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Local Farmer’s Markets | Southwest Michigan

Harbor Country's position to Lake Michigan makes for fantastic growing conditions of all kinds of produce. Not only do we have a number of vineyards producing the region's wonderful wines, but we also have fantastic farms that produce amazingly fresh and delicious fruits and veggies. Buying some fresh produce to eat while you're here or …
Basket of fresh local strawberries

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Local U-Pick Farms | Southwest Michigan

While you can visit a farmer's market for produce, you can shorten the supply chain even further: grab a basket and venture into the fields at a U-Pick Farm. Here are some of the many DIY farms nearest to Garden Grove Inn. If you'd rather, check out our listing of local farmer's markets where you …

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West Michigan Road Trip

The sun sets over Lake Michigan in Union Pier, Michigan There is no place like West Michigan in the summertime!  We have sunsets, fresh fruit, local wine, beaches, trails and so much more. Recently, I've hosted a few guests who were stopping over on a much longer road trip "up north". Like they say, it's …
West Michigan Road Trip

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A New Beginning

I feel like the luckiest person in the world. In my search for a bed and breakfast, not only did I stumble upon Garden Grove - the most delightful piece of property in the most perfect location - but along with it I got the kindness and expertise of Jerry and Paula Welsh. For those …

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