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Every Wednesday, the good folks at Old Mission Peninsula United Methodist Church (my home church) take the “Cool Bus” over to Buchan’s Blueberry Hill for some yummy ice cream.
I finally had a chance to participate in this fun activity, and not only were the church folks there, but the iconic ice cream/farm stand was packed with people! In addition to home-made ice cream, they also offer fruit in season, including blueberries, apples and peaches, as well as jams, jellies and other farm goods.
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If you’d like to ride along on the “Cool Bus,” meet at the church, 16426 Center Road, at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Or meet everyone at Buchan’s at 7 p.m.
Buchan’s Blueberry Hill is located at 1472 Nelson Road, off Peninsula Drive on the Old Mission Peninsula. Their phone number is (231) 223-4846. They’re open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Lori and Ben Buchan run the farm, and Lori said blueberries are available for picking through October. For more info, check out their website here.
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