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Meet the Spencer family and take a tour of the picturesque Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, Michigan.
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Driving From Harbor Springs To Pond Hill Farm, MI. 2016
Harbor Springs is a city and resort community in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census.
Harbor Springs is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the Harbor Point peninsula, which shelters the deepest natural harbor on the Great Lakes. M-119 connects with US 31 7 miles (11 km) east and south at Bay View, and Petoskey, which is 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the south side of the harbor.
The area is known for its historic summer resorts, such as Wequetonsing, (Seen at 21:20 Until End) which was founded by Illinois businessmen and lawyers Henry Stryker, III, and Henry Brigham McClure. They were both connected with the Jacob Bunn industrial dynasty of Illinois.
The European-American settlement started with a mission by French Catholic Jesuits; they called this area L'Arbre Croche, meaning Crooked Tree. In 1847, L'Arbre Croche had the largest concentration of Native Americans in Michigan. French traders renamed the area Petit Traverse, or Little Traverse, when they arrived in the area. After more settlers came to the area from the eastern United States, they changed the name of the village to Harbor Springs, incorporating it in 1880.
The federally recognized Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are descendants of the numerous Odawa bands that historically occupied this area. They have their tribal offices in Harbor Springs, and a gaming resort in Petoskey. Their reservation lands encompasses approximately 336 square miles (870 km2) of land in Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
One of the city's more prominent European-American residents was Ephraim Shay (1839–1916), known for his invention of the Shay locomotive. The hexagonal-shaped house he built in downtown Harbor Springs still stands today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The local elementary school is named after him.
Another building of interest is the Douglas House on the shore of Lake Michigan. Designed by noted architect Richard Meier and completed in 1973, this house is one of 150 structures listed in 2007 as America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.
Harbor Springs was the location of the Club Ponytail, a famous music hall destroyed by fire in 1969
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Harbor Springs to Pond Hill Farm, Tunnel of Trees, M119 (1 of 5)
Traveling north on M119 through the Tunnel of Trees to the beautiful Pond Hill Farm.
Farm Chef Scott Schornak of Pond HIll Farm
Scott may have the best chef's job in the United States, preparing fresh local food at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, Michigan. The farm is owned by Jimmy and Marci Spencer, and Scott came on board to act as short-order cook for their Garden Cafe. He also makes meals for the family and farmworkers. And new is the elegant Farm to Plate dinner that he produced featuring all of the farm's meat, eggs and produce.
Pond Hill Farm Community Garden
Families are in the process of planting rows of lettuce, corn and other vegetables in plots provided by Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs. Even those who have never successfully grown plants before will have the chance to watch their seedlings thrive. At a rate of $20-$35 per year families can grow their own produce.
Piglet Birth at Pond Hill Farm
CAUTION: Not for the squeamish. This gentleman who works in the medical field stopped at Pond Hill Farm near Harbor Springs, Michigan to buy eggs, and ended up with more work than he bargained for!
Driving Harbor Springs, Michigan
Driving Through Harbor Springs, Michigan from West to East on M119 Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes, lies the charming waterfront community of Harbor Springs. Discover the iconic and scenic Tunnel of Trees, stroll through beautiful downtown shops and explore lighthouses along crystal clear waters. Enjoy four seasons of events and activities for all ages in the Little Traverse Bay area of Northern Michigan.
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Robert Myrick Photography
Harbor Springs Football 2018 #15
7-2 Rams with a playoff appearance vs Roscommon
drive thru Michigan Tunnel of Trees: Harbor Springs to Cross Village
In Northern Michigan, you'll find this beautiful drive from Harbor Springs Michigan through the Tunnel of Trees just as the sun is rising. Beautiful views of Lake Michigan along the route. A bucket list must. Here are things you need to know to make your drive epic.
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Beach Drive, Lake Michigan, Harbor Springs, MI. 2016
Beach Drive, Lake Michigan Summer Houses, Harbor Springs, MI., Driving East to West from Pennsylvania Ave. toZoll Street. Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes, lies the charming waterfront community of Harbor Springs. Discover the iconic and scenic Tunnel of Trees, stroll through beautiful downtown shops and explore lighthouses along crystal clear waters. Enjoy four seasons of events and activities for all ages in the Little Traverse Bay area of Northern Michigan.
Harbor Springs is a city and resort community in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census.
Harbor Springs is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the Harbor Point peninsula, which shelters the deepest natural harbor on the Great Lakes. M-119 connects with US 31 7 miles (11 km) east and south at Bay View, and Petoskey, which is 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the south side of the harbor.
The area is known for its historic summer resorts, such as Wequetonsing, which was founded by Illinois businessmen and lawyers Henry Stryker, III, and Henry Brigham McClure. They were both connected with the Jacob Bunn industrial dynasty of Illinois.
The European-American settlement started with a mission by French Catholic Jesuits; they called this area L'Arbre Croche, meaning Crooked Tree. In 1847, L'Arbre Croche had the largest concentration of Native Americans in Michigan.[6] French traders renamed the area Petit Traverse, or Little Traverse, when they arrived in the area. After more settlers came to the area from the eastern United States, they changed the name of the village to Harbor Springs, incorporating it in 1880.
The federally recognized Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are descendants of the numerous Odawa bands that historically occupied this area. They have their tribal offices in Harbor Springs, and a gaming resort in Petoskey. Their reservation lands encompasses approximately 336 square miles (870 km2) of land in Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
One of the city's more prominent European-American residents was Ephraim Shay (1839–1916), known for his invention of the Shay locomotive. The hexagonal-shaped house he built in downtown Harbor Springs still stands today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The local elementary school is named after him.
Another building of interest is the Douglas House on the shore of Lake Michigan. Designed by noted architect Richard Meier and completed in 1973, this house is one of 150 structures listed in 2007 as America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.
Harbor Springs was the location of the Club Ponytail, a famous music hall destroyed by fire in 1969
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km2), all of it land. Harbor Springs has a lot to offer during the summer months, including beaches, sailing schools, marinas, multiple golf courses, bike paths, hiking trails, ice cream shops, candy stores, coffee shops and various summer vacation communities. In the winter months the two ski resorts Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands offer over 678 acres of skiable terrain as well as terrain parks and various trails for snow shoeing & cross-country skiing. When Little Traverse Bay freezes over in the winter months, many people venture out on the ice for ice fishing and ice boating.
Harbor Springs is a few miles from neighboring Petoskey, Michigan, on the other side of the bay. It offers a wider variety of activities, including a multiplex movie theater, a thriving downtown area of its own, and several big-box stores.
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Robert Myrick Photography
Shot With GoPro HERO 4 Black Edition
Best Michigan Tunnel of Trees Video Ever
Best Michigan Tunnel of Trees Video Ever as you drive through this beauty between Harbor Springs and Cross Village.
As you travel through the Tunnel of Trees the music bed of this video is from Michigan Singer/Songwriter Don Middlebrook.
The Tunnel of Trees is a 16-mile scenic road that begins in Harbor Springs and ends in Cross Village. As you travel along M-119’s narrow road, you will notice it lacks a centerline (caution: don’t drive this route if you are in a hurry!)
Along the way visit Pond Hill Farm, Thorn Swift Nature Preserve, Good Hart General Store and Devil’s Elbow. The daunting name is probably a translation of the Native American name that meant, “Where the Spirits Live,” local legend has it that the curve has been the site of supernatural phenomena over the years.
Buy Local Michigan is produced by DW Video & Multimedia, LLC. Copyright 2017
All of Don Middlebrook's music is used with permission.
Simple Evening Harbor Springs, Michigan
Held a Simple Evening in Harbor Springs, Michigan with Huzza and Stockyard along the shores of Lake Michigan.
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Song: All Shades of Blue by Gregory Alan Isakov
Fourth From the Sky! Harbor Springs Michigan
Happy 4th of July 2015
The Squash Rocket @ Pond Hill Farm
#zacandsarah visited Pond Hill Farm (pondhill.com) and after sampling some beer, wine and food, we gave the Squash Rocket a go!
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Driving West on Beach Drive, Harbor Springs, MI.
Beach Drive, Driving From East to West starting on Pennsylvania Ave, ending on Zoll Street, Harbor Springs, MI. Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes, lies the charming waterfront community of Harbor Springs. Discover the iconic and scenic Tunnel of Trees, stroll through beautiful downtown shops and explore lighthouses along crystal clear waters. Enjoy four seasons of events and activities for all ages in the Little Traverse Bay area of Northern Michigan.
Jimmy Spencer on Why I Live and Work in Emmet County.
Jimmy Spencer of Pond Hill Farm explains why he lives and works in Emmet County, Michigan
Harbor Springs, Michigan East Main Street Homes Summer 2016
Harbor Springs is a city and resort community in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census.
Harbor Springs is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the Harbor Point peninsula, which shelters the deepest natural harbor on the Great Lakes. M-119 connects with US 31 7 miles (11 km) east and south at Bay View, and Petoskey, which is 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the south side of the harbor.
The area is known for its historic summer resorts, such as Wequetonsing, which was founded by Illinois businessmen and lawyers Henry Stryker, III, and Henry Brigham McClure. They were both connected with the Jacob Bunn industrial dynasty of Illinois.
The European-American settlement started with a mission by French Catholic Jesuits; they called this area L'Arbre Croche, meaning Crooked Tree. In 1847, L'Arbre Croche had the largest concentration of Native Americans in Michigan. French traders renamed the area Petit Traverse, or Little Traverse, when they arrived in the area. After more settlers came to the area from the eastern United States, they changed the name of the village to Harbor Springs, incorporating it in 1880.
The federally recognized Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are descendants of the numerous Odawa bands that historically occupied this area. They have their tribal offices in Harbor Springs, and a gaming resort in Petoskey. Their reservation lands encompasses approximately 336 square miles (870 km2) of land in Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
One of the city's more prominent European-American residents was Ephraim Shay (1839–1916), known for his invention of the Shay locomotive. The hexagonal-shaped house he built in downtown Harbor Springs still stands today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The local elementary school is named after him.
Another building of interest is the Douglas House on the shore of Lake Michigan. Designed by noted architect Richard Meier and completed in 1973, this house is one of 150 structures listed in 2007 as America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.
Harbor Springs was the location of the Club Ponytail, a famous music hall destroyed by fire in 1969
More Info Here:
Robert Myrick Photography
Shot With GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition
Driving West Into Harbor Springs, MI - Main Street
Driving Into Harbor Springs, MI - Main Street, West to East starting on State Street. Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes, lies the charming waterfront community of Harbor Springs. Discover the iconic and scenic Tunnel of Trees, stroll through beautiful downtown shops and explore lighthouses along crystal clear waters. Enjoy four seasons of events and activities for all ages in the Little Traverse Bay area of Northern Michigan.
BrewVine: Harbor Hill Mobile Bottling Unit on Leelanau Peninsula
They’re pretty popular throughout the growing regions along the West coast, but we haven’t seen them in our neck of the woods until now.
We get a peek at a unique addition to the wine industry in Michigan: the state’s very first mobile wine bottling unit!
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Aquaponics in Michigan
UniTan Aquafarms building a new fish farm for a new Aquaponics farmer near detroit metropolitan.Farm is capable of growing approximately 30,000lbs of tilapia every year along with projected 8,640 square footage of three greenhouses for growing organic vegetables.The farmer main objective is to improve access of food and promote healthy lifestyle to the whole community.