Gull Meadow Farms

I enjoyed this place. They keep adding more features and amenities for the whole family. I liked that they added a baby changing station among other things!

I stopped by Gull Meadow in the hopes of doing some fruit/​vege picking after meeting some friends in Kzoo. I am sad to say that I was very disappointed by my visit. When we arrived, we were excited by the outside décor, but the inside was thread bear. We may have caught them on a transition day, but the selection was nonexistent. There were a few bags of apples, some crafty goods and that was was about it. When we were leaving we saw a girl shucking some fresh corn and we got excited again, but were told that they were for another employee’s private use. Why would you have a barrel of corn in a market, if you weren’t going to put them up for sale? In looking at the pictures, it looks like we caught them on an off day, but after this first impression, I see no reason to make the effort to try this place again.

I am writing this 5-​star review as a culmination of years of Gull Meadows experiences. I think this particular year (2014) has turned out to be a bit of a bust for U-​Pick apples, but on the whole this place is exactly what you are looking for to fill a fall weekend afternoon.
Wear your scrubby shoes, go out with some friends and pick some apples. They often have a bunch of different varieties, and many you rarely see on store shelves. Not sure what a Jonamac tastes like? Don’t tell them I said this, but maybe an apple *accidentally* finds it’s way onto the ground. Well you can’t let bruised produce just go to waste, can you? Maybe just one… Anyway, if you find a variety you like, go out and buy a peck and support your area farmers.
I don’t want to reiterate too much of other reviews, but suffice to say that G.M.F. is a must-​visit for families in the area, and lovers of local/​seasonal produce. **I should note that they also have an active greenhouse selling a lot of great flowers during the summer months** The atmosphere of Gull Meadows conjures up everything I can’t get enough of in Michigan in the fall. I’ve been once already this year, but something tells me I’ll be back again before the snow flies.

Pro’s
Big area! Plenty to keep kids busy! Pumpkins, apple picking, corn maze, huge trampoline, zip line and more! Cute shop inside where they have tons of stuff, including homemade donuts and cider for sale. They also have lunch options. The pulled pork is super good!
Cons
Usually very busy, and lots of bees! Bring your epipen! Pumpkins are a little pricey as well.