The Fall Color Blog – Fall Color Tours In Michigan

Fall Color News

Grand Hotel – Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent – September 29 – October 1, 2023

Grand Hotel - Cork and Fork

Arrive Friday, September 29 • Depart Sunday, October 1, 2023

Description

A variety of guest chefs and our own Master Sommelier, Elizabeth Schweitzer, come together for a weekend of fine wine & dining.

Chef Line Up

Christina Nguyen – Hai Hai – Minneapolis, MN

Amarys Herndon, Palm & Pine – New Orleans, LA

Jessica Scott, 50 Eggs Hospitality

Debbie Gold, LeTour – Evanston, IL

Mia Orino, Kamayan – Atlanta, GA

Deborah VanTrece, Twisted Soul – Atlanta, GA

 

Learn more about our featured chefs here.

 

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • Grand Hotel welcome amenity
  • Friday welcome reception
  • Saturday culinary events (more details coming soon)
  • Sunday brunch with chef Q&A
  • Complimentary Admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

The Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

Grand Hotel On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Grand Hotel Page On Facebook.

<>

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

 

Legacy Five at Grand Hotel – October 2 – 4, 2023

Legacy Five

Monday, October 2 – Wednesday, October 4

Description

For the joy of it, for the magic of it, come experience Legacy Five performing live at Grand Hotel. Enjoy the Gospel and Christian music of band members:

Lee Black – Tenor
Scott Fowler – Lead Singer
Brayan Walker – Baritone
Matt Fouch – Bass
Garrett Anderson – Pianist

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All Grand Hotel Amenities
  • Legacy Five Concert Monday evening in the Grand Hotel Theatre
  • Tuesday evening concert in the Grand Hotel Theatre
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum (limited dates in October)
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

This Legacy Five experience can also be booked by calling our Grand Hotel Reservations Team at 1-800-334-7263.

About Legacy Five
This October, we look forward to welcoming Legacy Five back to the Grand stage. When the legendary cathedral quartet retired in December of 1999, Scott Fowler and Roger Bennett decided to continue the rich musical tradition of Southern gospel quartet singing. Legacy Five was organized and had their official debut in January 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since that day, they have made a major mark on the Southern gospel music world. Immediately, audiences responded overwhelmingly to their four-part harmony and their ability to effectively communicate the message of Christ. Since the quartet’s formation, they have established and maintained a firm place at the top of Christian music. To learn more about Legacy Five, follow their Facebook page or visit their website.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

Grand Hotel On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Grand Hotel Page On Facebook.

<>

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

 

Grand Hotel – Fall Michigan Golf Live Package – October 8 – 10, 2023

Grand Hotel - Fall Michigan Golf Live Package

Arrive Sunday, October 8 – Depart Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Description

Tee up the vacation of a lifetime during our Fall Michigan Golf Live Package. Named for the state’s leading golf program, Michigan Golf Live, show host Bill Hobson coordinates this golf event — complete with three days of unlimited golf on The Jewel, prize giveaways, private evening receptions, Monday morning golf scramble, and box lunch.

The Jewel Golf Course was designed by architect Jerry Matthews and is ranked as a top northern U.S. golf resort by Condé Nast Traveler and the Best Grand Golf Hotel by Golf Digest. It provides unforgettable views of the Straits of Mackinac, the Mackinac Bridge, and the seasonal beauty of Mackinac Island. We hope you’ll come to be part of the fun, friends, and memories of this very special time at Grand Hotel!

Michigan Golf Live

Now in its 3rd decade of celebrating the greatest game on earth, Michigan Golf Live continues to grow its audience throughout the Midwest on both radio and television. Executive Producer and Host, Bill Hobson, is found behind the mic and in front of the camera every weekend of the season, with MGL Radio heard across the state on 15 stations every Saturday morning, and MGL-TV seen on FOX Sports Detroit each Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 AM.
View Michigan Golf Live

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All Grand Hotel Amenities
  • Unlimited golf on The Jewel (cart included)
  • Sunday evening Welcome Reception
  • Monday morning golf scramble
  • Boxed lunches on Monday afternoon
  • Monday evening reception and awards presentation
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

This Michigan Golf Live Package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

 

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

Grand Hotel On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Grand Hotel Page On Facebook.

<>

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

 

Grand Hotel History Weekend – October 13 – 15, 2023

Grand Hotel History Weekend

Arrive Friday, October 13 • Depart Sunday, October 15, 2023

Description

Visit times before our times. You’re invited to Grand Hotel’s 14th Annual History Weekend with a unique look into the story behind the wood structure built in 1887. Fall is a great time of year to experience Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel. We hope to see you for this special event to celebrate the history of Grand Hotel.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday evening Welcome Reception
  • Saturday morning Grand Hotel History Lecture by Grand Hotel Historian
  • Saturday afternoon special history presentation
  • Complimentary admission to Fort Mackinac (1 admission per room for the weekend)
  • Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

This Mackinac Island Grand Hotel History Weekend can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian at Grand Hotel

Named an Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year, Bob Tagatz is a natural storyteller. He will intrigue you with information about the hotel’s history and how the Island and the hotel came to be what they are today.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

Grand Hotel On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Grand Hotel Page On Facebook.

<>

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

 

Grand Hotel – Murder Mystery Weekend – October 20 – 22, 2023

Grand Hotel - Murder Mystery Weekend

Arrive Friday, October 20 • Depart Sunday, October 22, 2023

Description

Consider yourself warned: Not everything is how it seems at Grand Hotel during Murder Mystery Weekend. Join us in October for an interactive weekend brought to you by The Murder Mystery Company, founded in Michigan. The intrigue begins Friday night and the crime is solved Sunday morning.

Murder Mystery Weekend Theme: Old Hollywood

The year is 1937 and you’ve been invited to the most smashing event of the year! A star-studded film premiere that all of Hollywood will be attending. Enjoy the glitz and glamour that only Old Hollywood and Grand Hotel can provide but beware that something more sinister lurks in the shadows. Somebody has revenge in their hearts and their mind on murder. You’ll be immersed in a mystery that can only be solved by you and your team.
Don’t miss out on Grand Hotel and The Murder Mystery Company’s World Famous Murder Mystery Weekend.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday evening Murder Mystery Welcome Reception
  • Murder Mystery activities and entertainment including interactive Crime Scene Investigations on Saturday afternoon and evening
  • Sunday morning “Who Done It” closing session
  • Special discount on ferry tickets

This Murder Mystery Weekend package is also available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

About the Murder Mystery Weekend

This invite comes from somebody with murder on their mind. Your invitation promises plenty of excitement and intrigue. However, beyond the glitz and glamor of this event lies something more sinister.

You and your party play the detective in this interactive game of mystery and murder behind the closed doors of Grand Hotel. Investigate the scene of the crime, interrogate suspects, and solve a murder. This one-of-a-kind event promises to be nothing short of a “Grand” ol’ time.

Upon check-in, receive your first packet of information and clues. Friday is the kick-off performance, which sets the tone of events and when the first murder takes place. On Saturday, there is a brief gathering with the Detective, who explains the hunt for clues. (This also allows you some time on your own to enjoy the beauty of Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel.)

Come back on Saturday afternoon, when Act II is performed and another murder takes place. The evening concludes with three interactive mysteries, where guests in different groups will be rotated into the mystery experiences. Sunday morning the mystery is solved!

Watch “Grand Hotel Presents The Murder Mystery Company” Video

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

Grand Hotel On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Grand Hotel Page On Facebook.

<>

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

 

Crystal Mountain – Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic – October 21, 2023

Crystal Mountain - Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

The annual Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic is held in and around the beautiful, gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain. The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a course that is fast and challenging, but not so difficult that racers new to the sport won’t have a great time.

Races begin at 9:30am.

Peak2Peak is made possible by a partnership between Crystal Mountain and Endoman Promotions, LLC. Please use the following links to find Peak2Peak race information on EndomanPromotions.com .

<>

Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>>

<>

Crystal Mountain On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from the Crystal Mountain Page On Facebook.
<>

Crystal Mountain

<>

Visit Crystal Mountain Facebook Page >>>

<>

Visit Crystal Mountain Website >>>>

<>

 

Mackinac Island Wedding Show – Mission Point Resort – October 22, 2023

Join us on Sunday, October 22nd for the 2023 Mackinac Island Wedding Show at Mission Point Resort to discover what your dream wedding looks like!

This popular wedding event is the perfect time to find everything you need to plan your special day at Mission Point! At the Mackinac Island Wedding Show, you, your fiancé and your families can meet face-to-face with local vendors and island experts who will guide you through the logistics and details of planning an island wedding. This includes florists, DJs, photographers, ferries, fudge companies, officiants, etc. All vendors attending the show are local and familiar with Mackinac Island. You cannot afford to miss this unique destination wedding experience on your journey to one of the most fabulous days of your life!

<>

Visit Mission Point Resort Website >>>>

<>

<>

Mission Point Resort On Facebook

<>

Mission Point Resort

<>

Visit Mission Point Resort On Facebook >>>

<>

Visit Mission Point Resort Website >>>>

<>

 

Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend – October 27 – 29, 2023

Mackinac Island’s Halloween Weekend

Halloween comes earlier on Mackinac Island – the weekend of October 27-29! This weekend typically marks the last big weekend before most island businesses close for the season. Celebrate Halloween with the Great Turtle Trail Run, trick-or-treating for kids through downtown shops, and Halloween costume parties for adults throughout island establishments in the evening.

Friday, October 27th

6:30 – 10:00 pm: Haunted Trail and Maze at Grand Hotel, starts at Woodlands Nature Center. $5 for non-hotel guests, proceeds go to Give Kids the World.

Saturday, October 28th

10:30 am: Great Turtle Trail Run – 5.7 mile Run/Walk begins

10:45 am: Great Turtle Trail Run – Half Marathon begins

3:00 – 4:30 pm: Trick-or-treating through downtown shops

6:30 – 10:00 pm: Haunted Trail and Maze at Grand Hotel, starts at Woodlands Nature Center. $5 for non-hotel guests, proceeds go to Give Kids the World.

9:00 pm: Costume Parties throughout downtown establishments (21 & older)

<>

Visit Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau Website >>>>

<>

 

Grand Hotel – Somewhere in Time Weekend – October 27 – 29, 2023

Somewhere In Time

Arrive Friday, October 27 – Depart Sunday, October 29, 2023

Description

Each year, our Somewhere in Time Weekend is one of the most popular and special events during our entire season. It’s perfect for fans who want to know the cinematic secrets of the timeless romantic classic, and a chance to visit with many people who played a role in the movie. You are invited to make a cameo appearance in costume at the cocktail receptions and costume promenade. Breakfast and dinner are also included daily, where guests may enjoy dining in elegant costumes in our Main Dining Room.

Raffle prizes include a stay for Somewhere in Time weekend 2024 as well as a Somewhere in Time trivia book. Proceeds of raffle ticket sales will support her Open Hearts Foundation.

Please note there will only be themed activities on Friday and Saturday this year.

Guests are invited to book and extend their stay through Sunday and experience a casual experience over our Close the Grand dates.

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations for two nights
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Friday and Saturday evening receptions
  • A special showing of Somewhere in Time
  • Filming locations tour
  • Appearances by returning cast and crew members
  • Saturday costume promenade in the Parlor
  • Special discount on ferry tickets
  • Friday & Saturday night required

Book online or call Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

Watch our Resident Historian speak about Jane Seymour’s visits to Grand Hotel.


Somewhere in Time cast & crew appearances by:

Cast:
Jane Seymour, Elise McKenna
Sean Hayden, Young Arthur
Kelly Penn, 1912 extra

Crew:
Jeff Gourson, Film Editor
Mary Ann Biddle, Set Decorator
John Unsinn, Boom Man
Michael Orefice, Electrician
Dan Dewey, Production Assistant and Location Manager

Somewhere in Time

Filmed at Grand Hotel and on Mackinac Island in 1979, and released in 1980, Somewhere in Time stars Jane Seymour, Christopher Reeve, and Christopher Plummer. Learn more about Jane Seymour’s 2019 visit, highlighted on MLive.com.

Open Hearts Foundation

Co-Founded by Jane Seymour, the Open Hearts Foundation has been shoulder to shoulder with those experiencing adversity, providing many forms of support and inspiration. At the heart of the Foundation’s mission is the Open Hearts Philosophy that in times of great challenge, one must accept it and reach out to do what they can to help others. In doing this, they can find purpose and live with an open heart. The Foundation fulfills its mission and has a deep commitment to serve through its two programs: a grant making program and the Young Hearts Volunteerism program. These two programs directly align with the Open Hearts Philosophy because we can all do something to help. Whether big or small, a generous donation or volunteering a skill set or time, we all have a role to play in lifting others up, inspiring those around us, and doing what we can in the face of adversity. The Foundation has provided more than $1.4 million to emerging charities throughout the United States in its grantmaking history and has engaged thousands of volunteers across the globe to do what they can to help and find their unique purpose. The Foundation is a small, public, 501(c)(3) foundation with an enormous mission, supported by creative, like-minded people working together for the greater good. Everyone is invited to join the Open Hearts movement! www.OpenHeartsFoundation.org

 

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

(more…)

 

Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run – October 28, 2023

Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run

This year marks the 27th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.

Great Swag! Our 2023 garment TBA, but we promise to continue our great tradition of uniqueness and quality! All who register will receive our Great Turtle commemorative garment and our signature finish medal! Come enjoy the beauty of late fall on Mackinac Island, great end-of-season sales and fun Halloween events for adults and kids.

FREE Race Photos!
We are again offering FREE race photos to all of our participants. Photos will be provided to all race participants on their personalized Results page. You can view and share your photos on your results page at no additional fee.

Location
The Great Turtle Half Marathon will start directly in front of the Mission Point Resort.

The 5.7 Mile Run and Walk will start directly in front of the Straits Lodge of the Mission Point Resort, at the corner of Wendall Street and Mission Street.

The finish line for all events will be located in the park, just off the main road, also in front of Mission Point Resort.

Starting Times –
The 5.7 Mile Run & Walk will start at 10:30 AM
The Half Marathon will start at 10:45 AM

<>

Visit Mackinac Island Great Turtle Website >>>>

<>

Mackinac Island Road Races On Facebook

Below are the latest postings from Mackinac Island Road Races Page On Facebook.

<>

Run Mackinac

<>

Visit Mackinac Island Road Races Facebook Page >>>

<>

 

Grand Hotel – Close the Grand for the Season – October 29 – 30, 2023

Available Sunday, October 29 – Depart Monday, October 30, 2023

Description

Something different, something time-honored: You’re invited to join in the unique experience as we close Grand Hotel’s doors for the winter months.

This package includes a casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening and a continental breakfast Monday morning. Enjoy an informal atmosphere as we clean out our pantries and wine cellar. Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian, will host a presentation explaining the process we go through to close the hotel, as well as fun facts and interesting information from the 2023 season. Monday morning we continue the tradition of ringing the bell to signify the end of our season, bringing in the rockers, and honor exemplary service with our Grand Legend Celebration. Take home a piece of Grand Hotel with a geranium from the Front Porch.

We look forward to you joining our staff in this annual end-of-the-year event that has become a tradition for so many.

Please note: Grand Hotel’s standard dress code applies for Friday and Saturday. Casual dress is appropriate on Sunday and Monday.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel Accommodations
  • Sunday afternoon Close the Grand presentation
  • Ceremonial Bring in the Rockers from The World’s Longest Front Porch
  • Chef’s choice casual buffet dinner Sunday evening
  • Continental breakfast Monday morning
  • Closing Bell Ringing
  • Take home a geranium from the Front Porch
  • Grand Legend Celebration
  • 10:00 AM check-out time

The Close the Grand offer is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >>

 

*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $12.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.

<>

Visit Grand Hotel Website >>>>

<>

<>

Grand Hotel – Close the Grand for the Season Photos on Facebook >>>

<>

 

The Fall Color Blog - Fall Color Tours in Michigan - produced by North Guide Internet.