Visit Highland State Recreation Area/Haven Hill This Weekend for the Redbud Reveal!

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Visit the Highland State Recreation Area this coming Saturday, May 4, from 10am until 4pm and enjoy the colorful blooms as the forests turn green again and beautiful serviceberry, dogwoods, and redbud trees signal the beginning of spring.

See Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill Gatehouse and Carriage House renovations underway and walk-through the Edsel Ford Barn. Take a stroll up Haven Hill to see the new Carriage House roof. History in the outdoors!

AND enjoy vintage Model A and T Ford automobiles as they drive throughout the park. Fun and interesting things to see and do for everyone.

5200 Highland Road (M-59), White Lake, MI 48383. Park Office: (248) 889-3750.

Event is free with MDNR Recreation Passport for State Park Entry.

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Redbud Reveal and Redbud Dust-Off Coming on Saturday, May 4!

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Enjoy a spring day at Highland State Recreation Area on Saturday, May 4 between 10am and 4:00pm at the Redbud Reveal spring season-opening event.

See specials views of the Edsel Ford Barn, Haven Hill Gatehouse, and more as you walk, bike, or drive the grounds of Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill estate. Enjoy Model A and T vintage autos parked and driving the beautiful roads. See more info in the attached flyers.

Event is FREE, with a Recreation Passport required for state park entry.

Park Entrance: 5200 Highland Road, White Lake. (248) 889-3750.

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Vintage Ford Autos Driving the Roads of Haven Hill and Highland State Recreation Area on May 4th at the Annual Redbud Reveal!

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Vintage Ford Autos Driving the Roads of Haven Hill and Highland State Recreation Area on May 4th at the Annual Redbud Reveal!

Exciting 2024 Redbud Reveal event news! Vintage Ford autos to enjoy a “Dust-Off” day on May 4 during the Redbud Reveal event at Haven Hill - Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former country estate!

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Redbud Reveal is Saturday at Highland Recreation Area

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Come enjoy a spring day at the Park!

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Redbud Reveal at Highland Rec Coming Soon in May

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Redbud is a day of outdoor enjoyment in the Haven Hill section of Highland State Recreation Area in Michigan. Visitors are encouraged to come and see the beautiful and historic Haven Hill section of the Highland State Recreation Area which includes the new Cedar Creek trail, the historic Haven Hill Gatehouse, the Edsel Ford Barn, the picturesque Carriage House, and the Haven Hill Lodge footprint up on Haven Hill. Come on out and join area residents to see if the beautiful redbuds are in bloom at Haven Hill!

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Press Release: 2018 Antiques and Collectibles Sale at Edsel Ford Barn on Saturday, May 12

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A fundraising Sale will be held in Highland State Recreation Area during the “Redbud Reveal” spring season-opening event on Saturday, May 12, 2018 from 9 am until 4:00 pm. Items for you and your home will be presented in the historic Edsel Ford Barn on the grounds of Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill Estate. The historic structure is undergoing renovation by the park’s Friends Group.

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All proceeds from the sale of donated items and a 50/50 drawing will benefit the Friends of Highland Recreation Area and their restoration efforts at the former Haven Hill Estate. FOHRA is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring the structures and spirit of the historic Haven Hill Estate that was once the home of Edsel and Eleanor Ford and their family.

The Edsel Ford Barn is located within Highland State Recreation Area between Duck Lake and Bogie Lake Roads in White Lake. Enter the Recreation Area at 5200 Highland Road (M-59), White Lake, Michigan. The entrance to the park is on the south side of the highway. The Michigan DNR requires a Recreation Passport on your license plate for state park entry and they are available at the park if you do not yet have this great benefit. Once inside the park please follow the signs to the Sale.

 

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John Fitzgerald

The Friends of Highland Recreation Area (FOHRA) volunteer organization was established in 2007, and is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt non-profit organization operating under lease agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Within one of the most picturesque, fascinating, and historically significant state parks in southeast lower Michigan, our goal is to combine the former Haven Hill estate history with Highland Recreation Area’s existing amenities, wilderness, and recreation.

Haven Hill Redbud Reveal Season Opening Event to Feature Brick Paver Fundraiser and Antiques and Collectibles Sale

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Saturday, May 6, 10 am until 3:00 pm

The season opening “Redbud Reveal” event is this Saturday May 6 at Haven Hill in Highland State Recreation Area. Come out and enjoy the historic Haven Hill structures in a beautiful Spring setting. And it’s perfect timing – the redbud trees are in bloom!

Also enjoy an Antiques and Collectibles Sale fundraiser at the Edsel Ford barn. During the sale, see the developments that the Friends of Highland Recreation Area volunteers have completed to rebuild this historic structure - and take home a few items for your home, family, and friends. All sale proceeds benefit the friends group and their efforts at the state park.

This year’s event day will feature a special fundraiser at Edsel and Eleanor Ford’s former Haven Hill Gate House. A Brick Pavers sale will allow you to donate to the friends group and place a permanent brick paver on the historic Gate House grounds in memory of your love ones or special pets. The pavers will be installed later this year, and you will be able to enjoy them forever on the beautiful grounds of Edsel and Eleanor Fords’ former Haven Hill Gate House. A display table with brochures and information, as well as friends group volunteers, will be there to answer questions during the event on Saturday.

Visit the website at www.fohravolunteers.org for more information. See you Saturday at the Park!