Relax, Refresh & Reconnect At Wickwood Inn, winter comforts abound when our ‘chill’ season begins along Lake Michigan in Saugatuck. Fireside chats. Forgetting time over a game of Scrabble or Gin. Sinking into a deliciously good book from Wickwood’s library, seated next to a roaring fire. Sleeping in. Delighting in a steaming hot cup of single […]
There Are So Many Ways To Warm Up At Wickwood Inn After Playing In The Snow! With the return of frosty winter air in Michigan, at our Saugatuck hotel guests reach for something warm and fuzzy. They find a furry blanket in their bedroom to snuggle up in. A sip of […]
Make 2019’s New Year’s Resolutions A Reality – At Wickwood! As our calendar turns to December, Christmas is not the only thing on our minds at Wickwood Inn. We start to think of think about this year’s end and a new year’s beginning. And, to make the new year better, we need New Year’s Resolutions! […]
A Gift Certificate To Wickwood Inn The Best Gift Keeps On Giving A gift certificate for a stay a Wickwood Inn just might be the best gift you can give. What if we told you that by simply making a phone call you can gift a loved one less stress, more fun, deeper relaxation, […]
Today, our focus returns to Michigan wine and our friends at Cogdal Vineyards. If you’ve looked at our website or read our blog, you know that all of us at Wickwood Inn are HUGE fans of good food, great beverages, and loads of laughter. Owner and bestselling cookbook author, Julee Rosso, has always believed in […]
Enjoy The Fall Color & So Much More Come bask in our fall color with the rich golden hues of autumn; a time when anything is possible. When the common green leaf of a Maple Tree changes its shade to a golden glow that, when illuminated by filtered sunlight from above, becomes a canopy of […]
Ways To Enjoy Our West Michigan Area Apple Harvest If apple pie is quintessential Americana, then Michigan’s apple harvest must be the heart of the country! Certainly, it’s the tastiest time of year to enjoy this delicious fruit and in Saugatuck there are so many places and varietals that people should be […]
The historic Douglas Root Beer Barrel is Reason #751 why you’re going to LOVE a getaway to Wickwood Inn in historic downtown Saugatuck. This is the kind of community that goes to work to bring back The Barrel! It’s official … after years of anticipation and a complete restoration, The Barrel has re-opened for business! […]
Some people make lemonade when life gives them lemons. But for Cathy Halinski, when her goats give her milk, she makes cheese. And what delicious cheese it is. As owner of the Evergreen Lane Creamery she produces some of the most delicious and innovative cheeses in the Saugatuck area and we’re […]
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 […]
Our Michigan Peach Season No wonder “peaches and cream” is the phrase associated when life is smooth and perfect and it’s “just peachy” when things are going right. This beautiful, tasty fruit is truly a gift from the gourmet gods with its many varietals and near perfect blend of fleshy fruit and juicy flavorings. And […]
The Michigan Blueberries You Love At Wickwood Inn From warm days plucking fruit at U-pick farms to devouring Blueberry Bread Pudding at Wickwood Inn, there is nothing like embracing our local Michigan blueberries! These little blue fruits are available all around us when they’re in season. Michigan’s sandy soil, along with our wonderful […]
A Saugatuck Fine ‘Wine Sellers’ Shop Every successful small town has shops that seem as if they were created for only that one town. Lucky us, we have over 65 wonderful shops all locally owned and operated. And one of those shops is Wine Sellers of Saugatuck. The store is right downtown near Wickwood Inn. […]
Celebrating local farmers like Mud Lake Farm, who have a true love of the land is so easy to do here in Saugatuck. And the delicious output from them is enjoyed here at Wickwood Inn and in so many restaurants, especially during the summer season when the bounty is plenty. But the drinks Steve and […]
We love this time of year because we are in the perfect location for the best Michigan berries. Wickwood Inn celebrates the best ways to serve this delicious summer fruit with our: Four Berry Fruit Bowl Very Berry Bread Pudding (with both raspberries and blueberries) and Spiced Blueberry Syrup Berry Bismarks with Lemon Cream Berry […]
The Perfect Memorial Day Experience In Saugatuck: Parades, Boating, Eating & More Woo Hoo! Finally, the season we have all been waiting for arrives, albeit unofficially, on Friday May 25 with the start of Memorial Day weekend. This kick off to summer is always anticipated with great joy and excitement and 2018 seems right […]
Plan Now To Enjoy Restaurant Week In Saugatuck, Douglas & Fennville June 4-10, 2018 Saugatuck is really making a name for itself on the food scene. It is especially on show during Restaurant Week. Our restaurants have some of the best farm to fork fare in the state. They utilize the delicious bounty of our […]
All around town, our restaurants create amazing original Saugatuck Cocktails! Make sure you enjoy them and all that spring and summer in Saugatuck has to offer. We love everything about this time of year: new birds arriving on the scene, fresh flowers brightening the landscape, buds on the trees bursting into color, long-awaited ingredients coming […]
Want to know what’s special about a getaway to Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck, Michigan? We can help you find healthy things to do during your stay here. So relax and stay a while. This is the perfect place to bring life back into balance. Simply reserve a guest room or suite today and indulge […]
The husband and wife team behind Saugatuck’s cozy gathering place, Borrowed Time, agree. Leaving their location in Saugatuck behind was a difficult choice, but after two years of successfully serving amazing cocktails, beer, wine, small plates, and desserts, they had already outgrown the charming house on Water Street. We loved this place … affectionately known […]
The Challenges of Saugatuck Being Chosen as a Best Coastal Community It’s sometimes bittersweet when Saugatuck gets its due credit. Truth is, we love our little community (population just 964 year-round!) but we are always proud when others recognize our special place. And so, yes, it’s a thrill that Coastal Living selects us as one […]
“Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.” ~ Rainier Maria Rilke “Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush.” ~ Doug Larson What’s so wonderful about Spring in Saugatuck? There is great Spring energy throughout the village. That turns Saugatuck into creative, festive, and fun […]
“Until further notice, celebrate everything.” ~ Anonymous “Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words.” ~ Plautus Did you know that Wickwood Inn is the perfect launching pad for your craft beverage tasting tour? Plan your next getaway to Wickwood Inn, perfectly located in the heart our historic downtown, and we’ll guide you […]
“At Wickwood, life revolves around good food and wine.” ~ The New York Times “People who love to eat are always the best people.” ~ Julia Child Don’t Stay Alone In Your Room … Come Out To The Cabaret! Experience A Saugatuck Bed And Breakfast With First Class Conversations. These days, one of the simplest […]
Fall (and Winter!) are perfect for scheduling an extended stay at Wickwood Inn to explore the areas’s distilleries, bars and breweries. There’s so much to explore, sometimes it’s difficult to decide what exactly to focus on. Some of our guests barely leave the inn. These folks simply prefer to luxuriate in the comfort of Wickwood. […]
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” ~ Albert Camus Saugatuck embodies the absolute best of everything autumn has to offer! Thanks to Lake Michigan, the warm weather lingers right along our coastline. This means […]
“In a study, scientists report that drinking beer can be good for the liver. I’m sorry, did I say “scientists”? I meant, “Irish People’!” ~Tina Fey “Everybody’s got to believe in something. I believe I’ll have another beer.” ~WC Fields We believe every good town has to have a good microbrewery. Saugatuck […]
“Be of love a little more careful than of anything.” ~e.e. cummings We want everyone to have more love in 2017. But how? Reserve a romantic Saugatuck Valentine’s Day getaway to Wickwood Inn. With a simple phone call or online reservation, you’ll be giving the greatest gift of all … time with the […]
Searching For The Best Restaurants In Saugatuck, Michigan? Wickwood Inn Shares Their Secrets! Looks may be deceiving. It’s eating that’s believing.” ~ James Thurber Travel has become all about eating and the foodie experience. Today people want to be in the know about local […]
Feeling A Bit “Bah-Humbug!” About The Upcoming Holiday Season? Spend A Winter Getaway At Wickwood Inn & Watch Your Inner Scrooge Melt Away. Your winter getaway to Wickwood Inn’s Saugatuck bed and breakfast is exactly what you need. Do you LOVE every aspect of the holiday season? Maybe you enjoy making a list and checking it twice? […]