Art Galleries In Saugatuck Celebrate Saugatuck Is One of The Top 5 Art Towns in America! Explore the amazing Saugatuck, Michigan art galleries and the local art scene that made American Style Magazine name Saugatuck one of the Top 5 Art Towns In America! Reserve a getaway to Wickwood Inn and stay a few steps […]
With art hotspots like the Ark, Saugatuck has gained a national reputation for its abundance of amazing artists. With more than 30 local galleries and studios, the raves and accolades are well-deserved! Even with all of the attention, there are still some local treasures that don’t readily reach the spotlight. That’s why we want […]
Today, we bring our attention to the Jeff Blandford Gallery. At Wickwood Inn, we support and cheer on other business owners who are doing great things that make Saugatuck a great place. After being a business owner for 12 years, Blandford eventually moved his gallery space its location on Butler Street in downtown Saugatuck. When […]
J. Petter is where selecting fine art is an experience to savor. J. Petter Galleries is a unique find for art enthusiasts, collectors, designers, historians and wine lovers. With over 12,000 square feet of gallery space, J. Petter features more than 1000 pieces of fine art. The work of 65 professional artists […]
This year you have an extra long Valentine’s Day weekend to celebrate. It coincides with Presidents Day Monday, so you have four days to get away from it all. And, we have so many things for you to do in Saugatuck for Valentine’s Day Weekend. It’s a time of winter activities, special events, live […]
Did someone say road trip? Time to gather the gang and plan the best friends getaway ever! Where to, you ask? Getaway to Saugatuck, Michigan’s Wickwood Inn. Located in the heart of one of the most charming villages in the state, the streets of downtown are just outside the Inn’s front door. Walk to dozens […]
The Saugatuck Fall Gallery Stroll Continues Just Across The Bridge The Annual Fall Gallery Stroll in Douglas is the other half of our exciting fall art event. Across the Kalamazoo in the neighboring towns of Douglas and beyond, galleries open their doors. We feature J. Petters Galleries, Waterstreet Gallery, and Button Gallery. But, all the […]
Annual Fall Gallery Stroll | Saugatuck The annual fall gallery stroll is soon upon us! And, how do you have fun on a crisp autumn day? To begin, take a stroll through the lovely villages of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan. Because this Stroll leads to the discovery the magnificent artwork at the 42nd Annual […]
A Warm Welcome To Waypost Brewing! Waypost Brewing Company is our area’s newest place to sip a local beer! Because we love all things about good food and beverages, today we’re thrilled to introduce you to our friends Hannah Lee & Chuck Steinhart … founders of their new brewery near South Haven. “In wine there […]
Explore Ox-Bow School Of Art In Saugatuck The Ox-Bow School Of Art Is The Hottest Creative Destination In Saugatuck, MI This Summer With more than a century-old tradition, Ox-Bow School Of Art and Artists’ Residency is one of the true gems of Saugatuck, Michigan. Offering year-round programming for artists in every stage of their career, […]
What makes shopping in Saugatuck, Michigan so special and fun? One-of-a-kind shops, owner curated boutiques and fine art galleries are everywhere. Find something unique for your home or an unusual accessory for your wardrobe. Butler Street shops are just out the front door of the Wickwood Inn. It serves as the hub of Saugatuck’s shopping […]
Discover Saugatuck’s Coolest Cultural Hotspot The Saugatuck Center For The Arts has it all this summer! Look for the hottest ticket in Saugatuck, Michigan for theater, live music, documentary film, comedy, and more. Look no further than our Sauguatck Center for the Arts (SCA). The SCA puts on amazing events, and their summer lineup […]
The Performing Arts Come Alive Along The Art Coast Of Michigan All Summer! The performing arts find a home here in Saugatuck because our creative villlage is full of artists. We are the Art Coast of Michigan for good reason! Around here, we have a thing for arts […]
“Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do” ~ Edgar Degas Saugatuck Art Events On The Art Coast Of Michigan Dream of a place where they celebrate art events and encourage creativity. Saugatuck, along the Art Coast of Michigan, is that place. There’s a […]
Start Your Summer At Wickwood Inn On The Art Coast Of Michigan During The Month-long Saugatuck Expo As you plan your West Michigan summer vacation, know that Saugatuck Expo is the place to be this June. Saugatuck celebrates our commitment to arts and culture that has made our village a tourism destination for 150 years. […]
Luxurious Comforts Of Wickwood Inn On the shores of Lake Michigan lies a treasure – our downtown Saugatuck bed & breakfast. When you arrive at Wickwood Inn, MI, it’s evident that we take great pride in the little details. The lush and lovely gardens surrounding Wickwood Inn are the first hint of the luxury within. […]
Saugatuck Artist And Gallery Owner James Brandess From Art School To Art Gallery Owner In 1987 James Brandess got a job at Ox-Bow School Of Art. After graduating from the Art Institute of Chicago in 1989, Brandess stayed on in Saugatuck and had his first experience with the change of seasons here. He was captivated! […]
Saugatuck Artist Theresa Gray At Waypost Brewing | Wickwood Inn Theresa Gray Visits Saugatuck The talented Saugatuck artist Theresa Gray returns to Michigan next month for a pop up art exhibition at Waypost Brewing Company the week of November 25th. And at Wickwood Inn, two of our big loves are good food and great art. […]
Dawn Stafford & Her Peachbelt Studio There are certain places around Saugatuck, Michigan that always make us happy; Dawn Stafford’s Peachbelt Studio & Gallery is at the top of that list. This rural—and brilliantly preserved—red brick building originally opened its doors as a one-room schoolhouse in 1868. It has not moved, nor changed in […]
Shop Saugatuck And Shop Small The holiday shopping season is soon upon us. That time of year when you know you should start gift buying for the upcoming holiday season. The joy of shopping in Saugatuck will make your gift buying even easier! Downtown Saugatuck is simply filled with wonderful shops upon wonderful shops. And…it’s […]
All About Water Street Fine Art Gallery Representing more than 60 artists, Water Street Gallery remains one of the finest contemporary galleries in Michigan. Whether the artists are local or national, established or emerging, you’re sure to be inspired by all of the well-curated artwork at Water Street. Conveniently located, near Saugatuck. in downtown Douglas, […]
Spend some time at Good Goods Fine Design & American Craft during your getaway to Wickwood Inn’s bed and breakfast in downtown Saugatuck Michigan. Good Goods has been bringing us the best of handmade in America for over twenty five years. Featuring more than 150 artists, each of the goods has a lasting quality that […]
We can’t wait to introduce you to yet another fantastic event happening this fall in Saugatuck and Douglas: 42nd Annual Gallery Stroll | October 6 & 7. Enjoy the best our autumn has to offer … warm days, crisp nights, fall color, and inspiring art! Dozens of local galleries throughout both towns will be featuring […]
…And Find Your Creative Self in Saugatuck, Michigan Evolving Your Creativity The annual fall gallery stroll happens each October. It is when it is common to hear it said by visitors, “I love art, but I’m just not that creative.” Far too often, we give ourselves a free pass on […]
We’re excited to introduce you to all of the goodness emerging from the kitchen at Kismet Bakery. In its expanded and convenient location in downtown Douglas, Kismet offers a unique selection of slow fermented breads, sweet and savory bakery delights, and other provisions … all with a focus on quality, natural ingredients. We always trust the […]
It’s the start of the summer art season in Saugatuck, and if there’s anything we love almost as much as good food … it’s great art! We have loads of art at Wickwood Inn, and we’re proud to feature terrific artists and sculptors through the entire inn and the gardens. We have collected art for […]
This is an exciting time of year in Saugatuck because everyone is buzzing with anticipation of upcoming Saugatuck summer events. It seems there’s something newsworthy, every day … a new tasting room coming into town, another brewery arriving on the scene, a schedule of summer art exhibitions released, registration opening for summer courses at Ox-Bow […]
Arts In Saugatuck Gets Recognition The arts in Saugatuck has been important for many years. We learned that Saugatuck was selected as one of America’s Most Artistic Towns for 2018 by the international travel site Expedia. We’re obviously proud of this arts designation. But letting the whole world know our secret, […]
Spring in Saugatuck is the perfect time for an art tour, and we’re delighted to introduce you to a few more of our friends on the 2nd Annual Artz & Gardens Tour! “I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.” ~ Ruth Stout […]
“In the Spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” ~ Margaret Atwood We are so excited! It’s almost time for the 2nd Annual Artz & Gardens Tour. Wickwood Inn would love to be your host for a spring weekend of inspiration touring Saugatuck artist studios and […]