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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Luxurious Comforts Of Wickwood Inn On the shores of Lake Michigan lies a treasure – our downtown Saugatuck bed & breakfast. When you arrive at Wickwood Inn, MI, it’s evident that we take great pride in the little details. The lush and lovely gardens surrounding Wickwood Inn are the first hint of the luxury within. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
All About Water Street Fine Art Gallery Representing more than 60 artists, Water Street Gallery remains one of the finest contemporary galleries in Michigan. Whether the artists are local or national, established or emerging, you’re sure to be inspired by all of the well-curated artwork at Water Street. Conveniently located, near Saugatuck. in downtown Douglas, […]
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 […]