Mountain Flowers Lodge at The Homestead With a career spanning from the Magic Castle in Los Angeles to New York’s Off-Broadway playhouses, Award-winning actor, playwright, and magician Ben Whiting is one of the world’s premiere entertainers. With corporate and private clients alike prizing his humor, originality, and ability to connect with an audience, Ben combines
Celebrate the New Year by joining The Homestead’s Ski Patrol and Snow Sports teams in the Torchlight Parade. 30 minutes before the lifts close, we will take a run down Sweet Cicely slope with flameless torches. Anyone on skis or a snowboard can participate. Cost is free, must have a valid lift ticket and be
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be hosting ranger-led snowshoe hikes every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from January 7, 2017 through March 11, 2017. Meet at the visitor center at 9922 Front St. Empire, MI. If you don’t have your own, snowshoes will be loaned at no charge. Participants need only purchase the park entrance
Nonna's at The Homestead The Homestead's Chef, John Piombo and Gonzo's Bigg Dogg Brew Master, Greg "Gonzo" Haner team up for an exclusive dinner that combines great beer with delicous food. Those of you who have experienced Nonna's, know that Chef John has a passion for food. Like Chef, Greg “Gonzo” has a unique talent and love...but his is
Nonna's at The Homestead Homemade pasta adds an elegant touch to any Italian feast. Back by popular demand, Chef John Piombo of Nonna’s will offer an educational (and delicious!) cooking demonstration for those who wish to learn the art of pasta creation. $25 per person.
In the TALK ABOUT ART ® series, our host conducts live interviews with local and regional artists about their art making and thinking. These insightful interviews take place monthly, January-May, at no charge. Our current host, Norm Wheeler, recently retired from teaching Science and English for 32 years at the Leelanau School. He is the Director of
Nonna's at The Homestead Join the Homestead’s Banquet Chef Aaron Smock, a contestant on season 16 of Hell’s Kitchen, for a cooking demonstration of his signature dish, pork schnitzel. You saw it on TV, and now you can try it in person and learn to make it at home! Winter and schnitzel – a match
Join the folks from local radio station Z-93 for a Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you glide down the slopes between 2pm - 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy the afternoon of a half day of school!
Warm up your weekend with scrumptious soup and wine pairings along the trail on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Experience the magic of our wineries covered in a glistening blanket of snow, while sipping savory soups, hearty chilis, and delicious Pinot Noirs, Rieslings, Chardonnays and more. Tickets to this SOUPer event
Nonna's at The Homestead Caprese salad, pizza, veal parmesan…What do they share in common? Mozzarella cheese, of course! Have you ever wondered how mozzarella is made? Join Chef John Piombo for a cooking demonstration, and you’ll learn how to create your very own mozzarella from scratch. Includes a tasting. Please call 231.334.5222 to reserve your
Get behind the scenes with the “Mostly Music” series continuing in January 2017. The “Mostly Music” series is a winter extension of the Manitou Music Festival. “Mostly Music” is hosted by Bob Foskett, who programmed jazz radio in Chicago for 30 years and is now a DJ for Friday Morning Jazz at WNMC in Traverse
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
