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 Winter Wonderland Getaway To Saugatuck, Michigan ‘Tis the season to plan your winter getaway! When you reserve a few days at Wickwood Inn in December, you have planned the perfect Winter Wonderland getaway. There are snowflakes in the air, and festivity is everywhere! Our communities are bustling with good […]
Let Wickwood Spoil You For The Holidays The Holidays at Wickwood Inn are a very special time of year! As you make your holiday plans, so do we. Along with the scents of fresh garlands, our kitchen stirs with wonderful aromas that will make you smile and say, “This smells like Christmas!”. Outside our doors, […]
A Saugatuck Holiday Getaway Just For You Come and enjoy a Saugatuck holiday getaway that’s fun, festive, relaxing, and efficient. That’s right. All things are possible during your time at Wickwood Inn in downtown Saugatuck. November and December make for an ideal time to visit Saugatuck. There’s festivity in the air, everywhere. You […]
This Is Also Why People Love To Visit Saugatuck You know that place you visit in your dreams – the one that makes you feel like a visitor and at home at the same time? The place that wraps you up in eclectic hometown quaintness charm while giving you the reset you need? Well, it […]
3 Day Getaway To Wickwood Inn In Saugatuck A 3 day getaway to Saugatuck is the perfect way to relax, reconnect, and leave you feeling completely rejuvenated. After food and art, we think you can probably guess Wickwood Inn’s next big love. Yes, that’s it. TRAVEL! It’s much easier to […]
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 […]
This Halloween Parade…Is For The Grown Ups! The weekend before Halloween, in charming Saugatuck, Michigan, is not to be missed. Join us for our 20th Annual Douglas Halloween Festival on Friday & Saturday, October 26, 27; as we demonstrate our creative spark with great flare for the dramatic! Thousands of people travel here from far […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inspired by the Labor Day bridge walk across the Mackinac Bridge that began in 1958, the citizens of Saugatuck & Douglas decided to start a tradition of their own. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Blue Star Bridge walk from Douglas to Saugatuck. Time to get your walking shoes ready! Participation […]
Whether you summer in Saugatuck year after year, or are checking it out for the first time, we want to make sure you are excited about your summer getaway to Wickwood Inn. Life here is very special. “The summer night is like a perfection of thought.” ~ Wallace Stevens You see, Saugatuck is a small […]
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! […]
Plus – A Bike Trail For All Cycling Abilities Our visitors love our area bike trails! The intimate nature of bicycling makes it the perfect travel mode for the Wickwood Inn’s adventuresome guests. With no planned barriers or turn offs required, cyclists can opt to stop. Or they can proceed whenever they’d like, and […]
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 […]
If it’s summer in Saugatuck, it means there’s live music in the air … everywhere. From large outdoor venues to intimate indoor studios, we love the music scene that’s happening all over town. We want to make sure you don’t miss out. As a result, here’s our guide to some of the sounds of Saugatuck […]
Have you considered that if you don’t make waves, nobody including yourself will know that you are alive? ~ Theodore Isaac Rubin Sunsets. This one word evokes perfect summertime memories. Watching the sky transform into a fluid colorful canvas of purples, oranges and reds is sheer bliss. Whether you’re with friends or alone it’s […]
USA Today names Saugatuck to list of: 10 Best Lake Towns In North America! Thrillist adds Saugatuck to list of: America’s 20 Greatest Summertime Lake Towns. A recent blog title by The Discoverer caught our eye: 6 American Lakes that are Better than the Beach. Curious minds near Lake Michigan had to […]
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. […]
Summerhouse Lavender Farm While we love easy access to the adventures Saugatuck has to offer, there are times when what we’re really craving is some serious zen. Whenever we have a bit too much tension, are ready for some deep relaxation, or simply want to breathe in some beauty, we know exactly where to go […]
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 […]
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 […]
All year round, the birds are an integral part of our lives in Saugatuck … and this time of year, our enthusiasm for birds generates big-time excitement. Whether it’s the return of one of our favorite “snowbirds” (who travelled south for warmer climes) or the arrival of a beloved songbird to our feeders, we love […]
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 […]
Reasons To See The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI Reasons abound for visiting the Tulip Time Festival in Holland, MI. through May 13 After a few false starts this year, if anyone doubts spring’s arrival a visit to Holland, MI should quell any lingering doubts. The town is ablaze of color and joy as […]
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 […]