Coloma's Haunted Schoolhouse

There's a haunted school house in Coloma for ages 6 and up. Ghosts and ghouls lurk around the corners of the 1800's one room school house to give you a good scare. Open on the weekends through October 28th, it is the Harvest Festival of Jollay Orchards which we featured three years ago. It also includes a corn maze, hay rides and a tree top ferris wheel. Pay-one-price admission of $9. Only $2 for senior citizens!

Michigan has a Chocolate Garden

Even in the winter, the Chocolate Garden is open and they make their little treats right on the premises. It has some very attractive décor and some irresistible smells! Their truffles are handmade and everyone should try their Trufflelatté! Elle Magazine says they are the most tantalizing on-line chocolatier. It is located just outside of Coloma, west of the Benton Harbor/St Joseph area. They have received accolades from tv shows and magazines, but Suzie was enamoured with their shrink wrapped truck! Doreen recommends the hot chocolate drink made without milk...fantastic!

Jollay Orchard since 1857

The Jollay family has owned and operated this unique orchard in Coloma for over 150 years. They make divine preserves! Suzie has been eating the cherry blueberry one with her whole grain toast all week. Doreen bought a half bushel of peaches which she is going to can. (Yes, we managed to squeeze it in the Smart car along with two suitcases, two computers, our journal/book bags and the proverbial cooler). This is a great place to take the whole family. There is even an old one room school house that they have converted into a haunted mansion. Gruesome!