Northwoods Riches and A Hometown Gem

Our special guest for the weekend will be none other than the amazingly talented pie baker extraordinaire, Lisa Ludwinski. She’s a best-selling cookbook author, James Beard Award finalist, owner of the wildly popular Sister Pie Bakery, and a hometown gem from none other than good old Milford, Michigan. Lisa will be sharing tips on pie baking, teaching us how to make scrumptious scones, and sharing about her life and that of her famous bakery.

Day 1 (dinner included) Farm & Table will be the theme of the weekend. Set in the inspiring surroundings of Blisswood, the weekend will begin with a delightful welcome dinner featuring farm-fresh favorites while a fire crackles from the nearby hearth. We’ll linger over a delicous dessert before day’s end.

Day 2 (breakfast, lunch, dinner included) Saturday finds us embarking on a day of adventure discovering some of the hidden gems of the Harbor Springs area: a lovely lavender farm, a family-owned grange specializing in all things maple, and a quaint farmstead and vineyard featuring panoramic views of Lake Michigan. We’ll enjoy a private luncheon at Small Batch at the Cupola, an artisan cafe with a European flair—and some free time for treasure-hunting in the many shops that grace the picture-perfect downtown of Harbor Springs. You may want to wake up early; Lisa will be in the kitchen baking pies. Grab some breakfast and say hello! The evening will be yours to spend as you wish. Settle in with your travel companions or gather ‘round the bonfire and toast s’mores. Dinner will be light fare, leaving plenty of room for pie!

Day 3 (breakfast, lunch included) Sunday morning we’ll enjoy a cooking demonstration as Lisa shares the fine art of scone baking; we’ll relish the results with breakfast. The afternoon will be yours to enjoy. Relax in an Adirondack chair, stroll the shoreline, venture out in kayaks, or hike one of the nearby trails. We’ll meet up in Cross Village later that day discovering all this hidden gem has to offer, creating a hand-blocked tea towel at Three Pines Studio and dining on Polish fare from the area’s iconic restaurant, Legs Inn. You’ll be on your own for dinner. You could dine in--enjoying homemade pasta from Black Barn Farm or pizza from the Crow’s Nest--- or venture out to one of the nearby restaurants. Should the evening prove chilly, what better way to wind down than to cozy up beside a stone fireplace, enjoying cards or conversation.

Day 4 (Breakfast included) Monday morning we’ll bid Blisswood adieu. We’ll gather together for one last breakfast before making our way home, grateful for renewed spirt and lasting connection, savoring the memories shared.

This three-night guided northwoods adventure includes these highlights:

Accommodations in the beautiful, historic Blisswood lodge and cabins

Welcome dinner at Blisswood Lodge

Three breakfasts and light dinner at Blisswood Lodge

Pie-baking tips from Sister Pie

Scone-making demonstration

Private motor coach and driver for Saturday’s adventure enjoying the iconic Tunnel of Trees and the surrounding area

Lavender Farm tour and tasting

Maple Farm tour and tasting

Farmstead winery tour and tasting

Private luncheon at an artisan Cafe

Shopping in the quaint town of Harbor Springs

Use of Blisswood’s kayaks, bikes, paddleboards, Woodshop Rec Room and other amenities Discovering the local gem, Cross Village

Creating a beautiful hand-blocked tea towel at Three Pines Studio

Polish fare at the historic Legs Inn Restaurant

All activities included

House wine with meals

The group will be no larger than eighteen people, creating a more intimate experience

Weekend activities begin with the 5:00 welcome dinner on Friday. Check-In time is flexible. Let us know when your group would like to arrive.

The Rates work out to $699 per person, regardless of your accommodation choice. We suggest you first put together a group of gals you’d like to rent with, then decide which arrangement works best for you. Have one person reserve the dwelling and divide the cost among the group, however, if each individual in your group would like to pay their portion separately, we can accommodate that as well. Please call to do so as our booking button does not allow reservations to be made that way.

$1398/Double Occupancy Lodge Room. King bed, private bath, lake view

$1398/Double Occupancy Lodge Room. King bed, private bath, lake view

$1398/Double Occupancy Lodge Room, 2 Full Beds, private bath

$2097/Three Person Occupancy-Perch Cabin. Queen Bed, Twin Bed, Gathering Room, Kitchen, Bath, Fireplace, Private Patio, Lake View

$2796/Four Person Occupancy Merganser Cabin. Queen Bed, Full Bed, Gathering Room, Kitchen, Bath, Fireplace, Private Patio, Lake View

$3495/Five Person Occupancy—Two Bedroom Moose Cabin. King Bed, Full Bed, Twin Bunk Bed, Gathering Room, Kitchen, Wood stove, Fireplace, Private Patio, Lake View

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