“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 cabin fever has gotten to you and you’re in need of a Michigan Spring getaway, visit Wickwood Inn this Spring and find out what’s possible!
Hop in a boat for the first Charter Fishing outing of the season for a record catch, or take a 10-mile walk on beaches you can call your own.
Relax for the first Sunset Wine and Cheese on The Beach, or get ready for bathing suit season by kayaking up the Kalamazoo River to the Big Lake. Run up Mt. Baldy, the Dunes or along our sleepy country roads. Workout at Snap Fitness and The Blue Star Community Gym or take in a Yoga class at Satya.
Brew craft beer and dance the night away at Saugatuck Brewing Company, or listen to Blues and Folk at Salt of the Earth. Go Antiquing at Amsterdam’s, Saugatuck Antique Pavilion (175 dealers!), Olde House, Allegan Antique Market, and Bird Cage.
Enjoy Cider tasting at Virtue Cider, Crane Orchards, or McIntosh Orchards. Taste the new releases at Fenn Valley, or schedule a Private Wine Tasting at Petter Wine Gallery.
Gallery stroll along the Art Coast of Michigan: visit Armstrong DeGraaf International Fine Art, Jeff Blandford’s pottery at Volmod, James Brandess portraits and landscapes, Cynthia McKean Sculpture Garden, Marcia Perry’s Ark Studio with her incredible wood carvings, Water Street Gallery featuring international painters and sculptors, Dawn Stafford’s Peach Belt Studio with her still lifes, and the Blue Coast Artists Studios where you can visit an artists at work.
With 6 new restaurants, there’s even more food all over town. Our latest farm-fresh hotspot, Grow, is open. So is the new Pumpernickel’s, and we always love Ida Red’s for lunch. You must try the Dover Sole, Grilled Asparagus, Steak and Escargots at Bowdies along with Passion Fruit Prosecco which heralds Spring.
At The Southerener, their Hanger Steak is tender and delicious, Golden Beet Salad with Glazed Pecans and Orange Honey Dressing, Blackberry Crips, and the best Blood Orange margarita with Mezcal … the very best ever.
At Wickwood our Spring brunch menu includes Asparagus & Parmesan Frittata with Truffle Oil, Pistachio Sausage Patties, Raspberry Razzle Dazzle Cake and Pecan Sticky Buns, Four Berry Salad with Crème Fraiche, Five Citrus Salad with Honey and Mint, and Simpatico’s locally roasted coffee. Our Afternoon homemade Crispy Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Bites and Salted Toffee Chocolate Bark will sweeten your day. For Evening Sips & Small Plates: Assorted American and European Artisan Cheeses, Watercress and Sweet Pea Soups, Fava Bean Crostini, PLT’s (Proscuitto, Arugula, Bruschetta with homemade Garlic Aioli on Crostini), Cheddar Olives, Cheese Gougères, Spicy Romenesco Pinwheels, and Spring Vegetable Crudité.
All this plus high speed WiFi and private parking are included in your stay.
There’s no time like now for a Michigan Spring getaway so come experience all that’s possible on a Spring Fling trip to Wickwood Inn in Saugatuck!