Blog | Elderberry Farms Estate

Oct 211 min read

Wreath Classes & Fall Hours

Hi everyone, Fall colors are peak this week and we're excited for our Farmstay guests to enjoy the area's beauty. There's something...

Aug 52 min read

MyNorth "New Berry on the Block"

https://mynorth.com/2024/08/new-berry-on-the-block-take-a-trip-to-elderberry-farms-estate/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGPJ_FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHaao-ntqQ...

Jul 314 min read

Rural Innovation Exchange

https://www.secondwavemedia.com/rural-innovation-exchange/features/elderberryfarm.aspx Michigan's first commercial elderberry farm offers...

Jun 171 min read

Additional Cafe Hours

We have expanded our business days and hours to Monday-Friday 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. with continued cafe-only operations on Saturday & Sunday 9...

Apr 141 min read

Cinco de Mayo | Gourmet Dinner

Come celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us on Saturday, May 4th. Indulge in a gourmet Mexican coursed dinner, presented by Executive Chef...

Apr 31 min read

New menu & items :)

Book your reservations on our portal here: www.ElderberryFarmsEstate.com/Cafe

Feb 41 min read

Brunch reservations

Hi everyone! We are so grateful for all of your inquiries and support - thank you! We have set up a reservation portal via Toast on our...

Jan 311 min read

7&4 News Segment

We had the pleasure of speaking with Madison Stoddard from UpNorthLive 7&4 news about the commercial-scale enterprises we are undertaking...

Nov 10, 20231 min read

Wreath Building Workshops Nov/Dec

We are excited to announce that Michelle from Leelanau Specialty Cut Flowers will be hosting four holiday wreath building workshops at...

Sep 6, 20231 min read

Market update

Hi everyone! Our 2023 lavender u-pick season is now closed. The farmer's market parking lot is complete, the farmstay airbnb apartment is...

Aug 27, 20231 min read

Farmstay Apartment is Open!

Do you want to experience our farm in depth? Come stay overnight in our farm's guest apartment above our farmer's market! We balance our...

Nov 22, 20222 min read

Thank you

Hi everyone, Thank you so much for all of your support and outreach. Due to a tragic family death we have been further behind on the...

Sep 18, 20221 min read

Parking Lot & Our Team

We finally got our parking lot and dumpster pad in, the roof is on, siding is coming along, and much more! We are extremely grateful for...

Nov 28, 20212 min read

Hurry Up & Wait :)

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for all the support, encouraging emails, inquiries, etc. I am excited to share the farm with you and...

Jun 9, 20212 min read

The Go-Ahead :)

I officially received the build permit from the county and approval from the township for my proposed uses. I am so excited to finally...

Jan 14, 20212 min read

Our 2021 goals

Goals are important, right? They keep us motivated, looking towards the future, and also keep ourselves in check. I try to be cognizant...

Nov 6, 20201 min read

Aerial Tour :)

Here's a fun progress update on my farm from a different perspective! I met most of my goals this year in terms of regenerating soil,...

Sep 22, 20201 min read

Greenhouse + More!

Hi everyone! I received several encouraging emails cheering us on with our farming pursuits - thank you! I have been slammed with...

May 21, 20201 min read

New tractor!

I'm waiting for the day when I officially "feel like a farmer" - today felt more like a farmer day. :) I bought a Kubota 2650 and cannot...

May 17, 20205 min read

New Farm Then Lockdown...

I had been eyeballing my future farm parcel since last summer when I decided to list my vacation rental for sale. I had a silly thought...