets. Cozy. Feels like a took a step off the road and into Narnia.

Great selection of beers and food in a nicely landscaped setting. Definitely worth a visit if…read moreyou're in AA.