to see all about our  wonderful  selection of  ‘off the beaten path’ cider mills, orchards, anitque shops. artistians…. Featured in Our 14th Annual Country Hertiage Color Tour… the first weekend in October

October 1 & 2 Saturday 10-5 , Sunday 12-5

Thank you for visiting! Pop over to www.michiganbackroads.com to plan your day trips!!!!

Welcome to the  13th Annual Country Heritage Color Tour
October 2 & 3, 2010
Saturday 10-5  Sunday 12 -5

Thank you for taking the time to make the 13th Annual  Country Heritage
Color Tour part of your Fall enjoyment. We’re proud to say our self-guided
tour has become Michigan’s most anticipated fall event, featuring art,
agriculture and antiques.

You’ll discover three ‘off the beaten path’
orchards, each one offers different produce varieties, sweets and its own
personality: Brookwood Fruit Farm, Bishop’s Townsend Farm & Hy’s Cider Mill.

At the beginning of the tour, a farm fresh bakery will enchant you
with both the smells and sights at Hill Top Farm.

You’ll find functional every day pottery-art
 with Studio Potter, Paul Young. Take time
for his throwing demos.

Miller’s Medley offers an amazing display of
handcrafted items, stained glass, woodenware, garden art and much more.
While there, try your hand at cutting or foiling a piece of glass!

Catch-up with Marjeanne’s Creations at the local Country Corner with her
handcrafted herbal soaps and herbal sundries.

The Mill & Brew House offers an ever
changing array of antiques and vintage goods along with the area’s best
full espresso bar and hand-baked kitchen treats.

The Bargain Boutique has
a wide eclectic mix of collectables.

Unexpected Treasures is a new stop to this year’s Country Heritage Color Tour and is filled with a
collection of goods.

Reliteration is a local favorite used bookstore with
40,000 titles. 

A mix of farm fresh florals and tea blends await you at
Teemie’s Country Blooms.

For your shopping convenience bring cash and checkbook as many of the ‘off
the beaten path’ stops do not take credit or debit. Pack your camera and a
picnic lunch to fully appreciate this lovely fall Day-Trip, or take in
lunch at one of our local eateries.  Handicap access varies due to the
rural settings, please call ahead for details.

Maps are Printed!

Pick up your ‘free’ Color Tour Map at any of the designated stops or any of  the local Almont businesses.

Also, the maps will be available at Mt. Bruce Sheep & Wool Festival this weekend at Towns End Farms booth & at Sheepy Hollow Herbs booth.

Thank You for Supporting Michigan Made!

‘All About Almont’ Tour Details:

(Send tour inquiries to Teemie Eschenburg, CHCT Director
http://teemiesblooms.com)

1)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
our own fresh picked fruit. Homemade Breads. Unique Cookies. Homemade
Caramels. Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, a must! Or try our pumpkin strudel
Yum! Sept – Dec. at the Oakland County Farmers Market.
Fall hours Thursday – Sunday 9-6

2)Hy’s Cider Mill
6350  – 37 Mile Road    Romeo , MI 48065
810-798-3611
Cider and Donuts! This is a 2nd generation Cider Mill and Orchard. The
Goldstein family awaits your selection with a wide variety of heirloom
apples. U-PIck Schedule begins in September- Macintosh & Gala,  Cortland,
Empire. October  Jonagold & Red Delicious  Golden Delicious Ida Red, Fugi
& Russet. Honey Crisp after September in store only.
Open weekends only September 12 – November 8th 11am- 6 pm

3) Towns End Farm
80777 Fisher Road  Bruce Twp.  MI 48065
810-798-8698
Come discover this picturesque Centennial Farm nestled along side the
designated ‘Natural Beauty’ Road’. Diane Bishop and her family will greet
you with fresh apple cider, a variety of heirloom apples, bunches of
bittersweet and pumpkins for your fall decorating along with homemade
jams. Take in the Swans gliding on the twin ponds, sheep, chickens, geese
and cattle while visiting this eye catching setting. Open for the Tour
call for orchard apple orders.

4)Paul Young, Studio Potter
5681 Secord Lake Rd  (810) 796-2438
Tour Hours: Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM, Sunday: 12 AM-5 PM
Throwing Demo Saturday & Sunday @ 3 PM
Objects formed from a lump of clay spun through the potter’s hands.
Picture yourself on a quiet weekend morning, hands wrapped around a
favorite mug; it’s your time. Share a unique gift while supporting a local
Artist and the Michigan economy. Handmade pots bring art into the daily
experience of cooking and eating. Meet the Potter in his Studio and
Showroom during the Country Heritage Color Tour. Weekly Showroom hours,
Thursday 12-4, Friday 12-5:30, Saturday 12-5:30

5) Miller’s Medley
Stained Glass Studio
6841 Hough Road          Almont, MI 48003
810-798-3795     
Discover a blend of talent from the Miller Family of seven. Our studio is
tucked in a serene country setting, (complete with charming chickens) Our
showroom is packed with whimsical glass art, fused glass, woodenware,
garden art, and ‘window jewelry ’made with quality and attention to
detail. Perfect for gift giving. Prices start at only $5-. Stained Glass
panels are available in both leaded and copper foil style. You’re invited
to cross the threshold into the studio’s workroom and watch us create art
before your eyes. FREE: Try your hand at cutting or foiling a piece  of
glass! Stroll in the garden or relax on a bench by the gold fish pond.
Studio Hours: Open especially during the Country Heritage Color Tour
Hours, otherwise by chance or appointment. Public Restroom

6) The Mill & Brew House
622 S. Main Street  Almont, MI 48003
810-673-3056    www.almontsbest.com
Vintage effects, full espresso bar and hand-baked kitchen treats always
available. Our Artist’s Loft workspace, & Seasonal  Handmade Market now
renting space; artists,  crafters, quilters, and more. This is a space to
present your work to the public. Ask us  for  an application. ‘The Mill’
an original board and batten structure built in 1843, commands space on
the banks of the Clinton River. We invite you to experience Almont’s River
District.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 9-5  Public Restroom

7) Reliteration  Used Books
610 S. Main Street  Almont, MI 48003
810-706-0220                reliteration.com
Reliteration is a bookstore that buys and sells used books exclusively. We
have been in business for six years and have over 40,000 titles in all
genres with new inventory arriving daily. It is a feast! We are
conveniently located on the Van Dyke corridor.
Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 10:30 – 6
Wednesday,  we open at noon. The first and third Sunday of each  month
from noon to four. We look forward to seeing you soon. (We are sorry but
we are unable to accept credit or debit cards) Question call or write-
Public restroom

Marjeanne’s Creations
@ Country Corner    515  S. Main Street
Almont, MI 48003    (810) 798-7278      marjeannescreations.com
New location! The Almont Country Corner is where you can find all of
Marjeanne’s handmade Bath, Body & Home creations. Open 7 days a week.
Marjeanne offers her homemade-cold-pressed herbal soaps, new liquid hand
body lotions, colognes, lip balms, Breath-Ease Spray, Breath-Ease
Lavender Sachets, perfume roll-ons and her top seller; Migraine Away
roll-on. This all natural product is now being sold at Chiropractors and
Dental office,. School of Massage, Health & nutrition stores. Her newest
product ‘Numbs-Up’ is also a must try for sore muscles, bad knees,

arthritis and more. Stop in to see her booth at The Country Corner

 Hours: Saturday 8-5, Sunday 10-2

9)Bargain Boutique
Antiques & Consignments
614 N Main in Almont
-right at the curve.
Step inside this lovely Victorian home and enjoy
a wide eclectic mix of fine antiques, furniture,
decor, collectibles, jewelry, primitives, shabby
chic and more; with new items arriving daily.
Open:  Wed & Sat 8-4  Thurs, Fri, Sunday 1-4

10)  Unexpected Treasures
Vintage/Resale
7280 Van Dyke    Almont, MI 48003
586-337-0966
Come meet proprietor Linda while shopping her new store brimming with
antiques, vintage, home décor, jewelry, depression glass, furniture,
‘men’s stuff’ and more.
New and interesting items brought in daily.
Hours Monday – Saturday 10 – 6,    Sunday 12-4

11)  Teemie’s Country Blooms LLC
4265 Kidder Road          Almont, MI 48003
810-614-2104            teemiesblooms.com
Stop by to discover the farm fresh romance at this uncommon flower shoppe.
The other side of the Eschenburg Family Dairy Farm, Est. 1950. Take a self
guided tour of the sun pit greenhouse built in 2004, the foundation of
this farm based floral studio. You can purchase farm fresh sweets, tea
blends,  seasonal wreaths, altered art and supplies. Gift baskets by
special order. Classes & Floral Retreats. Specializing in  ‘Green’
Weddings with farm fresh blooms. Booking now for next year. Open:
Thursday, Friday Saturday 10:00-5:00
Other hours by chance or appointment.

12) Brookwood Fruit Farm
7845 Boardman Road  Almont, MI 48003
810-798-8312  brookwoodfruitfarm.com
Operated as a fifth 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 products from this
local gem..              Public Restroom
Seasonal U-Pick
Salesroom  Hours: July – April 9-5

September ALREADY?! I’m sure you’re all wondering where summer has gone?

Well, the 2010 Country Heritage Color Tour will soon be here. The month of October is prime time for viewing a spectacular show of Michigan fall color, stopping to taste seasonal treats at our cider mills, visiting U-Pick farms and shopping antique and artisan shops along the way!

SAVE-THE-DATE for this year’s self-guided Country Heritage Color Tour on October 2 & 3. The color tour boasts 14 local countryside stops for you to visit and enjoy! So, get up and get out to celebrate our rural heritage with this year’s tour participants!  

More info & maps coming soon…

Please check back often as we’ll bring you updates through the upcoming months! Looking forward to Spring and a new growing season!

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!

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!

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

Hill Top Farms, Miller’s Medley,  Paul Youngs,  Reliteration, Bargin Boutique, Country Blooms, Unexpected Treasures…

The local banks; Tri-Country Bank, Capac Savings Bank ( Almont), PNC Bank, resturants, Charlie Browns. the Moblie Gas Station on Van Dyke and Dryden roads. Blakes.

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  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

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

810-798-8312

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.