Knollwood Farm Training Center - Battle Creek, MichiganColleen Hoekstra Dressage and Warmblood Breeding

Directions to Knollwood Farm

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Please Choose from Where You Are Traveling

  •   Via M-66/194 from the South  (Local Area [most hotels], Sturgis) - The Easy Way
  •   Via I-94 from the West  (Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, Chicago)
  •   Via M-89 from the West  (Richland, Plainwell, Holland)
  •   Via M-37 from the North  (Hastings, Grand Rapids, Traverse City)
  •   Via M-66 from the North  (Nashville, Ionia)
  •   Via I-69 from the North/East  (Charlotte, Lansing, Flint)
  •   Via I-94 from the East  (Jackson, Ann Arbor, Detroit)
  •   Via I-69 from the South  (Coldwater, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, All of Ohio)
  •   Via SR-33/SR-51 from the South  (Dowagiac, Niles, South Bend)

...or click the map for Yahoo! Maps point-to-point directions (see 'Driving Directions: To Here - From Here').

Map to Knollwood Farm

The Easy Way - Via M-66/194 from the South

Business Spur 194 of M-66, or "The Penetrator" as the locals call it, is an express artery into downtown Battle Creek from the commercial mall area and I-94.  The Easy Way is not necessarily the best way for frequent visitors to travel, nonetheless, it is the route easiest for most visitors.  It can be appropriate for all travelers except those coming from the northwest, and involves a difficult spot for long trailer haulers.  It also happens to be the route used by visitors who stay in Battle Creek for multi-day events as they travel from their hotels to the farm.  The remaining routes are the more direct routes used by Knollwood Farm staff.

  1. Begin by traveling North on M-66 from South of Battle Creek.
    M-66 approaches Battle Creek through the Minges Creek area and the commercial strip surrounding Battle Creek's Lakeview Square Mall.  The crossroads here is Beckley, the road that several of the area's hotels are situated upon.  The bridge over I-94 is just half a mile beyond.
  2. Arrive in downtown Battle Creek approximately 3.3 miles from I-94.
    The M-66 Business Spur (194) lowers into downtown Battle Creek and becomes a city road.
  3. Turn Left onto Van Buren St.
    There are four lights in downtown before the turn.  Keep left prior to the turn.
  4. Immediately make the next Right onto Capital Ave.
    Capital Avenue curves into North Ave, and it is this turn curve that can be difficult with a long hauling trailer.
  5. Continue on North Ave. for 4.5 miles.
    North Avenue wends its way north out of Battle Creek.  St. Mary's Lake is on the left shortly before the next turn.
  6. Turn Left onto Halbert Rd.
    The turn is at the bottom of the hill after the lake.
  7. Arrive at Knollwood Farm about 1.1 miles from North Ave.
    The driveway is atop a hill on the right.

Via I-94 from the West

Interstate 94 runs East-West between Detroit and Chicago.  Barn visitors who are traveling from the Kalamazoo, Benton Harbor, Chicago, or other westerly originations, may take I-94 directly to the Battle Creek area.

  1. Take I-94 East to Exit 92
    Traveling East toward Battle Creek (and Detroit), exit I-94 at Exit 92, the Business Loop 94 exit.  Yield Right onto Columbia Ave. at the top of the off-ramp.  Arlene's Truckstop, a good place for diesel, is on the right after passing back over I-94.  The business loop is also known as the Martin Luther King Memorial Highway.
  2. Continue on the MLK as it Becomes Skyline Drive
    After 1.5 miles from I-94, follow the memorial highway around the curve to the Left as it splits and changes from Columbia Ave. into Skyline Drive.  Continue for a total of 4 miles where another curve will merge Right onto the next roadway.
  3. Curve Right onto Dickman Rd.
    Now on Dickman, the Battle Creek airport will soon be on the right.  After 1 mile, move to the left in order to turn left at the next major intersection.
  4. Turn Left onto Helmer Rd.
    The Reese Cemetary should be on the right after the turn.  Cross over two sets of railroad tracks, the Kalamazoo River, and West Jackson St. before coming to the light at Michigan Ave.  Helmer Rd. becomes M-37 North after crossing Michigan Ave. in Urbandale.
  5. Turn Right onto S Drive
    2.8 miles from Michigan Ave. on M-37, turn Right onto S Drive.  The Battle Creek Glass Company is on the right-hand corner.  The village of Bedford is too far beyond the turn.  S Drive becomes Halbert Rd. and crosses over Waubascon at a four-way stop.
  6. Arrive at Knollwood Farm
    Knollwood Farm is on the left, .8 miles from Waubascon, on top of a hill.

Via M-89 from the West

M-89 runs East-West between Holland and Battle Creek.  Barn visitors who are traveling from the Holland, Plainwell, or Richland areas, may take M-89 directly to the Battle Creek area.

  1. Head East on M-89 from Holland or Plainwell
    Travel on M-89 from Holland directly through Plainwell.
  2. Continue on M-89 for 11.7 miles from Plainwell
    M-89 T's into M-43 near Richland.
  3. Turn Right onto M-43/M-89
    The small town of Richland is shortly after the turn.
  4. Turn Left onto M-89
    Turn at the only intersection in town, staying on M-89.
  5. Continue on M-89/Michigan Ave.
    After 8.7 miles, M-89 merges onto Michigan Ave. and leads into Urbandale.
  6. Turn Left onto M-37 North
    3.7 miles after mergin onto Michigan Ave., turn at the light onto M-37 North.
  7. Turn Right onto S Drive North
    2.8 miles from Michigan Ave. on M-37, turn Right onto S Drive.  The Battle Creek Glass Company is on the right-hand corner.  The village of Bedford is too far beyond the turn.  S Drive becomes Halbert Rd. and crosses over Waubascon at a four-way stop.
  8. Arrive at Knollwood Farm
    The farm is on the left, .8 miles from Waubascon, on top of a hill.

Via M-37 from the North

M-37 runs North-South between Traverse City and Battle Creek.  Barn visitors who are traveling from Grand Rapids or Hastings may take M-37 directly to the Battle Creek area.  US-131, a better route for more northerly travelers, runs parallel to M-37 from Cadillac to Grand Rapids.

  1. From North of Grand Rapids Take US-131 to I-96 East
    Traveling South on US-131, take Exit 89A onto I-96 East.
  2. Turn onto SR-6 from I-96
    After 14.3 miles, take Exit 46 onto the Paul B Henery Highway (SR-6) heading South.
  3. Turn Left onto M-37 from SR-6
    SR-6 terminates onto M-37, presently Broadmoor Ave. SE.  Turn left, heading South.
  4. Continue on M-37 Toward Hastings
    M-37 continues for 22.8 miles until reaching Hastings.
  5. From Hastings Continue Through Hastings on M-37
  6. Turn Right on M-37 in Hastings
    M-37 takes a right turn in the town of Hastings.
  7. Continue on M-37 Toward Battle Creek
    M-37 continues for 18.5 miles until reaching Bedford.
  8. Take M-37 South Through the Village of Bedford
    There are no lights in Bedford, only a slight curve to the right.
  9. Turn Left onto S Drive
    Turn Left at the first road after leaving Bedford.  S Drive is less than a mile from Bedford.  The Battle Creek Glass Company is on the far corner.  S Drive becomes Halbert Rd. and crosses over Waubascon at a four-way stop.
  10. Arrive at Knollwood Farm
    Knollwood Farm is on the left, .8 miles from Waubascon, on top of a hill.

Via M-66 from the North

M-66 runs North-South between Kalkaska and Battle Creek, though only ideal from Stanton.  Barn visitors who are traveling from Stanton, Sheridan, Ionia, or Nashville may take M-66 South to the Battle Creek area.

  1. Take M-66 South Toward Battle Creek
    On approaching Battle Creek, keep watch for M-78 to join M-66 from Bellevue.
  2. Turn Right onto White Rabbit Rd.
    Approximately 1 mile after passing the M-78 merger, White Rabbit Rd. turns only to the right, and is preceded by a green and white road sign that marks it.  White Rabbit road is a winding road through one area.
  3. Turn Left on North Ave.
    White Rabbit Rd. T's into North Ave.
  4. Turn Right on Halbert Rd.
    The first turn on North Avenue is Halbert Rd, and it is only a right turn.
  5. Arrive at Knollwood Farm
    1.1 miles from the turn, after passing two side streets on the left, Knollwood Farm is on top of a hill on the right.

Via I-69/M-79 from the North/East

I-69 runs North-South after passing through Lansing from the East.  Barn visitors who are traveling from Saginaw, Flint, Lansing, or Charlotte may take I-69 South to Bellevue, and from there to Battle Creek.

  1. Take I-69 South Toward Bellevue
  2. Exit I-69 at Exit 48
    Head West on M-78, after exiting I-69.  The Butterfield Highway curves North into Bellevue before continuing on to the Battle Creek area.
  3. Turn Left on Capital Ave.
    In the center of Bellevue, turn left on Capital Ave (M-78).
  4. Turn Left on M-66
    M-78 continues past Bellevue for 6.6 miles before T'ing into M-66.
  5. Turn Right onto White Rabbit Rd.
    Approximately 1 mile from M-78, White Rabbit Rd. turns only to the right, and is preceded by a green and white road sign that marks it.  White Rabbit road is a winding road through one area.
  6. Turn Left on North Ave.
    White Rabbit Rd. T's into North Ave.
  7. Turn Right on Halbert Rd.
    The first turn on North Avenue is Halbert Rd, and it is only a right turn.
  8. Arrive at Knollwood Farm
    1.1 miles from the turn, after passing two side streets on the left, Knollwood Farm is on top of a hill on the right.

Via I-94 from the East

Interstate 94 runs East-West between Detroit and Chicago.  Barn visitors who are traveling from the Jackson, Ann Arbor, Detroit, or other easterly originations, may take I-94 directly to the Battle Creek area.

  1. Take I-94 West Toward Battle Creek (and Chicago)
    I-94 enters the Battle Creek domain after passing under I-69.
  2. Turn Right onto 11 Mile at I-94 Exit 104
    Exiting I-94 at 104, turn Right onto 11 Mile Rd.  Here, at this interchange, there are several places to buy diesel.
  3. Turn Left onto Verona Rd.
    There is a blinking light at this junction.
  4. Turn Right onto Capital Ave. NE
    Verona Rd. leads into one of the commercial/industrial districts in Battle Creek.  After crossing Raymond Rd., Verona crosses over the railroad yard before coming to Capital.
  5. Turn Left on Morgan Rd.
    Capital (M-66) begins leave Battle Creek just where the light lies for the Left turn only onto Morgan.
  6. Turn Right on North Ave.
    At the lighted corner, a Marathon station marks the North Avenue turn.
  7. Turn Left onto Halbert Rd.
    The turn is at the bottom of the hill after the lake.
  8. Arrive at Knollwood Farm about 1.1 miles from North Ave.
    The driveway is atop a hill on the right.

Via I-69 from the South

Interstate 69 runs North-South between Indianapolis and Lansing, passing over I-94 approximately midway.  Barn visitors who are traveling from the Coldwater, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, or other southerly originations, make take I-69 to I-94, and on to the Battle Creek area.

  1. Take I-69 North Toward Marshall (and Lansing)
  2. Take I-94 West Toward Battle Creek (and Chicago)
  3. Turn Right onto 11 Mile at I-94 Exit 104
    Exiting I-94 at 104, turn Right onto 11 Mile Rd.  Here, at this interchange, there are several places to buy diesel.
  4. Turn Left onto Verona Rd.
    There is a blinking light at this junction.
  5. Turn Right onto Capital Ave. NE
    Verona Rd. leads into one of the commercial/industrial districts in Battle Creek.  After crossing Raymond Rd., Verona crosses over the railroad yard before coming to Capital.
  6. Turn Left on Morgan Rd.
    Capital (M-66) begins leave Battle Creek just where the light lies for the Left turn only onto Morgan.
  7. Turn Right on North Ave.
    At the lighted corner, a Marathon station marks the North Avenue turn.
  8. Turn Left onto Halbert Rd.
    The turn is at the bottom of the hill after the lake.
  9. Arrive at Knollwood Farm about 1.1 miles from North Ave.
    The driveway is atop a hill on the right.

Via SR-33/SR-51 from the South

SR-51 from Niles runs North to I-94 from the area of South Bend, Indiana.  This is a unique area to travel from.

  1. Take SR-33 from South Bend North Toward Niles
  2. SR-33 Junctures with SR-51
    In downtown Niles, SR-33 joins SR-12 shortly before passing the turn onto SR-51.
  3. Turn Right onto SR-51 from SR-33
    It is less than a half mile from the M-33/M-12 juncture to the M-33/M-51 juncture.
  4. Continue on SR-51 to I-94
    SR-51 is a total of 35.5 miles long, and ends at I-94 near Teapot Dome.
  5. Take I-94 East to Exit 92
    Traveling East toward Battle Creek (and Detroit), exit I-94 at Exit 92, the Business Loop 94 exit.  Yield Right onto Columbia Ave. at the top of the off-ramp.  Arlene's Truckstop, a good place for diesel, is on the right after passing back over I-94.  The business loop is also known as the Martin Luther King Memorial Highway.
  6. Continue on the MLK as it Becomes Skyline Drive
    After 1.5 miles from I-94, follow the memorial highway around the curve to the Left as it splits and changes from Columbia Ave. into Skyline Drive.  Continue for a total of 4 miles where another curve will merge Right onto the next roadway.
  7. Curve Right onto Dickman Rd.
    Now on Dickman, the Battle Creek airport will soon be on the right.  After 1 mile, move to the left in order to turn left at the next major intersection.
  8. Turn Left onto Helmer Rd.
    The Reese Cemetary should be on the right after the turn.  Cross over two sets of railroad tracks, the Kalamazoo River, and West Jackson St. before coming to the light at Michigan Ave.  Helmer Rd. becomes M-37 North after crossing Michigan Ave. in Urbandale.
  9. Turn Right onto S Drive
    2.8 miles from Michigan Ave. on M-37, turn Right onto S Drive.  The Battle Creek Glass Company is on the right-hand corner.  The village of Bedford is too far beyond the turn.  S Drive becomes Halbert Rd. and crosses over Waubascon at a four-way stop.
  10. Arrive at Knollwood Farm
    Knollwood Farm is on the left, .8 miles from Waubascon, on top of a hill.
Knollwood Farm from the Road


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