Tours

TOURS

Schedule: Tours occur during the summer tour season from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tours will last approximately 60 minutes depending on the tour.

Larger tours may be scheduled with Jeff or Lisa by calling 231-861-4636 x119 or emailing tours@countrydairy.com.  (Please include your phone number when emailing.)

With ongoing health concerns and because of food safety issues and the health of our employees and guests, tours this season will not be able to go through the bottling plant. However, tour guides are familiar with the bottling plant and will be able to answer any questions you may have regarding the bottling plant.

We are excited to be bringing you tours that will allow you to see and learn more about Country Dairy and modern dairy farming within Michigan. Check out our variety of Tours in the descriptions below.

Family Friendly Farm Experiences!

Take one of our Farm Tours or check out a Tour with a Twist… Bring your family to the Farm for a Tour AND get up close and personal with some of our animals.

BEHIND the BARN – Guided Wagon Tour (Pulled by our Belgian Draft Horses!)

•  On this tour people ride in our horse-drawn wagon and will get to see and learn about silage, ride through one of our free-stall dairy barns, see calves and young stock, and view our robotic milking system, and also meet and interact with some of our calves.
• Monday – Saturday: Can be scheduled anytime online (use the “Book now tab).
• You may also “Walk Up” to join this tour (first come, first served).
• Tour times: 10:30AM, 12:00PM, and 1:30PM
• Tour Prices: $15 ADULT/$12 SENIORS/$10 CHILD (3-12 years old) 2 and under free.

HOOFIN’ IT – Guided Walking Tour

• This tour brings you right into one of our milking barns. You’ll get a close-up look at our state-of-the-art robotic milking system and the home of our hardworking Holstein cows. You will also get to meet some of the farm’s playful calves, who are always ready for a gentle pet. It’s a “spot-on” way to experience the heart of Country Dairy!                                      
• Monday – Saturday (Memorial Day – Labor Day)
• “Walk Up” Tours (first come, first served) or reserve online or by phone
• Tour Times: 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, and 3PM
• Tour Prices: $8 ADULT/$6 SENIORS/$6 CHILD (ages 3-12 years old) 2 and under free

HORSING AROUND – Help with the horses and tour the Farm

• Your family can visit the Horse Barn to see (and help) them get groomed, harnessed, and hitched to the wagon as they get ready for their day on the Farm. You will Meet Daze and Dan and learn about how we care for them. It will make the tour more memorable once you learn all about our beautiful Belgian Horses.
• Maximum of 10 people
• Monday-Saturday by reservation only – online or by phone.
• Tour Time: As scheduled with your reservation.
• Tour Cost: $150

CALF ENCOUNTER –  Feed some calves and tour the Farm

• This Farm Tour includes some extra time for your family in our Calf Barn. You will ride our horse drawn wagon up to one of our Calf Barns during feeding time so you can meet our babies, help feed them and learn about how we care for them. Country Dairy calves are the cutest! 
• Maximum of 10 people
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday – By reservation only.
• Estimated Tour Time: 3:30PM
• Tour Cost:  $150

FALL TOURS

Explore the Farm. Experience the Colors. Enjoy the Cows.

COW–lorful Tour

Enjoy the beautiful color-filled trees with Daze and Dan as they pull our wagon through the hills and pastures of our Charolais Farm. White cows and calves, green pastures, and autumn colors… 

• Saturdays at 2:30PM by reservation only.  (Other days and times could be reserved by phone.)
• Tour cost: $150 for a group of up to 10 people.
• The Wagon ride takes approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.  

Colors,  Cows, and Calves Tour 

Enjoy the crisp autumn air as our Belgian Draft Horses pull the covered wagon around the Country Dairy Farmland to take in the colors of the season.  Then it’s on to the barns to see our cows, calves, and robotic milking system. This seasonal tour finishes with a taste of our famous chocolate milk.

• Tour Times: Saturdays at 11AM, 12PM, 1PM
• “Walk Up” Tours (first come, first served). You may also make reservations online or by phone for groups of 8 or more.
• This Tour is approximately 60 minutes.
• Tour Prices: $15 ADULT/$12 SENIORS/ $10 CHILD (3-12 years old) 2 and under are free.

*If you are looking for a more private tour experience, we do offer evening Farm Tours beginning at 4:00 PM. Call to book – 24 hours advance booking is required.                       (231-861-4636 ext 119)

• Group rates for Family/group up to 10 people, for groups larger than 10 people each additional person will be an additional cost per person– maximum group size is 24 people.

Farm History Tours pulled by our Belgian Horses (up to 24 people)

• On this tour people will ride in our wagon to see and learn about different historical aspects of our farm.  This tour will reveal some of the history of our land and farm. This tour is longer than our normal tour and give you a different perspective of our Cenntenial Farm.
• Wednesday – Saturday
• Reservation only – 24 hour advanced booking is required by phone or email.
• $150 Family/group exclusive Tour up to 10 people – includes regular ice cream cone.  For groups larger than 10 people, each additional person will be $16/per adult and$12/per child. Group maximum is 24 people.

Birthday Party Farm Tours are available by reservation only and should be booked at least 7 days in advance.  Cost will vary depending on what option(s) you want to include in your Tour.

Options:

• Rent Moo School – A seasonal option (25 people) – $150   / Ask about our Pavilion if you’d like an outdoor gathering.
• Farm Tours – $150 minimum for  Horse Drawn wagon Tour.
• Visit the calf barn during feeding time (can only be done around 3-4PM/ Wednesday through Friday) – $75 group cost. 
• Lunch options are available before or after your Tour – and must be ordered in advance. Contact Sam before 11AM at #231-861-4636 ext. 118.
• Ice cream cones – $4.00 each regular cone/$2.50 for a kids cones.                 

Farm Tours Availability

Off-season: Tours between Labor Day   and Memorial Day are available by   appointment only. Please call the number   below or use the email to arrange your tour.

 To book a tour off Season:

Call or email us.

(231) 861 4636 x119
tours@countrydairy.com

Tour Prices

The cost of each Tour is listed within its description.

Calf Quest – A Calf Encounter of the Charolais Kind…                                         This tour is only available during the month of May.

• A new and unique tour!  Our horse-drawn wagon will take take you on a ride through pastures with newly born Charolais calves. It is a Safari type of experience… Michigan style! You will get a close up look at our Charolais cattle and learn more about this distinctive breed.  
• Monday – Saturday
• Reservation only (10-12 people)
• $125 Family/group exclusive Tour

Winter Horse-Drawn Sleigh Rides

Come over the river and through the woods to Country Dairy for a Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride this winter!  Belgian horses pull our sleigh over the snow covered hills and pastures of Oceana County while your family enjoys the peace and beauty of this nostalgic ride.  After your 45 minute ride, cozy up in our Moo School for some of our homemade hot chocolate and cookies to complete this fun family experience.

Schedule

Sleigh Rides occur Wednesdays through Saturdays during the months of December through February, as weather permits.

• Sleigh Rides may take place Wednesday – Saturday.
• $150 for up to 10 people per Sleigh/Wagon Ride.  More people may be added (up to 15 on the wagon) for an additional fee of $15 per person.
• Sign up online – using the “Book Now” tab on this page.  Or you can give us a call to reserve a Sleigh Ride. #231-861-4636 ext 119.

Groups:

• We can take larger groups for rides—church groups, youth groups, Scouts, corporate groups, etc.—call for pricing and scheduling.

**All rides are weather-permitting.