For Safe Winter Travel, We Highly Recommend Visiting with Snow Tires or at Least Front-Wheel Drive

Fall Color Tours

Take a scenic drive, pick up cider and donuts, hike the woods, and soak in breathtaking fall colors. Enjoy Fall Fest, pumpkin carving, pumpkin chucking, the parade, and more. See our Benzie links for details.

Hunting

Spend your hunting season in style! Close to acres of state land for fall turkey and deer seasons.

Fishing

Fall and spring are prime for lake or stream fishing. In winter, enjoy ice fishing right from The Farm House Cottage.

Downhill & Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country ski from The Farm House Cottage, or take a short drive to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort for a day on the slopes.

Snowmobiling

Leave right from The Farm House Cottage and ride miles of seasonal roads and groomed trail systems.

Wine Tours

Tour award-winning wineries across Northwest Michigan. Arrange a shuttle—they’ll pick you up at your door and drop you back off.

Shopping

Especially Christmas shopping! The Grand Traverse Region shines with quaint towns, snowflakes, and lights—full of unique shops and cozy restaurants. Big-name stores are nearby with a fraction of the traffic and crowds. Turn holiday shopping from a chore into a Norman Rockwell moment.

Spring Break

Yes—spring break! While many head south, early warm spells are common here. There’s nothing like those first 60–70 °F days on the porch of The Farm House Cottage or in the bell tower of The School House Cottage, windows open, enjoying the panorama.

April Special: Three nights for the price of two. We specialize in last-minute bookings—when the weather looks good, give us a call and we’ll get you in!

Also feel free to explore our Benzie County links for more ideas.