A beautiful place for a stroll in nature! They have a great mix of curated gardens, prairie trails,…read moreand forest trails that wind around ponds, streams, and the St. Joseph river. It was a perfect way to spend a couple hours and it's only 10 minutes outside of Niles. They also have a small art gallery, gift shop, and cafe inside the main building. I grabbed a small pie to go! It was clear everyone who worked there really loved their job and they were excited to share it with visitors.

Definitely a hidden gem. My wife and I stayed in New Buffalo, MI. On a whim, we drove to Fernwood…read moreon a Sunday morning. It's not in a spot you'd ever expect considering a lot of farmland surrounding the area. The front desk was very helpful. Despite it being mid-October, the gardens were still very interesting; peaceful. It's very well kept. Take your time and enjoy the place. The small cafe had some tasty lunch sandwiches and soups. Sweets too!!

Shuler Dairy Farms is SUCH a gem in southwest Michigan, it's truly underrated! Bill and Carolyn are…read moreso sweet and truly love what they do! It was such a great experience to check out the barn & indulge in some ice cream! We can't wait to come back for more for years to come!

The "hands on" tour was great for our 2 year old. We learned so much and loved spending time at the…read moredairy farm!

A visit to Jones Blueberry Farm is one of the most relaxing activities I can think of. It is so…read moreenjoyable to just hear the sounds of birds (yea) and the breeze through the trees. It's nice to visit on a Thurs or Fri (instead of a weekend) so you feel more like you have the place to yourself. It's a great, sprawling place - relatively close to Chicago (less than 2 hours away, depending on traffic). AND, what a great bonus that you get to enjoy the fruits (pun) of your labor. Not only is it a great, relaxing way to spend your time, but you bring home a ton of healthy, fresh-picked blueberries when you leave. It's dirt cheap to pick your own - I think last time I picked over 6 LBS of berries (that's a huge bucket) for a little over $8 bucks (you'll never look at the "2 cartons for $6" special at the Jewel the same way again). The people who work there couldn't be nicer. The also sell a great assortment of preserves - I buy a bunch and try to make them last through the fall and winter (they never do, they're so good). Also, they grow several types of blueberries - so if you are looking for smaller or larger berries, or tart or sweet ones, they can direct you to the best spot to pick them. I can't say enough about this place. A great, lo-tech retreat for some time away from the city. And lots to do in the surrounding area (SW Michigan is packed with great things to see and do - wonderful restaurants, shops, beaches, etc...) and on the drive there and/or back from Chicago (Indiana Dunes, for ex). As a final bit of info, they do have VERY clean "port-o-lets" at the Farm in addition to a nice little sheltered area with tables and chairs if you want to bring your lunch or a snack or just take a break. Nice view of the farm from there and the aforementioned birdie songs to accompany your rest.

Went blueberry picking for the first time ever, today. Easy to find, decent signage. A young girl…read morecame out of the barn to tell us where to go to U-Pick. Girl at the counter gave us buckets and told us where to find the two varieties that were being picked. They start picking different kinds at different times of the summer. Call to ask if you want something specific. I was worried that everything would be picked through, as this is getting late in the season, however, we went towards the back and found wonderful, plump berries. Tried a few from different bushes and they were ripe and delicious! Paid for the berries and it seemed like maybe the owner was there. Lovely woman who was super friendly and really wants to make a go of the business. She suggested we go on the facebook page and so we posted our freshly baked Blueberry Crumble we made when we returned home. Delicious! Friendly people, nice selection, not too expensive, great family activity. Suggest bug spray and tall boots to keep ticks away. You are walking through taller grasses. Bring cash

I love this place- skip the big box stores - come get all your plants. Quality flowers and plants,…read moregreat selection and excellent prices!!! Cash or check only! staff is super helpful

My toddler was in heaven at this place! It's $8 a person (12 months and older). They have a toddler…read morearea for 4 and under but every area has stuff for every age kid. The staff are nice and keep the areas clean. They do have a storytime but we opted out to get a little more time away from the other kids as it can get overwhelming. I would recommend this for younger age range as some of the older kids seemed to get bored at some of the areas

This place is perfect for kids! A well established gem in St. Joseph, Michigan. My 5 yr old son…read moreand husband go there when I need a need a "mom" break. Please keep this place open forever!!

My favorite little shop to visit whenever I am in the area. The owner is such a friendly lady! She…read moreallows you to walk around and look at the animals or sit down and enjoy the lovely views. Everything sold is homemade and just wonderful! I have bought pure honey , a jalapeño berry jam, and a coconut honey mix which are all a definite 10/10! Cash only shop

This place is so charming and the owner is so delightful. I honestly didn't catch her name but she…read moreis so wonderful and so knowledgeable on all her products and animals. If you have a chance to come over and visit please do. The honey is amazing

Lovely shop with friendly staff. Here you will find so many different hand-crafted gems, from…read morehandmade jewelry, to metal sculptures, to pottery. The artists are from all over the U.S. I only wish there were more local artisans represented as well. If you're looking for a unique gift for someone special, you're sure to find it at Gallery On the Alley -- and for a reasonable price to boot!

If I could give this shop a 10 star review I would. This place is absolutely the cutest shop…read moreanywhere. I found it when vacationing in St Joseph Michigan. It is impossible to walk in without walking out with some special item. I don't think I've ever walked out with only one thing since there are so many wonderful items. When I haven't been able to get there in person the owner, Vicky, has been kind enough to help me shop over the phone. I only wish I lived closer. If you are anywhere near St Joseph Michigan be sure to stop in Gallery on the Alley. You won't be disappointed.

We stopped in after hiking at Love Creek. The tasting room has a cool artsy vibe, and the owner…read moreexplained each wine and gave good recommendations. The charcuterie board was excellent and paired perfectly with the flights. We're already planning to come back to try their award-winning Chardonnay next time.

Fun, unique, off the beaten path winery in Baroda, MI! Friendly and knowledgeable staff with plenty…read moreof indoor and outdoor seating along with a neat art gallery to browse. The wine samples were $20 with 4 selections at 2 oz each. Wine was mostly tasty-favorite wine was the symphony on the white!