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Mulln-Heim Vineyards

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· Baroda, Berrien, Michigan

100 acres hosted by John M.

2 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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Best in Michigan: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

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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.

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561 ratings · 442 reviews

Michael B.recommends

May 29, 2024

Camp #2 - The Terrace

It is a neat property, right on the wine trail. It was very private and quiet. Already looking forward to coming back. John was a nice and attentive host.

Ricky H.recommends

May 26, 2024

Camp #2 - The Terrace

Me and my family had a great time at the terrace campsite. It had everything we needed for an easy camping experience. John was great and gave us great recommendations including a winery just down the road.

Ryan B.recommends

May 25, 2024

Camp #2 - The Terrace

This site is very private and in a beautiful clearing in the woods. John is a very accommodating host, and there is plenty of firewood and other necessities available. We will be back!

April C.recommends

May 24, 2024

Camp #2 - The Terrace

This was our second visit to the Terrace campsite and we absolutely love it. John is a wonderful host, and he's done an amazing job with the whole place. The campsite is tucked just inside the trees for a sheltered and private camping experience. Tables, chairs, fire ring, an outdoor kitchen, and a nice portable bathroom are available. There's a short trail to walk on, and the vinyard to wander through. And John has some great jelly, honey, firewood, and a few other items down at his store. We love taking the kids here and we'll be back in the future for sure.

Laura O.recommends

May 21, 2024

Mulln-Heim Vineyards

Excellent experience everytime!

My fourth visit, and the only place I camp anymore. The site and the host are next level. I love everything about the setting, the campsites, location, and hospitality.

Maddie W.recommends

May 20, 2024

Mulln-Heim Vineyards

John was so nice and very welcoming. There were so many extra supplies and everything you needed for a great trip! The vineyard was in a great spot, right by a cute little town and only a 10 minute drive from a beautiful beach. Would definitely recommend!

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

Hosted by John M.Joined in June 2018

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