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Horses grazing in the pasture at Red Horse with rows of vines along the ridge behind them, and a few people sitting out on the mown grass in the sun.

Fennville, Michigan

Nearby

Two guides to the country around the farm: how to get here and where else to stay, and where to eat and drink.

Red Horse wrote both of them, and both are set out in full on this page — the airports, the inns and campgrounds, the restaurants, the breweries and the cideries, in Red Horse’s own words. Each one can also be downloaded as a PDF to take in the car.

The places named are in Fennville, Saugatuck, Douglas and the wider West Michigan lakeshore. Hours, seasons and ownership change along the lake, so it is worth checking before you set out.

Lodging and Travel
Eating and Drinking

Lodging and Travel

Red Horse’s own guide to getting to the farm, the airports worth flying into, and the inns, cabins, campgrounds and hotels nearby when the three places on the farm are taken.

Download the Lodging and Travel guide (PDF, 148 KB, 2 pages)

We look forward to seeing you at Red Horse in fabulous Fennville, Michigan. Below is important and helpful logistical information for getting here and/or getting around while you’re here.

Red Horse Center – Our physical address is different than our mailing address. It is 6169 122nd Ave., Fennville, MI 49408. It is the third driveway on the left, East of 62nd St. Follow the drive past a few barns, around the curve and down the hill where you’ll see parking between the arena and the “Treehouse” retreat center.

TRAVEL

Airports

  • Gerald Ford International: (GRR): 45 min to an hour
  • Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International: (AZO): One hour + away – a decent alternative
  • Capitol Region: (LAN): – 1.5 + hours away – not ideal, but in a pinch…
  • Chicago: (ORD) or Midway (MDW) – 2.5 hours away. Central Time Zone (we’re Eastern). Not recommended unless you either want to visit Chicago or all other options are off the table.

LODGING

Closest & Grooviest

(not prearranged at this time)

  • Hop & Vine Inn – The Hop and Vine are neighbors with a cozy 15-room inn just three miles from Red Horse Ranch. Room configurations are unique with varying bedrooms and number of beds per unit, which may invite good room-sharing opportunities.
  • The Art Farm – The Art Farm are also friends of Red Horse, and have a three-bedroom cabin, an airstream and some other eccentric sleeping accommodations, all the way down to a campsite. Booking is exclusively through hipcamp, and refundable, but not held as a pre-arranged block.
  • The Red Spirit – Friends of Red Horse with unique and rustic accommodations.
  • The Roost at Shore Harbor Marina – Friends of ours have held this adorable cottage within walking distance to downtown Saugatuck and all it has to offer. Double bed in bedroom, pullout sofa in living room, ensuite bath with shower and laundry room. Private parking and outdoor garden area. Perfect stay for a couple + 1. Be sure to take advantage of the popular restaurant, The Southerner right next door.
  • Campit Outdoor Resort is a resort experience for all people identifying with the LGBTQ+ communities, their friends and allies. We are all affirming, with a reputation as a very friendly, welcoming and safe place to relax and play. Campit’s beautifully wooded 33-acre property is located less than 10 minutes from Red Horse Center. In addition to camping for both tenters and RV’ers, Campit offers a number of lodging choices including Log Cabin rentals, a five-bedroom Bunkhouse B&B, and Vintage Trailers.
  • Getaway Barber Creek: Set in Grand Junction, MI, less than 30 minutes from Red Horse, Getaway Barber Creek hosts 41 cabins on 79 acres, nestled in a variety of old-growth trees and wildlife. Nearby, you can explore the beachside town of South Haven, located along a scenic stretch of Lake Michigan.

Hotel/Motel

  • Americinn: The closest, and an affordable option within many choices in the Saugatuck/Douglas area, a 10-minute drive from us.
  • Ship-N-Shore Hotel Located on the Kalamazoo River, in the heart of downtown Saugatuck, The Ship-N-Shore Hotel is Saugatuck’s ultimate waterfront hotel experience! 40 room hotel is nestled in downtown Saugatuck and includes a pool & hot tub, wi-fi, as well as many other wonderful amenities. The Ship-N-Shore is open from mid-March until January 1st each year.
  • Air BnB/Hipcamp/VRBO – We’re in a lakeshore seasonal community, so there are many privately rented homes. Be sure to check these popular sites for rentals nearby. Fennville, Saugatuck, Douglas are all nestled within a ten-minute region. We’re twenty minutes or so from South Haven, Allegan, Hamilton and Holland, MI – which are all reasonable locations if you can’t find what you’d like closer.

Getting Around

Taxis – Uber – Lyft: We have two local taxi companies in our little lake community. Not much for uber or Lyft, but you can get lucky. If you’re catching a ride from Grand Rapids, especially the airport – Uber/Lyft can work well but getting back to the airport or around town locally is another story – there are rarely drivers in the area.

Local Taxis:

LOCAL RESOURCES

Eating and Drinking

Red Horse’s own guide to eating and drinking in Fennville, Saugatuck and Douglas: dinner, lunch and carryout, and the breweries, wineries and cideries of the fruit belt.

Download the Eating and Drinking guide (PDF, 501 KB, 2 pages)

Dinner & More

  • The Southerner – 800 Holland St., Saugatuck, MI
    The best fried chicken you’ll find, with many other southern treats. Scratch-cooking and a Michigan- centric beer & spirits menu, accented by a cocktail menu that features the classics (and co-written by Fred.) Co-owners Chef Matt Millar and Amy Cook are long-time farm to table advocates having previously founded The Journeyman in Fennville. Indoor/outdoor seating.
    No reservations, drinks on the patio if they’re on a wait. (269) 857-3555 thesouthernermi.com
    Order online for carryout
  • Salt of the Earth – Fennville
    A nice dining room with a small patio for outdoor seating. They feature an elevated American-rustic menu with a focus on MI grown ingredients, including some from their adjacent garden and their wood-fired oven. Michigan focused beer, wine and spirits that support an eclectic cocktail menu.
    Reservations available & suggested. (269) 561-7258 www.saltoftheearthfennville.com
  • Pennyroyal – Saugatuck
    Missy Corey & team are very agriculturally focused, including growing produce on their own Fennville farm for the restaurant and for sale in their eclectic, MI- focused provisions market. Small scale space with a beautiful outdoor patio. Refined drink menu and excellent desserts.
    Reservations available & suggested. (269) 455-5133 www.pennyroyalprovisions.com
  • Borrowed Time – Douglas
    Sprawling outdoor space along with a comfy indoor dining room and bar. They specialize in small plates covering many different cuisines. Great for sharing and ordering for the table. A well curated wine list is supported by an intentional cocktail and beer list as well.
    Reservations available. (269) 455-5256 www.borrowedtimesaugatuck.com
  • What Not Inn – Fennville
    Old-school roadside joint. Long-time locals. Monday night jazz. Check for hours, sometimes breakfast.
    Closed Tuesdays
  • El Jaripeo – Fennville
    Dining in or reliable and quick carryout, El Jaripeo brings tasty Mexican cuisine to downtown Fennville
  • Phil’s Bar & Grill – Saugatuck
    A tavern-style restaurant with upscale food and tasty drinks. Phil’s is a cozy, usually bustling place.
    Walkups only
  • Wally’s Bar & Grill – Saugatuck
    The definition of bar and grill, Wally’s is a local legend. Lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks. Music on the weekends.
  • Everyday People Café – Douglas
    Multi-faceted Americana menu with a deep wine list. Indoor and outdoor seating.
  • Marro’s – Saugatuck
    Classic Italian – seasonal hours. Try the clam sauce.
  • Bodie’s – Saugatuck
    Steakhouse menu. Cozy indoor space and lovely patio.
  • Coast 236 – Saugatuck
    A menu that focuses on seafood from around the world with a local flair.

Craft Beverage & Tasting Rooms

Breweries

  • Waypost Brewing – Fennville (Seasonal Food)
  • Saugatuck Brewing – Douglas (+ Food)
  • Guardian Brewing – Saugatuck (+ Food)
  • Mitten Brewing – Saugatuck (+ Pizza)
  • New Holland Spirits – Saugatuck, South Haven
    (Full brewery in Holland)

(More in Holland, Pullman, Allegan and South Haven!)

Wineries

  • Fenn Valley Vineyards – Fennville
  • Modales Winery – Fennville
  • Michigan Wine Co. – Fennville
  • Wyncroft/Marland Wines (by appt. only)

Cideries

  • Crane’s – Fennville
  • Virtue – Fennville

Lunch, Deli & Carryout

  • Farmhouse Deli, Douglas
    Dine in, carryout or stock up on tasty ingredients to take home. Delicious sandwiches, salads and sides.
  • Root Coffeehouse & Café, Fennville
    Coffeehouse, art gallery featuring local artists and tasty and diverse scratch-made menu for lunch and early dinner.
  • Pizza Quest
    Fennville’s newest addition and we love ‘em. Tasty carryout pizza. (269) 722-3180
  • Blue Goose Café, Fennville
    Our local diner has classic breakfast and lunch with homemade chicken noodle soup.
  • Isabel’s Market, Douglas
    Market with a combination of pre-made food and drink to go, and sundries, including beer, wine and spirits. Some seating available indoor and out.
  • Back Alley Pizza, Douglas
    Another local legend. An innovative pizza menu that doesn’t disappoint. Takeout only, unless you get one of the two chairs.
  • Red Dock – Douglas
    A bar at the end of a pier will transport you to island time. Food and drink – and they close some time before sundown. Hours and days vary, Memorial Day to Labor Day. If the flag is up, they’re open. Sunday music is a local treasure.

LOCAL RESOURCES

Getting Around

Taxis – Uber – Lyft: We have two local taxi companies in our little lake community. Not much for uber or Lyft, but you can get lucky. If you’re catching a ride from Grand Rapids, especially the airport – Uber/Lyft can work well but getting back to the airport or around town locally is another story – there are rarely drivers in the area.

Local Taxis:

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Anything these guides do not answer, ask us before you book.

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