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Crystal Mountain Resort

Crystal Mountain, the Midwest’s Premier Four-season Family Resort, is a family-owned year-round resort featuring 36 holes of championship golf, 50 downhill slopes, over 250 superb lodging units, dining and award-winning conference facilities. Crystal Mountain is located 28 miles SW of Traverse City, Michigan – an easy drive from Detroit and Chicago.

LATEST AWARDS

* Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor (2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011)
* Best Ski Resort, Michigan Meetings + Events Magazine, Reader’s Choice Awards (2014 & 2007)
* Hotelier of the Year, Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association (2014)
* The Knot Best of Weddings 2014, TheKnot.com (2014)
* Top 100 Spas of 2013, Spas of America (2014)

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GOLF
Crystal Mountain is the perfect destination for your next northern Michigan golf vacation. Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional northern Michigan golf experience. With two distinctly different golf courses – both of which have received a four-star golf course rating from GOLF Magazine – and one of America’s top 25 golf schools, you’re sure to find everything you expect from this premier northern Michigan golf resort.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Crystal’s 33,000 square feet of International Association of Conference Centers-approved conference facilities can accommodate groups of up to 300. Crystal is a five-time recipient of the Paragon Award from Corporate Meetings and Incentives magazine.

CRYSTAL SPA
Crystal Spa is a celebration of relaxation, renewal and the environment on a grand scale. This 18,500-square-foot oasis in the heart of Crystal Mountain honors the art and natural beauty of northern Michigan in a setting that awakens and inspires.

MICHIGAN LEGACY ART PARK
Crystal is home to the Michigan Legacy Art Park, a unique 30-acre park that features a variety
of artwork nestled along a woodland trail. Its aim is to integrate art and nature in an ecologically sensitive environment. The Art Park is open year-round, and also features a number of live performances in the outdoor amphitheater during the summer.

SKIING AT CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN
Named the #1 Resort in the Midwest by SKI Magazine, Crystal Mountain is northern Michigan’s premier ski resort destination. Ski and ride on 50 downhill slopes – including four terrain areas. Tour rolling terrain and glide through wooded valleys on 30 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. Award-winning kids programs and a nationally certified ski and snowboard school can get you started or help you fine-tune your skills.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
250+ luxury suites, hotel rooms, condos & resort homes, many with in-room whirlpools, can accommodate over 1,300 guests on-premise.

REAL ESTATE
Crystal’s Real Estate office has opportunities for every lifestyle; condominiums, townhouses,
single-family homes and building sites.

Crystal Mountain
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Thompsonville, MI 49683
1-844-417-7557

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The Homestead

Lake Michigan’s spectacular vistas make this a resort unlike others. The color of the water–sometimes blue, sometimes turquoise, sometimes golden–is one reason why. Another is relaxing along the water. You and each member of your family or group can do as much or as little as you like.

That’s why this resort is celebrated, both near and far, as The Homestead, America’s Freshwater Resort.

Lake Michigan Resort

Though expansive, the resort is quite simple to picture.

It was designed, built and is managed to help you enjoy the Most Beautiful Place in America.

On its west are miles of sandy beaches on which you can walk for hours. The beaches are soothing by day, spectacular at sunset, remarkably romantic on starry nights. To its east is Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the area chosen by the viewers of ABC’s Good Morning America as “The Most Beautiful Place in America.”

Within the resort, neighborhoods separated by nature provide a wide range of high-quality accommodations. Some are perfect for couples, some for families, and some for groups. All are beautiful. There are shops, restaurants, and recreational facilities. There are places for weddings, , and meetings. All of them are staffed by caring and attentive professionals.

You could be pampered at the spa or salon, sit by a pool, play a round of golf or hike in the National Lakeshore. Or, you could teach your kids to swim, play tennis or golf, ski or snowboard.

Simply said, you decide how you want to spend your time in the Most Beautiful Place in America. We take care of the rest.

The Homestead
1 Wood Ridge Road
Glen Arbor, MI 49636
231-334-5100

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August 20, 2009 | admin

Treetops Resort

Designed by Masters, Played by Champions, Treetops is the name by which all other courses in Michigan are measured. It is on the short list of the nation’s finest golf facilities. Dramatic views, contours and rolling terrain provide a beautiful setting for world-class golf. Treetops is truly the Midwest’s must play resort. Treetops Resort features 238 guest rooms, including standard and deluxe hotel rooms and two and three-bedroom condominiums. Nearly every room takes advantage of our majestic setting and offers sweeping views of ski hills, golf courses, pristine woods or wetlands.

Treetops Golf
Five distinctly different courses by renowned designers Robert Trent Jones, Sr., Tom Fazio and Rick Smith offer arguably the best collection of golf anywhere in the country. Better golf begins with better instruction. And you won’t find more experienced, highly skilled instructors than those at Treetops. In fact, the Rick Smith Golf Academy is Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school. So whether you’re looking to enhance your full swing or hone your short game, our instructors will help you maximize your skills, increase your confidence and lower your score.

Spa
Treetops Spa caters to both men and women who enjoy personal attention. We pride ourselves in our ability to make our clients feel comfortable and well cared for. We offer a range of Massage Therapies, Body Treatments, Skin Care, Facials, Manicures and Pedicures. All are designed to soothe, pamper, relax, and de-stress your body, mind and spirit.

Meetings & Conferences
Treetops has long been hailed as the finest resort in the Midwest for mixing business with pleasure. There are countless reasons why Treetops is the ultimate setting for your next meeting or event. Treetops’ expert conference staff can easily coordinate an unforgettable conference or banquet, including theme events for everything from a small office retreat to a large corporate gathering. At Treetops, our meeting rooms are equipped to handle audiovisual equipment and include high-speed Internet connections for your convenience. All meeting facilities and certain guest rooms are barrier-free for easy access by mobility-impaired individuals. Treetops provides over 20,000 square feet of meeting and banquet facilities.

Weddings
Breathtaking vistas and a wide variety of amenities make Treetops Resort a premier site for wedding receptions. You and your guests will be pleased with the vast array of lodging options, ranging from standard hotel rooms to luxurious condominium homes.

Summer Activities
Outdoor Adventures – Treetops offers a variety of activities to provide you with the ultimate summer vacation getaway.

SKIING AT TREETOPS
With our location in northern Michigan, Treetops offers some of the finest terrain in the Midwest. Take advantage of our 23 picturesque ski runs, complete with three chairlifts and two tow ropes. A guest seating area in the Warming Hut is located at the base of the slopes where parents have a clear view of their children learning to ski. To further ease the transition of the beginner skier, we have extended one of the tow ropes an additional 145 feet to a lower location. We also feature “The Yard” Terrain park that will be back by popular demand this year which is home to tabletops and rails for skiers and snowboarders in search of a challenge.

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August 1, 2009 | admin

Drummond Island Resort

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center encompasses 2000 beautiful acres of woods, water and wildlife. The Resort is located on the north shore of Drummond Island – the largest freshwater island in the United States! Drummond Island is positioned one mile off the eastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, only 60 miles from the Mackinac Bridge.

The Resort is open all year. Every amenity and service at the resort is designed to compliment your north wood’s experience. Our unique and comfortable accommodations, excellent cuisine, genuine friendly service, and long list of resort activities guarantees a refreshing and satisfying stay. Our 18 hole championship golf course, The Rock, is a must for you golfers. The course is beautifully designed and home to an abundance of wildlife. Many deer stroll throughout the course, not bothered by nearby golfers.

The Rock

2008 Golf Digest 4-Star Rating – “Best Places to Play” — Island greens. Long tree-lined fairways. Dog-legs left . Dog-legs right. Abundant wildlife – deer that actually come into play on some holes. The people who love this course play to all levels. They like The Rock because it’s an experience, not just a round of golf.

Lodging

Rustic elegance in a unique, comfortable setting. Each of our executive-style cabins and cottages are entirely unique. With a view of sunsets and the bay, these are proving to be in very high demand. We have several other cottages and log homes available. Most of these 1-5 bedrooms units feature private bathrooms in every bedroom, fireplaces and firewood, full kitchens with coffee makers, comfortable living rooms and grills for that memorable evening barbecue. Special weekly rates are available for all cottages. Our forty-room hotel, “The Lodge” has unique wood construction rooms that feature telephones, televisions with satellite connection,, VCR’s and small refrigerators. Our “loft” rooms feature 2 queen beds on the first level, and a third queen bed up in the loft (perfect for families and small groups).

Meetings & Conferences

Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center’s meeting facilities are designed for maximum productivity and creativity. Woodmoor Lodge has two executive boardrooms where you can roll up your sleeves and get down to business. The boardrooms overlook our trout pond and can accommodate up to 14 persons. Larger meeting and banquet facilities are located at the Bayside waterfront area.

Weddings
The romance of an island, combined with the charming ambiance of our Outdoor Chapel and reception facilities make the Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center a sought after wedding destination. Our culinary creations are exquisite whether you pick from our existing menus or work to create your own.

Recreation

If you have a genuine appreciation for the outdoors, you will enjoy many of the self-guided and structured activities contained within. Over 60% of Drummond Island’s 87,000 acres is state owned, and Drummond boasts of 150+ miles of shoreline. There are far too many activities and sites to experience in a week’s time. And Drummond Island is not just to be experienced in the summer, but in all four seasons.

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July 20, 2009 | admin

Boyne Highlands Resort

Boyne Highlands offers true old-world flavor with friendly northern Michigan hospitality. At the center of the Highlands resort experience is the Main Lodge. Situated at the base of the slopes, it features a lively restaurant, the casual Slopeside Lounge, and the family-friendly outdoor pool and hot tubs.The Bartley House is a stone and timber continental lodge tucked into a wooded canopy within easy walking distance to the slopes and the full service day lodge. This family favorite features the largest hot tub in the Midwest. The spacious Heather Highlands Inn features a variety of suites, creating vacation home living a short walk from the slopes. The unique indoor/outdoor pool is a favorite, and the Wellness Institute and Fitness Center provide an added healthy dimension to any stay.

Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland Drive
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
231.526.3000

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July 15, 2009 | admin

Boyne Mountain Resort

The Mountain Grand Lodge serves as the anchor to the new Village at Boyne Mountain. This resort hotel is destined to become the benchmark for all four season accommodations and services. The Mountain Grand’s interior features 220 luxurious rooms of one, two, three and four bedroom suites. These spacious accommodations carry the resort1s theme to a level reminiscent of the finest mountain lodges of Switzerland and Austria. Engaging and traditional colors and styles await our guests – icy blues and pale greens complement the solid pine doors and custom-made furniture found in each suite. Fireplaces accented by colorful handmade tiles, hand-hewn timber mantels and accessories such as cuckoo clocks complete the signature decor. Additional interior touches include hand carved and painted accents of knotty pine, granite countertops, custom draperies and sheers, natural wood, and vintage ski artwork.

Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
800-GO-BOYNE

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July 12, 2009 | admin

The Inn At Bay Harbor and Spa

The Inn at Bay Harbor – A Renaissance Golf Resort, is the centerpiece of Bay Harbor Development, which is set along 5 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.The Inn at Bay Harbor affords owners and guests the finest accommodations services available in the center of northern Michigan’s most renowned 4 season resort area. The Inn features 152 luxurious rooms and suites, outdoor pool complex, sandy beach access, nationally recognized The Spa at the Inn at Bay Harbor full service spa, conference facilities accommodating groups from 12-200, preferred access to 162 of the areas most spectacular golf holes plus two unique lakefront restaurants.

The Inn At Bay Harbor & Spa
3600 Village Harbor Dr.
Bay Harbor, MI 49770-8577
800-362-6963

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July 10, 2009 | admin

Shanty Creek Resorts

Shanty Creek Resorts’ Up North Michigan hospitality is legendary. Our three distinct villages within 4,500 acres of pristine landscapes are surrounded by golf courses, ski mountains and spectacular views of Lake Bellaire. Enjoy our complimentary shuttle service to experience the whole resort, and to nearby downtown Bellaire.

THE VILLAGES OF SHANTY CREEK RESORTS

Summit Village
Boasting a $10 million renovation, The Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center at Summit Village offers million-dollar views of Lake Bellaire, miles of pristine hardwood forests and out-the-door access to The Legend and Summit Golf Courses and Summit Mountain’s slopes. With spacious and lavish guest rooms, The Lakeview Restaurant & Lounge, Arnie’s Grill, The Spa at Shanty Creek Resorts and over 16,000 square feet of meeting space including the renovated Grand Ballroom, Bellaire Ballroom and Fireside Parlor, Summit Village is the heart of Shanty Creek Resorts.

Cedar River Village
Featuring 72 suites and studios plus 14 condominiums, this elegant village showcases well-appointed accommodations in one- and two-bedroom suites and three- and four-bedroom condos with views of Cedar River Golf Course or the north face of Schuss Mountain. Guests staying at Cedar River are treated to the convenience of out-the-door access to Cedar River Golf Course, the downhill slopes of Schuss Mountain and 30 km of Nordic trails. Ideal for corporate events, Cedar River Village includes over 7,100 sq ft of meeting space, creating a perfect harmony of high-tech facilities and natural vistas from every window.

Schuss Village
European Charm Up North – Located at the foot of Schuss Mountain, Schuss Village exudes European charm. Featuring a variety of accommodations from villas and condos bordering the Schuss Mountain Golf Course to guest suites with views of the Schuss Mountain ski slopes and walking distance to Ivan’s for Apres-ski entertainment and fun.

GOLF AT SHANTY CREEK
Once you get a taste of Northwoods Michigan high country golf, you’ll want more. Shanty Creek boasts 72 holes on four unique and distinct championship golf courses, each combining challenging play with Up North natural beauty. When it comes to golf, the bar has been raised. Sporting tight fairways, formidable doglegs, breathtaking hazards, and varying elevations, Shanty Creek’s golf courses put golfers in an enviable position—trying to read and play those challenging greens amid the stunning views.

MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
With over 36,000 square feet of redesigned and renovated functional meeting spaces, lavishly appointed suites and on-property dining venues, Shanty Creek is the host with the most, all within Shanty Creek’s 4,500 acres. • Spacious meeting rooms • Executive boardrooms • Audio/visual services and omnipresent WiFi • Task tables with power pods • On-property business center

The Spa at Lakeview Hotel
Guests of Shanty Creek Resorts discover the true meaning of complete serenity at the Lakeview Hotels & Conference Center’s Spa. Choose from an array of indulgent treatments and spa packages. Our staff of trained professionals will deliver a comforting spa experience guaranteed to rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit. Treatments include a variety of body
wraps, massages, herbal therapies, and unique combination therapies.

Click below to view the full spa menu:
www.shantycreek.com/pdfs/villages/SCR_Spa_Menu.pdf

SUMMER RECREATION
Family Fun Found – From season to season, Shanty Creek keeps family fun on the menu. From winter wonderland sleigh rides and dog-sledding to summertime outdoor movies under the stars, GPS driven geo-caching explorations, and much more, there’s always something to do. Throughout the year, we’ll publish our seasonal activities so you and your family can decide what to do during your next getaway.

SKIING AT SHANTY CREEK RESORTS
Michigan’s Favorite Slopes – It’s no surprise Shanty Creek was rated “Best Downhill Terrain in the Midwest” by OnTheSnow.com’s visitors. With 49 runs on two mountains, more than 200″ of snow annually, and a 450′ vertical drop to suit any snow lover—novices, intermediates and experts—Shanty Creek is a snowsports paradise where terrain meets tradition. And with competitive rates, special event pricing, and season passes available for all ages, Shanty Creek makes it easy to schuss all winter long.

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