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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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The Homestead Resort – Photos via Instagram

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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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