Farm 651: Sowing sustainability in Cedar

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By Pat Stinson Sun contributor Never underestimate the power of the Internet, the promise of good wine or the beauty of Leelanau County. The first two brought Junie Zou and Jason Roggensee from their home southeast of Phoenix to a Leelanau Peninsula wine trail event last fall. The third compelled them to purchase 80 acres […]

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Art’s bans smoking

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From staff reports Patrons will no longer walk out of Art’s Tavern — one of Leelanau County’s most popular drinking holes — smelling like an ashtray. Effective Nov. 1, owner Tim Barr (who we like to call Glen Arbor’s unofficial mayor) banned the use of cancer sticks on his premises. “These days, it seems like […]

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Sustainable Thanksgiving

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Say “thanks” this turkey day with local foods that honor nearby farmers and the land they tend. By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor I am not politically aligned with my in-laws, with whom I spend Thanksgiving. When we vote, we support different values and visions. But when it comes to food — what we eat, where […]

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The country doctor

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By Kate McCarty Sun contributor When you think of a typical doctor, local chiropractor Jessica Carden might not come to mind. Carden, who set up shop in Glen Arbor in 2008, offers a unique perspective on healing, health and wellness that can at times be more holistic and sustainable than our western society’s medicine-first approach. […]

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Barbecue and Brew!

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From staff reports The Glen Lake Chamber of Commerce expects as many as 1,000 attendees at its second annual BBQ and Brew Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 2-6 p.m. in the park at the corner of M-22 and Lake Street. Proceeds will support bathroom maintenance and other projects at the new Glen Arbor Garden […]

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Economic recession? Not necessarily

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Thanks to Pure Michigan, Bed & Breakfast and others report healthy summers By Jacob Wheeler Sun editor Chat with guests at the Glen Arbor Bed & Breakfast on a given weekend, and you’ll take a virtual cross-country tour, and perhaps even a global one. Nearly half of those staying at the popular B&B in the […]

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Big rigs bring boomers to Empire

By Pat Stinson Sun contributor What was once a potato field will soon be seen through new eyes as vacationers and retirees gather for the first of three rallies — to be held Sept. 18-20, 25-27 and Oct. 9-11 — at Indigo Bluffs, northern Michigan’s newest RV luxury resort. Indigo Bluffs is located on and […]

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Area jerky artisans preserve traditions

Pat Stinson Sun contributor Just as area bread bakers, brewers, chocolatiers, and wine and ice cream makers have artfully expanded on a basic recipe of essential ingredients, so too have five jerky outlets located within the Glen Arbor Sun’s readership radius: Bunting’s Cedar Market and Pleva’s Meats in Cedar, Gabe’s Country Market in Maple City, […]

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Barb’s Bakery: “life, warmth and connection to people:

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By Jenny Robertson Sun contributor Glen Arbor, Michigan lost a bit of its warmth and sweetness this year with the closing of Barb’s Country Oven. After a great run of 20 years on the corner of Lake Street and M-22, proprietor Barbara Richardson pulled up her sign, turned off her oven, and moved her wooden […]

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All-Michigan website weaves community

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By F. Josephine Arrowood Sun contributor Chances are you’ve seen Andy McFarlane hard at work, although you may never have met the 44-year-old web designer and indefatigable entrepreneur. His comprehensive website Absolute Michigan hosts, promotes, and provokes lively interchange, showcasing a multitude of Michiganders, Michigania, Michitwitters, and much more. The “All Michigan, All the Time” […]

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