No matter how late you sleep, waking up at our farm bed and breakfast in Southwest Michigan is anything but ordinary. The smell of bacon wafting from the kitchen in the inn, the morning mist over the gardens, and the sound of our flock waiting for their morning meal all point to the start of a beautiful day. Pour a cup of coffee and wake up slowly, surrounded by nature.
Sustainability and a deep respect for the land guide everything we do, and none of it asks you to give up the comforts of a luxury stay.
Waking Up on a Working Farm
Our days start early as the team warms up the kitchen in preparation for a farm to table breakfast. First up is getting the coffee ready for our guests, and yes our staff too. In the warmer months, we gather fresh tomatoes, berries and more for the morning’s breakfast. It doesn’t get much fresher than this.
Guests often wander out in their slippers to take a warm mug back to their room. Tag along with us as we feed the chickens, gather fresh eggs, and enjoy the cool morning breeze across our farm, all part of the experience at our farm stay in Michigan. Breathe deep before heading out to explore the beaches, streets, and trails of Harbor Country, or don’t leave the farm as Goldberry has plenty to explore on site.
A Scratch Breakfast Fresh From the Farm
Our farm fresh breakfasts are a labor of love that starts long before you arrive. We strive to include fresh ingredients, locally sourced products and preserves made from our own fields and orchards. The sandy soil here drains fast and warms early, giving our fruit and vegetables a sweetness you can taste.
We rotate our meals between sweet and savory. Think Canadian Bacon Egg Cups with Farm Fresh Veggies or Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup. We’re happy to honor any dietary needs you have, please let us know when you book.
Note that breakfast is included for guests of the Inn only, but guests staying in our Cottages or Campers can often add breakfast for a fee given advance notice when available.
Good Morning: Where You’ll Wake Up
At our Lake Michigan bed and breakfast we offer suites at our award-winning Inn, cottages with room to spread out, and vintage campers along the edge of our 25 acres of woods . We pride ourselves on comfortable beds and quality linens across all our accommodations, so no matter which option you choose, you’ll wake up refreshed.
- The Inn: Each of the 8 suites at the Inn features beds handcrafted by local artisans from hand selected logs and branches. The rustic beds combine with modern luxury for a truly unique stay. Exhale in the jetted tub (in most suites) curl up by the fire or simply get lost staring out the window at the fields, flowers and forests that surround you.
- Cottages: Goldberry offers three cottages across the property, each with its own unique vibe. Creekside sleeps 8 and has sweeping views of the orchards with views of the ravine and creek off the deck. Deerpath sits alongside our massive chestnut trees and sleeps up to 6 guests. Our largest cottage, River’s Edge sleeps up to 12 with large living areas and a beautiful view of the Galien River.
- Vintage Campers: Always wanted to try Michigan glamping? You’ve found your opportunity! Our two vintage campers, Flora and Fauna, have been lovingly renovated while preserving their vintage charm. Each camper features a full bathroom, private deck, and a kitchen stocked with everything you need to make waffles in the morning.
Meet the Flock
After breakfast, come with us to meet and feed the flock. Goldberry Woods is home to chickens, ducks and native bobwhite quail. No scrap is wasted, so whatever you don’t eat goes to the birds.
- Chickens: Our flock is made up of roughly 20 lovely ladies, a mix of many breeds of chickens, all laying a rainbow of free range eggs. Our rooster is named Roscoe, and he likes to throw shade and a crow or two when you stop by to say hi.
- Ducks: Julie has always wanted ducks, so naturally a half a dozen have found a home at Goldberry Woods. We often feature duck eggs in our breakfast, giving a richer and creamier taste.
- Bobwhite Quail: Goldberry Woods breeds and releases native Bobwhite Quail three times a year to help increase the struggling populations of these beneficial groundbirds. We are also improving our prairies so they have the necessary habitat to thrive because they are enthusiastic tick eaters. You’ll see these tiny birds scurry across your path on the way to the river, and we regularly use quail eggs in our farm to table breakfasts.
A Walk Through the Fields and Orchard
Our regenerative farm in Union Pier, MI sits on 30 acres with 25 acres of undeveloped woodlands. Stroll through our fields and orchards and you’ll notice one common thread, a commitment to sustainable, natural farming practices.
The fields are home to rows of crops in the summer and we grow asparagus, beans, peas, lettuces, and every shade of heirloom tomato you can imagine. Flowers like dahlias, lilies, zinnias, and coneflowers add vibrant pops of color and entice local bees to pollinate. The hoophouse extends our growing season so we can start seeds earlier, harvest later into the fall, and grow winter greens and roots in the colder months.
Our orchards produce so much more than apples. Once neglected, this decades-old orchard has been brought gently back to life, and its apple, pear and chestnut trees now grow alongside Asian pears, peaches, quince, plums, cherries and apricots. As the seasons turn, the branches fill and ripen, and the fruit is picked, preserved, and used for breakfasts and charcuterie boards all year ‘round.
If you’d like to see more native habitat, Chikaming Open Lands looks after prairie, forest, and wetland preserves nearby.
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Book your stay at Goldberry Woods today and before you know it you’ll be waking up to your own morning on the farm. We can’t wait to have you come stay with us.
