PAID CONTENT A Lake Michigan resort and spa sets the scene for recharging and nurturing yourself with real rest and connection with nature.My midweek destination: A solo spring getaway at The Homestead, a historic resort on the northwest edge of Lower Michigan’s...
Unforgettable Fall Vacations Start at The Homestead
PAID CONTENT Make The Homestead your basecamp for a sophisticated and relaxing fall getaway in Northern Michigan.Fall in Northern Michigan is irresistible. From September’s still-warm days and lakes to October’s brilliant color tours and November’s cozy vibes … well,...
The Homestead’s Legacy: Multi-Generational Real Estate
PAID CONTENT Purchasing a property at America’s premier freshwater resort, The Homestead in Glen Arbor, provides a lifetime of joy—and then some.On a blustery January day in 1984, Duncan McPherson and his then wife made the four-hour drive north from their home in Ann...
10 Things We Love About Winter Getaways at The Homestead
Indulge in these ten fabulous reasons to take a Northern Michigan winter getaway at The Homestead in Glen Arbor, a Lake Michigan resort tucked into Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. PAID CONTENT 1. We love … Gliding off the Sunnyside lift first thing in the...
Discover the Celebration Table at The Homestead in Glen Arbor
PAID CONTENT A table custom-made for your family reunion or wedding party is waiting at The Homestead in Glen Arbor.Question: Can the table make the party? Short Answer: Yes! Long Answer: Read on to find how (much fun it is!).If there is anything that gets Bob Kuras,...
This Lake Michigan Resort Puts the “Relax” in Beach Vacations
PAID CONTENT Beach read and fluffy towel in hand, head for the red umbrellas by Lake Michigan at The Homestead, a Northern Michigan resort in Glen Arbor. Now, settle in for a perfect summer day.A fleet of 28 red umbrellas, with beach chairs beneath, line the wooden...
Dinner at The Homestead’s Cafe Manitou in Glen Arbor
PAID CONTENT Let your senses sail away at this most intimate Northern Michigan dining experience.I feel like I am on a cruise ship. I think this as my partner and I walk through The Homestead’s Beach Club to dinner at the Cafe Manitou. It is early evening but children...
Lake Michigan & Crystal River Adventures at The Homestead
PAID CONTENT From stand-up paddleboarding to snorkeling for fossils, the waters that surround The Homestead in Glen Arbor are waiting to be explored on your next Northern Michigan vacation.Friends Erin, Kara and Ken were relaxed as the day was warm when they headed to...
Manitou Passage Golf Club Near Sleeping Bear Dunes is a Must
PAID CONTENT The day’s forecast is perfect. I’ve been keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way, as our day date is one I’ve been looking forward to. My husband, Josh, and I are heading to one of the most tucked away, tranquil settings in Leelanau County: Manitou...
8 Things to Do and See on the Leelanau Peninsula
PAID CONTENT Stay at The Homestead in Glen Arbor, surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and these beautiful Leelanau Peninsula attractions and activities are right out your backdoor!1.5 miles from The Homestead // Kayak the Crystal River This sleepy, sandy-bottomed...
The Homestead’s Chef John Piombo Makes Us Hungry For Summer
PAID CONTENT Grill your own steaks, dine al fresco and more this summer at The Homestead in Glen Arbor. It’s a blustery March day in Glen Arbor, and The Homestead—the stunning Lake Michigan resort located here on Sleeping Bay—has just entered its early spring hiatus...
Cross-Country Ski at Sleeping Bear Dunes From The Homestead
PAID CONTENT The stunning vistas and historic sites of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore are just a few glides away from The Homestead resort in Glen Arbor. “It’s amazing to be able to access the trail right from The Homestead,” Max Gilbeau said with a grin...
Instagram-Worthy Day at The Homestead in Glen Arbor
PAID CONTENT Bryan and I joined the fam for a fantastic winter weekend at The Homestead in Glen Arbor. Check it out. Love, Kathryn.Big Blue (otherwise known as Lake Michigan) photo bombed us at the top of the ski hill. Trust us, that view is hard to turn your back on!...
What’s New for Ski Season at The Homestead + COVID-19 Safety
PAID CONTENT As the first heavy snowfall of the year at The Homestead in Glen Arbor skips across the white-capped waves on Lake Michigan, settles on the boughs of white pine and fir trees and covers our Northern Michigan ski slopes in marshmallow fluff, we’re crooning...
Hike Sleeping Bear Dunes Right from The Homestead
PAID CONTENT Lace-up your walking shoes and set out from The Homestead, a resort in Glen Arbor, for a Northern Michigan hike that inspires with natural beauty and history. On a gorgeous summer day recently, my friend, Kara, and I hiked the Bay View Trail in Sleeping...
Legit Wood-Fired Grilling at The Homestead in Glen Arbor
PAID CONTENT The plaza at The Homestead is the place to be for ribs, jerked chicken, cold beer, local wine and incredible made-in-Michigan memories. Add this Glen Arbor restaurant experience to your Northern Michigan vacation or staycation.The smoky scent of pork ribs...
Your Michigan Spa Resort Getaway Starts at The Homestead
PAID CONTENT A couple’s massage at a serene spa overlooking icy Lake Michigan, warm raclette cheese skimmed off the wheel over a glowing fire … and thou. Anyone searching for a relaxing weekend getaway at spa resorts in Michigan will find it at The Homestead.There are...
This Family Skiing Resort in Glen Arbor is Perfect for All Ages
PAID CONTENT It’s so friendly at this family skiing resort in Northern Michigan, even grandma can ski with her grandchildren!It’s one of those moments I will cherish forever. On a Sunday morning, just after fresh snow has dusted The Homestead’s ski slopes in Glen...
Best Winter Ever at The Homestead in Glen Arbor
PAID CONTENT Remember the shakeup snow globe you loved as a child? Find it live at The Homestead.Got snow? You betcha! In mid-November, The Homestead was bull’s-eye for the state’s first major snowstorm. Frigid air zipping down from the Northwest soaked up warmer air...
Experience Authentic Italian Food in the Midwest at Nonna’s Restaurant at The Homestead
PAID CONTENT We can’t stop craving Chef John Piombo’s classic Italian cuisine and hospitality at Nonna's Restaurant at The Homestead in Glen Arbor, near Traverse City.Kitchen confidential: My assignment is to go behind the scenes with Chef John Piombo, following him...