Amenities

rare species of flora + fauna

ponds + streams for fishing and birding

camp-style fire circle

vast hayfields, forests, dunes and meadows

5+ miles of nature trails over the dunes and through the woods

narrow country roads follow the old cow paths

safe for kiddos and walking with Fido

kiddo picnic-play area

saturday night happy hour at the garden

summer outdoor movies

vegetable box gardens

freshwater swimming!
   - chlorine + chemical-free

fly kites, have a picnic, play lawn games

historic barn community hall

meditation labyrinth

goats! Dave and Suzie
   - see their music video!

chickens! Goldie, Old Blue, and around a dozen other cage-free feathered friends
   - see the video of our 2012 chicks

beekeeping and honey harvesting

native prairie and habitat restoration

fish stocking

more info at TFInstitute.org

opportunities and resources for special projects

environmental education workshops
   - guided nature hikes
   - meet local growers
   - native landscaping

New Buffalo (MI) public beach

Warren Dunes State Park (MI)

public access within 2 miles (Long Beach, IN)

Washington Park public beach and parking

Indiana Dunes State Park and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

outdoor splash park

outdoor amphitheater

Washington Park Zoo

public beach + parking

marina + public boat launch

Trail Creek access, paddling, & fishing

AMC Theatres Cineplex

Walgreen's and CVS

Starbucks

Lowe's and Menards home centers

Super Wal-Mart and Big R

Swimming and Racquet
   - Northwest Athletic Club
   - LaPorte YMCA
   - South Bend Racquet Club

Boating and Paddling
   - Michigan City Marina
   - Oselka Marina (New Buffalo, MI)
   - Indiana's North Coast Charter Association
   - Michigan City Charter Boat Association
   - Northwest Indiana Paddling Association
   - Galien River Kaying
   - Hoosier Coho Club

Fore!
   - Pottawattomie Country Club
   - Long Beach Country Club
   - Michigan City Municipal Course

Cycling
   - LaPorte County road routes
   - Northern Indiana Mountain Bike Association
   - annual Apple Cider Century (Three Oaks, MI)

Horses + Stables
   - Pleasant Heights Stables
   - Stateline Stables
   - Culver Academy

Three Oaks, MI
   - home to the Journeyman Distillery,
      Vicker's and the Acorn Theater

Valparaiso, Indiana
   - charming courthouse square
   - numerous outdoor "dining-on-the-square"
      options
   - summer outdoor movie screenings
      and concerts

New Buffalo, Michigan
Harbor Country website
   - public beach + parking
   - marina + public boat launch
   - Galien River + Marsh access,
      paddling & fishing
   - waterside dining
   - gateway to Southwest Michigan's
      "Harbor Country"

LaPorte, Indiana
   - multiple inland freshwater lakes for
      boating, swimming, paddling
   - summer outdoor movie screenings
   - summer outdoor concerts in Fox Park
   - one-of-a-kind annual 4th of July parade!