This is THE BEST PETTING ZOO/learning farm I have ever seen. Critter Barn animals, staff,…read morevolunteers, and property all exceeded expectations. Very reasonably priced, tons of handwashing stations and a wonderful experience all around. My kids both want to volunteer here now. Worth the drive and the price of admission--without question one of the best attractions in the area.

This is a must see. We have come back year after year. This is great. Please go and enjoy. Feed…read moresome animals and enjoy the farm feeling. The new space is fun and way more room and more animals.

Pure lavender heaven in Mattawan! If you want a sweet…read moreescape, this is the place to go, Where purple fields of lavender put on a gorgeous show! The scent in the air is a dream, so fresh and so sweet,But wait until you try the food, because it's a total treat. The lavender bread was baked to perfection, so soft and so warm, And the lavender ice cream? Oh man, it took me by storm! We shopped around the store for some goods to take back home, Then went out to the beautiful woods just to wander and roam. Feeding the cute little goats was the highlight of my day, We laughed and we smiled as they happily munched away. Every single product here is crafted with such care,You can feel the local love and magic in the air! We had the absolute best time and we will definitely be back,For the peaceful vibes, the nature trails, and a lavender snack! yes 5 stars very good

Great little farm. Full of lavender, flowers and bees The goats and chickens are cool too…read more We picked up some culinary lavender, honey infused with lavender and sunflowers that we picked! We look forward to coming back.

Wonderful cheese shop with top quality ingredients, set in a cute storefront near the goat farm…read more Especially loved the garlic tomato goat cheese. Highly recommend stopping here.

This is the cutest cheese shop. The selection of cheese is great and we highly recommend the goat…read morecheese varieties they have. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful!

The bouquet was beautiful and stayed fresh and beautiful for a very long time!!! Quick delivery…read moretoo!

If you're looking for a cute outing with gorgeous flowers this is the spot! The owner was super…read morenice and had an assortment of different colors, shapes, and sizes of flowers. He took photos of my group of gals and we ran into him the next day at local the farmers market. I highly recommend if you love flowers. We made some beautiful bouquets.

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!

Not only is this a beautiful and welcoming lavender farm, it is also a calming space to just…read moreexplore and or sit and smell the lavender! And, the owners are generous and lovely people! It is my favorite spot in Stevensville, Michigan! I highly recommend you take the time to stop by. You will be glad you did!

This place was so beautiful and the owners couldn't be lovelier! What a way to spend part of an…read moreafternoon.

My friend was in town so we decided to take the kids for a day trip here! We purchased the…read moredrivethru and hands on combo ticket. The kids had an absolute blast. You definitely need to go to both. At the hands on park there were baby goats roaming, little pigs roaming, you can get up close and personal with llamas, and so much more. My kids especially loved holding the little bunnies! You can't pick them up yourself but an employee will place them on your lap for you. I highly recommend buying the stuff to feed the animals. You can get pellets, carrots, apples, and little sticks with birdseed on them for the bird enclosure. Watch for signs because some animals can't have the pellets and some can't have anything at all. There are also a bunch of play structures for the kids to play! Twice a day they have bottle feedings and you can call ahead to book or book when you get there! You can't have outside food and the website says they sell food but it's just snacks, ice cream, and other similar treats. We did not know and hadn't eaten so we were so hungry! My son wanted to eat the carrots for the animals The drivethru was also great. You have to have the windows rolled up and the door locked while you drive through the Bear portion. There was a Bear that did a somersault right in front of the car! It was so cute! You can buy a bucket of pellets to feed most of the animals in the drive-thru too! Be careful though! There was a camel that ripped the bucket right from my hand! He was too strong for me If you have leftover pellets from the walk-through portion, ask the person at the gate of the drivethru for an empty bucket and you can dump them inside to feed the drivethru animals!

If you're a first time visitor, I highly recommend going through both the "Safari" and the main…read morefarm. For the drive thru safari, they have a variety of animals, from Alpacas to bears to camels to giraffes. You can purchase a bucket of feed for $9, but make sure you hold on to the bucket tight, because all of the animals are super strong! We ended up losing one of our buckets to the deer, haha! In the main farm area, they have some really cool play structures and tunnels that go underground and above ground. The kids had a blast crawling all over the place. Our favorites were the bird exhibit and the bear exhibit. The birds are not afraid of humans and will flock to you as soon as you enter their area. Im the bear section, we got to see the two brown bear brothers wrestle and "fight" over who got to sit in the pool. The brown bears were very interactive and would run with the children along the fence, back and forth. The biggest hit for our kids was the corn kernel area. It's essentially a giant pit filled with dried corn kernels. Our kids played in there for a good hour and didn't want to leave! It's also a great place to relax and cool down out of the heat. They have a bunch of animals that you can pet and hold if interested. For us, the safari was a great one time experience and likely wouldn't be something that we would drive through again, but the main play area is where we will definitely be going back to time and time again!

Group # - 12 Purpose…read more- Family Tradition Pros - Gene's is a place you can spend quality time with the family for about 15-20 minutes. Not a lot has changed since we started to go over 12 years ago. Cons - It's becoming an outdated Farm, as weird as it is to say that. The upkeep has been on the decline - this place could be a gold mine for the fall season if done right and with a little bit of marketing; but, I don't see that turning around anytime soon. If it wasn't a family tradition we wouldn't probably give it a go anymore. Likelihood to return (1-10) - 3 Reason - Pumpkin cost is up there. Nothing is ever new or exciting to see. Back in the day you could pet the animals that came ip to the fence - those are even going away.

We stumbled on this spot via TripAdvisor and thought it would be worth a stop from some of the…read morepictures we saw. I gotta say that while there are few people you will meet in this lifetime that you encounter briefly and leave a lasting impression on you, we had the opportunity to meet Gene the pumpkin man himself. Let me say that Gene is one of those guys you'll meet and never forget. A very charismatic fella, 80 years young, rocking an orange shirt and orange cowboy hat to go along with his orange themed farm, and he's been slangin' pumpkins since 1957. Eager to talk and get to know you a bit and even shares many stories from his lifetime. It's easy to see why he's a local favorite. Plenty of pumpkins to choose from and in all shapes and sizes. Everything is marked pretty clearly on price as well. I even noticed a small booth where they sell fresh honey! Cool! Note that they only take cash or checks (no credit cards) but Gene also seems to use the honor system as well where you can pay later on if you like. While we appreciated the gesture, we ended up purchasing two mini pumpkins with the little cash we did have. Gene finding out we had drove to see his farm from Chicago ended up picking out a bag full of assorted squash for us to take home and enjoy. And of course, some verbal instruction on how to prepare each one. After spending some time talking with him, he even gave us some local spots worth checking out nearby. What a guy! Nothing but good things to say about Gene and his pumpkin patch. Definitely worth a stop to see Gene and his orange themed farm if you find yourself in Kalamazoo! 'Til next time, cheers! 251/365