Blue
Coast
BlueCoastArtists.com
LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com
Questions? Call (269)236-9260
All Blue Coast Artists’ studios
have individual in-season open
hours or open year-round by
appointment.
Questions? Call (269)236-6312
A R T I S T S
1 Lattner Studio • (269)921-4044
319 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090
[email protected]
May-Oct: most days 11am-5pm
Private or group painting lessons available
Call or just stop by
2 Blue Star Pottery • (269)637-5787
337 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090
[email protected]
May-Nov: Fri-Sun 11am-5pm
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Town Hall Studio • (312)953-4442
327 Blue Star Hwy, South Haven, MI 49090
townhallstudio.com
May-Oct: Open most weekends 11am-5pm
Please call to be certain
By appointment year-round
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Khnemu Studio LLC • (269)236-9260
6322 113th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408
May 1-Nov 1: Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm (open most Mon)
Open Labor & Memorial Day 10am-5pm
Week of July 4th, Daily 10am-5pm
Classes by appointment year-round
Barden’s Farm Markets • (269)637-0000
1101 Phoenix St, South Haven, MI
May-Oct: Open daily 9am-7pm
6397 Blue Star Hwy, Saugatuck, MI
Jun-Labor Day: Open daily 10am-6pm
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12 Riverbend Farms • (269)350-9529
¼ mile east of Exit 22, 44-72nd St
South Haven, MI
Jun-Oct: Open daily
13 Stephenson Farms Market • (269) 637-4824
6783 Baseline Rd, South Haven, MI
May 30-Oct 31: Open daily 8am-8pm
Fall: Open daily 9am-6pm
Dutch Farm Market • (269)637-8334
Exit 26, 6967 109th Ave, South Haven, MI
May-Oct: Open daily 9am-6pm
Jul 4-Labor Day: Open daily 8am-7pm
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5 Stantall Studio • (616)240-0984
6691 120th Ave, Fennville, MI 49408 [email protected]
May-Sept: Sat-Sun 11am-5pm
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Brazilian Shack • (312)307-6163
6176 122nd Ave, Fennville, MI 49408 July 4th-Oct 31st
Thu-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery • (269)637-7922
6431 107th Avenue, South Haven, MI
Jan-Mar: Sat, Sun 11am-5pm
Apr-May: Wed-Sat 11am-5pm
Jul-Oct: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm
Nov-Dec: Wed-Sun 11am-5pm
Overhiser Orchards • (269)236-6312
6405 109th Ave, South Haven, MI
Jul-Oct: Open daily 9am-5pm
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Fernwood 1891 • (269)512-1171
120 E. Main St, Fennville, MI 49408 Fernwood1891.com
May-Oct: 7 days, 1pm-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm
Nov-Dec: 7 days, 1pm-8pm, Sat 11am-8pm
Jan-Apr: Fri-Sun 2pm-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm
8 Blue Star Studio of Wood & Glass LLC
(269)227-3647
1684 Blue Star Hwy, Fennville, MI 49408 Weekends mid May-Oct: Please call for hours
Monday Holidays & Thanksgiving weekend
By appointment year-round
Look for additional participating studios during
the 26th Annual Fall Tour of Studios, Oct 3 & 4.
10 Dee’s Lakeshore Farm • (269)227-3287
1672 70th St, Fennville, MI
(Lakeshore Dr, 1 mile north of Glenn)
[email protected]
May 15-Nov 1: Open daily 8am-8pm
9 Aspen Glenn Studio • (269)227-8010
1355 Wildflower Ln, Glenn MI 49416
W on 114th (becomes gravel road),
left onto Wildflower Ln
aspenglennstudio.com
Open summer holiday weekends: 11am-5pm
By appointment year-round, please call
Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm • (269)236-9260
6322 113th Ave, Fennville, MI
May 1-Nov 1: Tue-Sun, 10am-5pm
Open Labor & Memorial Day 10am-5pm
Week of July 4th, Daily 10am-5pm
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Fenn Valley Vineyards & Winery • (269)561-2396
6130 122nd Ave, Fennville, MI
[email protected]
Year-round: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 1pm-5pm
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19 Sunrise Orchards • (269)561-2854
M-89 at the corner of 62nd St,
Fennville, MI
July-Nov: Open daily 10am-6pm
Cogdal Vineyards • (269)637-2229
7143 107th Ave, South Haven, MI
[email protected]
May-Nov: Open Daily 12pm-5pm
Apr & Dec: Open Fri-Sun 12pm-5pm
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Salt of The Earth • (269)561-7258
A rustic American farm to fork dining experience.
Friendly bar features Michigan craft beer, wines & cocktails.
114 E. Main St, Fennville, MI • SaltOfTheEarthFennville.com
Open for dinner at 5pm
Jun-Oct: 7 days a week; Nov-May: Wed-Sun
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Root • (269)512-1171
Locally sourced community coffee house, bakery and café.
Check website for special events. Order online and use our
quick & easy take out window.
120 E. Main St, Fennville, MI • ROOTFennville.com
May-Oct: 7am-4pm (closed Wed)
Some self-serve hours, same as Ferwood1891 hours
Nov-Apr: Winter hours, check website
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Evergreen Lane Artisan Cheese• (269)543-9900
Handcrafted artisan cheeses. Samples & retail sales.
1824 66th St, Fennville, MI • EvergreenLaneFarm.com
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-5pm, Closed Mon
The detailed map makes it easy to find us. If you have questions, we encourage you to visit us on the web or give us a call. BlueCoastArtists.com (269)236-9260 | LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com (269)236-6312
Mark your calendars for The 26th Annual Fall Tour of Studios. Art lovers are
invited once again to experience the creative process in action on Saturday
& Sunday, October 3 & 4. Enjoy free art-making demonstrations and
refreshments. A creative experience that is fun for the entire family!
Blue
Coast
Come and discover what makes the region unique. We’re looking forward
to seeing you along the Blue Coast!
A R T I S T S
Lakeshore Harvest Country
A great art getaway..since 1990
Celebrating their 26th season. The Blue
Coast Artists once again invite visitors
to a behind-the-scenes look into the
studios and galleries. This juried group
of working artists have joined together
for the purpose of promoting, creating
and educating the public about art. Each
site features original handmade work by
the resident artist.
Both kids and adults love to walk around and discover life on
the farm while enjoying our u-pick or we-pick produce. You
might even run across some contented cows, enjoy a hay ride
or choose your own pumpkin!
Lakeshore Harvest Country also offers four special days filled
with great food and farm fresh fun!
Springfest Studio Open House
May 30-31, Sat-Sun Memorial Weekend 10am-5pm
Some studios open Mon
Preview the new works and new member artists of the Blue Coast
Artists. Come and enjoy the countryside during the lush green spring.
The plants are emerging as well as the new art created by the artists
over the winter months. Enjoy the fresh new artwork and a behind the
scenes look in the studios of the member artists.
Lakeshore Harvest Country 2015 Events Details at LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com. Call or visit our web sites for more details on events.
Sat, Jul 25, 10am-5pm
This year’s theme is
The Future of Farming.
A day of hands on fun is
a hit with grandparents
and kids alike. Free
admission, some
activities may have a
small charge. Check
website for details of
participating farms.
Blue Coast Artists 26 Annual
Fall Tour of Studios & Open House
Details at BlueCoastArtists.com
Oct 3-4, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm
Tour all 12 Blue Coast Artist member studios. For twenty six years the
Blue Coast Artists have been delighting and educating the public with
their annual Fall Tour of Studios. Free of charge, viewers are invited to
experience the creative process in action once again. Art lovers of all
ages are sure to enjoy this annual West Michigan autumn event.This
creative experience is fun for the whole family.
Questions? For more information:
BlueCoastArtists.com
Call Dawn at (269)236-9260
LakeshoreHarvestCountry.com
Call Kim at (269)236-6312
6322 113th Ave
Fennville MI 49408
A R T I S T S
Blue
Coast
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
9th Annual Road Rally
8th Annual Family Farm Fest
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LOCAL EVENTS
is an area where you’re welcome to visit an
array of family farms. We grow fruits and
vegetables with the help of Lake Michigan
breezes. Discover a great variety of fresh
produce grown on our farms, plus wine,
cider, jams, salsas, eggs, pies, artisan breads,
ice cream, and honey.
4th Annual Bicycle Tour
Sat, Aug 15, Departs from 8am
Enjoy a countryside bicycle ride to fruit farms
and wineries near Fennville, Saugatuck and
South Haven, MI. Several routes are available
to accommodate persons of varying ability.
The event includes rest stops, snacks and
lunch. A concierge service to transport
purchases back to the starting point will be
provided. Registration details are found on
www.lhcbt.com.
Sat, Oct 10, 1pm
Departs from Barden’s
Farm Market, South
Haven at 1 pm. Have
fun navigating country
roads, and collecting
points for your team.
$20 per vehicle or $15
in advance!
Blue Star Pottery
Mark Williams
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For over 30 years the studio of
Mark Williams has featured his
handmade stoneware pottery.
Mark’s classic and elegant
textured designs embellish his
functional pitchers, canisters
and bowls. He creates his forms
by combining the pottery
techniques of textured slab and
throwing on the potter’s wheel.
Come and see Mark’s newly
built gas fired Salt Kiln.
Lattner Studio • Suzi Lattner Zwissler
Visit the working studio of artist Suzi Lattner Zwissler tucked amid
tranquil pines and gardens. Inspired by land, sky and water this is
where her vision transpires. Her vibrant paintings are each unique unto
themselves. Ranging in subject, style and mood her focus is color and
light. Suzi paints both on site and/or in her studio exploring the
media at hand with discovery and intent.
Private and group lessons in oil, acrylic and pastel; beginner to
intermediate students. You’re invited to escape into art!
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Additional studios participating in
the 2015 Annual Fall Tour of Studios
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Town Hall Studio • Christine Russell Bruno
TownHallStudio.com
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KhnemuStudio.com
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Brazilian Shack
Michele Clark
BrazilianShack.org
Stantall Studio
Kathy Stanton
Jewelry artist, Michele Clark combines golden grass, native seeds,
semi-precious stones, petrified
wood that originate in Brazil her
native country, slices of wood from
her backyard too! Lover of fabrics,
textures, decoration and antiques,
Michele Clark is always creating new
collections for each summer. This
year she teams with a community
in Brazil and has a purpose to help
them! She wants to share with you; it’s a lot to tell! Located on the grounds
of R&R Orchards, she also offers
fresh locally grown produce and food
products from her farm here and in
Brazil...enjoy a coffee with us!
Stantallart.com
Stantall Studio is home to artist
Kathy Stanton. She works in
several mediums including oil
paints, digital imagery, jewelry,
and creations using stones. All
mediums involve elements of
the Michigan landscape and
bringing out the beauty in the
world we see around us.
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Volmod Studio
Jeff Blandford
Volmod.com
The circa 1892 Casco Town Hall is the home and studio of
silversmith Christine Bruno. Nationally collected, her design
aesthetic is simple and modern with great respect paid to nature.
The texture of a leaf may be found impressed into her sterling silver
work, accompanied by semi-precious stones, resin, glass, and stones
of Lake Michigan. Commission work is welcome.
Khnemu Studio LLC
Dawn Soltysiak
Enjoy the ambiance of the
1890’s Fernwood Farm Estate,
which houses the solar powered
pottery studio of Dawn
Soltysiak. A Michigan artisan
handmade pottery & fine craft
gallery, featuring a large variety
of functional and art pottery
created by regionally and
nationally known artists. Check
out our list of special events,
classes & workshops taught in
the professionally equipped
studio with solar powered kilns.
Large custom orders accepted
for breweries or other custom
logo work.
The Frontdoor Studio & Gallery
Anke Richert-Korioth
The FrontdoorStudio.com
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Fernwood 1891
Fernwood1891.com
The restored classic brownstone storefront in downtown Fennville
includes the satellite studio of Dawn Soltysiak and various artists.
The studio’s gallery shelves are full of local well known names, who
create fine art, fine craft, as well as local and artisan foods.
Stop in and see the artisan’s work, then sit and enjoy a cup of
latte’ in our new expansion ROOT coffeehouse
Aspen Glenn Studio
Ellie Dietrich
AspenGlennStudio.com
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The studio of Ellie Lotz Dietrich
features functional and
decorative stoneware. Studio
and home were designed by
her husband and are sited on
the edge of the woods with the
aspen trees providing a focal
point. Nature surrounds living
and working spaces and is a key
influence in Ellie’s work.
Blue Star Studio of Wood & Glass LLC
Barb Hogarth
BlueStarStudioofWoodandGlass.com
The working studio of Barb Hogarth includes her work in
stained, blown and fused glass; Shaker boxes, hand carved
fan birds, turned wood, and veneer work.
Riverbend Farms
Bret, Dale & Ryan Morgan
GreatBerries.net
Stephenson
Farms Market
Paul & Ethel Stephenson
Beautiful raspberries and
blackberries from our
manicured field, conveniently
located at I-196 exit 22, June to
October. Pick your own or buy
freshly picked. Tree-ripened
pears in late August and
chestnuts in October &
November. Blue spruce
trees. Clean restrooms and
refreshments available.
We-pick & U-pick blueberries,
also already picked - apples,
peaches, cherries, pumpkins,
winter squash & other fruits
& vegetables in season. Fruit
butters, preserves, mustards,
fruit salsas, pure honey & pure
maple syrup. Located next to
Kal-Haven Trail at the 3 mile
marker. Family owned for over
150 years.
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Dee’s Lakeshore Farm • Dee & Don Karaus
Just a mile north of Glenn on Lakeshore Drive, this family farm offers
a wide variety of fruits and vegetables such as apples, asparagus,
blueberries, red raspberries, cherries, peaches, plums, pumpkins, sweet
corn, tomatoes, squash, potatoes and more. Other offerings include
free-range eggs, fresh cut flowers, herbs, and homemade jams and jellies.
Come and “pick your own” blueberries and raspberries in season.
We have our own honey bees that produce great tasting honey to
purchase! Groups welcome.
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Barden’s Farm Market
BardensFarmMarket.com
Located near I-196 exits in both South Haven and Saugatuck,
Barden’s Farm Markets offer bedding plants,hanging baskets,
produce, and other items–many grown on Barden’s Centennial
Farm. Visit markets to find fresh picked fruits and vegetables, plus
candy, dried fruit, jams, and cut flowers.
Dutch Farm Market
The Raak Family
DutchFarmMarket.com
Escape from the hustle and
bustle to enjoy a leisurely
stop at the Dutch Farm Market
and Orchard, just north of
South Haven. Discover where
the world-renowned Red
Haven Peach and all other
Haven peach varieties were
born. Choose from our wide
variety of mouth-watering
apples from Honey Crisp to
Rome. Enjoy blossoms of
Spring and sights and smells
of nature at her best.
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McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery
Bruce McIntosh • McIntoshOrchards.com
McIntosh Apple Orchards & Winery, the area’s newest winery,
boasts award-winning hard cider and a delectable array of fruit
wines. Enjoy the fruit of the land at this scenic stop in Lakeshore
Harvest Country. Purchase a “growler” of hard cider and plan to
stop in again for a refill. Wine lovers can also sample cranberry,
peach, cherry, blueberry, and pear wines in the beautiful tasting
room, filled with gifts & locally made goods for sale.
Fenn Valley
Vinyards & Winery
Doug Welsch
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FennValley.com
Fenn Valley Vineyards is a
family owned farm winery that
was founded in 1973 out of a
desire to produce hand crafted,
world-class wines. We
combine modern technology
with traditional winemaking
practices to produce our award
winning wines. Enjoy free
wine tasting year-round and
tours through our 62 acres of
vineyards during the summer
and fall months.
Overhiser Orchards
Allan & Kim Overhiser • OverhiserOrchards.com
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Overhiser Orchards has been farming fruit for over 150 years. We
offer U-pick and We-pick tart and sweet cherries, apricots, peaches,
nectarines, plums, pears and apples. Our farm market offers
educational tours, hands on animal barn, hayrides, U-pick pumpkins
as well as fresh, locally grown vegetables, free-range eggs, honey,
salsas, dressings, or try our very own homemade jams and baked
goods from the Overhiser Kitchen. So enjoy a country drive out to
the farm where “We’ve Got The Ripe Stuff!”
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Khnemu Studio on Fernwood Farm
Rob & Dawn Soltysiak • FernwoodFarmEstate.com
Enjoy this solar powered 1890’s farm estate showcasing pottery,
peacocks, exotic chickens, horses, a llama, and grass fed cattle.
Khnemu Studio is Dawn’s working artist’s pottery studio and a fine
craft gallery which is located in the historic barn. Fernwood Farm
grows popcorn, pumpkins, vegetables, and sells honey &
farm-fresh eggs. Pick your own Flower Field. Stop in for a hands-on
tour and meet the resident farm animals.
Sunrise Orchards
Al Meeusen
SunriseOrchardsMI.com
In the fields at Sunrise Orchards
you’ll find peaches, apples,
pears, and a mix of vegetables
of the season. Looking for
fresh cut flowers and herbs?
Our greenhouses and raised
beds are stocked with a
gorgeous variety of Glads,
Sweet Williams, Zinnias, Asters,
Sunflowers, and many more.
In the fall, bring the family to
wander around the pumpkin
patch and choose from 20
varieties of pumpkins.
Cogdal Vineyards
Jack & Deb Murdoch • CogdalVineyards.com
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We are a family enterprise that strives to create outstanding, small
batch wines using Michigan grown grapes. Wines will be presented
in many settings with personalized service designed to fulfill your
desires. We want your excitement to build from the beginning, starting
with the drive through the vineyard and ending with your expectations
being met with excellent wines, great service, and beautiful views.