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Stay With Treetops for Your Northern Michigan Wine Tour

transmitid — Sat, 18 May 2024 14:31:56 +0000

Michigan wine tasting tours offer a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the unique beauty and flavors of the region. If you're not acquainted with Michigan wines, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Many people have no idea that such diverse and delicious world-class wines are being created right here in our pleasant peninsula. For an even more immersive experience, consider staying at one of the top Michigan winery resorts. Our resort provides luxurious accommodations and easy access to the best wine tours Michigan has to offer. Discover the charm and excellence of Michigan wines on your next tour.

When Is a Good Time for Michigan Wine Tasting Tours?

With dozens of wineries to choose from, a wine tour is a wonderful experience any time of year. If you choose a summer wine tour, expect gorgeous weather and lots of company at each stop. Some wineries offer special winter excursions, such a snowshoeing through the vineyards.

If you want to witness the vines coming back to life, plan your trip for springtime. And if you want to be a part of the excitement of harvest, an autumn wine tour will also include a spectacular fall color show.

Why Stay at Treetops for Your Wine Tour?

If you're planning a northern Michigan wine tour, you're almost certainly familiar with the Grand Traverse region. What you may not know is that there are also wonderful wineries in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Alpena, and many places in between. Treetops Resort is conveniently located in the middle of it all, just east of I-75 in Gaylord. In other words, staying at Treetops opens up many more wine tour opportunities!

After a full day of fun touring northern Michigan's wineries, Treetops has you covered. In the warm months, you can book a tee time on one of our five award-winning golf courses. During the winter, get yourself a lift ticket and have some fun on our ski hill.

And no matter what time of year you visit, our full-service spa and hot tubs are always ready for you.

Northern Michigan wine tours are fun for couples and large groups alike. Let Treetops Resort be home base for a visit to up north Michigan wineries.

Book Your Up North Wine Tour

Ready to learn more? Complete our online contact form today. If you're interested in scheduling a wine tour for a group, let us know in the comments field. We will gather all the details you need and quickly get back to you. Or call us at (866) 348-5429 for immediate assistance.

Imagine your perfect game and your perfect stay.

Beautiful views, warm and welcoming atmosphere, what more could you ask for?

PLAN MY TRIP

SUMMER AT TREETOPS

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Treetops Hires New Director of Golf

transmitid — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:09:50 +0000

Treetops Resort is excited to welcome to our team, PGA Professional, Steve Scheuermann. Steve Scheuermann is very well known in West Michigan golf, having been the PGA Head Golf Professional and General Manager at private, semi-private, daily fee, and resort golf facilities since 1985. Steve is also a 36-year Life Member of the PGA of America and has a strong dedication for growing the game of golf. Steve's teaching philosophy is a simple approach designed for golfers of all abilities as it easily adapts to every student's skills and physicality. Learn the at-home "Step-into-it" drill from Steve.

Steve has led to many wonderful success stories over his long PGA Professional career and will be following in Kevin McKinley's footsteps to the first tee, so to speak, as the new PGA Director of Golf for Treetops Resort.

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"We are thrilled to welcome Steve and are looking forward to expanding and elevating the guest experience at Treetops. We have always been known for our world-class golf, so we are excited to see how his self-driven passion for the game of golf and the golf industry will positively impact our golf operation, continuing to make Treetops golf the best collection of golf in the Midwest," says Kevin McKinley, PGA Assistant GM.

To learn more about Steve's 41 year history in the golf industry, connect with him on LinkedIn.

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Farm to Fork

transmitid — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:28:57 +0000

Culinary Adventure Series

Michigan's Most Spectacular Resort is most always known for its collection of five premier golf courses, but this upcoming Fall season the Treetops culinary team is celebrating Michigan's bounty of fresh ingredients with its Farm 2 Fork Dinner Adventures. There are three autumn dinners to choose from.
The 2019 Treetops Culinary Adventure Series will meld the locally harvested Farm 2 Fork ingredients with Michigan craft beer and wine selections. The Treetops Resort culinary team will prepare a four-course meal made with locally grown and produced ingredients from area farms. Each course of the meal is thoughtfully infused and paired with a different beer or wine produced in the Great Lakes State.

On Saturday, September 14th the evening is coined a 'Michigan Cherry Culinary Celebration' and will feature wines produced by Leelanau Cellars located near the shores of Lake Michigan near Traverse City. The evening will start with a first course of balsamic cherry and honeyed goat cheese bruschetta followed by Michigan mixed greens with dried cherries, pine nuts and a house-made cherry vinaigrette. The star of the evening will be black cherry wood smoked back ribs with Michigan cherry BBQ. Adding to the plate, are whipped sweet potato served with a cherry compound butter and broccolini. Topping off the four courses will be a white chocolate cherry mousse.

On Saturday, October 12th the heat of the harvest season will be celebrated with an evening filled with Michigan Apples. For starters Michigan apple strudel bites prepared in phyllo with mascarpone cheese, followed by an organic spinach salad will be served. The salad is prepared with Maytag bleu cheese and a Granny Smith apple nest with apple champagne vinaigrette. The main course will feature an apple Dijon pork tenderloin with fresh apple relish and paired with Michigan roasted new potatoes and grilled asparagus. A final course of Honeycrisp apple dumplings with caramel cider sauce will be served. Each course will feature a selection of Michigan craft beer produced by Bell's Brewery located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The final Farm 2 Fork event of the year will be presented on Saturday, November 9th and will feature a 'Holiday Harvest' meal complimented by a selection of wines produced by Black Star Farms located in in the heart of Leelanau County in Suttons Bay. The culinary adventure will start off with Butternut squash bisque in a bread bowl followed by Michigan mixed greens with gorgonzola balsamic vinaigrette. The third course will feature a petit filet of Michigan raised beef prepared with a blackberry demi- glace. Michigan twice baked potatoes and roasted root vegetables will complement the main course. Michigan apple walnut tarts will complete the meal.

Guests are seated family style around a large farm-like dining tables filled with character; from vintage table and glass wear to fresh flowers and greens just picked near the resort.

The culinary Farm 2 Fork experience includes a four-course meal, Michigan craft beer and wine selections and is $99 per person inclusive of all taxes and fees. Overnight packages start at $162 per person based on double occupancy including lodging, the dinner event, and breakfast the following morning.

Each Culinary Adventure event may be 'packaged up' with seasonal activities, making it the perfect getaway.

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Visiting Northern Michigan

transmitid — Mon, 21 Jan 2019 17:49:05 +0000

Sweet!

How exciting that you're thinking of heading our way. While we're getting some information together for you to review, we thought you might enjoy a little more browsing.

About Gaylord, Michigan

So easy to hop on and off the I-75 corridor, Gaylord is easy to get to from all points. The convenience of our location, makes it a perfect travel destination for family ski trips, golf getaways, fall color tours, weddings, meetings, conventions, and retreats.

If you are arriving by air, Cherry Capital Airport, (TVC) makes getting to Northern Michigan a breeze! With many non-stop and one-stop flights arriving and departing from all points, serviced by American, Delta, and United.

Known all over the world as the Gaylord Golf Mecca, Northern Michigan is like Disneyworld for golf enthusiasts, and Treetops sits smack-dab in the heart of the mecca, boasting 81 holes of Pure Michigan Golf. Take a peek at our Course Flyovers!

Golf Digest calls Treetops Resort one of the Ultimate Michigan Buddies' Trips, and one of the 5 Greatest Golf Experiences in Michigan.

If you're planning a Michigan Meeting or looking for a Michigan Convention Center, look no further. Our expert team will take you through the meeting planning process, taking the pressure off you so you can focus on growing your business.

It just doesn't get any more magical than a Treetops Wedding no matter what the season. We promise you Pinterest-worthy backdrops and plenty of activities to keep your guests happy.

Winter adventure is another specialty in Gaylord, Michigan with 23 downhill ski runs, terrain parks, dog-sledding, extreme tubing, and perfect family fun. Winter also makes a great backdrop for a romantic getaway - and Lucky You if that's what you're planning!

Whatever your reason for planning a Gaylord Getaway, we hope to welcome you soon!

Give us a call if we can answer any questions in the planning process: 866-348-5249

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Treetops Unleashes an All New Skiable Feast this Season

transmitid — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:46:03 +0000

Eat, Drink, Ski, Repeat

Northern Michigan's Winter Playground is busy preparing for the upcoming winter season -working on new trails, new stations, and a new menu for the 6th season of Skiable Feast. This gourmet winter adventure combines cross country skiing and snowshoeing with a true foodie experience in the way of trail-side stations to eat, drink, warm up, and then ski on for more.

New Trail, New Menu

This year, the trail will take guests on a new, main campus trail adventure fit for everyone to enjoy - winter novice to expert! The trail begins just outside of the Jones Activity Center and traverses down the driving range towards the Extreme Tubing run, then on through a tunnel of trees, eventually meeting up with "Potato Railroad", a nice gentle flat stretch and old railroad grade. Potato Railroad leads to 40 acres of beautiful open land, just before approaching a tree lined-path that takes guests over a natural spring. After a trip around the 40 acre parcel, guests will travel across the base of the downhill ski slopes toward the final stop. Along the way, winter adventurers will enjoy a progressive foodie experience with 5 stations, each uniquely themed. You might find a Charcuterie station with gourmet cheeses, locally smoked & cured meats, dried fruits, and grilled breads paired with chef-selected wine, or you might ski up to a chocolate themed station.

Skiable Feast Dates:

January 5, 2019
January 12, 2019
January 19, 2019
January 26, 2019
February 9, 2019
February 16, 2019
February 23, 2019
March 2, 2019

The winter culinary adventure is priced at just $89 per person, or opt for the Skiable Feast Adventure Package - Includes lodging, Skiable Feast adventure, and a *$25 food & beverage outlet card - as low as $165 per person! (Includes taxes and resort fees).

If you want the great meal without the skiing, you'll love the Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinners

Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinner Package - Includes lodging, Wilderness Sleigh Ride 4-Course Dinner, and a *$25 food & beverage gift card - as low as $200 per person! (Includes taxes and resort fees).

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Treetops Restaurant News

transmitid — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 14:23:10 +0000

The entire team at Treetops Resort is thrilled to announce we have hired Scott Rutter as our new Food & Beverage Director. Scott hails from Colorado bringing the resort 30 years of industry experience from some of the finest luxury hotels, restaurants, and resorts in the country, including the acclaimed St. Regis Resort in Aspen, the Vail Cascade Resort & Spa, and Condé Nast #1 boutique hotel in Jackson Hole - the Wort Hotel. He apprenticed under Chef Jesse Lapitan of the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, worked with Food & Wine magazine, and was an assistant producer for Bravo's Emmy Award-winning "Top Chef."

"We are thrilled to welcome Scott and are looking forward to expanding and elevating the guest experience at Treetops. We have always been known for our world-class golf and winter adventure, so we are excited to see how he will transform our resort into a true culinary destination," says Barry Owens, GM. "He's creative, passionate, well-rounded, and he understands resort and mountain operations." When asked what his vision is for the trio of year-round restaurants, seasonal outlets, and vast banquet facilities, Scott "envisions bringing the level of cuisine up to casual excellence, providing luxury service, and maintaining a family-comfortable environment."

Stay tuned for some very exciting new changes on the hill!

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Hit Us with Your Best Shot

transmitid — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:01:38 +0000

Golfers spend countless hours outside in some of the most beautiful scenery imaginable - especially at Treetops! With world-class cameras in almost every guest's pocket, Treetops Resort is challenging visitors to share the memorable views by entering their photo contest. Here's the challenge…submit a photo take anywhere on the best golf courses in Michigan during your next Treetops round for a chance to win a two night two round golf getaway for two people in 2019. The winner will also receive a $100 Treetops gift card, and a customized matted & framed copy of your winning photo.

The Hit Us With Your Best Shot Contest runs from August 1st 2018 through September 30th 2018. Photos must include people and must be taken on any of the five Treetops courses. There are two ways to enter a photo: Email marketing@treetops.com or post your photo on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter using hashtag: #TreetopsMich. The winner will be announced October 5th, 2018.

About Treetops Resort

Treetops Resort is truly the Midwest's "Must Play" resort and arguably the best collection of golf anywhere in the country, boasting five different courses from renowned designers Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Tom Fazio. Treetops Resort is also proudly recognized as having the # 1 Par 3 Course in North America: Threetops. Guests can also experience world-class instruction, a spectacular spa, Trails for year round hiking and biking, downhill skiing, meetings & conventions, and a fairy-tale like setting for weddings. Treetops Resorts' winter offerings include some of the finest terrain perfect for families to enjoy all season long. Treetops Resort boasts 23 ski runs, a terrain park, cross-country skiing, extreme tubing and its signature Culinary Adventure Series that features a Farm 2 Fork seasonal series; a Skiable Feast and Wilderness Sleigh Ride Dinner series in the winter months.

Treetops Resort is conveniently located on I-75 north just three hours north of Detroit and within one hour of the Straights of Mackinac.

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What’s New @ #TreetopsMich?

transmitid — Wed, 15 Nov 2017 15:55:11 +0000

There are so many fun new things going on! Don't know where to even begin - but here's just few:

- New Theme Weekends with all kinds of themed fun & games
  - - 80's Weekend 1/5/18-1/7/18
  - - Tropical Weekend 1/19/18-1/21/18
  - - Mardi Gras Weekend 2/9/18-2/11/18
  - - Disney Themed Weekend 2/23/18-1/25/18

- Expanded Christmas Week & Holiday Weekend Activities

- New Kid's Movie Nights

- Saturday Night Torchlight Parades all winter!

- Weekend Kid's Buffet - just for them!

- Saturday Night Prime Rib Buffet

- Hunter's Grille Weekend Dinner Music - 7pm-10pm - you don't have to wait until late-night for the music

- Free Cross-country Skiing Clinic Fridays 3-5pm - more fun than it sounds!

- Saturday night Guided Twilight Cross-County Ski 6-7pm - screams "Date-Night"

We even have new golf fun this winter!

Friday Night Golf Fun is 6-7pm with 15 minutes of instruction followed by open practice and a drink! Every Friday at 6pm.

Treetops Ski School has expanded as well, with more options to fit your needs. The Treetops Spa has new services, new packages, and new specials all winter long!

Perhaps the biggest "what's new" is the all new lobbies, gift shop, and lobby bar, "Bar 81." Oh, and the newly updated rooms - hope to see you soon!

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Northern Chapter PGA Awards

transmitid — Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:31:20 +0000

Congratulations to Mark Hogan, PGA who was voted the Northern Chapter PGA Merchandiser of the Year for Resort Facilities. This is a huge feat especially in northern Michigan where most of the resort facilities reside. Mark will be the first to say that this award is certainly a team effort but much credit for this award goes also to our talented merchandiser Janet Nowicki.

Mark will now be up for consideration for the Michigan Section Award for the best resort merchandiser in the state. In addition to Mark being up for consideration for statewide awards, Joe Charles also will be for his innovations in Player Development. More to come after the first of the year as we hope to have a few Section Award winners to announce.

Mark Hogan, PGA

Joe Charles, PGA

Janet Nowicki

After several years of domination in the early 2000's, Treetops once again was chosen by the Northern Chapter PGA Professionals as the top pro-am of the year for our August 14^th Patriot Pro-am at the Jones Masterpiece. Many of you were able to attend the opening ceremony, but for those who weren't - it was a pretty neat way to send the players off. Certainly, the staff at the Jones Masterpiece led by Joe Charles deserve a huge congratulations for their part in this, along with the rest of the golf staff as many from the north contributed as well. Big congratulations to Gabe Bober and his team for providing the unique experience on the golf course with a beer tasting and appetizer on the 14^th hole as we partnered with Leinenkugel's Brewery.

Perhaps the biggest kudos in this recognition go to Jones Superintendent Mike Rosen and his crew, who have maintained the Jones Masterpiece so well, it's left many folks saying, "that is the best I've ever seen the Jones."

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