A Success

We would like to extend a big "Thank You" to everyone who attended our opening day. Junie is proud to say that she sold out of her pies, and ALL of the baked goods for that matter. Our kitchen will be busy overnight while we work to replenish our supply for the upcoming holiday weekend. Pics posted below.

WE ARE OPENING

We are opening for our first day of business 9/2/2010. The roadside stand will keep us busy for the first few days and we will open the big market sometime next week. It is a really exciting day for us and we hope you can join us!

Stand Ready - Finishing Touches

Our roadside stand is coming along - just needs paint. Photos posted. The drywall is nearly done and I was putting the finshing touches on the shower today.

Update 08/23/2010

We are still steaming ahead trying to make our goal of opening the Farmers Markert 9/2/2010. This week we have carpenters, drywallers, plumbers, and electricians on the jobsite at the same time. We are finish grading the parking lot, installing the cistern, and somewhere in between need to find time to paint everything.

We have setup a facebook group to promote our Grand Opening. Please join our group and RSVP for our big day.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=146955318666194&ref=mf

Update 08/18/2010

Rough electric approved. Rough plumbing approved. Insulation and drywall delivered. Klingaman excavation is installing the septic and grading the parking areas. Its going to be close, but we WILL be ready for our September 2nd opening.

Junie has been practicing her recipes baking pies, cinnamon buns, doughnuts, blueberry pancakes - all of the delicious items we plan to sell in our market. Pictures below.

Junie Finished Her First Gift Basket

We are going to concentrate the baskets on Leelanau produce and culinary delights. Picture below.

Gardeners and Farmers Needed

We are looking for individuals that have a knack for growing fantastic vegetables and fruits! We are http://www.farm651.com and we are looking to form partnerships with gardeners and farmers whereas...

1.) We lease you a portion of our land in exchange for a percentage of the yield. Specifically, if you need a 50x80 plot to grow the worlds best blueberries - we can help with that. In exchange, we get a portion of the yield to sell at our farm market. You keep what you need, and make money selling us any leftover portion of your percentage. We are looking for a wide range of items. Basically, anything that grows well in Northern Michigan. Especially GRAPES!

2.) Perhaps you already have the land and a garden. In that case, maybe we can buy some of your Leelanau grown items. Send us your thoughts and proposals. We are looking to make this a true community based farm.

Progress

The slab was poured this week. We have walls framed, and we start wiring and plumbing next week. Grand opening on track for September 2nd. Our business partner and associate Beverly Granger will be contacting potential vendors to arrange for the tastiest produce in Leelanau County.

Construction This Week

Water and electric were trenched to the market. Rough plumbing finished and approved Friday. The slab will be poured the first of next week, with interior framing and finishing shortly thereafter.

Cedar Farmers Market

We have found a way to make the Farm Market happen. We are seeking Leelanau based farmers to participate. Please send us a quick email or give us a call if you would be interested in getting more information. This market will be in a highly visible location, and done in a very tasteful - upscale fashion.