A Taste of Traverse City and Mission Peninsula
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There are a lot of reasons to consider Traverse City in northern Michigan as a destination worthy of a travel bucket list. Not only has Good Morning America named the nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes as one of the most beautiful places in the country, but magazines like Travel+Leisure and Bon Appetit have named Traverse City as a top foodie town as well… which you’ll see simply by strolling down the main street of this charming town on a bay.
The town of less than 15,000 boasts a plethora of family-run and locally-owned restaurants, as well as the home to the Cherry Republic (where yes, you can get everything cherry!), a shop focused solely on oil and vinegar, and a lovely shop/cafe that sells all sorts of food from local producers. During the warmer months, get a taste of Traverse at their fixed food truck spot, The Little Fleet.
Head just north of Traverse City, and you’ll also start to feel like you’re in Burgundy, France — which the region actually shares the same latitude with. Vineyards sprawl across Mission Peninsula, and the drive over the hilly roads is worth a trip of its own. It’s here on the peninsula that you’ll enjoy your long weekend getaway. Hosts Cindy and Jay welcome you like family to their B&B and will be your guides to this stunning part of the country. With the B&B only offering a few rooms, you’ll feel like a guest in someone’s home.
Trip Details
The hands-on cooking class and/or food and wine activities will be very much based on the season you are there. During certain periods cook with the chef of the renowned Chateau Chantal, a nearby winery estate; or with your hosts at the Inn. In the Fall, take part in the wine harvest by stomping on the grapes! Should a cooking class not be available during the dates booked, an immersion wine class and dinner will be substituted. All in all, this is an incredible experience at a one-of-a-kind property in one of the best foodie destinations in the U.S.
Itinerary
Day One
- Arrive on your own to a charming B&B on Mission Peninsula. (We’re happy to assist you with a low-cost car rental).
- Check in to your charming room, which has views of the surrounding vineyards and orchards.
- Enjoy some hors d’oeuvres in the common room.
- Dinner on your own tonight. Your hosts are happy to provide you with some recommendations.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Start the morning with an individually-served full gourmet breakfast at the B&B.
- Your stay includes one food or wine experience, which will depend on the dates/season. From November through April, you’ll participate in either a morning cooking class with lunch or wine immersion dinner at a local winery, usually the well-known Chateau Chantal; or a personal hands-on instruction into cooking the recipes featured at the Inn with chef and owner Cindy.
- Rest of day at leisure.
Day Three
- Breakfast at the B&B.
- From May through October your package will offer the experience of cruising on the lake as the owners take you on a 3-hour sail aboard their 42 ft. Catalina sailboat. An alternative option in September and October is to participate in an Old World Harvest Stomp, where you will experience hand picking grapes, then de-stemming and stomping them into juice with your feet in a wooden vat!After breakfast, enjoy a day exploring on your own. (During the off season alternate activities will be proposed.)
- Rest of day on your own: perhaps take a drive up the peninsula, visiting the local wineries and the picturesque lighthouse. Or drive into town and stroll down Front Street, which is populated with a variety of restaurants, locally-owned shops, the Cherry Republic, and more. Seasonal activities — from skiing to water sports — can be a part of your trip as well!
Day Four
- Breakfast and departure.
Trip Details
Included in the 3-Night Trip
Accommodations
3 nights accommodation in double room
Food & Beverages
- Daily breakfast
- Hors d’oeuvres every night
- 1 lunch or dinner, depending on dates booked
Classes & Instructors
The hands-on cooking class and/or food and wine activities will be very much based on the season you are there. During certain periods cook with the chef of the renowned Chateau Chantal, a nearby winery estate; or with your hosts at the Inn. In the Fall, take part in the wine harvest by stomping on the grapes! Should a cooking class not be available during the dates booked, an immersion wine class and dinner will be substituted. All in all, this is an incredible experience at a one-of-a-kind property in one of the best foodie destinations in the U.S.
Excursions
- a 3-hour cruise on the lake (or alternate excursion depending on season)
Transfer Details
- This itinerary requires that you have your own vehicle.
Country:
USA
Region:
Midwest
Tour Dates: Currently not available.
3 Nights
Starting at
$1,050
Accommodation Information
Hosts Cindy and Jay welcome you like family to their B&B and will be your guides to this stunning part of the country. With the B&B only offering a few rooms, you’ll feel like a guest in someone’s home.
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Pricing & Tour Dates
Pricing:
3-night Program
US$1050 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$85 per person to upgrade to deluxe room
- Add US$120 per person to upgrade to suite
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Tour Dates
Currently not available, please see our similar experiences: Culinary Vacations in the Midwest.
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