Goldberry Woods

My wife and I spent the weekend of our anniversary at Goldberry Woods in March. We both had a relaxing, comfortable experience and met some other wonderful guests during our stay. The breakfast of homegrown and local produce was a unexpected surprise. We highly recommend this establishment and will be returning for future occasions!
Jeff and Kathy

Loved our weekend with Eric & Julie for my birthday. Cool beds created by Andy at Hearthwoods Custom Furnishings in Lakeside and hearty, scrumptious breakfasts! We’ll be back

We had the most amazing stay for
our anniversary weekend! Julie and Eric were fantastic inn keepers and so accommodating. Breakfast was different each day and so yummy! Julie, you are an amazing cook! The property itself is beautiful and fun to explore. They offer great suggestions of things to do nearby as well. We stayed in the Silver Maple room, beautifully decorated, nice, bright and open! I would give Goldberry woods 10 stars if I could! We can not wait to visit again.

Goldberry Woods is without a doubt one of the most inviting places I have ever stayed. Besides the absolutely beautiful and unique rooms each with a hot tub, the common areas are comfortable and cushy, the plantings and gardens are beautiful. It is not fussy, not lots of bows and cupids and dried flowers. The décor is spare and always interesting. We brought seven other people with us, each had a room, and everyone of them has reported what a perfect spot Goldberry was for our gathering.
Julie and Eric are serious about the inn, but relaxed and friendly with guests. They seemed genuinely interested in each person staying with them. The inn is large enough for many people to have privacy or to gather in the sun room, the common room, or the kitchen. And, the breakfasts are absolutely scrumptious, Julie is an amazing baker and cook. Never tasted such perfect homemade croissants! I never felt like anything but welcome.
We hope to return!

What a gem! My husband and I spent only one night at the Goldberry Woods, but we enjoyed every minute of it. We were looking for a quaint, comfortable place that was not too far from South Bend, IN, and that had that «in the middle of nowhere» feel. This was perfect!
The whole place is beautiful and very well taken care of. We stayed at the Driftwood room, which was gorgeous. We really appreciated the layout of the room, with the jacuzzi double doors! The location is great. Within a few minutes, you can get to restaurants, wineries and other local shops.
Their customer service is great. Eric called me two days before to ask about dietary preferences/​allergies, and they were very accommodating. Breakfast was delicious! Thanks Eric & Julie!
Overall, we really enjoyed our time at Goldberry Woods, and highly recommend it for a romantic getaway!

Excellent location and place to stay. Clean, comfy, cozy, and lots to do on the property and in the area. Have been there three times and will be going back a fourth. Highly recommended!

Very cute and cozy place! The rooms are beautiful! Julie and Eric were very welcoming and wonderful hosts. We will definitely tell people to stay here if they are in the area. Just wish we would have came in summer where we could enjoy enjoy more outdoor activities. You won’t be disappointed staying here tho! Great selection of board games to play also :)

Eric and Julie are such wonderful hosts! You could not ask for more when it comes to a B&B getaway! The common areas and bedrooms are well-​kept and beautifully decorated (not «grandma» at all like you see at a lot of B&Bs) and the food is unbelievably delicious! The grounds are great for walks, and it’s so convenient to good restaurants and the beaches. Please go, and enjoy!

I’ve become Goldberry Woods’ unpaid PR Rep: I can’t stress enough how utterly delightful my stay here was. From the unforgettable bed configurations, to the homemade morning muffins, to that unique feeling of being right at home but actually on a city escape — I’m so, so glad I had the Goldberry Woods experience.

We spent two nights here a couple weeks back and the whole experience was just great! So cozy and the owners are really wonderful. Breakfasts were really good. The rooms were big and comfortable with big jacuzzi tubs. It is just such a warm inviting place! Also nice to have something like this just an hour away from Chicago for a quick escape!

Even nicer now that the good weather is here. This time I stayed in a 2 room ground floor room off the kitchen. It’s part of the original house and retains the cool summer cabin feel of the building.
The garden is coming in nicely– with lots of places to sit and enjoy the sights.
and I was able to sample fresh fruit and veggies and jelly and jam from the property. I had a great chat with the help while I snacked on wine etc.

Great experience — spent 3 nights here & was very impressed. Lots of space, everything is well-​maintained, the breakfasts are excellent and a great time to socialize with owners Julie & Eric or other guests. I’ll be dreaming about this morning’s lemon-​ricotta-​pancakes and locally sourced breakfast sausage for weeks! The rooms are spacious, clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated, with huge jacuzzi tubs and fireplace (gas).
Julie & Eric are great hosts — they give you the respect & freedom to enjoy the experience without strict rules like other B&Bs. We enjoyed late night bottles of wine with new friends each night, and built a nice little bonfire on our last night.
Between the microfarm, orchard, hiking, beach, sand dunes, wineries, breweries, restaurants, etc, there’s a lot to enjoy here. I can’t imagine a more comfortable place to call your home away from home. We hope to be coming back regularly over the years as Julie & Eric’s Goldberry Woods BnB has set the bar very high!

Best B&B around!
We stayed at Eric and Julie’s adorable bed and breakfast tucked away in Union Pier for the weekend and couldn’t be happier with our pick. They may be new at keeping a B&B, but you wouldn’t guess it. Goldberry is comfortable and cozy, and before you’ve finished your breakfast, they’re already offering another helping! It was like staying at your friends house for the weekend.
The Rooms: Very clean and updated with some fun vintage touches. We stayed in the Ironwood suite — a room in the front of the house off the kitchen. It has a fire place, extra sun room with trundle bed and enormous bathtub. In the main areas, there’s also an extra bathroom stocked with any forgotten items (beach towel, hair dryer, toothpaste, etc).
The Breakfast: It gets its own category. DELISH. Julie’s an amazing cook who really enjoys trying new recipes. She takes great care in creating menus that meet all guests dietary needs, as well as choosing fresh and local ingredients when possible. She tried out her cinnamon chips with fruit salsa on us for the first time… a winner!
The Inn: Well kept grounds that are the beginnings of a grand plan. There’s a bags game, volleyball net, kayaks, bikes, walking trail. Julie and Eric also have a good sized garden and orchard you can wander around. The Inn has a huge kitchen/​dining area with old farm tables. A couple living rooms to hang out in. There’s snacks and refreshments around ²⁴⁄₇ (cookie bar at midnight is the best…) They’ve also collected a variety of books, games and movies… local menus and attraction info to help make the most of your time.
Eric and Julie truly enjoy running their Inn, and it shows. I can’t wait to return to see what else they’ve done and what new recipes Julie’s mastered!

I wish I could have stayed more than one night at Goldberry Woods. You can tell that Julie and Eric put a ton of care into all elements of the property. We stayed in the Sassafras room upstairs and it was incredibly private — while the outside deck is shared with another room, there are no shared walls. The room, common spaces, and grounds are immaculate.
Breakfast by Julie and her daughter was fantastic. They accommodated my gluten-​free request and the fruit, sausage, and waffles were all delicious. They also provided many local recommendations that were consistent with recommendations from our friends and you can even borrow their growler for a trip up to Greenbush. Also ask about offers from local wineries. Highly recommend this gem!

This place is amazing. Great food, great service and excellent advice on the best restaurants. Will be back.

The innkeepers and staff were fantastic, as were the rooms. My wife and I had a very relaxing weekend there for our anniversary. We are already planning our next trip there!

My Wife and I stayed at Goldberry Woods recently to get away and relax. From the onset, we were glad we did. The inside was updated and decorated very nicely. Our room, which had a bed that looked like a tree, was so inviting it immediately put a smile on our faces. Add in the jacuzzi tub and some local wine and it was a nice place to unwind. We were so close to the water that we took a walk on the beach and the town of New Buffalo is also very cool. We liked the area so much that we actually looked at some Real Estate while we were there! You won’t be disappointed in the area and you’ll be glad you chose the Goldberry Woods.

The Goldberry Woods B&B was my very first experience in a B&B. It was the most perfect first time! The setting is so beautiful: set back in the woods in a gorgeous, huge home. The landscaping is nice all around with tons of property. They even have bean bags, badmitton, bikes, kayak and canoes to use free of charge. There is river access on the property. Julie and Eric are such gracious hosts and take great care of their guests and their beautiful B&B!
The inside is super clean, charming, modern and tastefully decorated. We felt so very comfortable in this place. I don’t think any other B&B will top this one, especially the breakfast. Since they also have a microfarm, they use all fresh ingredients and have amazing recipes that they share with their guests. We loved every minute of it! The Silver Maple Room is where we stayed. It’s very roomy, clean and nicely decorated. We will absolutely, 100%, be back again soon.

Used to come here in a previous incarnation. Always loved it and Julie and Eric, the new owners have continued to offer outstanding service and hospitality. They make you feel as if you are family. Breakfasts are sumptuous and you feel as if you are in the midst of nature when you awake in an extravagant bed with tree limbs over your head. Add the surrounding micro farm, wondrous trails to walk or bike, and a river to kayak or comfortable rooms to play games, watch DVDs, and you have a magnificent retreat. Eight rooms are available, each named after a particular tree and the beds are made from the corresponding wood. You can be as social or as isolated as you wish. No pressure except to do whatever you wish!