• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

•  Michigan State List of Historic Sites

• Certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a "Backyard Wildlife Habitat" # 31094

     This grand historic home was built before the Civil War by Henry K. Farrand, who came from the East Coast with his wife and children. History relates that the Farrand family originally built and lived in a log cabin at or near this site prior to building Farrand Hall in 1854. Henry modeled Farrand Hall after his Aunt's residence which is believed to be in the Philadelphia area thus the heavy Federal architectural influence. 

     Farrand Hall is truly a historic purist's delight, steeped in local history and kept amazingly original through the years. From it's breathtaking hallway and open staircase to it's traditional early American floor plan this home is a spectacular showplace. With 18 rooms in all, this house features 3 working fireplaces, one of which is in the elegant formal dining room, two large parlors, 4 bedrooms, an attic that is simply huge, and a cozy library. Two of the bedrooms offer spacious sitting rooms while another has a walk-in closet plus a room with plumbing for an additional bathroom. The kitchen has a breakfast room as well as a pantry adjoining it. At the west end of the house, past the library is an artist's studio. The flooring throughout the home is tulip wood with a natural stain, likely milled from trees on the estate as a huge tulip tree still stands behind the home. 

     Farrand Hall is located 250 feet off Farrand Road and offers privacy in a park like setting in the spring and summer months. Mature maples, oaks, and pines line this landscape with plenty of natural growth encouraged to give cover to the over 70 different species of birds that visit here during the year. Wildlife is a featured attraction and during early and late hours visitors include whitetail deer, cottontail rabbits, mink, and maybe a red fox.

     In the early 1970's Farrand Hall was put on The National Register Of Historic Places by the United States Department Of The Interior and also added to the List Of Historic Sites by the state of Michigan. In 2002 Farrand Hall was also certified by the National Wildlife Federation as a "Backyard Wildlife Habitat."

     The property has been in the same family for 30 years, and includes a pond and 46' x 48' pole building. Located in Colon, Michigan, Farrand Hall has easy accessibility to large cities such as, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, and Sturgis.