Name: Michigan Folk School
Address: 7734 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105

The Michigan Folk School is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping learning, tradition, and community alive. Classes create a community honoring the old ways of doing things — offering access to skills you once might have learned while sitting on your grandparents' porch.

Michigan Folk School

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, [a foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/) bursting with [world-class arts and culture.](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/) Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant [network of communities](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/) across Washtenaw County. With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Whatever your passion, the Ann Arbor area has something to ignite it. Savor world-class cuisine, explore nature’s stunning landscapes, discover eclectic boutiques, and dive into museums rich with history. Enjoy thrilling sports, captivating arts, and a culture that’s vibrant and welcoming.

Our visitors flock to the area for a variety of reasons. But there’s one thing they can agree upon: There’s so much to see and do, one day is simply not enough. [Get inspired for your Ann Arbor area getaway](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/visitors-guide/ "Get inspired for your Ann Arbor area getaway").

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Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, [a foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/) bursting with [world-class arts and culture.](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/) Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant [network of communities](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/) across Washtenaw County. With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

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The [Ann Arbor Sports Commission](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/ "Ann Arbor Sports Commission") works diligently to improve the quality of life through sports for all of Washtenaw County. The [Ann Arbor area](https://www.annarbor.org/ "Ann Arbor area") attracts both sports enthusiasts and participants alike. Thanks to its [easy accessibility](https://www.annarbor.org/plan/getting-here-getting-around/ "easy accessibility"), [wide range of facilities](https://www.annarbor.org/sports-commission/facilities-venues/ "wide range of facilities") available and variety of [dining](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "dining") & [entertainment](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/ "entertainment") options, the Ann Arbor area is a favorite of sporting event organizations. The area has a rich sporting culture seeding in the history of two Division 1 athletic programs ([University of Michigan](https://www.annarbor.org/university-of-michigan/ "University of Michigan") and Eastern Michigan University) and several other small institutions. The Ann Arbor Sports was formed to attract amateur sporting events to the Ann Arbor region by assisting organizers every step of the way.

Ann Arbor is a dynamic mix of energy and charm—a bustling university town, a [foodie’s paradise](https://www.annarbor.org/foodanddrink/ "foodie's paradise"), and a cutting-edge tech hub, all wrapped in a [walkable downtown](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/downtown/ "walkable downtown") bursting with [world-class arts and culture](https://www.annarbor.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ "world-class arts and culture"). Located in Michigan’s southeast Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor is the heartbeat of a vibrant network of [communities across Washtenaw County](https://www.annarbor.org/surrounding-destinations/ "communities across Washtenaw County"). With its creative spirit, diverse flavors, and unique neighborhoods, Ann Arbor shines as a exciting oasis.

Ann Arbor Sports Commission

Staebler Farm County Park is a wonderful new community asset currently under development. Purchased in 2001 from Mr. Donald Staebler and the Heidt Family Trust, the property is a prime example of a late 19th/early 20th farmstead once common in Washtenaw County.

Staebler Farm County Park is in the first phase of development. Access is only permitted south of Plymouth Road.

The 98-acre property consists of:

- Historical buildings
- Lakes
- Farm fields
- Meadows
- Mature woodlots
- Wetlands
- Parking lot and natural surface trails
- The Michigan Folk School

Staebler Farm County Park

Locally owned gallery in Ann Arbor, specializing in contemporary fine art and photography.

Grey Box Gallery

Schroeter Park is a 37.2 acre park in Superior Township. It is an undeveloped park filled with wildflowers, trees, trails, and natural beauty. Horseback riders, cross-country skiers, and walkers enjoy spending time in this park at all times of the year.

Schroeter Park

Kosch Headwaters Preserve's wonderful maple-beech woodland is home to many mature beech. The rather uncommon blue ash is found in relative abundance on the western portion of the site. Wetlands, seasonal streams, and a spring flowing out of the maple-beech woodland all contribute to the headwaters of Fowler Creek which ultimately flows into the Rouge River, hence the name "headwaters."

- Acres: 160
- Trail Length: 1.74 miles (Natural ground, unimproved)

Kosch Headwaters Preserve

Fox Hills features a three golf courses, a learning center with PGA/LPGA instructors, and two clubhouses and an outdoor venue to accommodate meetings and events.

**Updated March 19, 2020: Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center is OPEN for GOLF in Plymouth!**

Get some fresh air in beautiful open spaces, a bit of exercise and a feeling of normalcy with 63 holes of golf at Fox Hills in Plymouth; easily accessible off of M-14.

With extra steps to sanitize carts between each round, you’ll have the chance to enjoy a round with friends & family, while still keeping your safe distance.

Clubhouses are closed for public dining, but you can still grab food and drinks (including alcohol) to take out on the course with you.

Fox Hills Golf and Conference Center

The Cherry Hill Nature Preserve is 160 acres of diverse terrain, including rolling hills, wetlands, part of Fleming Creek, meadow and woods. The preserve is approximately one half mile square.

The land is owned by Superior Township and open to the public. Some walking paths have been created (look for a trail map in the map box at the main entrance).

The wildlife population here is as diverse as the terrain, with a resident owl population, as well as many wetland bird species, including warblers, and bluebirds.

Cherry Hill Nature Preserve

Welcome to The Dixboro Project - where nature, history and community convene effortlessly and beautifully to deliver something truly extraordinary each and every time you visit with us. The mission at The Dixboro Project is to offer a modern luxury retreat to our community and its visitors via our unique dining concepts and the breathtaking acreage that surrounds.

**Dixboro House**

Dixboro House was carved out of the bones of the original barn structure, originally erected in 1880, and utilized as a restaurant beginning in the 1920's. The century-old barn has been restored to feature exposed 140-year-old timbers, a gambrel vaulted ceiling and the original stone fireplace and modern kitchen and barn providing a familiar comfort for our guests. The menu at Dixboro House, like the dining room itself, is refined and rustic for lunch and dinner.

**The Boro**

The Boro is our side door all-day café featuring woodfired pizzas, takeaway meals, a full range of expertly produced baked goods, Roos Roast coffee, adult beverages and much, much more.

The Boro is the perfect amenity for someone on the go, or on the grounds. Whether you are looking to bring some of our gourmet offerings to the comfort of your home or office, or to stay on site and enjoy our sprawling acreage in search of your favorite new place to picnic.

The Dixboro Project

The Dixboro Farmers Market is dedicated to supporting local growers and producers through the creation of a vibrant marketplace that is welcoming to all members of our surrounding community. The market aims to preserve both the area's agricultural history and foster innovation, while meeting the demands of area residents for additional opportunities to purchase local, fresh food. Open Fridays 3:30 - 7:30 pm May through October.

Dixboro Farmers Market

Dominican Meadows Preserve contains forests, wetlands, and grasslands along nearly two miles of Fleming Creek, a major tributary to the Huron River. The natural areas contain varying habitats with notable older-growth forests and wet meadows.

The scenic hills and varying topography of Dominican Meadows Preserve have been showcased in the initial trail design. The current trail length is just under one mile and gains 70’+ in elevation.

- Acres: 81
- Trail Length: 1 mile
- Trails: Unpaved, natural ground

Dominican Meadows Preserve

Looking for a great Michigan Golf challenge? Look no further than Hickory Creek Golf Club! Hickory Creek Golf Course is one of the finest public golf courses in Southeastern Michigan. Hickory Creek offers a variety of golf challenges from tight, tree lined, contoured holes to the well protected, signature island green of hole #17. Hickory Creek Golf Course also offers a few straightforward golf holes that will allow the average golfer to feel good about their game.

Hickory Creek Golf Course

For a good hiking opportunity close to the city of Ann Arbor, the Goodrich Preserve is the perfect spot. The neighboring Horner Woods complex - used primarily by U of M for research, teaching, and fieldwork - is dominated by old-growth forest that grades from hilltop oak-hickory on the eastern Goodrich property to maple-mixed Hardwoods covering rich central valleys.

Native shrubs, predominantly buttonbush, surround several small wetlands and fill a large swamp that separates much of the woodland from the M-14 freeway. The central portion of this forest, known for its outstanding spring wildflower displays, is preserved by U-M as a plant sanctuary.

- Acres: 58
- Trail: Unpaved, natural ground
- Trail Length: .62 miles

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