What a great family-run business, if you're in Ann Arbor it's about 30-40 minutes away but worth…read morethe trip. They've moved into a large barn from a much smaller building, and you can sit out in the orchard to enjoy your cider, donuts, etc. They grow 100+ varieties of apples including many heirloom and also have a tasting room for hard cider and wine - also in a historic barn. If you're remotely in the area definitely check out Alber Orchard & Cider Mill, it's a great visit and a great business to support.

Cute place. Lots of unusual apple varieties Unfortunately…read moreyou aren't allowed to select and bag your own apples. They have someone do it, and that person has a habit of grabbing the apples with his fingernails which cuts into the apples. ALL of the apples. This happened over two seasons. Several people I know have had this same issue. A group of about 10 people left the line when they noticed it happening. I would love to make this go-to orchard but because of this hygiene issue, I just can't. And in case you wonder-they've been told it's an issue. They don't care I guess.

Have been here a handful of times since the Summer of 2020 and have always had a good experience,…read moreso I decided to have my son's first birthday party here September 2021. The staff member with us (Sophia) was helpful and was frequently asking what I needed help with. She helped us set up and take down as well. The decorations were all set up upon our arrival. They had balloons and tablecloths set up for us. The only thing I brought related to decor was a backdrop and "happy birthday" sign for the dessert table. Also brought our desserts and food. The party room was clean and all of our guests complimented how well kept the farm was. There was a high chair for the birthday boy and 6 larger tables for the guests (there were a bunch more outdoors as well but all of our guests ate in the party room). I appreciated having the entire farm and party room to ourselves. All of the kids enjoyed their play time in the yard (a bunch of toys, some ride on car/roller coasters, sand area, and more out there to keep them busy) in addition to the petting farm itself. They also enjoyed riding the horse. I would recommend some rain boots if you're coming after heavy rain. It gets muddy on the farm. The only downside was that I had to bring literally everything needed along with us such as plates, silverware, napkins, a knife and spatula and lighter for the cake (just some examples).... It would be awesome if some of those things were provided by Carousel Acres but it was no big deal since I knew in advance. This still didn't take away from the experience. Overall, we truly enjoyed our time here and would recommend it for others! I would definitely have another party here again.

I have to say if it were just for the facility and our party coordinator, Sheryl, I would give this…read moreplace 5 stars. Sheryl was so sweet and meant to do this, she truly cared that we had a good time. The party barn was perfect and it was nice to have the tables and centerpieces ready to go. Unfortunately, The owner, Tammy, is very frustrating to work with. She is very short with you, and pushes parties through so much so that you get only 15 min to set up all of your food and personal decorations. While they do help you, it makes it very stressful to be setting up that quickly as guests come in. Most places give 1hr but even 30 minutes would be better. If you come a minute earlier, she's upset. We had guests arrive early and waited outside of the barn respectfully and watched our children while we set up, they were yelled at for arriving early. My mother arrived 30 min before the party with my son because she came from soccer with him. The previous party had already left so she asked to drop the drinks off to get them out of her car and make room for myself and husband. She was yelled at for "asking for special treatment". We had 10 kids and about half of them decided not to ride the ponies because they were scared, they let my son ride a second time but wouldn't let my cousin because it's a strict one ride per kid even if there is more time and not everyone rides. They can accommodate up to 22 kids per their website and communications. I can appreciate it is a business and they have to make their money but that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. My daughter had a beautiful 1st bday party. Thankfully, she didn't notice the stress and enjoyed her day. I wish the owner was more welcoming, less pushy and cared more about her customers, not just their money. If she did we would be back in a heart beat. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be back because i have sour taste in my mouth. It's a shame because this place really is perfect for the kids.

This is one of my absolute favorite cider mills around. It has so much to offer. There is no fee…read moreto come, there is a corn pit for little kids to play in, a small tricycle path to ride, several farm animals to feed and pet, a train, a carousel, hayrides through the property, a corn maze, and more. They have my favorite cider and donuts around, as well! A MUST see if you're in the area during fall!

INCREDIBLE FARM!!!! We're from out of town and we have a 15 month old and our friends brought us…read morehere! TONS of things to do!! Petting zoo, train rides, corn maze, hayrides, delicious ciders, pumpkin patches- A FALL DREAM!! The general store was AWESOME!! I would absolutely come back and families should absolutely come here with the kids for a fun festive day!! Kind staff and great vibes all the way around

My boyfriend and I sold our football tickets this past weekend and decided to go on a tour of all…read morethings fall in Michigan this weekend! We wanted to do a hayride, pumpkin patch, and corn maze (peak fall activities!) and this place had all 3 things! I was very impressed with the prices- $16 per adult. That included the corn maize, hay ride, and small farm. I will say, make sure to have cash because this place (along with the Dexter Cider Mill which is just down the road from here) is cash only. They do have an ATM machine on the property, but you do have to pay a convenience fee. The corn maze is a lot of fun and there are options to exit in 3 different places if you don't want to go through the whole thing. I wasn't sure how hard it would be, but it proved to be pretty challenging! We got stuck in a loop for probably 10 minutes lol and the whole thing took a little over an hour. There are 8 number signs that you follow throughout the maze which are clearly posted and even have the QR code to a map if you get lost. Me and my boyfriend kept commenting how fun (but scary) a haunted corn maze here would be! We asked the staff if they ever hosted any haunted events and they told us not right now, but maybe in the future. I think that would be awesome and for what it's worth, I would be the FIRST one to come if they made a haunted hayride or corn maze! The hayride was ~20 minutes and took us on the side of the corn maze and pumpkin patch and through a small loop in the woods. It was a great ride to relax after going through the maze for over an hour. Lastly, the pre-picked pumpkin patch towards the entrance of the space was so cute! The prices were amazing- $1 for 2 small pumpkins/gourds and $3-$5 for pumpkins depending on their size. We paid $4 for 5 pumpkins (3 small pumpkins, 1 small gourd, and a larger one to paint). These days, pumpkins at the grocery store are SO expensive so this was so nice, especially for small families and kids who want their own pumpkin. As I had mentioned above, it is also a 4 minute drive from the Dexter Cider Mill as well so make a stop there on your way home! They do sell concessions- donuts, cider, and lots of food here at Blast, but I'd recommend taking the short drive to a classic cider mill well-known in Michigan for their cider and donuts! I appreciated that this place wasn't as commercialized as other places in Michgan (Wiards, etc.). It was fun to be surrounded by a variety of people- young families, kids, other couples, and even other college students. There was something for everyone to do and all the staff were so friendly and helpful! Easily lots to do here and can be a whole day activity! We were here for ~2 hours but could've spent longer if we had walked around more. We will be coming back and think this place would be a fun tradition to come to each fall, especially since they change their maze every year so it will always be a challenge!

We have been coming for years. Definitely one of our favorite places. The kids love the activities…read moreand the prices for picking up pumpkins is decent. Would highly recommend.

We visited Maybury Farms for their maple syrup tour and it was great. Took a wagon ride out to the…read morewoods and learned all about the farm and how they sustain it and then learned all about the sugar maples and how to tap the trees! We came back to the sugar bush house to hear about the process of syrup making. It definitely kept my 12 & 14 year old interested! The farm itself is also so fun to visit. And of course we bought honey on the way out since we got to see their bee grounds too! It was a really fun day out! The farmers are so passionate about what they do there. It's certainly educational but it's a really fun place to visit for events and just seeing some farm life, land, and animals

So, I've seen a few farms and petting zoos in my time working with children and a vast majority of…read morethem have been set up with the intention of letting children learn and interact with the environment, etc. and this one was no different with the exception of a lot of space with only so-many animals. There are a lot of comments on the staff being friendly and while they were, a lot of them were practically children themselves! Perhaps they were part of the camp they offer? Who knows! The sweetest young lady asked my kiddos if they'd like to pet a rabbit named Mayonnaise and of COURSE we absolutely had to! The wagon rides stopped at 12:30 so we just missed them, which was kind of a bummer since that was one of the perks the youngest kiddo was looking forward to despite the heat. Oh! We had been misinformed via LittleGuideDetroit that there was horseback riding and that in fact, seems to be down the street? In the end, we left with some peacock feathers, fresh goat milk soap and some flavored honey sticks.

Coming here made me fall in love with lavender in a way that I never thought I would. From lavender…read moredrinks to lavender lotions to lavender infused meals. It's amazing. I had such an amazing time and I look forward to coming back time and time again

Wow, I'm not sure where to begin with our review! First of…read moreall, the location is amazing, it's a beautiful farm located not far off major highways. The farm has rolling hills planted with beautiful variety of lavender that blossoms throughout the growing season, it's visually stunning! What really makes this place unique are the hands-on owners, Wendy and her husband were amazing! They took the time to show us how to create a lavender wreath while educating us on how the farm operate. And if you are looking for a place to have photos taken, this place really fits the bill! And you can pick yourself a mess of lavender for only $15. a great deal!! Thanks for an amazing visit, we look forward to trying the lavender simple syrup we purchased in the very near future!

A first class organic farm with wonderful people growing your food. The best in Michigan for…read moreorganic produce!

We hunted far and wide for an affordable summer CSA this year and happily discovered Tantre Farms…read more We ended up choosing Tantre for their variety of fruits and vegetables. They also include U-pick options as part of their CSA, however, we live an hour away and we're only able to visit once for a U-Pick. The produce selection is wide and each week, we had lots of different vegetables, including root veggies, lettuces, and cruciferous veg. We picked ours up from a local store in Plymouth made possible thanks to an awesome volunteer. The vegetables were some of the most delicious I've ever had, very fresh, maybe wonky shaped, but so delicious and without pesticides. Tantre Farms also offers an Immune Booster CSA which is curated weekly and features items from other local farms and businesses, an extended fall CSA, and a Thanksgiving CSA.

We came here with a church group and really enjoyed our time. They had a variety of animals and the…read morekids enjoyed looking at all of them and petting some of them. There are a couple of climbing structures for the kids. We did a hay ride (it was windy so bundle up if you're going in the colder months) but everyone enjoyed it. We would love to come back and experience some of the other offerings.

Kids loved it even with heat wave during week of camp. Recommended and will attend againread more

Sunflower festival was really cute. Cute photo ops, cool new slide. Cons - expensive. They have…read morecertain weekends free for teachers, medical, and military. They also sell tickets 40% off a few weeks in advance. Under 23 months is free but there's still not much to justify a $20 ticket for any kid under 10. Concessions are also expensive but that lemonade was worth it .

All the employees we met and interacted with were fantastic…read more The wide array of activities was great! This is a great place to bring kids of all ages. There are enough activities to keep kids busy for a couple hours. The gardens of course were beautiful and well tended. We did have a couple drinks. Very reasonable alcohol prices. Just a side note, when at the ticket window if you are tall, make sure you duck. I slammed my head pretty hard into the eaves. Also, this was our first time but I expected there would be some kind of market. Fresh veggies and jarred goods. That would send the place over the top.

Lots of animals, big field of pick your own pumpkins and a corn maze. Very fun for the family and…read moreit is free entry.

From the owner: Family owned and operated centennial farm. Best sweet corn anywhere. Family fun farm, great…read moreenvironment, very clean , save , support local farms. Alot of fun stuff to do like the play area, the farm animals & a fun corn maze. Of course many pumpkins.