08/17/2024
😎Smiling because it happened! (Not crying because it’s over)
As the summer season comes to a close we are looking back at the amazing summer we had with all our guests! Thanks for spending time with us this summer, we had a blast!!
White Birch Lodge
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White Birch Lodge is an all-inclusive, fun family resort on the beautiful shores of Elk Lake in North We know you will love it!
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White Birch Lodge was started by Cliff and Ruby Conrad in 1958. The Conrads, from Maumee, Ohio, had the vision of a place where familes could come to enjoy "up North" summer vacations. Elk Lake's crystal clear blue water provided the setting, and with help from friends and young staff, they began to offer an all-inclusive, "american plan" style of vacation where the staff took care of all the work
, giving parents freedom to relax and enjoy. The lush lakefront property where the resort lies had been operated off and on as a hotel since the early 1900s. The main lodge was constructed in the late 1800s and remains the heart and soul of WBL today. Waterskiing and sailing became popular pasttimes on the lake, while cooks prepared three meals each day in the lakefront dining hall. The active vacationer enjoyed all the available sports activities on and off the water, while the quiet serenity of the area brought relaxation. Countless friendships developed between guests and staff alike and continue to reunite years later. White Birch Lodge : A Nothern Michigan Tradition
The Conrads' passion for fun and service lives on today. Still family-owned and operated by Cliff and Ruby's children and grandchildren, the resort has evolved with the same all-inclusive program at its center. Accommodations have grown to include everything from rustic cabins to luxurious condominiums, all clustered around Elk Lake's sandy, birch-lined shores. The watersports program has grown into one of the most extensive in the nation! MasterCraft ski and wakeboard boats, along with an experienced waterfront crew, will provide the ultimate in waterfront fun whether on skis, a wakeboard, or bouncing around on a tube or the "Big Banana" towable. Beginners learn quickly with assistance and coaching by staff, and advanced/intermediate riders accel with the help of professional boat drivers. Learning to waterski or wakeboard builds confidence for young kids as the whole dock cheers on their efforts. A fleet of sailboats, small and large, along with instruction from our resident captain, will help you ride the warm breezes off Grand Traverse Bay. Kayaks and canoes provide a quiet paddle, with rowboats to hook into some great fishing with our guide. Countless beach and water toys will entertain the kids for hours on end, while seniors may enjoy pontoon boat cruises or a dip in the refreshing water. You won't find another waterfront program with the variety and level of service offered by WBL! Today's guests include many families of those present when the resort began. Third and fourth generations still return with family to relive childhood memories and create new ones with their own children. Many extended family groups come together to utilize the lodge's perfect setting for family reunions. Families and friends enjoy catching up on the ski dock, beach, or around the campfire underneath a vast array of Northern Michigan stars. Our unique group of college students on staff, most of whom grew up as guests, continue to provide guests with the best of service, interaction with kids, and fun in and around the water. Evening activities bring everyone together for sports night, the square dance, and the locally reknowned watersports show put on by the staff each thursday. Shaded lakefront decks provide quiet spots for reading or getting some work done on laptops with available wireless internet. Parents love seeing their kids drop their video games and enjoy the outdoors all day with lifelong friends they've made during their time at the lodge. Endless activities including basketball, tennis, soccer, shuffleboard, ping pong, kayaking, nearby golf and shopping in downtown Elk Rapids, and more, are sure to entertain every personality. And for those who like to venture off the property and explore, the Grand Traverse Region offers exceptional beauty including the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsulas, and the Antrim Chain of Lakes. Miles of white sand beaches along lake Michigan, rolling forests, orchards, and vineyards abound. Close to eclectic downtown Traverse City and many quaint Northern Michigan towns. Outside of the Summer Season White Birch Lodge plays host to Weddings and Private Events. We hope you will consider joining us for your family's next vacation and become part of the White Birch tradition!
07/27/2024
☀️Summer isn’t over yet! A White Birch Lodge vacation can still be yours. We still have a few accommodations available and we would love for you to come and stay with us.
🚨We are offering a 20% discount on weekly (Saturday to Saturday) reservations for our 2024 All-Inclusive Summer Program. August 3-10 and August 10-17.
👋🏼Call or email our office today! [email protected] | (231) 264-8271
07/10/2024
UPDATE: WE🩵SUMMER
06/18/2024
Without further ado…. We would like to introduce you to the Summer 2024 Staffers! 🎉👏🏼👏🏼
1st Photo: Full Staff
2nd Photo: Staff Directors
3rd Photo: Waterfront Directors
4th Photo: Kid’s Program Directors
06/15/2024
The day is finally here🗓️🧳❗️The grounds are patiently waiting for squeals of joy to fill the air as guests arrive ☀️🌳🌊. Our staffers are here with big smiles on their faces, ready to ensure our guests have everything they need for the best family vacation ever 😁✨ TODAY we are so excited to welcome the first of our summer guests. HELLO WEEK 1️⃣! 🌈🙌🏼😆💞⭐️ It’s going to be the BEST SUMMER EVER! 🏝️🧴🩳⛵️👙🏝️
06/08/2024
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Three CHEERS for these guys🏆✨! The Lodge is almost ready for the summer season and it’s all thanks to our amazing staffers and housekeepers 💖💖! They have put in the work and the grounds are looking better than ever! ⭐️🌈😎 Thank You 🙌🏼 Thank You 🫶🏼‼️
06/05/2024
🚨Hiring Saturday Housekeepers, Bed Makers AND COOKS‼️🧺🧹Join our team this summer and make some extra 💵💵! EVERY Saturday June 22 - August 17, 9AM - 4PM💪🏼
🧼We are looking for housekeepers to take care of general housekeeping duties in a picturesque work environment.
⭐️Experienced housekeepers over 18 years of age can earn $25/hour!!
🛏️We are looking for bed makers to strip and make beds in a fun fast pace team setting. (Must be 14 years of age to apply.)
⭐️Starting wage $14/hour
🍳We are looking for cooks to join our lively team. This person would enjoy working in a busy environment and take direction well. Kitchen experience is a plus but not a requirement.
⭐️Starting wage $22/hour
💼TO APPLY: Email 📧 [email protected] for an application. You may also call us at (231) 264-8271 or stop by our office Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM. 🫱🏻🫲🏼✨
05/17/2024
😎😎It is starting to look a lot like summer Up North and with our first boat of the season in the water it is starting to feel like summer too 🌊🚤!!!
💖Love to see Tournament Team in the water and full of Staffers!! We couldn’t do it without them 💪🏼💪🏼
05/09/2024
🗣️🎉🎉Let’s give a warm White Birch welcome to ⭐️Emily Dellinger⭐️! A former guest and staffer, she has relocated with her family to be up North with us💓. She is diving in head first this Spring, training alongside the amazing Glaidis as she prepares for retirement☀️🌊🌴! She has some big shoes to fill, but we know she is up for the challenge🏆
🫶🏼We are so happy she is here!! Welcome to the team Emily💐!
04/27/2024
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04/22/2024
Happy Earth Day 🩷👩🏽🤝👨🏻👭🏼👨🏽🤝👨🏿🌎✨!! Spring is here and we are L🌸O🌿V🌼I🍃N🪻G🌷 IT!
We hope you can get outside today and breathe some fresh air! 🌬️☁️☁️
03/08/2024
We are hiring! Our amazing Operations Manager of 35-plus years is retiring, and we are looking for the right person to fill her shoes. This is a great opportunity for a full time position in Northern Michigan. A very rewarding job at a very special place where magic happens every summer!
Please apply or share with anyone you think might be interested!
https://www.truejob.com/job/operations-manager-qvykcq
Link also in bio!
01/22/2024
❄️Winter days don’t get much better than this!❄️
📸:Annie Wirtz
01/18/2024
🚨We are hiring!🫵🏼😎🌊💼⛵️🩵
We are looking for fun, motivated and hard working individuals for our Guest Service Staff.
If you or someone you know is looking for the best summer job of all time please email our Staff Directors for an application today!
📧[email protected]
12/25/2023
🌙Wishing you a calm and bright night🌟 and a very happy holiday!
09/05/2023
Cheers to another beautiful summer on Elk Lake 🥳🫶🏼🌳🌼🕶️🌈💗☀️🧹🌊🚤🤙🏼🍔🏆✨
💐Thank you to our staffers and our guests who make it possible year after year!💕💕💕
08/05/2023
August, we love you! 🤙🏼☀️😎 There’s still a lot of summer left at White Birch Lodge and we couldn’t be happier about it!
07/15/2023
👏🏼👏🏼Staff Appreciation Post💥! To our Queens of Clean and everyone in between.. ⭐️THANK YOU!!⭐️ You are the best in the game 💪🏼🥇
🫶🏼Our beloved Housekeeping Managers keep us looking sharp for our wonderful guests each week. 🫧🧺🧽🧼✨✨ We couldn’t do it without them🫶🏼💗!
07/12/2023
We have been having so much fun this summer! We almost forgot to post about it!
Almost! 😜
06/18/2023
The gang’s all here! 😎🤙🏼🎉
We are pleased to introduce you to our 2023 Guest Service Staff!
They’re fun, funny and work so hard! Ready to make your summer vacation one of the best ones yet!
06/17/2023
☀️🥳Happy Summer!!!🎉🤙🏼
It’s the first day of the Summer Season at White Birch Lodge and we wouldn’t be ready for our fabulous guests if it wasn’t for our amazing preseason crew!
They raked, they swept, they painted and they put docks in. They Rule!! We love them💘
🏆THANK YOU STAFFERS!
05/25/2023
Boats are in the water! The countdown to summertime guests is ON!!!
04/22/2023
Happy Earth Day Earthlings 🌎✌🏼✨
04/20/2023
💘Did you know we are a Wedding Venue too💒?!?
During the Spring, late Summer and Fall we offer a destination wedding weekend package. Couples, along with their families and friends can celebrate their love and enjoy everything that Northern Michigan has to offer at our stunning lakeside resort!
The Lodge is such a fun and unique place to gather. We have been doing it for over 60 years! We host both indoor and outdoor event space, as well as onsite guest accommodations.
There is no better place to say “I Do” than at White Birch Lodge! 💋✨
04/12/2023
🌤️The Lake is laking🌊, the buds are budding🌱🌱! It’s official.. Spring is springing in Elk Rapids!🌷👏🏼✨
💥We are moving full steam ahead on our Spring Time projects and getting super excited to welcome our guests to the Lodge this Summer…but first weddings💐💒💐!!
04/12/2023
🌤️The Lake is laking🌊, the buds are budding🌱🌱! It’s official.. Spring is springing in Elk Rapids!🌷👏🏼✨
💥We are moving full steam ahead on our Spring Time projects and getting super excited to welcome our guest to the Lodge this Summer…but first weddings💐💒💐!!
04/03/2023
Even though it sure is pretty, we are ready to say ‘goodbye’ to the ice on Elk Lake! Fingers crossed this is the week! ☀️🤞🏼☀️
02/13/2023
It’s HIRING SEASON at White Birch Lodge! 🤓📊📑✨
We are looking for motivated and fun college age adults to join the Guest Service Staff for the 2023 Summer Season! 💪🏽🤪🏆
📧Interested candidates should email our Staff Directors at [email protected] for their application today!
02/13/2023
02/07/2023
Icy morning on Elk Lake! Love to see that blue sky 🫶🏼⛅️🫶🏼
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571 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI
49629
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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Ice 🧊 Update! 🔊Sound on to hear the crazy sounds Elk Lake is making today as the ice is forming! 🌀🛸 #whitebirchlodge #elklake #elkrapids #puremichigan #nature
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