The Owl is one of our favorite coffee stops on our way north to Michigan. The place has great…read moreambience, a lively Saturday morning business, great coffees and lattes, decadent pastries, and terrific customer service. Each time I'm there I take a peek at their rotating/seasonal cocktail menu and always find things that are intriguing. Unfortunately, we are usually there at 10 AM, not PM! Maybe someday!

Our first visit to The Owl was a total hit! We spent a perfect afternoon here playing card games…read morewhile working our way through their excellent craft beer and cocktail menu. The steady stream of locals coming in and out clearly shows how much this community loves the spot. Whether you're here for coffee and pastries in the morning or craft drinks later on, it's a must-visit. I will definitely be back!

Hooray! This year was a GOOD year for cherries and I was so excited to get out there and pick some…read moreof those ruby red jewels! The yield on the trees was abundant and I picked a good 5lbs (the minimum, FYI) and they were SO delicious! I took them home to process and turn into tart cherry jam, a jar of which got swirled into some homemade vanilla ice cream with an oat crisp, making it the most delicious cherry pie a la mode flavored ice cream! They also had an great crop of gooseberries and black currant when I was there. Red currant was on the horizon as were raspberries. Unfortunately they're probably done picking now but in just a few weeks we'll likely have another round of raspberries and, of course, delicious apples (and cider and donuts, natch!). Visiting here, no matter the season, is just a joy. I'm so grateful we've got them around for all our upick needs!

so pleasantly surprised by Wasem's! we usually go to Dexter or Franklin but we wanted to bring our…read morepups and wanted more space to walk them. Wasem's has a lovely u pick orchard! Standard varieties. Love that they also have different varieties of donuts - apple, blueberry, chocolate, pumpkin with different glazes/toppings! Also since it's still pretty unseasonably warm, I throughly enjoyed the apple cider slush!

A must stop when walking Milan Main St.!!! Lotions and potions, sips and snacks- they have it…read moreall!!! Even a variety of lavender ice creams. We chose the Earl Gray and Blueberry Lemon- both were fabulous! Everything is reasonably priced and the staff are very friendly.

If you are in search of some unique and awesome smelling, handmade, organic and items that are made…read morewith lavender, this is a place to visit. If you approach from the right direction you can follow the smells to the door. The products are hand made on the farm or in the store by the owners and employees. I have been visiting them for three or more years. Both out to the farm and now the store. Joe and Courtney are so special and so adamant to the great effects of the aromas and use of lavender in their products. I agree with them. I have bought plants, lotions, soaps and other items. Given them away at Christmas to my granddaughter, whom also loves lavender. Though it does make her drowsy and sleepy since she was a baby. My wife and I love their products Great store and a great farm. Well worth going for a visit.

First time's the charm! Found this beauty on Facebook when I was looking for something new to do…read more It's a festival celebrating the lavender harvest in Milan. MI. For one day only, before the lavender is harvested, you can take pics of the fields and enjoy a small town festival, with jazz music, French crepes, handiwork, and lots of products made with lavender. From essential oils and sachets, to dried wreaths and soaps, to scones and honeys, etc. Catch it while you can!

Great track, friendly Tech inspection. Track guys were very tolerant of the first timers…read more For $30 you get to make as many passes down the track as you can during "Test and Tune" days held on Wednesday. A steal if you ask me. We made 12 passes in 2.5 hours. A very good deal. An added benefit is that you can be up close to cars that may never see again. It's just plain awesome!

Ah, there's nothing like the smell of burning rubber and the revving of big, powerful engines to…read moreremind you its summer! And there's nowhere better to spend a summer evening than the Milan Dragstrip. It's family fun at its fastest! Even if you don't know drag racing, you can have a great experience. There's plenty of spectator parking, all just steps from the track. And there's plenty of seating on both sides so you can grab your view of the fast-paced action from the starting line or down by the finish line. Watch racers in all kinds of cars and "classes" compete for the fastest reaction time off the "tree" and best speed down the asphalt. The crew does a great job of keeping the track safe and prepped - so important! There are various concessions available so no need for dinner before you arrive. I've visited lots of racetracks (big city small town, urban, rural) and this one is a winner!

Wow this place- Eloise- we finally got to check it out. I'm glad we went for the haunted houses!!…read moreIt was amazing- they were the longest and coolest ones I've ever walked through. They utilized the hospital in most of the attraction, which made the whole experience even more creepy! I went for a private event, but it opened this weekend. I recommend everyone to go check out this historical site. So much has happened here in the past, you can feel the grounds energy as you pull into the parking lot. Looking up at those old windows, you can just feel someone or something peering from one! Go check out Eloise Asylum! The best haunted attraction in the state of Michigan!

This Haunted Building/House was the longest one I ever walked through with many freights and lots…read moreanimated monsters or zombies. Just when you exit the building you think your done but you down to the basement of the building and it was just as long as the first floor was. Definitely worth the money you spend. Also waiting in line for the second half there were people dressed in costume trying to scare you. But you can get them to do a selfie. I do think the exit out the back way needs to be lit up more and more direction as how to exit once you're out of the parking lot. I went there for an "Elite" yelp event which also had food and drinks. You also saw a lot of characters in the main area in which had no issue. It was a great event! Hope you like it too. There were many local businesses'.

Kenji has cultivated my intial liking for jazz and Black American music into an undeniable passion…read more He is compassionate and understanding, yet has still managed to push me as a musician. He is very insightful, not only of the saxophone and music, but has shown me a lot of what it means to be an artist.

Kenji is a brilliant instructor. He combines a serious depth and breadth of knowledge with a real…read moresensitivity for his student. He is supportive and encouraging, while he also pushes you to do your best. Simply put, he knows how to teach, man. His knowledge of jazz and music in general is scholarly and his experience as a player is wide. I couldn't recommend him more.