Brookside Farms - Otsego/Martin — Attraction in Watson Township

We visited for the first time yesterday, driving about an hour to get there, and it was completely worth the trip. The blueberries were some of the best I have ever tasted, and the cherries were incredibly sweet and juicy. I am already planning to come back for their blueberry jam and blueberry soap. What truly made the experience unforgettable was the kindness of the people. When our car broke down, the staff stepped in to help and called the owners for us. The owners were so understanding and gracious. They allowed us to stay and work on our car even after the farm had closed, and they told us we could leave it there overnight and return the next day to finish fixing it. I cannot fully express how much that meant to us. This farm offers wonderful fruit and is owned by genuinely good people. I highly recommend visiting this beautiful and thoughtfully run place. Thank you...

I stopped here quite often in 2020 and really loved getting the blueberry muffins and berries. More recently, I tried apple picking with my son and we had such a nice time. They have added a gorgeous play set on the property, and when we visited we were able to get apples as well as raspberries. The manager was incredibly helpful and nice. I love coming here because it has a more genuine vibe, and less "touristy" like some of the other farms or orchards in the area. I also appreciate that they stay open until 6 p.m. for commuters. It is nice that I can stop on my way home, or leave work a little early and visit with my son. If you are looking for apple picking without all the other activities, this is a great place to stop. Their prices are great, too, and nothing beats a freshly picked honey...

Called yesterday to ask about picking raspberries. Very nice young lady said they were closed for several days to let the berries ripen and that they re open at 9 am Wednesday. So I drove in at exactly 9 this morning. The fields were full of people who had clearly started picking well before 9. The plants were picked clean. Took an hour to find a couple pints. When I suggested to the gentleman behind the counter that telling the truth about start times might be a fairer way to do business, he suggested I return next Wednesday before they open. He also said he couldn’t control when people start (a rope across the driveway would easily do that)....