Thanks to All Color Tour Visitors!

On behalf of all the Country Heritage Color Tour farms, artisans, cottage businesses and orchards, a heartfelt ‘THANK YOU’ for visiting! We hope you enjoyed a day in the country, exploring the back-roads and experiencing the sights and smells of Michigan’s autumn splendor! We enjoyed sharing our various passions and talents with you and hope you learned something new along the way. Plans are already underway for next year’s 13th Annual Country Heritage Color Tour.

 

Just a reminder -  many of the farms and cottage businesses continue to offer hand-mades, fresh from the farm, unique one-of-a-kind gifts, holiday decorations, produce and much more. Be sure to visit them for all your gift-giving needs…and thanks for supporting Made in Michigan products!

Say ‘hello’ to Diane and Marjeanne

Diane Bishop

What could be more fun than a drive in the country, down a picturesque road and fresh-picked apples?  Be sure to include Towns End Farm on your self-guided tour route…

Also,  

Marjeanne at her shop.

At Marjeanne’s Creations, located on Howland Road in Almont, you’ll find hand-made all natural herbal soaps, organic sugar scrubs, lotions and other herbal creations! Make sure you visit Marjeanne during the color tour!

Maps!

You can pick them up at all the stops    or ….

Get your maps here!!

Almont:

ABC Signs

Almont DDA Office

Almont Heritage Festival          Sept 25 & 26

Blakes

Charlie Browns

The Country Corner

Tri County Bank

…along with other local businesses

Free Self-Guided Tour

The annual event is Free Self-Guided Tour.

Grab some friends, pack a picnic lunch or seak-out one of our lovely  local eateries.

Make this  a day trip to remember for years to come.

Enjoy!

The Lamb’s Tail, Armada, MI

 

 The Lamb’s Tail  Antiques has been in business for 17 years.

Voted Detroit’s 2nd best Antique Shop in Metro-Detroit

 Personally it’s at the top of my list along with my other local favorite – Cabbage Rose Antiques in Almont. Both have such charm and country flair.

 Please note that on the final draft of our Country Heritage Color Tour Map,  (Yes, going out today) I rushed off to the printer before giving  owner Bonnie Flemming   a chance to proof  the final draft. The Lamb’s Tail has been in business for 17 years.  Not 217!!   My Type -O. 

Although the final print is beautiful  (printed by T & H Printing of Almont, MI) please keep in mind the corrections  needed for ‘The Lamb’s Tail Antiques’ years in business and the website address.

Make sure to pop in here  for inspiring fall decor, handmade wreaths, redesigned country furnishings, orginal works of art by local talents. Stroll through the gardens brimming with home & garden treasures awaiting your selections.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out Bonnie’s website at www.thelambstail.com for special events and hours.

It is my pleaasure to share with you all of these ‘off the beaten path’ gems. I look forward to seeing you on the  Country Hertiage Color Tour 2009.

 Teemie Eschenburg

Country Heritage Tour Founder / Director

Don’t miss these additional 2009 Color Tour destinations…

Hy’s Cider Mill

6350  37 Mile Road

Romeo , MI 48065

810-798-3611

This is a 2^nd generation cider mill and orchard. The Goldstein family awaits your selection with a wide variety of heirloom apples. U-PICK Schedule begins September 12 – Macintosh & Gala, September 19 – Cortland, September 26 – Empire.

October 3 – Jonagold & Red Delicious, October 10 – Golden Delicious, October 17 – Ida Red, October 24 – Fugi & Russet. Honey Crisp available after September 19 in store only.

Open weekends only September 12 – November 8^th , 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Hill Top Farm

7320  37 Mile Road

Romeo, MI 48065 

810-343-3759

Mike & Ruth’s Hill Top Farm Homemade Pies

This is a family owned and operated working orchard, quality fruit from heirloom trees. Each  pie is 10”deep dish and hand-rolled, from scratch and no preservatives. So very delicious. Try Ruth’s ‘Damn Good Jam’ from their own fresh picked fruit. You’ll also find Homemade Breads, Unique Cookies, Homemade Caramels. Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, a must! Or try the pumpkin strudel – Yum! You can find us September – December at the Oakland County Farmers Market.

Fall hours Thursday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

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Brookwood Fruit Farm

7845 Boardman Road

Almont, MI  48003

Operated as a 5th generation orchard and farm market, proudly operating since 1912. Chuck and Ann Bristol along with their family raise outstanding apples, peaches, cherries, raspberries and honey. Offering fresh cider and Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate – choice fresh from the farm products from this local gem. Public restroom. 

Seasonal U-Pick. Salesroom Hours: July – April, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Marjeanne’s  Creations

3203 Howland Road

Almont, MI 48003

810-798-7278      www.marjeannescreations.com

Marjeanne began creating her handcrafted all natural soaps and body care products in 1997. This cottage industry features all natural products: herbal soaps, organic sugar scrubs, lotions, colognes and room mists. Specializing in Migraine A-Way.  Wholesale inquiries welcome.

Hours: Saturday 12 – 6 p.m.  Sunday 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Studio Potter Paul Young

 

 Friday,  Paul Young, The Studio Potter Will  Be Open  12 -5!

 

5681 Secord Lake Road, Almont, MI   

810-798-2438

 

  

Objects of beauty formed from a lump of clay through the potter’s hands! On a quiet weekend morning, you’ll find Paul in his studio with his hands wrapped around a favorite mug. Each piece a unique gift from you to a loved one bringing you into their life again and again. Consider hand-made pots bringing art  into the daily experience of cooking and eating.

Visit with ceramic artist Paul Young in his studio and Showroom during the tour weekend or by appointment.

 

More 2009 Color Tour Stops

Miller’s Medley

Stained Glass Studio and Gallery

6841 Hough Road  Almont, MI 48003

810-798-3795     millersmedley@aol.com

You’ll find heirloom quality stained glass, shop for panels, window art and jewelry in our gift shop. Watch the artists at work or try your own hand for a quick ‘Make & Take’ ,  sign up for classes or purchase discounted supplies for your on-going projects. Bring your cabinet,window or backsplash measurements for a custom design to meet your distinctive taste. Enter our drawing for a free stain glass give-away. Our studio is tucked in a serene country setting. Find beauty and relaxation in a simple visit.

Studio Hours: Open by chance or appointment.

Public  restroom

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Cabbage Rose Antique Shoppe

8540 East Hough Road  Almont , MI 48003

810-798-3671

Down a tree lined drive, past our 1860 home, you will find our barn filled with antiques for your home & garden. Vintage furniture, architectural wood and iron, glass, vintage artworks, primitives and jewelry. Waiting for you to find the perfect treasure! Step back and relax. After perusing our Shoppe, take a stroll through peaceful gardens and visit our ponds. Look for the Michigan Blue sign! 

Shoppe Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 

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The Mill & Brew House Cafe 

                                                                                              

622 S. Main Street Almont MI, 48003

810-798-8214   www.almontsbest.com

The Mill’s original board and batten structure built in 1843, sits on the banks of the north finger of the Clinton River.  We invite you to enjoy a cup of Almont’s best coffee from the Brew House, enjoy one of our in-house baked goods while exploring our selection of  primitive antiques, vintage goods as well as stylish accessories for your home and garden. Hours: Monday, Tues ,Wed, Fri 8-6 Thurs 8-8 Saturday 9-6

Closed Sundays to celebrate family!

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Towns End Farm

80777 Fisher Road , Almont, MI 

810-798-8698

Come discover this Centennial Farm nestled along side of the ‘Natural Beauty’ designated Fisher Road. Diane and her family will greet you with fresh apple cider, a variety of  heirloom apples, bittersweet, pumpkins for fall decorations and homemade jams. Swans gliding on the twin ponds, sheep, chickens, geese and cattle are part of the eye catching setting. One of the most beautiful stops on the tour. Call ahead for apple orders.

Teemie’s Country Blooms

Teemie’s Country Blooms, LLC

4265 Kidder Road,  Almont, MI  48003

810-614-2104  www.teemiesblooms.com

Come and experience the ‘farm fresh romance…’

Visit the unusual Sun Pit Greenhouse, the foundation of our organic/all natural products, including brown eggs,  farm fresh cut flowers & herbal sundries, honey, maple  syrup, potted herbs, potted rosemary 12 months of the year. It’s best to call ahead  for seasonal daily fresh picks of flowers, herbs and salad greens. Specializing in Green Weddings  DIY Brides welcome,  June thru Frost, by the stem or bucket!  Also offering Flower Classes and Quiet Garden Retreats.

Farm Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5,  Sunday 12-5

…by chance you’ll probably find me during these hours!

Sheepy Hollow Farm & Studio

 

Sheepy Hollow Herbs, LLC

73910 Coon Creek Road, Armada, MI  48005 

586.784.8328.  www.sheepyhollowherbs.com

Sheepy Hollow Herbs, LLC is a family cottage business located in Armada, MI where we raise organic lavender & other herbs for culinary, floral & medicinal uses. We also share our home with a small flock of Shetland sheep & registered dairy goats to create unique sheepy fiber art, hand-made woolens & hand-crafted goat’s milk herbal soap and herbal sundries. Farm-raised wool batts, roving and yarn for the fiber enthusiast. We invite visitors to enjoy a day in the country, visit the animals, stroll the gardens and browse our shop. Classes available by request.

Thanks for supporting our farmstead!

Farm Shop Hours: April thru December, Tuesday by chance, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 – 4; Extended hours by appt.