Traverse City - Spring Sip and Savor

Spring Sip & Savor

May 3 & 4, 2008
Leelanau Peninsula Wineries

Old name, mostly new event. This weekend offers you an opportunity to taste, at each of the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail wineries, a wine and food pairing selected especially by the winemaker. Each winemaker will be present in the winery tasting room during the event to talk with you about the wine, and the food pairing, or answer any questions you have. The wines offered with the food pairing may be new releases, older wines, whatever the individual winemaker selected for you to enjoy with that special food pairing.
This is a great opportunity to meet the people who make the wines you love to drink. Visit up to 8 wineries on Saturday from 11 to 5pm, and finish your trail tour on Sunday from noon to 5pm. To purchase tickets, visit the website below.

For Lodging: PENINSULA BAY RESORT CONDOMINIUMS ON EAST BAY - 231.922.2200

The Light Paintings of Stephen Knapp at Dennos Museum

The Light Paintings of Stephen Knapp at Dennos Museum Center

The internationally renowned artist Stephen Knapp will present an exhibition of his spectacular light paintings. Knapp fills the walls with vibrant color using only mirrors, dichroic filters and focused light sources. The exhibition will feature a broad selection of his stunning creations in light. The Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1-5 p.m. Located at 1701 E. Front Street, Traverse City.
Phone: (231) 995-1055

Leelanau: Taste the Passion - Wine, Chocolate & Love

02/09/2008 - 02/10/2008

The annual Taste the Passion weekend celebrates wine, chocolate and love in anticipation of Valentine's Day! The combination of winter's beauty in Leelanau with the special pleasure of life always makes for a wonderful weekend. Each person will receive a souvenir glass at your first stop and each winery will offer you a special wine pour. To add to the weekend, many wineries will be hosting special events that celebrate the beauty and fun to be had in our region in wintertime. Attendance is limited. Tickets are just $30 each and may be purchased online at www.lpwines.com.

For Lodging Visit;
www.VisitNorthernShores.com

Rolling Centuries Winter Festival in Traverse City

01/26/2008
Again Rolling Centuries Farm (RCF) and McLain Cyclery and Fitness Center will team together to offer Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides and Snow Shoe Romp. All ages are encouraged to come and enjoy! On Saturday, January 26, 12 noon to 3 PM, there will be Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides from The Village (bldg. 50), to the Rolling Centuries Farm Cathedral Barn and back. Hot chocolate and coffee provided. Other drinks and foods can be purchased on site from Cuppa Joes. While you wait for your turn, browse our new and used Book Sale. Donations requested to cover costs, $4 per person or $12 per family of 4. If questions call 943-7999. That evening at the RCF Cathedral Barn, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, we will Snow Shoe the ice candle lit trail and enjoy warm food from Folgerelli's. Donation requested $12 per person, $ 25 per family with minor children. Food included with donations. For reservations or questions, call McLain’s 943-8855. Any money raised above costs, benefit the Rolling Centuries Farm, an educational working farm.
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Wine Immersion Seminar - Chanteau Chantal: Old Mission Peninsula

01/19/2008

Wine Immersion Seminar at Chateau Chantal with winemaker Mark Johnson. Seminar includes an overview of winemaking, viticulture and food and wine pairings, plus lunch, multi-course dinner, learning materials and instruction. 11 am through dinner, $135.Old Mission Peninsula (231) 223-4110
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Wine Immersion Seminar - Chanteau Chantal: Old Mission Peninsula

01/19/2008

Wine Immersion Seminar at Chateau Chantal with winemaker Mark Johnson. Seminar includes an overview of winemaking, viticulture and food and wine pairings, plus lunch, multi-course dinner, learning materials and instruction. 11 am through dinner, $135.Old Mission Peninsula (231) 223-4110
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New Luxury Suite Joins Northern Shores' Rental Program

Northern Shores Vacation Rentals, LLC. is proud to offer yet another luxury condominium at Peninsula Bay Resort Condominiums on East Bay in Traverse City.

A very sincere congratulations to the owners of Suite C22, their suite is our newest addition in the Peninsula Bay vacation rental line up and they have been very hard at work preparing the perfect vacation suite.

Peninsula Bay Suite C22; Let me introduce you...

Suite C22 is located on the 2nd floor and is on the East side of the condominium complex. It enjoys one of the largest balconies at approx. 210 sq.ft. and is a comfortable distance from the green lawn below. I great suite for those that are not fond of great heights! Also note that the "C" suites are the closest suites to the bay while still being on the side of the building. Off the balcony is the master bedroom via a sliding glass door. There is also a separate door leading into the living room from the balcony. The master bedroom boasts a granite dual sink vanity and a stand up glassed in shower with tiled sitting stool. The master bedroom as well as the guest bedroom have roomy walk-in closets. The living room is spacious and has lots to offer. There is a flat screen TV lending a view to both the kitchen area as well as the living room. On the East wall in the corner is a "flip-the-switch" gas fireplace that is idea for cool nights or just mood lighting. There is a comfortable lounge type chair in the living room that is a wonderful place to kick back and do some reading or even some napping! The ceiling is vaulted and uses rope lighting that gives off a nice warm glow during the evening hours. Off the living room is a fully stocked kitchen. Besides Peninsula Bay's standard sub-zero refrigerators, dual drawer dishwashers, granite counter-tops, convection gas ranges, & under the counter microwaves, there are pots and pans, utensils, glasses, coffee cups, plates, silverware, strainers, knifes, right down to the paper towels - all provided. Suite C22 also has clothes washer & dryer accommodations. A near full-size stackable washer & dryer is located in the hallway near the guest bedroom and across from the extra half bathroom. There are two coat closets with automatic lighting. (open the door - light comes on, shut the door - light goes out!) The guest bedroom has two full beds and wall mounted flat screen TV. The guest bedroom has its own full bathroom and walk-in closet. The "C" suites have the largest second bedroom of all suites. Another nice inherited feature of the "C" suites is that their door to the common hallway is separate from all other suites for a little more of a private setting.