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  • 28 January:
    • Bigfoot Snowshoe Race - Timber Ridge - January 28, 2012 (9:00 am)
  • 3 February:
    • The Homestead - Art from Michigan's Wine Country - February 3, 2012 (6:00 pm)
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The Homestead - Art from Michigan’s Wine Country - February 3, 2012
[ February 3, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] Glen Arbor Art Association presents an exhibition of local artists from Michigan’s wine country to kick off the the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner's Association's "Taste the Passion" weekend. This special winter event features original art, wine tasting from local wineries and a small plates menu created by Chef John Piombo of Nonna's. [...]

Women’s Winter Tour – February 4 & 5, 2012
[ February 4, 2012 to February 5, 2012. ] WOMEN'S WINTER TOUR | FEBRUARY 4-5, 2012 The ultimate weekend celebration of women, winter and chocolate returns to Crystal Mountain for a sixth year. Exhilarating outdoor activities, spa services, grand food, wine, and more. The Super Bowl of women’s winter events will once again be held on Super Bowl Sunday when the ladies of [...]

Shanty Creek - Sardine Special - $100/carload - February 4, 2012
[ January 7, 2012; January 16, 2012; February 4, 2012; March 24, 2012; ] Pack your friends, families, neighbors and anyone else you can find into your car and pay a special price for everyone to ski at Schuss Mountain! * February 4 - $100/carload * March 24 (9am-4:30pm) - $100/carload Pay for an entire carload of people (as many as you can fit [...]

Valentine’s Wine Dinner with Les Hagaman at Chateau Chantal - February 11, 2012
[ February 11, 2012; 6:00 pm; ] Valentine's Wine Dinner featuring Chef Les Hagaman "An Evening in Alsace" featuring the cuisine of France's eastern most region, Alsace. Starter: Artichoke Gratin Soup: Alsatian Cabbage Soup Entree: Filet Mignon Salad: Apple and Gorgonzola Salad Dessert: Pear & Almond Tart An optional winery tour kicks off the evening at 6pm, with dinner seating at 6:30. Reservations are required at least a day [...]

The Homestead - Nonna’s Winter 2012 Cooking School - January 7 - March 3, 2012
The Homestead is pleased to announce our Winter 2012 Cooking School at Nonna’s Loft that is open to resort guests, members and the public. Executive Chef John Piombo will provide instruction in two types of classes: demonstrations and hand-on cooking classes. Cooking demonstrations provide participants with the opportunity to observe Chef Piombo [...]

Bigfoot Snowshoe Race - Timber Ridge - January 28, 2012
[ January 28, 2012; 9:00 am; ] This 5K or 10K course is a super hilly off trail run with plenty of logs to jump and branches to duck. Packet Pick-Up: Friday, January 27, from 2pm - 8pm at Running Fit Downtown- 300 E. Front Street (corner of Park and Front), or Race Day from 7:30am - 8:30am at Timber Ridge [...]

North American VASA - February 11 & 12, 2012
[ February 11, 2012 to February 12, 2012. ] The National Masters Championships and the 36th Annual North American VASA Saturday, February 11th, 2012 North American VASA 12km, 27km and 50km -- Freestyle and Classic 6km Freestyle (14-19 yrs only) Sunday, February 12th, 2012 Gran Travers' 16km and 6km Classic National Masters' Championship registration information: Race distances are specified for each age category. Team points and championships will only be recognized for [...]

The Homestead - Winter Sweepstakes - $84,000 of prizes
For the first time ever The Homestead has teamed up with the best ski and board shops in the state to create the best Winter Sweepstakes ever! Twenty-five skiers or riders will win prizes each week for the first 10 weeks; two will win next year’s season passes in the last two weeks. In all, $84,000 [...]

Crystal Mountain - 5-for-$50 Friday - March 9, 2012
[ January 13, 2012; March 9, 2012; ] 5-for-$50 Fridays January 13, 2012 March 9, 2012 5 LIFT TICKETS FOR $50 Looking for a good excuse to take the day off and hit the slopes? Crystal Mountain is once again offering our popular 5-for-$50 Fridays! Bring a group of up to five people to Crystal Mountain on December 16, January 13, or March 9, and you ALL ski [...]

Crystal Mountain - What’s New for Winter 2011/12
Loki and Thor get a makeover and a NEW Quad Chairlift. This winter season “first chair’” will hold an even greater distinction as skiers and snowboarders clamor to grab the very first ride on Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa’s NEW Loki Quad Chairlift by SkyTrac. The new chairlift and reshaping of the Loki [...]

Crystal Mountain - 2011-12 Crystal Premier Pass Now On Sale
2011-12 SEASON PASSES Buy now & save—sale ends October 1st! Love winter even more with a Season Pass from Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa! Choose from a variety of passes to enjoy 45 downhill runs, cross-country trails, terrain parks, Passholder Perks and countless events all season long! New this winter! Expanded terrain and quad chairlift on Loki/Thor! [...]

Suds & Snow - Microbrew Beer Festival - Timber Ridge Resort - March 3, 2012
[ March 3, 2012; 1:00 pm; ] Beer tasting and snowshoeing go hand in hand during the 6th Annual Suds & Snow event at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City. Along with samples of a wide variety of Michigan breweries, the event will feature food and live music. Join us for fun in the snow, whether you are snowshoeing, cross country skiing, [...]

Manitou Passage Golf Club - A Northern Michigan Adventure
By Jim Barnes It may seem unthinkable, even sacrilegious, to make any changes to a course designed by the great Arnold Palmer. Originally opened in 1998 as King’s Challenge, the course languished a bit when Sugar Loaf Mountain Ski Resort closed (the course is built alongside the ski hill), so it needed some rejuvenating and updating. [...]

Manitou Passage Golf Club Becomes A Destination Course
Arnold Palmer’s “Signature Course” King’s Challenge is reborn in Leelanau County as Manitou Passage Golf Club Over the past two decades some of the most distinguished new golf courses in America have opened in northern Michigan. Perhaps that’s because the nationally acclaimed golf course architects who designed those courses were inspired by [...]

Glen Arbor Art Association presents an exhibition of local artists from Michigan’s wine country to kick off the the Leelanau Peninsula Vintner’s Association’s “Taste the Passion” weekend. This special winter event features original art, wine tasting from local wineries and a small plates menu created by Chef John Piombo of Nonna’s. Art from Michigan’s Wine Country will feature an exhibit and sale or original art by Leelanau artists with proceeds benefitting the Glen Arbor Art Association’s scholarship program and GAAA’s after school art classes.

The exhibit is located at Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead. Exhibition hours are 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Cost: $20 per person advance purchase or $25 at the door, which which includes one glass of wine and food stations with delectable small plates. Additional wine available for $4/glass or three glasses for $10. Call The Homestead for ticket information at 231.334.5100.

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WOMEN’S WINTER TOUR | FEBRUARY 4-5, 2012

The ultimate weekend celebration of women, winter and chocolate returns to Crystal Mountain for a sixth year. Exhilarating outdoor activities, spa services, grand food, wine, and more. The Super Bowl of women’s winter events will once again be held on Super Bowl Sunday when the ladies of the Women’s Winter Tour snowshoe & cross-country ski along Crystal’s wooded trails. This year’s theme is Picnic in the Park, dress accordingly. More Info: womenswintertour.com

Event benefits nonprofit Active Women Now, dedicated to supporting local women’s resource centers.

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Taste the Passion 2012 takes place the weekend of February 4 & 5, 2012 – Tickets on sale now – just $30!

Love is in the air at the “Taste the Passion” weekend February 4 & 5, 2012. It’s a celebration of wine, chocolate and love, and your ticket allows you to chart your own course, enjoying food and wine pairings and some optional winter and Valentine-themed activities at 17 wineries along the trail.

The weekend starts on Saturday as you head to your first winery stop to collect your souvenir glass. Then spend the weekend enjoying special pours and sweet or savory food pairings at our wineries between the hours of 11am and 5pm on Saturday and Noon and 5pm on Sunday.

To add to the weekend’s festivities, several of our wineries will hold special events and activities exclusively for “Taste the Passion” ticket holders to celebrate the beauty and fun to be had in this winter wonderland. They are sure to provided countless photo opportunities – check some from past years out in the video above and stay tuned for a listing in January.

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Be sure to check out some of the food offerings and activities that await you along the trail!

Tickets are just $30 and quantities are limited. We encourage you to secure yours as soon as possible as most of our trail events do sell out. Please note that Good Neighbor and Willow will not be participating in Taste the Passion 2012.

If you are traveling with a group, you will all want select the same starting winery. Be aware that tickets are limited at each winery, so purchase early if the starting location is important to you.

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Pack your friends, families, neighbors and anyone else you can find into your car and pay a special price for everyone to ski at Schuss Mountain!

* February 4 - $100/carload

* March 24 (9am-4:30pm) - $100/carload

Pay for an entire carload of people (as many as you can fit into your vehicle) for an entire day of skiing/boarding on Schuss Mountain!

In 40 years of the event - our current record for the event is 18 people in a Buick Elecktra 225 LTD… how many can you stuff into yours?

Get creative and ask everyone you know - the more people… the better the deal! See you there!

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Valentine’s Wine Dinner featuring Chef Les Hagaman

“An Evening in Alsace” featuring the cuisine of France’s eastern most region, Alsace.

Starter: Artichoke Gratin
Soup: Alsatian Cabbage Soup
Entree: Filet Mignon
Salad: Apple and Gorgonzola Salad
Dessert: Pear & Almond Tart

An optional winery tour kicks off the evening at 6pm, with dinner seating at 6:30. Reservations are required at least a day in advance and can be made by calling 1-800-969-4009 or booking online at www.chateauchantal.com.

Our Wine Dinners are the perfect way to experience the best of Northern Michigan. Our delicious local wines are paired with a 5 course meal prepared by Chef Les Hagaman, owner of neighboring B&B, Tesoro Inn.

Valentine’s Wine Dinner with Les Hagaman at Chateau Chantal
Saturday, February 11, 2012
6:00 tour, 6:30 dinner seating

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Join us as we celebrate the Riesling varietal! The region is known for producing top notch Riesling grapes so we’re celebrating by sharing some of the best Rieslings that Northern Michigan has to offer. Participating wineries will showcase a Riesling, served in your very own souvenir wine glass and perfectly paired with a food offering. As an extra bonus, guests will enjoy 10% off* all Riesling purchases at the wineries during the event.

Tickets are $15 and include a souvenir wine glass.** Tickets are available at participating wineries on the day of the event or by calling 231.223.7355.

*Discount not valid on ice wine. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer.

**Limited number of commemorative glasses are available.

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The Homestead is pleased to announce our Winter 2012 Cooking School at Nonna’s Loft that is open to resort guests, members and the public. Executive Chef John Piombo will provide instruction in two types of classes: demonstrations and hand-on cooking classes. Cooking demonstrations provide participants with the opportunity to observe Chef Piombo prepare various dishes, take notes, taste the prepared dishes and receive a written recipe. Hands-on cooking classes provide participants with the opportunity to actually prepare recipes from start to finish. At the conclusion of the class, participants join Chef at the Captain’s Table to enjoy the food they prepared.

Both types of classes are held on Saturdays at 11:30am at Nonna’s Loft. Demonstration classes are limited to 20 participants at a cost are $50 (plus tax & gratuity) per person. Reservations and advance payment are required at least 24 hours in advance of the class date. Hands-on cooking classes are are limited to seven participants at a cost of $90 (plus tax & gratuity) per person. Reservations and advance payment are required at least 48 hours in advance. Call Nonna’s to make a reservation at 231.334.5150.

Cooking Demonstration Classes

• Jan 7, Baked Pastas
• Jan 21, Tenderloin Three-Ways
• Feb 4, The Pastas of Italy
• Mar 3, The Cuisine of Genoa

Hands-on Cooking Classes

• Jan 28, The Art of Making Gnocchi
• Feb 11, Scaloppine Four Ways
• Feb 25, The Art of Risotto

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