FARM RULES

Policies for your safety and enjoyment

For your safety

We are delighted to host your visit as our guest at the Farm. Please follow these guidelines for your own safety and the safety of the workers and animals on the property. Contact us with any questions.

Always be respectful

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests and to protect the beauty and ecology of Robin Hills Farm, please respect our rules during your visit:

  • Stay on the designated pathways/trails.

  • Do not climb on trees, walls, rocks, fences, or gates.

  • Do not enter, wade, or swim in ponds, streams, or creeks.

  • Supervise children at all times.

  • Picnicking is allowed only in pavilions and designated areas.

  • Cutting, picking, removal, and destruction of plant life or property is prohibited.

  • Shoes and shirts must be worn at all times.

  • Smoking, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes or similar devices are not permitted—we are a smoke-free environment.

  • Photography for personal use may be taken in all public areas, unless noted otherwise.

  • Do not enter private property. Private property is not part of the farm and entering is trespassing.

  • Food and drinks are not allowed in the Garden and Pasture area.

  • Due to Michigan state law, no outside alcohol may be brought onto the grounds or facilities, and will be confiscated. Violators may be asked to leave the premises.

  • Do not feed or handle wildlife.

  • Properly trained service animals are welcome. Please refer to our Dog Policy below.

  • Cycling is NOT permitted on the designated pathways and trails.

Agriculture Tourism Notice

A person who observes or participates in an agricultural tourism activity on this property assumes the risk inherent in the agricultural tourism activity. Risks inherent in the agricultural tourism activity may include conditions on the land, unpredictable behavior of farm animals, the ordinary dangers associated with equipment used in farming operations, and the potential that a participant in the agricultural tourism activity may act in a negligent way that may contribute to injury or death. The agricultural tourism provider is not liable for the injury or death of a person involved in an agricultural tourism activity resulting from those inherent risks.

Crowd Notice/Release

Please be aware that by entering Robin Hills Farm, you consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded without compensation, for internal and external audiences, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and you release Robin Hills Farm LLC., its successors assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. Do not enter Robin Hills Farm if you do not wish to be subject to the foregoing.

Dog policy

At Robin Hills Farm, we understand that people feel strongly about dogs. Some people love them and think of them as family members. Other people are frightened of dogs and do not want to be anywhere near them. Some young or inexperienced people might not know how to safely approach dogs. Others would prefer to avoid being around an energetic dog. In an effort to accommodate varying dog preferences and opinions, Robin Hills Farm has established the following dog policy. Robin Hills Farm reserves the right to revise this policy and to expel or prohibit entry of a dog at any time and for any reason in its discretion.

  • All dogs must be properly tagged, licensed and vaccinated.

  • All dogs must be leashed and supervised by the owner or a designated watcher at all times.

  • Dogs are not allowed in bathrooms, produce area, livestock area, or buildings at any time.

  • Any behavior, which interferes with a customer, employee or other patron of Robin Hills Farm will be cause for a pet to be taken home. Robin Hills Farm reserves the right to determine if interference has occurred.

  • Aggressive or nuisance behavior, such as growling, barking, chasing, or biting, is unacceptable and the pet will have to be taken home on the first such occurrence.

  • Employees with allergic reactions to dogs may ask the owner to refrain from bringing the dog to Robin Hills Farm if the presence of the dogs makes it difficult for the allergic employee to work.

  • Pets with evidence of fleas will be asked to go home until the problem has been alleviated.

  • Owners are responsible for cleaning up after pets at all times. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in the pet’s removal from Robin Hills Farm.

  • Owners are financially responsible for any damage or cleaning resulting from their pet.

  • Owners must maintain adequate liability insurance against dog mishaps.

  • Robin Hills Farm assumes no responsibility for any pet.

Unless you and your dog can adhere to all of the above policies, we ask that you leave your dog at home while you enjoy Robin Hills Farm.

Catering Policies Starting in 2025

Price Match Guarantee (Option 1): We will price match any outsourced caterer.

  • Customizable Menu: You can collaborate with our Chef and sommelier to create a custom menu tailored to your event.

Robin Hills Preferred Caterers (Option 2): We have a list of preferred caterers that you can choose from if our catering is not available.

Outside Catering Allowed (Option 3): You may hire an outside caterer for your event.

  1. Liability Insurance: The caterer must provide liability insurance, or you must sign a waiver and assume responsibility for any incidents.

  2. Application for Approval: All outside caterers must apply for approval with Robin Hills Farm.

**If you bring in an outside caterer, they must provide proof of liability insurance. If the caterer cannot do so, you must sign a waiver, taking full responsibility for any incidents or damages that may occur during your event. Please note that Robin Hills Farm will not be held liable for any issues arising from the use of an unapproved or uninsured vendor. Additionally, unapproved vendors or caterers may result in cancellation or additional fees.

Robin Hills Farm Corporate Social Responsibility Policy

Policy brief & purpose

Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policy refers to Robin Hills Farm’s responsibility toward our environment. Our company’s existence is not lonely. It’s part of a bigger system of people, values, other organizations, and nature. A business's social responsibility is to give back to the world just as it gives to us.

What is corporate social responsibility?

Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) company policy outlines our efforts to give back to the world as it gives to us.

Scope

This policy applies to our company and its subsidiaries. It may also refer to suppliers and partners.

Policy elements

We strive to be a responsible business that meets the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.

Our company’s social responsibility falls into two categories: compliance and proactiveness. Compliance refers to our company’s commitment to legality and willingness to observe community values. Proactiveness refers to every initiative to promote human rights, help communities, and protect our natural environment.

  • Legality

    Our company will:

    · Respect the law

    · Honor its internal policies

    · Ensure that all its business operations are legitimate

    · Keep every partnership and collaboration open and transparent

    Business Ethics

    We’ll always conduct business with integrity and respect for human rights. We’ll promote:

    · Safety and fair dealing

    · Respect toward the consumer

    · Anti-bribery and anti-corruption practices

  • Protecting the Environment

    Our company recognizes the need to protect the natural environment. Keeping our environment clean and unpolluted benefits everyone. We’ll always follow best practices when disposing of garbage and using chemical substances. Stewardship will also play an important role.

    Protecting People

    We’ll ensure that we:

    · Don’t risk the health and safety of our employees and community.

    · Avoid harming the lives of local and indigenous people.

    · Support diversity and inclusion.

    Human Rights

    Our company is dedicated to protecting human rights. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and will abide by all fair labor practices. We’ll ensure that our activities do not directly or indirectly violate human rights in any country (e.g., forced labor).

  • Donations and Aid

    Our company may preserve a budget to make monetary donations. These donations will aim to:

    · Advance the arts, education, environment, and community events.

    · Alleviate those in need.

    Volunteering

    Our company will encourage its employees to volunteer. They can volunteer through programs organized internally or externally, or our company may sponsor volunteering events from other organizations.

    Preserving the Environment

    Apart from legal obligations, our company will proactively protect the environment. Examples of relevant activities include:

    · Reducing waste, reusing, and recycling

    · Conserving energy and using renewable energy when possible

    · Providing locally grown produce for the restaurant when possible

    · Creating nature-friendly landscaping that benefits pollinators

    · Using environmentally-friendly technologies

    Supporting the Community

    Our company may initiate and support community and educational programs. For example, it may support local community sports teams and schools and other community initiatives that are aligned with our company’s mission.

    Learning

    We will be open to suggestions and listen carefully to ideas. Our company will try to continuously improve its operations. We are committed to the United Nations Global Compact. We’ll readily act to promote our identity as a socially aware and responsible business. Management must communicate this policy on all levels. Managers are also responsible for resolving any CSR issues.

Robin Hills Farm DEI Statement

We believe that Robin Hills Farm is a place for everyone, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or how you identify. At Robin Hills Farm, we actively work to end all forms of systemic discrimination and foster an inclusive working environment where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and supported. Our programs seek to reduce disparities in outcomes that are driven by systemic inequality.