Fall …gorgeous color, crisp falling leaves, pumpkins, cider and warm donuts. What better place to spend part of an afternoon than at Robinette’s, one of the 19 Kent Harvest Trails locations throughout the Grand Rapids area. Robinette’s is open year round but Fall is special with hayrides, a corn maze, Jumping Pillow, and apple picking.
We parked our cars and the heavenly aroma of baking donuts immediately lured us into the bakery (no surprise there) where we had fresh baked pumpkin spice and chocolate covered donuts. A variety of pastries, pies, fresh cider and full homemade lunches are served daily by their friendly and efficient personnel.
In the adjoining cider mill there are over 10 variety’s of apples, packaged soups, candy, truffles and pre-packaged mixes of all kinds.
Next door in the Barn are more treats and gifts, even clothing and purses to purchase! The Barn also offers a nice loft area for wedding or baby showers, business meetings, etc., with space for as many as 60 people. Appropriately enough, we ended up in the winery with Robinette’s tasting room staff, and our new friends…. Kare, Jonah, and Karen. Kare, who has 25 years experience, delighted in educating us on the grapes and wines. Cheers!
