Of course, the main event was the ice sculpting competition by U of M’s Michigan Ice Carving Team. Over the course of three hours, these unconventional artists wielded their formidable assortment of tools to turn 300lb blocks of ice into stunning works of art – despite hitting a snag or two with the electricity [...]
Can you believe 2016 is almost over?! This week is sure to be a busy one for most of us, packed with last-minute shopping, post office runs, and preparations for travel or for receiving guests. Here at Robin Hills Farm, this past weekend was equally packed, as we tried to squeeze in as much festive [...]
'Tis the season of giving! Yes, the holiday season is all about family and traditions, but it's also a time to expand one's definition of "family" a little wider, and to share the year's bounty with those in need. In the midst of a chaotic season of planning and coordinating and gift-buying, taking a moment [...]
Robin Hills Farm continues to develop its livestock operations, and we are happy to announce that we’ve added goats and chickens to the list! 2015 was our first year raising sheep and rainbow trout, and we felt like that we were successful enough with that so we'd further diversify! With a new livestock [...]
We have lift off!!! It has been a long time coming, and although we're not yet fully prepared to host big school groups with all the construction and big machinery moving about, we were finally able to host our first youth program at Robin Hills Farm, something we hope will become an integral part of [...]
"Smart Structures for a Sustainable Future" - GreenBright Design Build Ok, it's time to come clean. We at Robin Hills are very proud of what has been established here on the property. The structures are rustic yet elegant. They incorporate sustainable design and modern technologies while maintaining their rural character. They are, quite frankly, beautiful. [...]
Summer of 2015 was a learning process in terms of raising Rainbow trout out at the farm. Although we were able to supply fish to Jolly Pumpkin in Ann Arbor for a period of time, as well as give away free samples to local restaurants in the areas, the shallow waters and the abundant rain [...]
