Downtown Is The Best Location In Saugatuck & Wickwood Inn Is In The Heart Of It The very best location to stay in Saugatuck, Michigan when you visit is downtown. And Wickwood Inn is in the very heart of downtown Saugatuck. When it comes to finding the perfect place for your extended getaway, the old […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pop The Question – Propose During Your Stay At Wickwood Inn That’s right, propose to the man or woman of your dreams right here. Saugatuck, the “most beautiful town in Michigan” according to House Beautiful, also serves as the most romantic place to propose to the man or woman you love. Gorgeous beaches, captivating […]
See Grand Rapids, Michigan On Your Easy Day Trip From Saugatuck Grand Rapids is a wonderful destination for a day trip, expecially for the foodies who stay at Wickwood Inn. Sometimes guests at Wickwood Inn barely want to leave the Inn. And, who can blame them? There’s true joy in unwinding, relaxing, and simply […]
A Field Of Flowers In West Michigan Feeds The Bees & Our Souls Imagine you see a breathtaking field of flowers splashed with color as you drive along a country road in West Michigan. There are few things in this area that bring us more joy than the GORGEOUS field of poppies and wildflowers at Pleasant […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Perfect South Haven, Michigan Day Trip South Haven, Michigan is an easy 25 minute drive from Saugatuck. With Wickwood Inn’s perfect hotel location in the heart of historical downtown Saugatuck, you just might stay in town. Walk, bike, paddle, or sail your way anywhere you want around our town as nothing is very far. […]
Nearby Grand Haven Makes For A Great Day Trip From Wickwood Inn Grand Haven, MI is a fantastic place to visit for a day when you stay in Saugatuck. Sometimes, when guests reserve a 2-3 day getaway to Wickwood Inn … they may never leave the inn. After all, taking time to truly slow […]
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 […]
“Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Kick Off Summer At The Wickwood Inn In Downtown Saugatuck With A Weekend Full Of Memories The Best Memorial Day begins in our little village by Lake Michigan. Don’t you love that our unofficial kick-off to summer […]
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 […]
Your Ultimate Summer Water Adventures Are Here In Saugatuck, Michigan Water plus warm sunshine means summer here at Wickwood inn. All winterlong you dream of the summer breeze on your cheeks as you stroll along Oval Beach on Lake Michigan’s delicious shoreline! Our beloved Saugatuck lights up your summer with memories, good food, and […]
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 […]
Indulge In The Best Massage In Saugatuck With A Natural Harmony Massage In Your Room At Wickwood Inn Experience Next Level Relaxation With Nancy Plantinga When a small town is interesting and innovative, it attracts interesting and innovative people. An impressive number of artists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and creatives call Saugatuck […]
The Ultimate Way To Relax, Stay Fit And Live Well In Saugatuck Is With Michelle Shaw Yoga Add Yoga To Your Relaxing Getaway Indulging in yoga is the perfect way to relax. Sometimes, a getaway needs to be just that … an indulgent time where you truly get away from everything in your daily life. […]
Stay any time of the year and let your jaw drop in surprise! What an exquisite April surprise! A getaway to Saugatuck full of many surprises. Pull up to Wickwood Inn’s front door. The scent of freshly blooming lilacs greet you as you step out of your car. Heading for the entry, you follow […]
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 […]
The Wickwood Inn Experience Refreshes Your Romantic Soul There’s a new hint of spring in Saugatuck, Michigan. You hear it and smell it in the air everywhere. Soon the dahlias and flowering almonds tantalize our senses with a sweet spring dance. The birds return to our waterways and celebrate with songs. Then, […]
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 […]
Things To Do In Saugatuck In Every Season Of Every Month Of The Year Tis the season for bucket lists … right? Our ‘Top Things To Do In Saugatuck’ lists the best activities for every month. There are literally amazing adventures and experiences in Saugatuck every month of the year! As you plan your […]
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 […]
Experience Sweet Romance At Wickwood Inn Though we don’t need an excuse to celebrate love, it sure is nice when you have a special Valentines getaway devoted to making our loved one feel a little extra noticed, isn’t it? With so many opportunities for celebration and love at Wickwood and throughout […]
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. […]
Spend A Day In Someone Else’s Snowshoes There are ways to enjoy winter in West Michigan just a little bit more. For instance, if your honey found you just the right pair of snowshoes and proudly presented them to you on Christmas morning. But now what do you do? You book a winter getaway to […]
Celebrate Everything At Wickwood Did you know you could reserve the entire Inn? Imagine a relaxing unforgettable weekend away with you and 20 of your favorite people. Dream for a minute. You and your loved ones wake to the aromas of Baked Apple Bread Pudding. Your first delicious experiences of the day are plates full […]
Let It Snow! We never know what Mother Nature has in mind for Saugatuck, but we do know that for winter at Wickwood, a Winter Getaway to the Inn is ALWAYS a good idea. When the snow falls along the shores of Lake Michigan and everything is blanketed in beautiful white, Saugatuck knows how to get […]
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 […]