“You wouldn’t believe the number of families that come to Black Horse Farm, ride in our horse-drawn sleighs and then use the family photo in their Christmas card,” said Tom Cyr, who together with wife Kathy own the horse drawn service company near Empire. “Sometimes they send us Christmas cards afterward. That’s rewarding.”
The Glen Arbor Arts Center (GAAC)—formerly the Glen Arbor Art Association—inaugurates its new gallery and exhibitions space with “New Gallery/New Work,” on Friday, Jan. 12, from 6-8 p.m. A reception to open the exhibition begins at 6 p.m.
As the Glen Arbor Art Association transitions into its newly expanded facility at 6031 S. Lake St., it also embraces a new name: the Glen Arbor Arts Center [GAAC].
Come out to the Empire Airport, 13264 S. Benzonia Trail, on Saturday, Jan. 13, for the third Annual Empire Snowmobile Drag Race / Roy Taghon Memorial featuring a beer tent, live music, and fast sleds. The Drag Race takes place annually to honor the memory of Empire native and snowmobile lover, Roy Taghon. Bring the kids to this family friendly event and experience the thrill of drag racing.
Scroll down this page to find listings, descriptions and maps to local stores and galleries, or click on their individual links below: In Glen Arbor (scroll down page for map): • Anderson’s Market • Bay Lavender • Bay Wear • Becky Thatcher • Center Gallery • Cherry Republic • Cottage Bookshop • Cottonseed • Forest Gallery • Glen Arbor Botanicals • […]
Just before Christmas, Ian Olmsted and a team from Peninsula Solar completed the installation of 70 rooftop solar panels above the Art’s Annex, the former gas station turned t-shirt shop next to the popular tavern in downtown Glen Arbor. The solar array will generate 30,000 kilowatt hours annually —satisfying 15-20 percent of Art’s energy load.
Trail conditions courtesy of Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes, who maintain the trail during all seasons.
Check out our online map of lodging options in Glen Arbor, the Sleeping Bear Dunes region, and Leelanau County. Options in downtown Glen Arbor include the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast, the Sylvan Inn, the M22 Inn, Thyme Inn, Leelanau Vacation Rentals, and The Homestead resort.
The Voter Services Committee of the League of Women Voters Leelanau County will hold a forum entitled “The Corrosive Effect of Money on Elections.” on Wednesday, Jan. 3, at noon at Leelanau County Government Center Lower Level Community Room.
Your perfect stay in the heart of Glen Arbor & the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and near to everything. The charm of the historic inn, with six unique rooms and two classic cottages, will top your Leelanau experience.