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Mulln-Heim Vineyards

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· Baroda, Berrien, Michigan

40 acres hosted by John M.

3 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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This is a 3rd generation "Family Farm" of a different sort I suppose. Seems there's a bit of everything here, and arguably not enough of anything. At least for conventional farming. So we've learned to do things a bit differently. Our main crop is wine and juice grapes since our topography, climate, and soil type makes it a premier location for that. But with 30+ acres of forested hillsides, low ground, and natural areas we've evolved into a mixed farm and forest enterprise. Our goal is to utilize the productivity of all our property while still retaining the basic character and usefulness of the wild areas. Letting each thing be what it wants to be and does best on it's own. Flow, not force. So our year starts early with tapping maple trees and making maple syrup. Plus there's grape trimming about this time as well. When the forest floor starts to green up a bit later, we start digging Ramps, or Wild Leeks in the woods. Most of these will go to the more trendy Chicago restaurants, but we also have some local sales. Next comes inoculating winter-cut logs with Shiitake spawn for next years mushroom production. This year we also conducted a few hands-on workshop seminars on mushroom growing as well. Then it's on to our raised bed herb & veggie gardens. (Fresh herbs are just so much fun to cook with!) We grow enough for our own yearly use, as well as some for direct sales. Summer keeps us busy tending all the different crops here and trying to keep up. But there's that steady progression of fresh veggies to eat. Yum !!! Fall brings our annual Grape U-Pick in September and October. And we try to time related crops like mums, pumpkins, and gourds for this same time frame. Makes the place a bit more interesting. Late fall is when we bring in firewood to heat the house and workshop. Stacks of wood everywhere. Hopefully before the 1st snow. In winter it's time to fire up the woodworking shop and be a bit creative. Build furniture, equipment maintenance, who knows what next years projects will include. I like to keep everybody guessing. So, that's what goes on here. You're welcome to check it out, lend a hand, relax back at camp, walk the vineyards and/or forest, or just breathe and relax. That's up to you. But I would recommend visiting a few of the fine local wineries. Seems there's a festival going on at one or another of them just about every weekend. Good music, good wine, good times. And there's the Lake Michigan beaches a few miles down the road. Yeah, this is a pretty casual place here, love meeting new people, very open to civil discussions of all sorts. However, rude, ill mannered people will probably enjoy staying elsewhere. Just say'n.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

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Farm

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603 ratings · 473 reviews

Marlee F.recommends

September 4, 2024

Mulln-Heim Vineyards

We loved our stay in the vineyard. We were a large group but John was very accommodating and made it work for us.

Kyle P.recommends

September 2, 2024

Overlook

John was wonderful and so was the camping spot. It really was a beautiful place to stay and such a friendly place for those who are new to camping. Thanks for making us feel so welcome, John!

Kira W.recommends

August 30, 2024

Mulln-Heim Vineyards

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. The campsites had everything you could imagine needing and in the morning we picked the most delicious tomatoes and herbs from the garden. John is such an amazing person and host. I can’t recommend camping here enough!!

Maylee G.recommends

August 26, 2024

Overlook

A great weekend getaway!

We really enjoyed staying here at John's property. We were looking for a small quiet weekend camping trip and this was the perfect place. Within 15 minutes from Warren Dunes State Park and only a few minutes from other shops, stores, etc., it felt far enough away from the public without giving up convenience. John was also a great host and made staying on his vineyard a relaxing experience. Our campsite included all the amenities you'd expect and more. I was especially happy with the charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal), tiki torches, and picnic table. He also (during the season we went) offered to let us forage in his garden where he had a variety of veggies and herbs. All in all, a super enjoyable experience. I'm recommending this to anyone whose looking to camp up in the area and I'm sure we'll be back again soon.

Sarah W.recommends

August 24, 2024

Mulln-Heim Vineyards

We had a great time! We especially enjoyed early mornings on the walking trail and the countertop that made campfire dinner preparation so much easier than usual! The site was a good size for our three tents, four adults, five kids, and two dogs.

Jordyn B.recommends

August 22, 2024

Camp #2 - The Terrace

Second time here and I love this spot. John is always great to chat with, the trees offer plenty of shade and room for hammock hanging

Location

Baroda, Berrien, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria and Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking