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Highland Cow Hangouts!
Watch our Facebook Page for upcoming Dates & Times to sign up.
Farm Summer Camp—a fun and educational day camp for kids ages 5–10!
Camp Dates: June: 19, 25, 30 July: 10, 16
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Cost: $125 per day with a $60 nonrefundable deposit. Sign up for one day or all five!
Homestead Make & Take Class
📅 Date: Thursday, June 26th
⏰ Time: 6pm
💰 Cost: $50 per person
📍 Location: Santa’s Workshop, 8101 Larned Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
Join us for a hands-on Homestead Make & Take Class, where you’ll learn valuable homesteading skills and create four incredible items to take home! This interactive workshop is perfect for anyone looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle while having fun in a welcoming environment.
✔️ Sourdough Starter – Learn the basics of fermenting your own natural bread starter.
✔️ Vanilla Extract- Make your very own pure vanilla extract.
✔️ Beeswax Wraps – A sustainable alternative to plastic wrap.
✔️ Beeswax Chapstick – Make nourishing lip balm with simple, all-natural ingredients.
Come ready to learn, create, and connect with like-minded individuals! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm.
📞 Questions? Contact Sarah at (313) 289-2168
Get ready to laugh, stretch, and sweat—with goats! Join us for a one-of-a-kind outdoor fitness experience that’s part light exercise, part goat playtime, and 100% fun. Whether you're squatting, lunging, or simply trying to balance while a curious goat hops on your back, you're in for a memorable morning filled with movement and laughter.
Led by local fitness instructor Jane Kanaski, this beginner-friendly, all-ages class blends gentle movement with plenty of time to interact with our playful goats.
SOLD OUT!!!
Highland Cow Carnival!
Saturday, July 12th ONLY
Barnyard Animal Planter Workshop
Back by popular demand! Join us for a charming and creative Barnyard Animal Planter Workshop that’s perfect for animal lovers and craft enthusiasts alike! This delightful class features six adorable barnyard animals to choose from: a Highland cow, chicken, a goat, a horse, a classic cow, and a pig.
Choose your favorite barnyard animal from our delightful collection and transform it into a unique piece of art for your home or garden. Each planter is already assembled and ready to paint.
Unleash your creativity at our Ceramic Painting Workshop! This interactive class is a perfect way to relax, have fun, and create something truly special. Participants will bring to life an assortment of charming ceramic bisque designs.
Highland Cow Cookie Decorating Class – A Sweet Treat at the Highland Cow Carnival!
Hosted by Professional Decorator Sheila VanNorman of Sheila VanNorman Cakes!
Join us for a fun and creative Highland Cow Cookie Decorating Class at our Highland Cow Carnival.
SOLD OUT!!
Highland Cow Carnival!
Sunday, July 13th ONLY
Homestead Make & Take Class
📅 Date: Sunday, July 20th
⏰ Time: 2pm
💰 Cost: $50 per person
📍 Location: Santa’s Workshop, 8101 Larned Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
Join us for a hands-on Homestead Make & Take Class, where you’ll learn valuable homesteading skills and create four incredible items to take home! This interactive workshop is perfect for anyone looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle while having fun in a welcoming environment.
✔️ Sourdough Starter – Learn the basics of fermenting your own natural bread starter.
✔️ Vanilla Extract- Make your very own pure vanilla extract.
✔️ Beeswax Wraps – A sustainable alternative to plastic wrap.
✔️ Beeswax Chapstick – Make nourishing lip balm with simple, all-natural ingredients.
Come ready to learn, create, and connect with like-minded individuals! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm.
📞 Questions? Contact Sarah at (313) 289-2168
Wander through a winding trail of stunning sunflowers at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres! Our Sunflower Trail opens this August, offering a perfect spot for photos, family fun, and a peaceful stroll among golden blooms.
📢 Watch our Facebook page for official opening dates and updates!
We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌞✨
This August, experience a beautiful afternoon while supporting a great cause at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres! Our Dinner in the Sunflowers will be a special fundraising event benefiting the North Huron FFA Chapter. With all proceeds going towards student projects, scholarships, and educational activities, this is an opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience and help future agricultural leaders thrive.
Join us at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres
🌻 Sunflowers & Fluffy Cows Weekend ~ August 15th-17th 2025
Join us for a fun-filled weekend surrounded by golden blooms, fluffy cows, and adorable animals!
🌻 For just $5, enjoy a peaceful stroll through our beautiful acre of sunflowers, perfect for capturing stunning photos and unforgettable selfies at our charming photo stops.
🍽️ Kick off the weekend Friday night with a magical Dinner in the Sunflower Field, featuring delicious local food and live music under the setting sun—an unforgettable evening surrounded by beauty and community.
🐮 Meet our beloved mini Highland cows—including Zoey, our red fluffball who's celebrating her birthday! She’ll be joined by all her furry and feathered farm friends.
🧘♀️ Want to try something different? Join in on a relaxing and laughter-filled “Exercises with Goats” class.
🎨 Take a workshop, shop from local vendors, and grab some delicious bites from our food stands.
Whether you're here for the blooms, the cuddles, or the goat giggles, there's something for everyone!
📅 Mark your calendars—you won’t want to miss this unique countryside celebration!
Dinner in the Sunflowers!
Join us for an enchanting evening at our Sunflower Festival on Friday, August 15th, surrounded by the golden beauty of one acre of blooming sunflowers.
Indulge in a plated 4-course dinner, featuring fresh, seasonal ingredients designed to delight your senses. Sip on expertly crafted mocktails, while you relax and soak in the breathtaking view of the sunflower field in full bloom.
After dinner, sit back and enjoy the soulful sounds of Derek Roggenbuck as he serenades you with country music. Let the music wash over you as you relax and enjoy the serene atmosphere of the sunflower field.
Tickets: $65 per person
Exercise with Goats
Kick off your Saturday morning at the Sunflower Festival with a fun and unique experience on Saturday, August 16th at 10am!
$45.00
Cookie Decorating Class – A Sweet Treat during Sunflowers & Fluffy Cows Weekend 2025!
Hosted by Professional Decorator Sheila VanNorman of Sheila VanNorman Cakes!
Join us during Sunflowers & Fluffy Cows Weekend for a fun, hands-on cookie decorating class! Learn simple techniques and create your own sunflower and farm animal-themed treats to take home (or snack on right away!).
All ages welcome—sweet fun for the whole family!
**PICTURE OF ACTUAL COOKIES BEING DECORATED COMING SOON!
Fall is around the corner so make sure your porch is Fall ready with a Fall-inspired doormat! This DIY workshop invites you to channel your creativity and create a warm, festive greeting for your doorstep.
Homestead Make & Take Class
📅 Date: Sunday, August 17th
⏰ Time: 2pm
💰 Cost: $50 per person
📍 Location: Santa’s Workshop, 8101 Larned Rd, Port Austin, MI 48467
Join us for a hands-on Homestead Make & Take Class, where you’ll learn valuable homesteading skills and create four incredible items to take home! This interactive workshop is perfect for anyone looking to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle while having fun in a welcoming environment.
✔️ Sourdough Starter – Learn the basics of fermenting your own natural bread starter.
✔️ Vanilla Extract- Make your very own pure vanilla extract.
✔️ Beeswax Wraps – A sustainable alternative to plastic wrap.
✔️ Beeswax Chapstick – Make nourishing lip balm with simple, all-natural ingredients.
Come ready to learn, create, and connect with like-minded individuals! No prior experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm.
📞 Questions? Contact Sarah at (313) 289-2168
Hosted by Sage & Petals
Join us for a whimsical Flower Crown Workshop at Szymanski’s Creekside Acres in beautiful Port Austin, MI!
In celebration of Zoey’s 1st Birthday, we’re inviting you to create your own custom flower crown, then stroll through our blooming Sunflower Trail and snap sweet photos with our beloved mini cows (who may be wearing crowns of their own!).
This special event is part of our Sunflower & Fluffy Cows Weekend, full of floral fun, golden-hour photo ops, and farm-fresh charm.
Join us for the Szymanski’s Creekside Acres Harvest Festival – Sept. 27–28 in Port Austin, MI!
Enjoy antique tractors, live music, pumpkins, food trucks, hay rides, fall decor, local goods, and more family fun all weekend long!
📍 Details at www.szymanskiscreeksideacres.com | Contact Jessica: (989) 551-5544
