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Clayton, Michigan

A century of craft
written into every
beam and stone.

Nestled on over a hundred acres of rolling Washtenaw County countryside, Hickory Lodge Farm is where generations have gathered to slow down, breathe deep, and remember what stillness feels like.

100+
Acres
5
Unique Lodges
Since 1924
Family Owned
Hickory Lodge Farm rustic cabin exterior at golden hour surrounded by mature oak trees
Accommodations

Five distinct lodges,
one unforgettable feeling.

Each lodge is individually crafted from reclaimed Michigan timber and native stone, designed to offer a private sanctuary while remaining part of something larger — the rhythm of the farm, the whisper of the wind through old-growth oaks, the slow turning of the seasons.

Cedar Ridge Lodge interior with exposed wooden beams and warm lighting
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Cedar Ridge Lodge

Our signature lodge, seating up to twelve guests. Vaulted ceilings, a fieldstone fireplace, and a wraparound deck overlooking the meadow.

4 Beds 2 Baths Up to 12
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Hickory Cove Cottage cozy interior with stone fireplace and rustic furniture

Hickory Cove Cottage

An intimate retreat for two, tucked beside a spring-fed creek. Copper bathtub, chef's kitchen, and private garden terrace.

1 Bed 1 Bath Couples
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Maple Hollow Farmhouse spacious living area with farmhouse table and large windows

Maple Hollow Farmhouse

A full farmhouse experience for families and small gatherings. Three bedrooms, a commercial-grade kitchen, and a games room.

3 Beds 2 Baths Up to 8
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The Experience

Not just a place to sleep.
A way to live, temporarily.

At Hickory Lodge Farm, the experience begins before you arrive. From the farm-to-table breakfast prepared each morning with eggs from our own hens and berries from the hedgerow, to the evening fireside conversations beneath a sky full of stars — every detail is intentional.

Farm-to-Table Dining

Breakfast and dinner sourced from our pastures, gardens, and neighboring Michigan farms. Seasonal, local, unforgettable.

Guided Nature Trails

Twelve miles of private trails through old-growth forest, wildflower meadows, and along the creek. Maps provided at check-in.

Private Event Spaces

Intimate weddings, milestone birthdays, and retreats. Our Cedar Ridge Lodge hosts up to 40 guests with full catering support.

Stargazing Deck

An IBLA-dark-sky certified location. Our rooftop deck features a mounted telescope and quarterly meteor shower viewing events.

Dense Michigan forest with tall oak and maple trees in autumn colors
Our Grounds

The land does the
heavy lifting.

What makes Hickory Lodge Farm remarkable isn't just what we've built — it's what was already here. A hundred acres of mature hardwood forest, a year-round creek, rolling pastures that have supported livestock since the 1920s, and a sky so clear on a winter night you can see the Milky Way arc from horizon to horizon.

We don't manage the land for you. We invite you to walk it, sit in it, and let it do what it has always done: slow you down.

12 mi
Private Trails
Est. 1924
Family Heritage
5
Distinct Lodges
4
Seasons of Beauty
Guest Stories

What they carry
home with them.

We came for a weekend and left with something we didn't know we were missing — the kind of quiet that actually restores you. The lodge was perfect, the food was extraordinary, and the stars? We've never seen anything like it.

Portrait of a guest
Sarah & James M.
Stayed at Cedar Ridge Lodge — October 2024
Begin Your Stay

The farm is waiting.
Are you ready to arrive?

Whether it's a weekend escape, a family reunion, or the quiet celebration of something important — your lodge is prepared and waiting.

Get in Touch

We'd love to
hear from you.

Have a question about availability, events, or which lodge is right for your group? Reach out by phone, email, or the form below. We typically respond within 24 hours.

Phone
(517) 260-3707
Address
14605 Forrister Rd, Clayton, MI 49235

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