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Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019!

Posted on December 21st, 2018

Welcome the new year in style! Whether you’re looking for an evening among adults, overnight accommodations or family-friendly festivities, northern Michigan is the place to be. Read on for a list of 5 festive ways to say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019. 1. A delicious New Year’s Eve Buffe…

Thanksgiving Weekend in Northern Michigan

Posted on November 19th, 2018

If you’re looking for some holiday spirit, this is where you’ll find it! The communities of Northern Michigan have put together these exciting events for all to enjoy. Take a look and we hope to see your out-and-about this weekend. Happy Holidays! Charlevoix Holiday Parade & Tree …

Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash Shirred Eggs

Posted on November 14th, 2018

A fabulous recipe to make during the harvest season.

1 Acorn Squash
2 TBS Butter
2 Eggs
2 TBS Heavy Cream
2 TBS Shredded Gruyere cheese
Thyme as needed
2 Eggs
2 Pieces of Toast
1 Acorn Squash (halved, seeds removed)
Olive oil, salt, pepper as needed

Being by preheat oven to 400°F. • Rub halved an…

A Month To Be Thankful!

Posted on October 31st, 2018

November is here and it’s a month to be thankful! Thankful for this place we call home, thankful those we call friends, thankful for those we claim as family, thankful for opportunities presented to us this year. Whether you’re looking to dine out with your favorite people or enjoy them…

Color Tours, Restaurant Week, Murder Mystery & Fabulous Autumn Recipe

Posted on October 20th, 2018

Psssst, in case you haven’t heard, fall color in the North is at its peak! And it’s glorious. So many options for a color tour drive, find them all here. One of our favorites is a drive through the Tunnel of Trees on M-119. But a walk or bike ride along Little Traverse Wheelway is a close secon…

The Knot Hall of Fame Award

Posted on October 11th, 2018

We are pleased to have received the honor of being one of the Top Wedding Vendors across America! Our team of exceptional wedding professionals have earned this distinct honor of being inducted into the Knot Hall of Fame, after earning four or more of The Knot Best of Weddings awards. In its twelfth an…

Fall Into These Dining Specials

Posted on September 17th, 2018

We hope you are enjoying the beginning of the autumn season. Please join us for these fall events & features! Double Frequent Diner Points on Sunday Brunch at Stafford’s Bay View Inn
You read that right! Earn DOUBLE Frequent Diner Points when you dine at Sunday Brunch at Stafford&#…

Sip. Savor. See. Stay!

Posted on September 4th, 2018

Immerse yourself in the beauty that is fall. The crisp air, the colorful trees and all things pumpkin. There is so much to enjoy during the fall season in northern Michigan, we hope you can find time to sip, savor and see a few of our favorites with a relaxing stay. Sip
Taste & tour the sensational and…

Wedding Feature: Hong & Bryan

Posted on July 31st, 2018

Their Story
Bryan and I met in college through the WMU ROTC program. We started our journey with our friendship before our love story began. Bryan first noticed Hong when we were working out on the track field for PT (Physical Training). It took a few weeks for me to notice Bryan, but when I…

Introducing Our Summer Interns

Posted on June 22nd, 2018

We’re always excited to welcome a new group of interns, it’s another summer tradition around here! With them, they bring energy, fresh new ideas and a motivation to learn-by-doing. Our interns are here to grow as individuals and while doing so they make an impact on the day to day experi…