“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 […]
“You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” ~ Dr. Seuss What’s so special about a romantic getaway to Wickwood Inn? Here, you have complete freedom each and every hour. Time is all yours. To relax. To reconnect. To absolutely rejuvenate. If you enjoy getting outdoors […]
“You really shouldn’t say ‘I love you’ unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget.” ~ Jessica, age 8 “Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken.” ~ Elaine, age 5 It’s true. We express our love for one another in so many […]
“ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” ~ Lucy Van Pelt, Peanuts “Love doesn’t make the world go ’round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” ~ Franklin P. Jones Something a little magical happens in Saugatuck this time of year. Along with the snowflakes, it seems […]
“If you never did, you should. These things are fun, and fun is good.” ~ Dr. Seuss “Life is short. Live it up!” ~ Betty White Our shops, restaurants and galleries are open in Winter, but many guests arrive and never leave Wickwood for days. You may simply read, talk, sleep, journal, sit by the fire, […]
“All, everything that I understand, I only understand because I love.” ~ Leo Tolstoy “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard, but must be felt with the heart.” ~ Helen Keller At Wickwood, we go all out for the celebration of love. Here’s how you’ll find it during […]
“When we recall holidays past, we usually find that the simplest things – not the great occasions – give off the greatest glow of happiness.” ~ Bob Hope “There’s a magical wand waved over the world and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale It’s The Time Of Year To Bring […]
“In Life, It’s Not Where You Go, It’s Who You Travel With” ~ Charles Schulz “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” ~ Ernest Hemingway Why not set aside your busy schedules for a few days and take time to relax … to reconnect. Remember why you first fell in love? […]
“I go to Nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put together.” ~ John Burroughs “The earth has music for those who listen.” ~ William Shakespeare It doesn’t matter if we lace up our favorite boots or slide on a pair flip-flops … during the fall in Saugatuck, every day […]
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 […]
“There’s nothing better than live music. It’s raw energy, and raw energy feeds the soul.” Dhani Jones “With so many ways to communicate at our disposal, we must not forget the transformative power of a live music experience and genuine human exchange.” ~ Jon Batiste In Saugatuck, music is an important and entertaining part of our […]
“If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.” ~ Doug Larson “Everyone should believe in something; I believe I’ll go fishing.” ~ Henry David Thoreau Saugatuck, Michigan really is a place that has it all. We […]
“While we are living in the present, we must celebrate life every day, knowing that we are becoming history with every work, every action, every deed.” ~ Mattie Stepanek “Even though you’re growing up, you should never stop having fun.” ~ Nina Dobrev We want […]
“Golf is so popular simply because it is the best game in the world at which to be bad.” ~ A. A. Milne “I enjoy now doing what I do… playing golf, relaxing a little, enjoying life.” ~ Yogi Berra You may have already heard about the award-winning beaches, sweeping sand dunes, and […]
“It’s Spring Fever. When you’ve got it, you want it. It just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!” ~ Mark Twain “One of the secrets to a happy life is continuous small treats.” ~ Iris Murdock Saugatuck is buzzing with Spring Fever, and a Spring getaway to Wickwood Inn is certainly one […]
“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 […]
“If you are looking to visit a state park and check out a beautiful small town, Saugatuck is the place for you!” ~Trip Advisor Review, January 2017 “Loved hiking here. We have been here year round and it is just as lovely, no matter what time of year.” ~Trip Advisor Review, Spring 2016 Not […]
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine; could you be mine?” ~Fred Rogers Chicagoans have enjoyed getting away Saugatuck, Michigan for at least 150 years! Yes. Chicago is an exciting and exhilarating and vibrant city to live […]
“I am not a shopaholic. I am helping the economy.” “I wish retail therapy was covered by my insurance.” “I could give up shopping, but I am not a quitter.” Time to freshen up your look for 2017? Ready for a new piece of art or sculpture to liven things up around the home? Perhaps there’s a one-of-a-kind […]
“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 […]
When we open ourselves up to the start of a new year, many of us resolve to do things a little differently. This will be the year we live a little simpler. A little healthier. With less stress. And more time with the ones we love. Why not make your resolutions a reality? Start 2017 with […]
Ten Reasons You’re Gonna Want To Getaway To Saugatuck This Winter “Winter is the time for comfort, for good food, for warmth and a talk beside the fire.” ~ Edith Sitwell The Towering Dunes & Gorgeous Vistas at The Saugatuck Dunes State Park | Hike. Snow Shoe. Cross Country Ski. Bird Watch. Pack […]
“Every once in a while, I like to do a big bash!” ~ James Beard New Year’s Eve is definitely a day that’s worthy of enjoying a “big bash!” It’s the perfect time to bring out the champagne, tables full of celebratory food, loads of balloons, and midnight fireworks over the waterfront. Join us at Wickwood for a Saugatuck […]
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away.” ~ Oscar Wilde “For fast acting relief from stress; try slowing down.” ~ Lily Tomlin It’s time to remove the stress of the holiday season and bring on the JOY! The Saugatuck holiday […]
“You don’t get harmony when everyone sings the same note.” ~ Darryl Floyd “Like snowflakes, holiday memories engage the whole world in peace and love.” ~ Charles M. Schultz This year, maybe more than ever, we want to focus on what brings us all together; we think we’ve found 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 […]
Fenn Valley Winery Wins Best Of Class | Visit Wickwood Inn This Fall & Taste The Good Life It’s a magical time of year along the lakeshore in West Michigan, and Wickwood Inn is THE PLACE to taste and experience it all! Every day just a little more color sparks in the trees … […]
[tbc_video_embed url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qkTxeRnAuY”] “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. “ ~ Albert Camus At Wickwood Inn, we love celebrating the turn to Fall. Saugatuck is a glorious place to start a Michigan Fall Color Tour – the evenings are crisp, the days still warm, the beaches are spacious, and, right now, Lake […]
“Try to remember a kind of September when life was slow and oh so mellow …” ~ The Fantasticks We’re still loving the warmth and wonder of Summer in Saugatuck, Michigan, but the splendor of Autumn color is not too far away. It’s time to start dreaming about your Romantic Fall Getaway to Wickwood Inn, Saugatuck’s Premier Boutique Hotel. […]
Wickwood Inn is the center of Saugatuck Summer events and the many things to do in and around town. Everything you want for summer fun is either within walking distance or a very short drive away. As soon as you arrive at Wickwood Inn, life simply tastes a little bit sweeter … we are celebrating our […]
What makes a great summer getaway? For many of us, it’s finding that perfect balance between activity and indulgence. That’s right, we want to escape from it all – while still having it all – and we want to feel good while we’re doing it. That may sound impossible, but who says we can’t have it all? Plan […]
Reserve your getaway to Saugatuck, Michigan this Spring or Summer and find out what all the buzz is about! In 2014, the USA Today’s National Readers Choice Awards named Saugatuck the “Best Small Town Weekend Escape In the USA!” Now, we have been honored a second time with this same award. There are good reasons we’ve won first place […]
How do you pronounce Saugatuck? What does Saugatuck mean? The correct pronunciation of Saugatuck is Saw-gu-tuck. The 1st postmaster, R.R.Crosby, was familiar with the Native American name “Saugatuck”, meaning mouth of the river. He suggested the name for the proximity to the Kalamazoo waters, and it was accepted. Where is Saugatuck, Michigan? The village of […]
“It’s Spring, everyone is in love, and flowers pick themselves.” ~e.e. cummings “People who love to eat and drink are always the best people!” ~ Julia Child It’s Spring in Saugatuck and excitement is in the air … everywhere! It’s is the season of firsts — the season when everything is bursting into bloom and buzzing with energy. If […]