Pond Hill Farm

Loved finding this place to spend part of our vacation up north! We went end of May and there was still lots to do and eat! Lots of board/card games and activities to do while you wait for your food! The squash cannons are a must! Fun to feed the rainbow trout, walk the paths and enjoy the animals! And I can’t not mention Strawberry and Rhubarb! They stole the show. Highly recommend you make a trip to the farm!

Great place, a combination of a vineyard, brewery, and farms market. We had the oven fire pizza, very good. They had a great selection of wine, beer, ciders... safe to say everyone can find something to drink. There is plenty to do for both adults or children. Don't forget to check out the trout pond on the way out. They have events, yesr round, so check out their website. The outside area is dog friendly. Located right at the start of the tunnel of trees.

Pond Hill is the best. We have been coming here far before we lived here, starting in 2013, and it has always been one of the best food, drink, and overall experiences in the area. Jimmy, David, Marci, and the rest of the team are constantly improving the place and iterating on what they do so well: making a family-friendly, farm-to-table experience that you can enjoy in any season. We have been living up north now for 4 years, and we find ourselves at Pond Hill sometimes multiple times a month. If you are on the fence about checking it out, do yourself a favor and head on up – especially if you love farm vibes, amazing pizza/food, and craft beers, ciders, and wines.

This is the holy grail of places! I love the natural beauty of the landscape, the organic fresh garden produce, the vegan kale salad with spicy peanut sauce, is beyond words! (I bought 5 bottles of the peanut sauce to take home!) I ordered a vegan Margarita pizza and the noodles... everything was amazing! My dogs had a fabulous time as well!

We brought our puppies to Pond Hill for fun and donuts. They unfortunately did not have donuts on Friday, since they are only doing donuts on the weekends. So we ordered the cheese pizza and it was amazing! We also tried the Caramel Hard Cider and a regular cider and we loved them both. Possibly the best cider I've ever had. Thank you!

Great place to take the kids- lots to see and do- petting animals, trails, playgrounds and farm fresh food in cafe.

I had the pleasure of visiting Pond Hill Farm not too long ago and I could not have been more impressed, pleased or excited about this adventure. It’s a beautifully quaint and tranquil ’off the beaten path’ absolute gem! It’s almost like being transported into a different time where simplicity and relaxation take over and a cell phone isn’t even a passing thought. The owners have cultivated an atmosphere of welcoming everyone into not just their business but to also to share in this wonderful part of their life that they have created. They have endless acres of farmland, greenhouses, a breathtaking landscape, sectioned areas to eat outside and enjoy the incredible view, a huge old barn that houses wood available for sale as well as a few animals (I’m pretty sure those are keepers though), popular games that have been adapted to farm life by repurposing farm equipment and very creatively using gourds. The highlight of this treasure in the woods is the store/restaurant/bar which mimics the old wooden barn sitting right next to it. While the atmosphere at Pond Hill Farm is nothing short of stellar, the wine they produce and sell rivals even the finest Italian or French wines that can be found. It’s pure magic in a bottle that should be purchased by the dozens simply put. Pond Hill has truly perfected the art of wine making. They also offer coffee, jams, linen kitchen towels, hoodies and t-shirts with the Pond Hill Farm logo on them plus so many other creative, cute and useful items for sale. Also offered is rustic and relaxing dining with an array of delicious foods made fresh in an immaculate kitchen that is situated between the indoor and outdoor eating spaces so it’s on display if you like to see what’s happening. The staff they have are amazing as well. They are helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely happy to be there. The owners are even right in the mix shoulder to shoulder with their employees doing whatever job needs to be done. How refreshing is that?!Another important attraction is their parking, it’s ample and easily accessible and only a short distance to the main area. A quality they possess that cannot be seen is transparency, Pond Hill Farm hides nothing from its patrons, literally you can see everything. I love this place!

Upon arriving at this charming destination, my husband and I decided to take a leisurely stroll along the trails and satisfy our hunger with a light meal. Although the signage had promised well-maintained paths, we discovered that they were not groomed as expected. Nevertheless, we found solace in the picturesque wooded surroundings and enjoyed our walk. Despite the less-than-ideal weather, we couldn't help but notice the fun sledding option available. The staff at the cafe and shopping area were incredibly attentive, adding to the overall delightful ambiance of the place. With its undeniable cuteness and homely atmosphere, we are already looking forward to returning in the summer!

We stopped here for lunch on the way back from the Tunnel of Trees and we're delighted to see that they are dog-friendly. They were set up for the Fall/Pumpkin season and although we were there on a weekday they still had some things to do. There's a playground for the kids, you can explore the area and they also have a gnome hunt where you can search for the gnomes and if you find them all you can get a prize. They had some pumpkin themed games and hay rides but I believe probably only running on the weekends. Although the cafe food selection is limited, the food itself was pretty good and had generous portions. The farm store is located on the lower level and it was quite fun walking around and seeing all their offerings including little trinkets and soaps, food products, wine, beer, desserts, ice cream bars. Definitely recommend making a stop here if you're near the area!

What a treat! We came out of the tunnel of trees and pulled into the farm. It was on my list of places to hit. So happy I did! We arrived at just the right time (4:30 ish). Live music started at 5. Got a bottle of wine, found a spot to sit & had an amazing time. The band was great. The crowd was having such a good time! We didn't eat there, but let me tell you - they push out the pizzas and they looked delish! Added bonus = a barn full of adorable goats!

The food was very good- especially the pizza ! Nice selection of cider and wines. We tried a flight of each and got some blueberry cider to take home. It was nice to come in from snowshoeing their trails and warm up with pizza and cheesy breadsticks.

Great venue for families or adults. Bucolic farm setting. Food menu is limited, mostly pizza, but tasty. Beer and wine, locally produced, are solid with options for every drinker. The flowers in summer are unreal, so many gorgeous planters with pansies, geraniums, etc. Games and farm animals for the kids. Perfect day or evening spaces.

Out for the fall festival. So much to do here! So many pumpkins too! We were hungry so first stopped for some pizza. Really good pizza being made here. Thin crust and really good ingredients. Had a great red wine with it Service was quick and efficient. Place your order, grab buzzer and find a seat. After eating spent about an hour wondering around the property. Lots of kid stuff. Did I mention there were lots of pumpkins!! The apple gum was so cool. We had to stop in the wine tent for a tasting too! This was fun. The bartenders were slinging wine and having a great time. Wine was pretty good with lots of options. The vibe here was super fun. I wonder what this place is like when it is not a fall festival?

This place was a lot of fun to visit. Great for kids and dog friendly too. They have many activities (like corn hole, human foosball, walking paths/trails). They also have goats that were cute and fun to look at. They have some outdoor seating in a tent area (near the playground) which we sat in because I had my dog. The pizza was pricier for the size ($20 for a pizza that one hungry person could eat or maybe 2 people could split if they aren't very hungry). I had a $3 hot cocoa which was yummy and chocolate-y. Everything was yummy though. They also have a gift shop with fun items inside. We all had a great time here! I feel like I could go back multiple times and exploring something new each time. Would recommend checking it out!

Super cute with the animals you get to feed! Pro tip: get the mug for $12 and fill it with some cider! You take the mug home and I live using it with coffee. Keith was awesome. He kept our drinks full! Perfect spot of kitschy basic b photos to show off all your shackets

Hands down the coolest place in harbor springs. Seated right on the end of town, this farm has something for everybody. There's gnome trails to walk, a market for shopping, a cafe with a wood fired oven for pizza, and a barn for animal petting. There's even a stage for live music on the weekends. They offer wine, cider and beer- that's all made on the farm. And the crown gem is the market filled with all the delicious sauces, salsas, jams and dressings that are also made in house. So much to do. So much to eat and drink. And everyone was SO friendly and helpful. HIGHLY recommend!

One of our favorite spots up north! There's something at Pond Hill for everyone whether it's shopping at their market, wine tasting, lunch, or some fun with the kids. We really enjoyed the gnome walk and feeding the trout.

I'd like to update my below comments as they may have been a bit harsh and lacking explanation. Meri T asked me to tell her specifically what went wrong on that visit so it's only fair I update my post. Let's start with my wife and I make Pond Hill Farm "PHF" a must stop every time we get up north, we love the bottled sauces and dressings (Noodle Sauce, Peanut sauce & Lemon mustard dressing) they are the best. On our last visit; Fall of 2024, while checking out we noticed something new by the counter "Macaroon's" another one of of our favorite treats so I asked the young lady if they were any good and she said they're great and just freshly made so of course we purchased a bag of them. We resisted trying them until the next morning while getting our coffee fix and OMG they were as hard as rock and dry like a desert. We both looked at each other and said that's impossible for PHF? My comment and rating was way to mean because of one item but it seems like more and more of the favorite places are going down hill (no pun intended) and I'm sure this was a case of just one bad batch and does not represent the outstanding quality of all your goods. I apologize for bad review on a one off experience and hope you and the folks at PHF have great new year and we look forward to our spring visit. This is used to be a great place to go to for anything they sell but not anymore. Maintaining high quality is as easy as it looks and they have lost theirs somehow recently.

We are on a girl's wine weekend and e we're so looking forward to this stop. I sent a message on Facebook messenger to find out their hours. I was told they were open until 8:00. At our first stop we were told to get there and have the brick oven pizza. We were even more excited! We got there and found out I was given false info through a staff member on messenger and they then they shut down the kitchen early because of lack of customers. After being given the wrong info and then shutting down before the regular time you think they would comp the two tastings the 4 of us shared. Nope. The cider and wine are delicious! The tasting room is absolutely adorable. The staff seemed very personable and the resident kitty is about the cutest thing ever. We will give them another try, but will definitely call and verify if they are open and how long the kitchen will be open.

Nice Sunday afternoon with beer, pizza and live music! We didn't try the wine, but several folks said it was also good. Nice choices no matter what your preference. Dogs are welcome too!

Amazing ambiance and great staff. Everyone is super friendly and there is so much to do there. Animals are so fun and it's especially fun when live music is there. Food is good, a little pricey but what can you expect! Only off note I've ever had is that years ago they failed to warn my friend of a food allergen after she had asked a staff member. In this case it was not a huge catastrophe, but it still was enough to include it in this review. I love everything about pond hill!!!!

Many activities for every member of the family. Convenient parking to all the activities. Food and drink onsite as well as lots of activities including a gnome house hunt and free yard games.

What a cute and fun atmosphere! A group of 8 of us went in on a cold & rainy Tuesday afternoon. We had a few bottles of wine and ate. Some ordered the meat lovers pizza, some ordered a wrap, and I personally got the Thai salad. It was delicious! After enjoying our drinks and food we explored the outside. Outside had a heated tent with a bar and lots of tables. There was a stage set up for bands. We went into their livestock barn and enjoyed some farm pop a shot! So fun!

Had a wonderful dinner last night, and great brunch today. Pond Hill has great energy, tasty food and beverages, and super pleasant people providing service (Thanks Anthony.) Everything is so fresh, and reasonably priced. If you are out and about in Petosky/Harbor Springs area, make the trip up M119 to Pond Hill Farms. You'll love their store. Chuck full of Northern Michigan goodness.

This place is incredibly special and unique to me and my family. We have been patronizing this place for at least the past 5 years. My absolute favorite time of the season to visit is during harvest festival because the humidity is out of the air and there are a ton of fun activities for the kids including but not limited to: pumpkin bowling, pumpkin/ apple smashing, apple gun, human foosball, bounce house, and a new basketball hoop made from adapted farm equipment. They also have a gnome hunt, a koi pond, amazing views, hiking and a hay ride. This place is family run and growing! They were at capacity when we tried to come on Saturday (350 car maximum), so we had to adjust our schedule to fit it in on Sunday instead. There is always something amazing going on here and if you take the time to check it out I'm confident you will want to make the pilgrimage here again soon. Until next year @pondhillfarm!

This place is such a gem. The food is surprisingly great and it's just a quick drive from downtown harbor springs. We have been here 3 times and have not been disappointed once. Chef Shawn runs a great food program and the activities for kids make it a perfect day regardless of the season!

Fun dog friendly, live music, beer, wine, pizza and salads. Family atmosphere outdoor patio.

Pond Hill Farm is a great stop to make while staying in Harbor Springs, or if you're just driving through Emmet County! We love stopping each year to explore the grounds, enjoy something to eat, and check out the shop! They make delicious sauces & salsas that they have available for sale in the shop or sometimes used in the dishes they serve! My favorite is the peanut sauce! A few years ago we dined outside on the deck, but last year we ate under a tent that seemed to be a Covid addition. While I enjoyed the quieter deck lunch better, we still had a fun time last year seeing families with their kids & dogs. The chips & salsa were delicious, along with their grilled cheese. After a bite to eat, we also like to check out the animals on the property and take in the well-maintained grounds. There's always flowers blooming or decoration to make the farm feel welcoming & full!

Pond Hill Farms is a great place to go and have marvellous time. We are SO lucky to live close by and get to visit often. The music is great with a good variety of bands. The owners make you feel welcomed. Many things for kids and adults to do. Also enjoy having a pizza and listening to music,then on to dancing!!!!. Such fun to be had by all.

We've been coming here for the past 10 y are and it's our favorite northern Michigan spot! The kids activities and family friendly atmosphere is incredible and the food is fantastic. Thank you Pond Hill for making summer so magical!

The pizza and drinks were horrible. Do not waste your money. The music was awesome. They had several places for you to sit and enjoy the band. I'm sure that is the only reason they sold their drinks and pizza.

Place is amazing . Good food and wine . I appreciate the family friendly atmosphere and the attention to detail.

Great place! Had a ton of fun while we were visiting the tunnel of trees nice stop on the drive.

We enjoyed a serendipitous visit to the farm as we were exploring this area of MI by car on a cloudy Saturday. Expecting rain, we didn't plan to stay long. Fortunately, we dodged several rain clouds by ducking into the small gift shop, the lovely old barn, and the covered eating area. The rest of the time, we wandered around enjoying the animals, flowers, Gnome Trail and varied landscapes on this huge farm. We are not drinkers and didn't come for the wine, which people looked like they were thoroughly enjoying. We had a nice meal of sandwiches (pulled pork, grilled cheese) with sides of Coleslaw and Thai noodles and Caesar salad which we would rate 3.5/5 overall (a bit pricey but tasty.) The outdoor seating was nice during COVID and it filled quickly. On a nicer day, it would be easy to grab food and make a picnic on the lawn. Pictures speak volumes, so I will post some of my favorites. We enjoyed walking around the vineyards, and the view from the top of the hill. Bet it's fabulous at sunset. Also look for the row of raspberry bushes to the right of the trail leading g up the hill. They were teeming with tiny, tasty berries. We each picked a handful and enjoyed. The animals were really sweet and accessible. And the trails were fabulous. So much to take in. The Gnome Hunt was lots of fun and took us to varied habitats, with fun facts about the farm. There is a playground for kids. Outdoor games for families. Lots of choices for all ages. The barn was fun to explore. So many details.

Banging pie! The bee sting was one of the best pizzas i've ever had. The place is packed, amazing food, amazing drinks, and the perfect winter environment for a family looking to spend an evening in the middle of nowhere.

Pond Hill Farm was the highlight of our yearly trip to Harbor Springs. Our kids had such a good time we went back the next day to finish the Gnome Hunt & play on the awesome self designed/built playground. The property is BEAUTIFUL & super spacious, filled with tons of things to do (& at no cost, donations appreciated) There was live music on a Friday afternoon/evening and then again on Saturday when we went. There were animals to see, pet & feed, a pond filled with fish to feed & watch. The wood fired pizzas and drinks were superb, a bit costly like other reviews stated but when so many other attractions are free (including parking & admission!) it wasn't worth the slightest fuss. My family will definitely be back time and time again & will always look forward to seeing what cool new things the owners have come up with. The worst part is how far it is from home! I want to be here every season.

Yes! This is what I'm talking about! We stumbled across this treasure and nailed the festival they had going on! I reveled in the creative ideas they had came up with! From barn basketball to pumpkin bowling! Genius! The wood fire pizza and butternut squash soup were perfect chilly weather meals to serve! Even down to some of the employees wearing costumes! Such a cute creative idea!!

A new addition this season is the Gnome House Hunt. Follow the 1.5 mile trail marked by signs through the forest and find the 10 gnome homes. Each one has a letter inside. All ten letters spell a word. Tell the word you have discovered to the cashier in the farm store and each member on your team gets a treat! Great way to get your steps in and enjoy nature. Pond Hill is ever changing. The lunch food is delicious. Our disappointment this year is the disappearance of the farm animals. No more cows, goats, chickens or sheep.

We stopped here to do a little wine tasting and bought some other things as well that they have, we even went to the pond to feed the fish down the dirt road we had a very enjoyable afternoon.

We were here about a month ago and the kids had a lot of fun while feeding fish/ducks at the pond (a bit of a walk from the main area), jumping around the playground, and smashing apples. I'd return for these items without question. We ate lunch there and the food was pretty good, but a bit expensive. The beer flight I had was terrific. I got the mint BBQ sandwich, but I wish it came with more food. You can taste the mint a bit, so it was not overwhelming. The kids had Nutella on naan and fruit, but they didn't eat much of it (this was Nutella, come on).

I have been to Pond Hill Farm during the Fall and Summer seasons. First off it is a lot of fun for the family. The outdoor area you can dine and listen to great live music. Walking the property is also great fun think Gnome hunt. The only thing that changed (and not for the better) between my first year visiting the farm and the second year was the quality of the products being sold in the store. The first year they had a lot of quality cute crafts from local artisans. The past year they have resorted to the generic uninteresting touristy stuff that you find all over. I would recommend that Pond Hill Farm remain unique and cater to both regarding their store merchandise. I didn't spend a dime last year and not sure that I will this year...

Ahh-mazing in the fall!!!! Go here!!! This farm is effortlessly Instagramable! There is a cutely and well-maintained little nook in every area of this place. From the Birch lookout to the pumpkin grove to the farm and surrounding was everything is just so cute. My favorite little area is the snack window with the bonfire Cove it's pretty enchanting. Do yourself a favor and grab a apple cider doughnut and take the views!!

I was confused about the "farm" part and expected more opportunities to see farm animals. We saw chickens and rabbits in small cages in a dark barn and goats wanting food from a machine. We bought food so that we could interact with the goats. I've never seen so many types of pumpkins and gourds and appreciate the work that went into growing, harvesting and transporting them to make a wonderland. Really lovely grounds.

*COVID19 Edition* This place is great! We came here on a weekend away (a very cold October weekend), and I didn't really know what to expect. All the staff was properly masked, and I felt confident that they were following health guidelines. We were able to order our food inside (they had a few selections, though some of their offerings had been crossed out on the board) and then made our way into the tent area just outside. The tent was sturdy and had plenty of heating lamps. There were also some improvised log walls that blocked a lot of the wind that would have come in otherwise. At the front of the tent you would pick up your food. The biggest complaint I had was that there just wasn't enough space, but that's a hard one to pin on anyone in 2020. The food itself! Awesome! I loooooved my grilled cheese sandwich, and the peanut noodles were so very very tasty. I ate it all up. We also ordered the beef brisket sandwich that was nice and tasty too. We left there happy and full. So why not that fifth star? I was tempted, but when we got there we had wanted to get wine flights but the menu board said they were only available on the weekdays... only to see a few people after us had ordered wine flights. Boo. Four and a half stars. Also, there are fun activities and we had a blast eating and watching people bowl with pumpkins. People watching and good food at its finest.

This former farm and farm stand, which I miss a lot, has turned into an entertainment destination and literal farm-to-table cafe and beer/wine destination. It's a great stop for vacationers, but I definitely miss being able to do my fruit, veggie, and canned goods shopping done here. I'm sure this dedicated family has evolved the business in this way for good reason. But OG fudgies need to know it has changed before heading up! Never regret a single dollar or minute spent at Pond Hill.

Overall farm is very cool but the food was overpriced for quality. The kids pizza had more toppings than the $19 meat pizza. Disappointed with the food.

This year we had the pleasure of visiting Pond Hill a couple of times. First was for a reception after friends renewed their vows. Pond Hill did an amazing job. The table was set up on the porch & was simply stunning. Pizza & salads were delicious as always & the service was spot on. There were younger children in attendance and the farm was a huge hit as was the cute shop. (The adults also enjoyed the shopping). Second time we attended a Farm to Table dinner, our second time at this type of event at Pond Hill. Tables were set up on the porch & were beautifully decorated. The food was outstanding & each course was paired with a wine tasting. The owner told everyone about each course & each wine. We had a lovely evening under the stars with delicious food & met some great people. We will be back next summer/fall for sure!

Their new margherita pizza is super good. This place seems to be great for families but has become an overpriced tourist attraction. No thanks. I miss the old days when it was more of a simple farm. Also, they would not take a phone order for a carry out pizza. Told me I had to go to there first, place the order and then wait for the pizza. It took 40 minutes for the pizza to be ready after I placed the order in person. What??!! I felt like they wanted me to be there & wait around so I would spend more money in their store. That has nothing to do with trying to create a sustainable business. That is all about not putting the customer experience first.

I enjoy visiting, the jams, the produce. The staff makes excellent recommendations for meal ideas. I love to bring family and friends here when they visit

Hands down best food in town! The tomato salad and Bee Sting Pizza are the best!!! Staff is so friendly. Great for kids!

We heard about this place, missed it last year when we where in Harbor Springs and found time this past weekends. The venue is a cool place but it is not worth us going back. The Prosciutto Pizza was pretty good but the size of it was off putting for the price $17.00. I believe my wife had the Carolina Twist Cider, $11 and I had the Pondhilsner, $7. The workers were friendly and the pizza did come out fast even though it was extremely busy. For us, it was one of those, been there, done that places and will not return. It does have inside and outside sitting in a lot of different areas of the farm.

Pond Hill. I just can't say enough. They always have spot on music playing. The kids love the farm vibes. We ate out under their canopy with a heater and it wasn't bad at all temp wise. We had some amazing food and beers. Each beer was great. Looking forward to trying some new beers with their new brewer coming in. The pasty my brother ordered was practically life changing. It was such buttery, flakey dough and the inside tasted like a pot roast that was cooked overnight in delicious seasonings. We hit up the sledding hill for a couple hours and the kids were in heaven. At the end of the night, we were back in Petoskey, and realized that our daughter left her prized companion Lamby at Pond Hill. They were super understanding and worked with me to figure out how to get the lamb back in her hands that night. Love this place!

My boyfriend and I were looking for something to do in Pellston and found this place about 30 mins away. We could not be happier that we decided to visit! The property is gorgeous with lovely hiking trails. We also loved the "gnome home" hunt which was even fun for adults! The food is incredible, we had the pickle pizza with brisket and the spinach salad. I wasn't drinking so one of the amazingly kind staff members offered a basil lemonade which was a treat. My boyfriend got 3 flights, 2 wine and 1 beer. He enjoyed them all! Other reviews complaining about prices are understandable I suppose but we both agreed that it was reasonable for the experience. Highly recommend this place! It will likely be even better more into the summer season.

We had a great experience! We took our two young kids and they loved the gnome house hunt! They actually went back a second day to do it again. We enjoyed the pizza and the cider/wine as well. As a sweet wine drinker, I really liked the Northern Lights wine, which had a peach flavor. We would go back again (and again).

We went to this winery on a hot day. They have a petting zoo and several animals had no water. We told a group of employees at the store and they were not concerned. I gave the ducks water and they swarmed their water bowl. I am beyond upset for the animals based on my experience. Also the wine is not good, at all. Sorry to be so negative here but animal abuse is unacceptable under any circumstances

I've visited a few times before, and each time has been "pretty fine", simply due to there mot being enough to do. Unfortunately I think today was the "nail in the coffin". I visited with some family from out of town, and the entire time the staff acted as if it was the last day of their season despite being open "year round". It was not busier than one would expect a farm in Northern Michigan to be in late fall. We sat down inside and asked if they had donuts. Immediately the individual told us "Noooo that's ONLY during Fall Fest, for the entirety of October. Thank gosh it's done, we had 5,000 people a day!" Okay, that's fine thank you. There's 6 of us but 3 decided to get their alcohol flights. As soon as the first of our party ordered, the same individual exclaimed "hang on, this is chaos!" We looked at each other and just told them "that's fine, take your time." We eventually got our flights and we're enjoying our time. Another individual rushes up and asks "Can I get you anything??" We respond that we're fine and almost done, feeling quite rushed despite maybe a couple parties (nowhere near "5,000 people") in line at that time. In summary, if it's not "Fall Fest" in October or the live music planned for December, I'd recommend they shut down for November to give them the time and space they need to recuperate from "Fall Fest" in October. Oh, the drinks were okay. I liked the Belgian Barn-something. I'll choose that as the highlight of my visit.

What a great find that we came upon. Area is beautiful, great service (especially by Dave Berryman - CEO who had great conversation with us and offered a private tour of the grounds), great refreshments and family atmosphere. Will be returning.