LangeTwins of Acampo, California has been tapped by Michigan’s famed Mackinac Island Grand Hotel to be the featured family winery at their annual 2020 Summer Wine Appreciation Weekend, July 10-12, according to owner and co-founder Randall Lange. “The invitation from the Grand Hotel’s Master Sommelier, Elizabeth Schweitzer was one not to refuse, and we look forward to a long weekend in Michigan’s historic hotel sampling a variety of our family wines, presenting seminars on our focus of sustainable growing and our commitment to building a multi-generational business”, says Lange. As a fourth ..read more

Today we welcome Michigan State University’s Austin Kaufmann of the The Dangling Participles, a trio of English language instructors from MSU’s English Language Center to the blog with their Arts & Culture Collaboration: The Dangling Participles as part of the 26th Annual Arts Weekend presented by Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters.   The Dangling Participles “So what is a dangling participle anyway?” The Dangling ParticiplesFans of the band simply answer, “A member of a jazzy indie-folk band out of Lansing.” If pressed, they resort to “Ask Austin. He’s the English tea ..read more

  10 Romantic Nights at Grand Hotel There is so much Grand Hotel has to offer for couples visiting Mackinac Island looking to share something truly special together. The unique location of this luxury hotel on historic Mackinac Island makes for a most relaxing atmosphere set somewhere in time. Whether it’s a romantic evening watching the sunset over the Mackinac Bridge or experiencing fine dining in the Salle à Manger, Grand Hotel has something for every couple to enjoy! Here a few ideas to inspire your romantic getaway!    1. Strolling the Front Porch  A Mackinac sunset off the front porchA ..read more

Today we welcome Michigan State University’s Amy DeRogatis, Professor of Religion and American culture in the Department of Religious Studies , and Ohio State University’s Isaac Weiner, Associate Professor of Religious Studies in the Department of Comparative Studies and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Religion to the blog with their Global Arts & Culture Collaboration: Sounds of Religion Project as part of the 26th Annual Arts Weekend presented by Michigan State University College of Arts & Letters.   Sounds of Religion What does religion in the United States sound l ..read more

Announcing the 2019 Grand Photo Contest Winners! Anthony Garcia from Plymouth, Wisconsin is our first place winner with “My wife came here growing up, now it’s our daughter’s turn to make memories.” Anthony has won a two night stay for two on Grand Hotel’s 133rd Birthday, July 10, 2020. Honorable Mentions:   Mike Jones from Gainesville, Georgia with The Cupola Chandelier.    Amanda Johnson from Caledonia, Michigan with The Porch and the Beautiful Views.  These winners will receive a $100 Grand Hotel Gift Card. Thank you for sharing your photos, and congratulations to all of our winners! We ..read more

It is time for the annual Grand Hotel Photo Contest! Submit your favorite photo from 2019 for a chance to win a stay on our 133rd Birthday, July 10, 2020. It’s EASY! Submit your favorite photo from your stay this season via Facebook, Twitter (@GrandHotelMI), or Instagram (@grandhotelmichigan) and use the hashtag #GrandPhotoContest2019 and #AmericasSummerPlace for a chance to win. You can submit on your own page and tag us! You must submit your favorite photo by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November, 15th. Make sure to tag your photo so we can find it! We will announce the winner the week of November ..read more

Monday, October 28th marked the final day Grand Hotel was open for its 133rd season. Opening this year on Friday, May 3rd and open for 176 nights we hosted over 150,000 overnight guests. 2019 proved to be a very eventful year for everyone and here are a few of our favorite moments! Grand Hotel framed perfectly by the red maple leaves of October.Grand Hotel Bellman, Egbert posting one of the last daily schedule of events.The view of Cadotte Avenue from the east end of Grand Hotel.This past weekend was one to remember as we ended with a very special Somewhere in Time Weekend.  Somewhere in Time ..read more

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Now available at Mackinac Market!  Welcome to Mackinac MarketWe’ve got lots of great one-of-a-kind gifts available this season at Grand Hotel! Each year our shop’s managers track down local artists and artisans to collect one of a kind gifts to feature at Mackinac Market.  We’re excited to share a few of our favorites with you!  New to Mackinac Market this year are our Grand Hotel themed Handmade Wool Pillows. These pillows are created by a variety of artists across the country and feature Grand Hotel’s signature Esmeralda Carriage Logo, our signature flower the geranium and Grand Hotel, and M ..read more

Michael Does Mackinac! To quickly introduce myself, my name is Michael and I typically cover all things Disney on Instagram.  I grew up loving all things Disney and all things magical.  I live in Chicago but travel quite a bit!  I run an Instagram account called @michaeldoesdisney, where I get to showcase all of my fun adventures.  For a 3 day period, I shocked a whole lot of people when my name on Instagram changed to “@michaeldoesmackinac”. Michael Does DisneyEarlier in July, I had the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of Chicago and head to a place that was unlike any other than ..read more