Wendell Berry On Farms & Food Wendell Berry first started talking farms & food and about sustainable agriculture over fifty years ago. He probably talked to my Dad, and a few hundred other farmers, who farmed with traditional methods, forever. Berry’s wrote prose and poetry about taking care of the land over the last five […]
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Ever since we’ve owned Wickwood, and because of my background and love of food, sharing and enjoying good food with guests is an integral part of all we do. It’s what The New […]
Romantic Restaurants For Valentine’s Day & Every Romantic Getaway To Saugatuck When love is in the air, romantic restaurants are never far in Saugatuck, MI. Many people say that the best food in Saugatuck is at Wickwood Inn. We love it when guests love our food! They rave about the Caramelized Onion Strata and our […]
Top Must See Farms And Farmers Markets Near Saugatuck, MI Indian Summer Is The Most Delicious Season For West Michigan Indian Summer is the best time to visit the “must see” farms and farmers markets near Saugatuck, MI. Perfect weather lingers well past Labor Day into October bringing warm sunny days […]
Indian Summer is the best time to visit Saugatuck. September may mean the end of summer for other resort towns. But it’s perfect time for your mid-week Indian Summer Getaway to Wickwood Inn. Imagine spending 3 perfect days in Saugatuck, Michigan. Our days are always 10 degrees warmer by the lake in September and October! […]
This time of year, it’s ALL about Michigan tomatoes … ripe, juicy Michigan tomatoes. In every color, and in every size … we search for every heirloom name we can find: Brandywine, Cherokee Purple, Oxheart, Rutgers, Amish Paste, Currant Gold Rush, Currant Sweet Pea, Cherry Roma and Austin Red Pear … just to name a […]
Craft brewing is the name of the game and Saugatuck is thriving with incredible craft breweries and cideries. From colorful taprooms with funky decor and creative craft brews to rustic farmhouse spaces that produce crisp and clean beers made with local ingredients, you can find the perfect brewery to spend an afternoon. Here are […]
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’s Top 20 Things To Do When You Visit Wickwood Inn In Saugatuck, MI These Top 20 Things To Do in Saugatuck are what you must do when you visit Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan! It’s true there are other places you could stay, but no one else has what we offer at Wickwood. […]
Desserts In Saugatuck | Our Favorite Sweets Begin At Wickwood Inn Well, we make some of our very favorite desserts in Saugatuck for our guests at Wickwood Inn. And although, these days we eat more plants and love a healthy lifestyle, the fact remains. I have a sweet tooth! And, at our downtown Saugatuck bed […]
Winter Craft Cocktails Of Saugatuck! We crave winter craft cocktails this time of year. During the wintertime, a cold, crisp beer just sounds chilling. And a glass of wine simply won’t make the cut. But a craft cocktail could easily raise on eyebrow with interest! You had a long day of snowshoeing sand dunes. […]
A Taste Of What’s Vegan & Vegetarian In Saugatuck’s Restaurants | Let’s Eat More Plants Finding vegan and vegetarian options in the restaurants in Saugatuck is easy. Access to fresh, local fruits and vegetables is the key to the great vegan dishes at Saugatuck’s restaurants. It’s the surefire way to showcase West Michigan’s amazing […]
The Winter Magic On Virtue Cider Farm | Winter Experiences You Remember There Is Magic In Virtue’s Winter Events Virtue Cider definitely knows how to put the magic into the winter season in West Michigan. To start out the new year, our friends at nearby Virtue Cider are focusing on creating a Sustainable New Year […]
Explore Comfort Food From Saugatuck’s Delicious Kitchens Like A Local It’s winter by the Lake and the comfort food in Saugatuck restaurants is what we crave most! We love living in place where each season is vibrant and has its own special allure. If you think Saugatuck is only a place worth visiting in the […]
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And, here’s what to do if you want to surprise your favorite food lover in the world with a getaway they won’t soon forget. Simply follow our guide to the perfect romantic Saugatuck vacation for foodie couples. Winter Farmers Market in Holland Take a trip to our […]
This Is The Wickwood Inn Recipe For A Wine And Food Lovers Romantic Stay! For wine and food lovers, when it’s time to up the romance, it’s time to plan a winter getaway to Saugatuck. Here at the Wickwood Inn we specialize in romance. With a reputation as a food lover’s dream destination, and Travel […]
Chef Missy Of Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions Answers Our Questions Pennyroyal Cafe & Provisions has so many great things coming out of their kitchen right now. And, at Wickwood Inn, great food excites us! Especially when that great food is here in Saugatuck, Michigan. The locals know this is the place to gather, work, warm […]
Celebrate with us at Virtue Cider’s Holiday Events this year! We know the best gift you could give yourself is a holiday getaway to Wickwood Inn. With amazing food, easy access to unique holiday shopping and a lot of pampering, it’s perfect. Add festive events all around Saugatuck and it just gets better. One […]
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 […]
Where To Eat In Saugatuck? The Best Saugatuck Restaurants Today It’s time we update our Best Saugatuck Restaurant list. After all, we are all about food, and like keeping things fresh. It was The New York Times who exclaimed, “At Wickwood, life revolves around food and wine.” And, since Wickwood focuses on […]
Wickwood wants to make sure everyone knows about Jim Lester and Wyncroft Wines. Normally, we focus a lot of time and energy on good food at Wickwood Inn. It’s what we love to do, and it’s our reason for owning an Inn. We love the conversation, the laughter, and the sense of community that emerges […]
A fall tasting tour is one of the most perfect things to do in Saugatuck in autumn. So many guests who have only visited Saugatuck in the summer ask, “What’s Saugatuck like the rest of the year?” Truthfully, we love life in Saugatuck all year round. However, when it takes that delightful turn towards […]
The Saugatuck Brewing Company is just one of our many reasons to love life in Saugatuck. There is always enough happening in our ‘right-sized’ town to keep us engaged, intrigued, and enjoying life at all times … over 50 Craft Drinks Makers within 10 miles of Wickwood? Amazing! But, today we want to focus on the […]
Guardian Brewing Is The New Brewery In Saugatuck, Michigan To Experience Let’s welcome Guardian Brewing, because at Wickwood Inn, we celebrate all things food and beverage! It especially excites us when someone new invests in our community. Guardian’s owners, Kim Collins and Kate Bishop, bought the historical Red Barn Theater building and 27 acres just […]
We love a visit to Virtue Cider ANY time of year. Virtue is open year round, and we are so thankful they plan excellent events … in every season. No matter when you plan your getaway to Wickwood Inn, Virtue Cider is open and introduces you to their amazing array of European style ciders […]
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 […]
Nearby Fenn Valley has one of the prettiest properties around Saugatuck for Wickwood Inn guests to visit. Recently we published a blog featuring our local brewery: Saugatuck Brewing Company. In that blog, we talked about how the village of Saugatuck is the perfect size. It’s easy to get around and enjoy all that our area […]
Holland Is A Great Place To Spend A Day Holland, Michigan is a fun day trip when you stay at Wickwood Inn bed and breakfast. Wickwood’s heart of downtown Saugatuck is the perfect location. With our very own, off-street parking lot (complimentary, of course!) everything is easy and accessible. Walk. Bike. Jog. Paddle. You are […]
Pennyroyal Café & Provisions In Saugatuck, Michigan Saugatuck’s Newest Farm To Table Restaurant! The Pennyroyal Café & Provisions restaurant is right next door to Roan & Black Gallery on Blue Star Highway. Just like we watch and eagerly await all signs of spring, we also keep an eye on the openings of Saugatuck’s new […]
Ida Reds Cottage Of Saugatuck, MI | The Classic Village Restaurant At Ida Reds Cottage, a longtime restaurant in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan, we always eat well. At Wickwood Inn, new restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, galleries, and boutiques excite us when they open in Saugatuck. But, we also have respect for those businesses who thrive after […]
Farmhouse Deli & Pantry | Local Delicious Edibles In Saugatuck, Michigan Locally Sourced, Crafted With Love At Farmhouse The Farmhouse Deli & Pantry is a perfect Saugatuck foodie destination for the food loving guests at Wickwood Inn. We confess. We sometimes bop into Farmhouse Deli & Pantry 2-3 times in the very same day. […]
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. […]
Wickwood’s Farm To Table Offerings Celebrate Saugatuck, Michigan’s Local Farms Wickwood Inn can create farm to table foods for guests because Saugatuck, Michigan’s local farms are rock stars! Our Great State is the second most diverse state in the country agriculturally. Michigan’s local farms produce a lot of fresh local foods. And because of […]
It’s Time To Celebrate What’s New In Saugatuck And At The Wickwood Inn This Spring! Discover All That Is New In Saugatuck This Year It’s official … it’s spring! And that means that we truly see something new in Saugatuck nearly everyday. From the wildlife, the flowers, the new leaves on the trees […]
Celebrate Wine And Fine Dining At Butch’s Dry Dock At Wickwood Inn we simply love good food. Often, we suggest Saugatuck area restaurants like Butch’s Dry Dock to our bed and breakfast guests. And, during a Butch’s fine dining experience with Executive Chef Ryan, the reasons become quickly obvious. We walk into Butch’s Dry Dock […]
Fresh From Coast 236 Time to tune back into Wickwood Inn’s Saugatuck Restaurant Guide. Today, a conversation with Elizabeth Estes … one of the owners and team members of the recently opened Coast 236 in downtown Saugatuck. Our guests have been giving rave reviews of the new ownership, the new decor, and the new […]
Wickwood Inn’s Favorites At Bowdie’s Chophouse Whenever we go to Bowdie’s Chophouse in downtown Saugatuck, we know we’re in for a special experience. We enjoy the intimate dining room, but of course we always love a seat at the bar. Bowdie’s is the only place in Saugatuck we have a 4 hour dinner … one […]
An Inside Seat At Borrowed Time Today, we continue our series of conversations with local chefs and restaurant owners. So, pull up a seat with us at and join our conversation with owner Kim Bale and Chef Eoen Clark of Borrowed Time. We love to prepare and taste wonderful food, plus opportunity to talk food […]
A Sweet Romantic Weekend There are so many unique things to do in Saugatuck. So, when Valentines Day is the Thursday before Presidents Day it creates a long weekend to enjoy. Have the time of your life on your even longer weekend! That is pretty sweet experience. Spend it at […]
A Conversation with Chef Matthew Millar Sitting down at Saugatuck’s Southerner Restaurant and having a conversation with Chef Matthew Millar is a serious treat. After we settle in with a cup of coffee, Chef Millar speaks eloquently and passionately about the latest happenings at The Southerner. “Everyone loves fried chicken. Don’t ever make it. Ever. […]