Bear Feet Retreat

08/12/2024

Don't miss out on the opportunity to spend July 4th at our property, available for the first time in years. Perfect for families looking to create lasting memories! Family time at its finest.

07/06/2024

06/30/2024

Get ready for an epic vacation with your favorite people! Check out the amazing reviews from recent group trips. August availability still includes Aug 6-9 and Aug 17-23…don't miss out!

06/22/2024

The Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail includes over 20 award winning wineries!

The Midwest's #1 Wine Region!

06/20/2024

06/16/2024

06/03/2024

So excited for this new addition to the community! We still have a few open weeks this summer. Gather friends/family and plan a vaca!

05/21/2024

Excited for this to open! Great new spot in downtown Glen Arbor - just a short drive away.

A summertime utopia: That’s what Mike and Gina Sheldon are hoping to create with River Club Glen Arbor (RCGA), a new miniature golf course, bar, restaurant, live music venue, and hangout spot currently under construction on the banks of the Crystal River. The business, which is slated to open earl...

04/18/2024

True story!

A black bear has visited Grocer’s Daughter Chocolate in Empire on five consecutive evenings this week, rummaged through a dumpster and spreading garbage around the village, and pulling open t…

04/11/2024

Seasonal favorites are starting to open!

03/25/2024

Should be ready for summer!

Mike Sheldon, the longtime CEO of Deutsch advertising agency in Los Angeles and a Lake Leelanau resident since 2017, has broken ground on an 18-hole putting and dining destination at the former Riv…

03/21/2024

With a line-up like this I might book St. Patrick’s Day for myself next year! And it doesn’t get any more convenient than crossing the street!

03/20/2024

March is designated as National Reading Month – a month to motivate Americans of all ages to read every day. Cheers to one of our favorite bookstores…Leelanau Books! Every trip we stock up to support this local gem!

03/20/2024

Spring has officially begun, and it's the perfect time to plan your summer getaway. Book today!

03/13/2024

Highly recommend booking in advance for spa treatments while staying at our property. So convenient but space is limited and they book out so definitely worth planning ahead of you feel like getting pampered.

Amira is a place with stunning natural beauty that’s seen from several hundred feet above Lake Michigan. It features wonderfully refreshing panoramic views from the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Manitou Islands. For years, it’s welcomed guests wishing to relax and rejuvenate in a sophisticated coun...

01/17/2024

Snow Day!

01/05/2024

Why we love eating local.

Two Michigan cheesemakers—Leelanau Cheese Co. and Idyll Farms—received high honors at the world’s largest cheese competition.

“The World Cheese Awards is like the Super Bowl Championship for cheesemakers around the globe. It is wonderful to see Michigan’s artisan cheesemakers receiving international recognition,” said Tim Boring, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development, in a press release.

Hosted by the Guild of Fine Food, the event is part of the organization’s efforts to support and encourage food businesses, celebrate excellence, and create a network of relationships among retailers, producers, and food lovers.

This year, over 4,200 cheeses from 40 countries were delivered by boat, train, and plane to compete at the 2023 World Cheese Awards in Trondheim, Norway. Among them was Leelanau Cheese’s Leelanau Raclette—their take on a traditional herdsman’s cheese—and was one of only 100 cheeses to earn the “Super Gold” designation at this year’s competition. The Suttons Bay-based creamery also took home the gold for its Leelanau Reserve cheese.

Meanwhile, Idyll Farms received silver awards for three hand-crafted goat cheeses—Idyll Pastures, Idyll Pastures Fennel Pollen, and Spreadable Pastures—and a bronze award for its Idyll Pastures with Garlic and Herb. Idyll Farms is a 500-acre farmstead goat creamery located in Northport that is no stranger to the award stage. Since 2014, Idyll Farms has won over 35 American Cheese Society Awards, nine World Championship Cheese Awards, and several other national and international accolades.

To see the complete list of 2023 World Cheese Awards winners, visit gff.co.uk.

12/19/2023

Always a favorite thing to see around the holidays. Great little video…

The Christmas tree boat in Big Glen Lake has been a holiday icon in northern Michigan for at least eight years. Preparing and launching the boat has become a...

10/24/2023

Great option when staying at our property.

Charcuterie boards never go out of style. Perfect for get togethers and holidays 😉

09/29/2023

Watch the leaves 🍁 turn with us! Just had back to back cancellations in October. So gather up some family and/or friends and explore the wonders of Fall in Leelanau!

09/11/2023

Updated property pictures below and drone footage coming soon. Opening the calendar for next year in a few weeks so plan ahead!

07/09/2023

From the dock at sunrise.

06/15/2023

Find your trail.
Next phase is right by our property!

Join us in celebrating 25 years of the TART Trails network.Find your trail.Thank you to Practical Film Production Studio.

05/19/2023

We take pride in being able to financially support local organizations! The Little Traverse Lake Association is 100 percent focused on protecting and promoting the well-being of the lake and its community. Their work…

05/18/2023

Lovely.

The Milky Way Core rises over Grand Traverse Bay, photographed a few mornings ago from the 45th Parallel Park in between Sutton's Bay and Northport alongside M-22. The big bright light below the Milky Way is light from Traverse City. Prints are available on my website if interested. I hope everyone has a great evening, thank you!

Single image shot with Canon R6, adapted Sigma Art 14mm. 20 second shutter speed, f/2, ISO 2000. Benro tripod. Taken on 5/15/23 at 2:49am.

05/16/2023

Local asparagus is in the house!