FREQUENTALY ASKED QUESTIONS

What and where is Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm? 

Our U-Pick fruit farm is in southwestern Michigan 15 miles from the sunset shore of Lake Michigan, about 25 miles north of the Indiana-Michigan line and 100 miles from the loop in Chicago.  The farm is one mile from south to north and occupies about 450 acres of orchards, open fields, woodland and ponds.

 When are we open at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm?

Winter Office Hours:     Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Spring Market Hours:     Opening in the spring on June 8th, 2007.    Wednesday's through Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (orchard closed at 5:30 for U-Pick, Please try to arrive by 5:00 p.m. so you have adequate time for picking)

Fall Market Hours:     After Labor Day weekend, starting September 1^st open Friday through Mondays, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (orchard closed at 5:30 for U-Pick, Please try to arrive by 5:00 p.m. so you have adequate time for picking)

Orchard and Market will close for the season on October 30th, 2007.  Winter hours will then be in effect.  However, if you wish to purchase any Tree-Mendus fruit products you can call for an appointment and someone can meet you at our Country Store for you to pick them up, or we can ship your products to you.

How do you get to Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm?

FROM CHICAGO (west):  Take I-94 to exit 29 (Meadowbrook Road) in Michigan. At exit ramp light cross Pipestone Rd. to Meadowbrook rd. Follow Meadowbrook east to M-140. Go south (right) on M-140,  6 1/2 miles to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm. 

FROM DETROIT (east):    Take I-94 to exit 41 (M-140). Follow   M-140  south 12 miles to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm. 

FROM SOUTH BEND:    Follow US-33/Bus. 31 through Niles to  M-140.   Go north on M-140 12 miles to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm. 

FROM INDIANAPOLIS (south or southwest):  Follow US-31 bypass north into Michigan.  Exit at Snow Rd.  Go through Berrien Springs, cross the river on Bus. 31 one mile.  Take Dean's Hill Road - follow signs.  Take Dean's Hill Road 3 miles to M-140, then left 6 miles on M-140 to Eureka Road, then 1.5 miles east to farm. 

How to contact us at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm?

Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm
9351 E. Eureka Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
Phone: 269-782-7101 or 877-863-3276
Fax:   269-461-4187
E-Mail:  treemendus@qtm.net

How do I find out when my favorite fruit is ready to pick?

To find out what is Ripe-N-Ready,you can call us anytime for a recorded report at 877-863-3276 or during regular business hours and talk to us personally.  Don’t forget to check out the report on the web on our home page.

What do we grow at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm? 

We grow sweet and tart cherries, apricots, nectarines, plums, pears, peaches and over 250 varieties of apples. We also grow red and black raspberries, blackberries, quince, hazelnuts and even some paw paws!   Because of the climate-moderating affects of the lake, we can more consistently grow such fruits as apricots, peaches and nectarines than more inland locales.  Our soils, sunshine and cool evenings combine to produce the best of flavor.  As our name implies, our focus is to grow tree fruits and to grow them well.  Our belief is that after biting into a fresh piece of fruit at our farm, you’ll want to say, “Tree-Mendus!”             

Do I have to pick my own fruit?

 We are always bringing in fresh picked fruit to our country store market, so you will always have the finest and freshest fruit to choose from.  We do try to have all varieties ripe available for you and in the quantity to suit your specific needs.   At Tree-Mendus Fruit we take pride in our quality and freshness and have it available so you can take some Tree-Mendus Fruit home with you.

What to do upon arrival at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm?

Make a brief stop at the country market to obtain an orchard permit and then you will be ready to head to the orchard.  Whether you go by your own car or our shuttle wagon (offered most weekends, weather permitting) and take time to enjoy the scenery.  Containers and all you will need for picking are provided.  Treat yourselves to a Cherry Waffle Boat and cup of cider or coffee when finished picking!

Do we have wagon rides?

Weather permitting, we have wagon rides 12:00 to 4:00 around our U-Pick orchard.  Yes, it is free for those wanting
to pick-your-own fruit.

What else is there to do at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm?

You’ll find our Tree-Mendus Country Market is a good place to shop for delicious fruit products, honey, maple syrup, mustards, cookbooks, t-shirts, sweat shirts, country crafts, dried flowers, and more.  We have a picnic and playground area with nearby animal corral for everyone’s enjoyment.   Pony rides in the orchard area are available most weekends, weather permitting.  Check our 2007 events calandar for weekend-specific events.

What is the International Cherry Pit-Spit?

The Pit-Spit is an annual event at Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm.   Qualifying rounds are from 10:00 to 12:00 and you receive 3 tart cherries (with a donation to charity) and you can spit the pit.   The top 10 spitters of your age bracket will move on to the championship.  Yes, you can spit as many times as you like, however, it is polite to let everyone have a chance.   Your top spit is the distance used to put you into the championship.  At 1:00 p.m. the championship start’s with the youngest youth group and continues on up to the championship.  You will receive 3 cherries and 3 spits only in the competition.  The furthest spit wins in each division wins.  We do have a chicken lunch that is served with a minimal fee, and some concessions are available.  Don’t forget that you can visit our orchard and pick some cherries to take home.

Does Tree-Mendus Fruit ship products?

More and more of our friends who have visited our farm have been calling to ask us to prepare gift baskets or special orders of fresh fruit, jams, jellies, toppings and other items from our orchards and country market.  We've selected some of the most popular items from our country market and put together a selection of packages, gift baskets and other items that we think will bring memories of country air and summer sunshine into your home at any time of the year. You can call us during regular business hours to place your order or coming soon we will have an on-line secure web site right here for your ordering convenience.