How to get to Strawbale Studio

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Map Quest does NOT give good guidance to the Strawbale Studio, so I recommend the directions below, or Rand McNally.

  • Studio Address: 2691 Noble Rd. Oxford, MI 48370.  Links to maps, and directions from different locations, below.
  •  Cell phone – 248 496 4088. Email: strawbale.programs@gmail.com

Below are additional details that will be helpful when you get close to the

Details to Strawbale Studio, from Oxford, Michigan

        • At the main light in the city of Oxford turn east on Burdick/(Semour Lake Rd.) Rd.(..which will later be called Lakeville Rd.), and go 4 mi. E to Lake George Rd. Turn left on Lake George Rd & go 2 miles North to Noble Rd. (JUST BEFORE this corner there is a black horse fence with a beige barn on the right side of the road, then ON the corner is a blue house on the right, and a split rail fence on the left). Turn left on Noble & go 1/2 mi. West to 2691 Noble Rd.(green mail box, on the left). Drive down the lane, park in the 1st meadow on the right or for special needs, take the first lane to the right to the main house.  There is additional parking straight back the lane in the south meadow.  (The Strawbale Studio is behind the main house.)  Keep all lanes open.

Driving from various cities

ANN ARBOR or PONTIAC: Option 1 Shorter, More Challenging, More City driving. Take US 23 north to M 59 and turn right, EAST. Continue through Pontiac, where you will drive through the main part of town. After you cross Wide Track Drive you will get on to M59 Expressway going EAST. Exit on I 75 NORTH, and take it a few miles until you make a big right angle turn to the left, west. Take Exit #81 (M 24/Lapeer Rd/Lake Orion/The Palace). and follow M 24 North. You will go through the city of Lake Orion, into the city of Oxford. Turn Rt at the main light in Oxford. Burdick Rd.(later called Lakeville Rd.)

        • At the main light in the city of Oxford turn east on Burdick Rd.(which will later be called Lakeville Rd.), and go 4 mi. E to Lake George Rd. Turn left on Lake George Rd & go 2 miles North to Noble Rd. (JUST BEFORE this corner there is a black horse fence with a beige barn on the right side of the road, then ON THE CORNER is a blue house on the right, and a split rail fence on the left). Turn left on Noble & go 1/2 mi. West to 2691 Noble Rd.(green mail box, on the left). Drive down the lane, park in the 1st meadow, or up by the main house. Check in there. (The Strawbale Studio is behind the main house.)

From ANN ARBOR Option 2 Easier, Pretty, and Longer: Take US 23 north (pass 96 and 59) By Flint, take 69 N (Lapeer/Port Huron) Exit & proceed 20 mi. to exit #155 (Lapeer/Pontiac). Turn right on Lapeer Rd/ M24 & go 14 mi. SOUTH. In OXFORD turn left at the 2nd light, Burdick Rd. (later called Lakeville Rd.). Follow the description from * above.

ANN ARBOR Option 3 or BIRMINGHAM, MI Direct, a bit more complicated: Take US 23 to M 14E to 275 North. Go North on 275 to 696 E. Take that to Telegraph Rd North. Take Telegraph North about 8 miles to Square Lake Rd. Go right, and in about 2 miles it will lead you directly on to I 75. Keep to the left and take I 75 NORTH. Go a few miles on 75 N past University, until you make a big right angle turn to the left, west. Right after that you will take Exit #81 (M 24/Lapeer Rd/Lake Orion/The Palace). and follow M 24 North. You will go through the city of Lake Orion, into the city of Oxford. Turn Rt at the main light in Oxford which is Burdick Rd.(later called Lakeville Rd.) Follow the description from * above.

LANSING or FLINT: Take 69 North through Lansing, through the Flint area, then proceed about 20 mi. to exit #155 (Lapeer/Pontiac). Turn right on Lapeer Rd/ M24 & go 14 mi. SOUTH to the town of Oxford. In OXFORD turn left at the 2nd light, Burdick Rd. (later called Lakeville Rd.). Go 4 mi. E on Burdick to Lake George Rd. Turn left & go 2 miles N on Lake George to NOBLE Rd. (On the right is a black horse fence, beige barn, then a blue house). Turn left on Noble & go 1/2 mi. W to 2691 Noble Rd. Park in the 1st meadow, or up by the main house. Check in at the main house. The SB Studio is behind the main house.

DETROIT / WINDSOR: I 75 N. past Pontiac/M 59. Take Exit 81 (M 24 N /Lapeer /Lake Orion/The Palace). Pass the Palace, city of Lake Orion, then turn Rt at the main light in Oxford. Burdick Rd. Follow the description from * above. above.

PORT HURON: take 69 W to Exit #155 by Lapeer, then follow Ann Arbor information.

ROCHESTER: Take Rochester Rd north to the village of Lakeville. Turn left at the light on to Lakeville (Burdick) Rd. Go 3 miles east on Lakeville Rd to Lake George Rd. Turn right, north, on Lake George Rd. & go 2 miles North to Noble Rd. (JUST BEFORE this corner there is a black horse fence with a beige barn on the right side of the road, then ON THE CORNER is a blue house on the right, and a split rail fence on the left). Turn left on Noble & go 1/2 mi. West to 2691 Noble Rd.(green mail box, on the left). Drive down the lane, park in the 1st meadow, or up by the main house. Check in there. (The Strawbale Studio is behind the main house.)