What is your favorite soup? Is it bean with ham or perhaps tomato bisque, cheddar broccoli or chicken noodle? No matter your preference, you’re invited to celebrate National Homemade Soup Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at The Homestead’s “Super Soups” contest.
While homemade soup can be traced back to about 20,000 BC, the word “soup” likely comes from the French “soupe” or “sope” (meaning broth) which comes from Latin “suppa” (meaning “bread soaked in broth” – much as “sop” from Germanic sources). The word “restaurant” was first used in France in the 16th century, to refer to a highly-concentrated, inexpensive soup, sold by street vendors. In 1765, a Parisian entrepreneur opened a shop specializing in such soups, prompting the use of the modern word for eating establishments world-wide.
The Super Soups will run from 11am until 3pm, admission is $10 per person ($5 for seniors and children under 12 years of age) and includes unlimited 4-ounce samples of soup. Guests will also be given a ballot to vote on their favorite soups, with prizes awarded at the end of the day.
All proceeds from the cost of admission will go to Buckets of Rain, a Leelanau County-based organization founded in 2006 by local musician Chris Skellenger (a live entertainment regular at The Homestead). Buckets of Rain pioneered the use of gravity-fed, drip irrigation to help impoverished communities feed themselves in Lesotho, South Africa, as well as Kenya, Guatemala, Honduras and Belize.
Buckets of Rain has now focused its energies on the urban struggles in inner city Detroit. By repurposing 30 vacant lots into food production sites, they have provided hundreds of thousands of servings of vegetables, free of charge, to its partners and neighbors. Through the construction of urban gardens on abandoned city lots, Buckets of Rain has helped diminish urban blight, rekindle hope in struggling neighborhoods, bring fresh produce to the community and feed the homeless.
Crystal Mountain welcomes the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association and their student athletes for a weekend of competitive racing.
In excess of 150 colleges from coast to coast, the USCSA fields some 4,200 men and women, alpine, Nordic, freestyle and snowboard athletes in over 300 race events annually.
An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 4 from 7pm to 10pm. The music and energy will be so inspiring you’ll have a hard time sitting still.
Jazz North is a “little” big band combining the best acoustic and electric jamz for all genres.
The horn section gels with the rhythm section to perform everything from funk to swing to rhythm and blues. You’ll also hear some Latin, bebop, and rock.
This seven piece band also throws in plenty of fresh original arrangements for a mix that’s delightful for listening and dancing!
The experienced core musicians have played together for many years, creating a tight musical camaraderie that demonstrates their love for music and inspiring anyone with a toe to tap.
Advance tickets are $15 each or $20 at the door. Cash bar available. Call 231.334.5100 for advance tickets.
A demonstration especially for those who enjoy or must have gluten-free dining options.
Nonna’s, award-winning Chef John Piombo has created a delicious gluten-free dinner menu for this demonstration which provide a special opportunity for culinary enthusiasts to learn new skills and savor the creation.
Try something fun & exciting by learning how to create sinful chocolate delights from “Bean to Bar” plus learn ways to include Chocolate into your daily recipes.
Of course it wouldn’t be a Chateau Chantal cooking experience without the enjoyment of your preparations paired with our wines during class.
More details available online or call (231) 223-4110.
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Join us for Taste the Passion – the SWEETEST event of the year!
Winter Wonderland is here, and there’s “snow” much fun to be had along the trail! Gather your friends and embark on an adventure of snow-covered vineyards and sweet & savory bites paired with amazing wine, a Snow Fun Photo Contest, pop-up shopping and the chance to create your own wintery bliss. This fun-filled winter celebration along the trail takes place Saturday from 11 – 5 and Sunday from 12 – 5.
Tickets are $40 per person* for both days and include a souvenir wine glass and delish Leelanau wine and food pairings at each of 24 participating wineries. After your featured pairing, most wineries offer an additional complimentary 2 to 3 tastes. Have a blast posting photos in our Snow Fun Photo Contest with the chance to win cool prizes, and shop for adorable upcycled wool mittens, hats and more at Baabaazuzu, Traverse Bay’s favorite eco-fashion winter accessory store! Baabaazuzu will feature hand-selected pieces at their pop-up shop, open exclusively at 45 North just for this event! (Baabaazuzu @45 North Hours will be Saturday, February 9th: 12-5, Sunday, February 10th 12-3).
Whether you’re hand-in-hand with your valentine or traversing the trail with your gal pals, it’s sure to be an unforgettable blast!
Don’t want to drive? Find a willing friend and purchase an additional designated driver ticket for just $23. Your driver can still enjoy the food pairings while he/she takes you from winery to winery. You can also take your food & wine tour via bus or limo by contacting one of our transportation partners. We encourage you to contact them PRIOR to purchasing your tickets and a starting point. Click on the transportation package button below or visit our transportation page for a complete list of our preferred partners.
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Saturday, February 9: 11 am – 5 pm & Sunday, February 10: 12 – 5 pm
An extension of our popular summer concert series, The Homestead is hosting a concert at Mountain Flowers Saturday, February 4 from 7pm to 10pm. The music and energy will be so inspiring you’ll have a hard time sitting still. 
