Phillips Farms Pick Your Own — Attraction in Holland Township

I want to write a review because I can say this is probably the most true to definition farm in the area. They keep things very straight forward and the selection is wonderful. You get what you pay for if you know what im saying. This farm knows how a business works in order to continue to provide us quality experiences, safety for one example. I love that they rope off where not to go in order to avoid eating under ripe, and unprepared produce, but also to keep ourself safe from rocks, equipment and untamed paths that aren't ready for public yet. My mom loves coming here with me and we sit on the little benches for the resting and enjoy the view in between picking since it can be a walk to get all the picking done for her. One staff member even offered my friend from Spain water while we rested last time. I also love especially this farm does not suck your pockets of admission fees, make false promises on gimmicks with food trucks that aren't farm worthy and serves liquor out the wazoo in price. This is a TRUE FARM- FRESH AND BEAUTIFUL.

My family is from all parts of the world and when we visited we felt warm and welcomed by the friendly and professional staff. I bring a new friend everytime, in fact my friend from Spain said the fruit and atmosphere reminded her of home. Today I picked alone.

I can honestly say the staff is pretty on point considering the heavy flow of customers and overly demanding people I saw there today.

The manager with blonde hair was so knowledgeable and actually offered to help me load my car. She educated me on all the different apple choices and helped me pick bags that are for my needs not just to sell more. I really admire that in a manager. The rest of the team as stated were really happy to be working there you can tell by there quiet confidence. For some people they may enjoy the chaos of a farm but this was great today.

If you want a peaceful experience without chaos or negative atmosphere that's priced fairly you have to try!

See you again next season...

Our tubing plans nearby fell through, we had already taken the day off, and we had driven for about two hours already. We didn’t want the day to go waste so that’s when I found Phillips, a pick your own fruit farm.

It was a Wednesday afternoon at around 1 pm so the place was pretty empty. I can see the lot getting filled on weekends though, especially since it didn’t seem that big. First, you check in. There’s a board that tells you what fruit is available for picking for the day, as well as the price per pound. If you pick a fruit that’s not in season, you’ll have to pay extra. But don’t worry - the groves that aren’t ready yet have signs by them to remind you. Next, you let them know what you want to pick and you either get a large bag (for the larger fruit) or you can buy a small plastic container (25 cents) or large bucket ($2) for berry picking. There is a sign that warns you that if you pick a bucket full of berries, it will end up costing $50. I think that’s a nice reminder because you can definitely go pick-happy in the fields and it will add up very quickly, before you even know it.

We decided to go with elderberries, peaches, and plums. I wasn’t a fan of the elderberries but I’m glad I tried them since I’d never had them before. The peaches and plums were amazing though. I don’t normally like plums because they’re too tart, but not these! We spent about $25, which I don’t think is terrible. Plus, there is no entrance or parking fee like other farms have so at least you save on that too.

They have apples ramping up for the fall now. It’s a bit of a drive for us but I had a really nice experience so I may consider making...

Beware!!! Pick your own station close early than advertised! No sign or warning!!!!! Arrived 35 minutes before closing, drove 70 miles with 4 month baby to get a little escape - any single spear minute is precious when you have baby and can’t go outside much during this difficult time. All we asked is spend 10-15 minutes to pick up 1 bag of fresh apples. We knew the exact location of trees and we didn’t ask for much. My family was not allowed to enter. The cashier (very young girl) told us “we closing 20 minutes before 6pm” after we already picked up the bag and step outside - I replied - “ it’s 5:28 now” and then she sad “we closing at 5:30 of sorry actually even 5:20” she added. I explain the amount of miles we drove and promised her to be before closing - I even don’t know why I should explain myself when the farm was open and I’m paying money, but she didn’t bother. Only after I asked her name to complain she let us spent 10 minutes and she said “if you will be latter than 5:45 I’ll be upset“. We returned at the counter at 5:39 paying ridiculous 40$ for 10 apples with such horrible experience!!! She never apologized, didn’t even have guts to look us in the eyes. I hope she is happy now and not upset. I also hope that even if we ever decide to come to this farm, which I used to love by the way, my family will never see her again. P.S. there were many people at the filed when we left. Owner should let her go to have fun elsewhere, give job to other honest and hardworking people. Shame...