PLAINWELL, MI — When Rae Barlow opened MI Grounds in late 2023, her goal was to create a space where children could thrive in creative play and parents could also enjoy themselves.
She did exactly that, designing a multi-faceted coffee house with dedicated areas for children’s play, a private dining area for families in close proximity and a more traditional cafe space.
While business had been picking up of late at 124 E. Bridge St. in Plainwell, it wasn’t happening quickly enough, she said…