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In the GalleriesSeptember 15

through November 2

n Michigan Water Color Society Traveling Exhibition

The 2012 traveling exhibition consists of 35 works of art

from Michigan artists.

n 32nd Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition

Representing artists from all over the state of Michigan.

Force2011 JFA award winner Trisha Shattuck

Crow Barn 202011 MWCS award winner Peter Crow

Friday, Oct. 5 • 8:00 pm19th century brass band The Dodworth Saxhorn BandCrooked Tree Arts Center

Saturday, Nov. 10 • 8:00 pmClassical violinist

Gabriel Bolkoskywith michelle cooker

Crooked Tree Arts Center

Saturday, Dec. 15 • 7:00 pmand Sunday, Dec. 16 • 3:00 pm

CTAC Dance Department presents Dance The Halls

Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center

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Welcome north

Summer/Fall | 2012Image: The Pleasantv iew Val ley near Harbor Spr ings f rom the Nub's Nob sk i l i f t .

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About : Welcome North is publ ished three t imes dur ing the year by North Country Publ ish ing Corporat ion, 211 E. Third St . , Harbor Spr ings, Michigan 49740. 231.526.2191. News@ncpubl ish.com. Advert is ing: Michel le Ket terer michel le@ncpubl ish.com; Edi tor : Kate Basset t kate@ncpubl ish.com; Art /Photography: Mark F lemming mark@ncpubl ish.com; Contr ibut ing wr i ter : Danie l le McIntosh; Publ isher : Char les O'Nei l l , char les@ncpubl ish.com

Let’s start like this: Please take a deep breath. Exhale. Repeat. Seasons are shifting. We feel it in our bones, crisp air bringing promises of late summer sunsets, fall colors, cooling waters. The busiest time in northern Michigan has come and gone, but we’re still here. We’re still celebrating places and people and community, because we know the best has yet to come.

We continue to be blown away by the wonderful reception our first issue of this grassroots publication, Welcome North, received. It proves to us, in an age of instant information and Internet-fast paced lives, the oldest values still ring true: Tell the stories. Take good pictures. Celebrate art. Make a difference. We invite you to be part of this slow-down revolution, to take time to notice, honor, and partake in all the goodness happen-ing right here, right now, in northern Michigan.

Whether it’s a no-destination drive up the Tunnel of Trees or taking in a local theatre production, hiking or biking through patches of red, yellow, orange hardwood forests, or standing in your kitchen with harvest bounty spread across the counter, let’s encourage each other to see this place with fresh eyes. Remember how lucky we are to live, resort, or visit northern Michigan, particularly in this autumn season.

Believe in the pace of nature. We do.

In spirited partnership,Kate Bassett, Editor


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Meditation on Autumn

Here now, in this rain of color, this season we call autumn. Time of lovely at-

tention. The peak. We call it the peak. Anticipated by an entire population.

For some, a time so fraught with visual thrill that busses full of delighted Peak

Fans seek to meet the “peak” at its peak, somewhere, anywhere—Traverse

City, Charlevoix, Mackinac, where, where, and then they billow across the

Peninsula on a quest to encounter the peak as it shifts mysteriously to the

various hillsides, forests, woodlots of the state. Is it here? Is it here now?

Meteorologists, those professional futurists of weather, now include peak predictions in their autumn scenarios, as though they were oracles of this color-laden future. Folks hang with bated breath on their forecast of the peak. Here? Now? Where we live it usually falls in the second week of October, often around the tenth. That day when the color of our sugar maples and ash will be at their most brilliant red and gold. We, like most, are believers in this experience. By viewing the peak, by being in its midst, something beautiful will happen to us, something transformative, and for that moment or hour, held in the feeling of flame that will not destroy, we are awed in the true sense. What is this need to see it? Projection of our true spirits? Longing for our better selves? Or simply a moment to lose those selves we carry so weightily with us every day?

Still, there are naysayers. You hear the classic reproach from some old timers who, when asked what day the leaves will be at their peak, chuckle and say, “No such thing. Wind blows ’em off before they peak.” In fact, our

peninsula winds, rising in intensity and duration at that time of year, often do pull the leaves off before their full range of flame. For many, this attitude instills a greater drive, and there is a frantic quality to our Sunday drives, the weekend RV action. The peak then becomes a hunt for color as coveted as a hunt for gold—get it before it’s gone.

What those old timers say is often true. One waits, watching the 100-year maple in the back yard, waiting as the beginnings of cool fire rise in it. A branch here, the tips of the canopy, and you hold your breath. Tomorrow, the next day? Then a night of wind, gusts and moans, and you can hear a dryness giving way in the trees, a loss tossed in air, a leafy, leaving rustle shivering through the hours. In the morning, the bare branches thrash silhouettes against a grayer sky. The peak is gone before it happened. You have not simply missed it; it has been stolen from you. Oh gnashing of teeth, keening of grief. Well, perhaps that is an exaggeration. Still, missing the peak is disappointing.

Anne-Marie OomenAnne-Marie Oomen represents what’s good and pure and true about this state of ours. An instructor at Interlochen Arts Academy, her writing captures more than the spirit of northern Michigan. It sings with a voice so simple and clear, the images and emotional truths resonate deep within our bones. By telling stories like this one, Oomen brings us all to a humble understanding of our connection to nature, each other, and a true sense of place. Oomen’s latest collection of essays is An American Map. She's also the author of two Michigan Notable books, Pulling Down the Barn and House of Fields, available locally at Between the Covers in Harbor Springs, as well as McLean and Eakin and Hori-zon Books in Petoskey. Her website is anne-marieoomen.com.


But what of this time of “after peak?” Here is what the locals know. When the peak is at its best for those touristy views from the scenic turnouts, for those highly elevated afternoons at Picnic Mountain, the show has only begun in the woodlots. Inside the woods, it is still green. Only many days, sometimes weeks after the natural drop or that selfish wind thieves the leaves and opens the canopy, the golden time of autumn begins for us. In this time, when nights with frost have become more common than those without, and when I am often busy carrying out the ritual of the “lasts,” the understory turns. And only with that turning, the coloring-down of smaller birch, beech, and baby maples, do I feel the awe everyone else seems to feel about the peak.

Here. Now. This moment is less predictable than the peak because it depends on less predictable things, erratic sunlight and the last outdoor work of the year. Perhaps I notice it the last time I am gathering the small garden tools from where I have left them in the now turned summer garden. Perhaps I am turning the compost pile, picking the last round of apples for the cider press. I am dressed in my father’s old blue plaid work shirt. My hands are dirty, cold. I am bend-ing to the task under the wide mouth of the empty trees. I fork the detritus of summer, pull the rake, drop the too-soft apple, and straighten to ease the tension in my back, and it arrives--the blaze of light that has not infiltrated this place for half a year—the thicker gold of the understory. Under. Story.

It is all around me then, that other story revealed under the higher stories of the tall trees. We are treated to a simultane-ously more far-reaching sky and brighter ground, the light rising up from beneath our feet rather than falling down from sky. All the small curly-headed, thicket-bound scrub maple and shrub birch are suddenly luminous, displaying their smaller, but more immediate ways of light. Here. Now. Today. The closer story, the simpler plot of this narrative in the woods. Something hidden is revealed. Metaphor?

Is it the day I am aware of the new ache in my hip, my own aging process, that time when we let go of the precepts of youth and beauty supported by our culture, and look at the understory of character and wisdom? Maybe that’s part of it. Yes, an interior story. Or perhaps it is not so weighty. Maybe it’s simply a day when David, my beloved mate, is with me. Here. Now. We are putting up wood together. Perhaps we stop, pass hot cider from the old green thermos, hand to hand, stand and stare at the quieter plot unfolding before us, living this earthier, less celestial moment—so close at hand. The peak passed some time ago, and we are changing too—like these low trees—from one season to another, and this is what we do to love each other now, embrace the understory, the golden, lovely way that is closer to earth, where for now, the light rises.

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The Northern Table B y K at e B a s s e t t

Cindy Kramer Photograph by Mark F lemming

Somewhere in Cyndi Kramer’s closet, there is a superhero cape. Instead of a giant “s” or spider or bolt of lightening, however, there might be

kale. Or strawberries. Or a still-dirt smudged brown egg. Because while this spitfire Harbor Springs resi-dent isn’t a farmer, she is a true local food revolution hero.As the market master of the downtown Harbor Springs Farmers Market and the executive director of Farming for our Future, Kramer has made it her mission to make sure folks in northern Michigan are eating well-- farm to table style.

“We live smack in the middle of a fresh food paradise. Fruits, vegetables, animals, and produced food-- we have a multitude of opportunities to see where our food comes from, get to know and ask questions of the people who produce it, and really be hands on with what we choose to eat,” Kramer said. “Just about anything you can name, you can find at a local farm market when it is in season.”

Kramer’s brilliant ideas come so fast it’s hard to keep up. She has a website sharing farmer stories. A farm market coupon program was started this year, spreading the love of the market out into downtown retailers too. Chalk and music and games like checkers sitting out each

week to make the market more than a place to shop; it has become a community focal point.

“We are seeing more and more people coming to the market every week,” Kramer said. “Kids love to find Hannah Bianchi at her family's Two Acre Farm booth so she can do chalk drawings with them. Some of our vendors have been able to develop pre-order business, catering gigs and cross-use products. And people love to find their favorite vendors to hang out and talk; Rick the honey guy has a favorite fan who stays at his stall talking while her family shops.”

With Farming for our Future, a non-profit farm education organization based out of Pond Hill Farm, Kramer’s been brainstorming a million ways to get children more involved at market and through school field trip programming.

“I truly believe that is an area where we can make great inroads to bet-ter eating habits,” Kramer said. She just took over the position (which is currently a volunteer job) and said she’s excited to create new ways to involve the whole family in healthy eating.

“I am as guilty as anyone of having used the drive through as a sub-stitute for a family meal in the dining room,” she stressed. “Kids have busier schedules than I ever had as a child, and parents are struggling with one, two or three jobs to make ends meet, so it often feels like no one has time to make a real home cooked meal and sit down as a

A Local Food Revolution Hero


Boyne city Farmers market is in full swing with 60 vendors, featuring seasonal fruits, vegeta-bles and herbs as well as baked goods, preserves, eggs, cheese, maple syrup, meat, potted plants, trees, shrubs and cut flowers. The market includes a juried craft market with unique handmade items. It’s held in Veterans Park every Wednesday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. through Oct. 27. An indoor market is held Nov.-April in downtown Boyne City on Saturdays from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. For more information visit the expanded farmers market website at boynecityfarmersmarket.com.

charlevoix Farmers market is held downtown in Charlevoix's waterfront East Park. With 39 vendors, this year’s market highlights include corn, cheese, cherries, Friske’s apples and goods, bagels, organic bakery goods and maple syrup. Events will also be hosted each Thursday during the market, including yoga in the park at

8:30 a.m., doggie play date from 12-1 p.m., live music, cooking demonstrations and story time in East Park at 11:30 a.m.. The market is held every Thursday from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. through October 25. For market events visit charlevoix.org.

gooD hart market Days Travel the tunnel of trees to the small town of Good Hart, where you will find local produce, maple syrup, candies, honey and handmade personal care products. The market will also feature artists and artisans including hand blown glass, garden art and more. Market days take place on Saturday from 2- 5:30 p.m. running through color season. For more information or directions, visit goodhartstore.com.

harBor springs Farmers market Many vendors return with healthy eats and savory treats; new vendors this season will bring french macaroons, hummus, fresh quiche, dried and fresh

herbs, maple syrup, mustard, mushroom butters and whitefish pate. The market will also feature cooking demonstrations, acoustic music and weekly featured merchants. Also new this year will be the market’s awareness Carrot Campaign. Buy a lawn dart to support the market and encourage friends to eat fresh all summer long. The market runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through Labor Day and Saturdays through mid-October.

DoWntoWn petoskey Farmers market The downtown market boasts everything needed for a local feast, from fresh vegetables and organic meats to flowers for the table. The market is held on the 400 block of Howard Street between JC Pen-ney’s and Juilenne Tomatoes each Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.. It runs through September 28.

At Market

family to eat it. I see lots of families trying to get back to that kind of quality time, and the market can make that goal more doable.

“Parents come through the market with their kids all the time and I see them asking farmers questions, letting their kids taste a new food and then picking up part or all of a meal. People want to know that their food is healthy and face to face time with farmers is a great way to insure that.”

Kramer also knows first hand that fresh food doesn’t always feel ac-cessible to everyone in the community. It’s a fact she’s working hard to see change.

“It seems so obvious that if you eat healthy food you will have a healthy community it feels odd having to say it out loud. Obesity and diabetes are rampant and so much of what I see in my job at the hospital (Kramer is also an emergency department paramedic) relates to poor diet and eating choices. It is not necessarily the fault of those folks who end up with those issues.I needed to use the food pantry for a year some time ago and while I truly appreciated that it was there at a time when I really needed it, I yearned for fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs and milk...not always in supply there.”

The more opportunities for people to connect with real food, the bet-ter, Kramer said, noting Farming for our Future has worked hard to develop and enhance the community garden in Petoskey, a project her organization will continue to focus on in the upcoming year.

“One of the goals I have for the garden next year is to get funding to build a vertical garden structure that would double as a social/edu-cational setting so we can offer gardening, menu and cooking classes while offering people a place to meet others for support and fun.”

Local foods play a critical role in maintaining not only a healthy com-munity, but a strong sense of place. When people support growers in their area, they are providing the best fuel for both their bodies and

their economy, and that’s one seed Kramer will care for until it blossoms all on its own.

“Too often I hear people talking about how expensive local food is compared to su-permarket offerings, without realizing there is a price to be paid in loss of flavor, un-

known pesticide and growth hormone exposure and poor treatment of animals. More consumers need to consider their food sources and support the regular guy, who is hands on with his product from start to finish. That is a movement we should all be behind.”

Of course, like any good superhero, Kramer’s quick to say she’s just a girl who fell into a job and was at the right place in the right time.

“Becoming market master really opened my eyes to how little ‘good food’ I ate every day, because of a job schedule, lack of knowledge about the variety that might be out there and (just to be brutally hon-est) laziness. Embarking on our third year at the market, I can say I buy most of my food at the market and I love eating ‘fresh.’

“I grew up on a small farm in Iowa, sort of a "hobby farm" since my parents both worked jobs in town, but with five kids we were all put to work planting, weeding, picking and prepping. I remember sum-mers of hand raking hay into rows, pitchforking it into the wagon and unloading it into the barn. Summer nights and weekends were all about canning and freezing. I have forgotten a lot of what I learned and I regret that. My schedule now doesn't let me do those things, or pass the knowledge along to my own kids, but those memories have made the market even more important to me. And that same knowl-edge lets me feel very close to the small farmers who are at the market every week, not because it is a fun thing to do with leftover produce, but because it is part of the life they have that supports them and their families. I think lots of people have forgotten, or have never thought about, where their food comes from, Kramer said. “We're all in this together. We live and die by the local economy and we are a healthy community only if everyone is healthy.”

“We're all in this together. We live and die by the local economy and we are a healthy

community only if everyone is healthy.”


Northern Michigan's 'First Couple' of Art

What inspires you?

Neil: I find inspiration in the natural world around me; the horizons, waters, and lake/landscapes of Northern Michigan. Trips to major cities for museums and galleries always makes me want to be immediately in my studio- (my competitive edge only seems to come out in art making). Road trips and vacations always take us to small galleries and community art centers, scouting local talent as well.Liz: Since I’m not an artist, my inspiration is derived from other artists work, includng dancers, musicians and writers. Probably explains why I’m the executive director of CTAC. For example, writing grants isn’t always the most invigorating work, but when I walk through an exhibit, or watch our young musicians re-hearse, I’m inspired to secure more funding for their work!

how does this area keep your creat ive energy f lowing? Liz: The changing seasons keep me on balance between enjoying the current and anticipating what’s on the horizon for temperature, light, activity, etc. So my energy has a rhythm to it—both a slow deliberate pace and a near frenetic out of control beat.

Neil: I am constantly observing and documenting my environment through photography …yet I do not paint from photos; it just seeps in like a great marinade makes for a better grill.The weather, the ideas, they keep flowing like the springs at the water’s edge. Having my backyard studio in our setting just outside of town is a boon to my efforts.

Northern Michigan’s communities are full of creativity. Talent, inspiration, and innovation seem to gather, as exem-plified here by the area’s “first couple of art,” Liz and Neil Ahrens. Liz is the executive director of the Crooked Tree Arts Center, and Neil is an accomplished artist.

Liz and Neil AhrensP h o t o g r a P h b y M a r k F l e M M i n g


Crooked Tree Arts CenterCreating, stimulating, and perpetuating the arts in northern Michigan.

Crooked Tree Arts Center is proud of our role in the commu-nity, especially the arts education for our area youth. Here’s a brief reminder of a few of our key programs:

Dance Education: From beginning ballet students at age 3 to our pre-professional dancers, our program is unparalleled in the state of Michigan.

Gerber Music Education Program: For over 10 years, this program has provided instruction in the schools in violin, viola, cello and bass at no cost to the schools or students ex-cept for instrument rental. The advanced students continue their musical studies with involvement in the Crooked Tree Youth Orchestra.

Crooked Tree Arts Center programs include art exhibits and galleries, Coffee At Ten lectures, Swirl, D’Art for Art, School Tours of exhibits, 21st Century Community Learning Grant. Classes are offered in pottery, painting, dance, drawing, culinary and more. We provide concerts, New Year’s Eve at the arts center, eddi Awards, Concerts in the Park, Youth Arts Festival, and Young Writers Expo.

Housed in a fully renovated former Methodist Church, originally constructed in 1890, the Crooked Tree Arts Center brings thousands of visitors to our downtown and greater Little Traverse region throughout the year. To learn more, visit www.crookedtree.org or stop in the Arts Center, as we never charge admission and encourage you to explore what’s in your own backyard!

Location: 461 East MitchellHours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM We d n e s d a y open at 10 am. Saturday 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM.

See the Crooked Tree Arts Center advertisement on page 5 in Welcome North to learn more about fall events at the Arts Center.

Where are a few "must s top" spots that def ine ar t in this area? Neil: Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey has an award winning sales gallery of local and state talent (at small town prices)! rau. Art&Design, and Tvedten Fine Art in Harbor Springs have fresh, great works within.

Liz: The destination spots where you can view artists at work, like Good Hart Glassworks and Boyer Glass, are great spots for people to watch, learn and appreciate. Or any gallery where you can meet the owner/artist to chat them up about their work.

Do you tend to enjoy di f ferent types of ar t /ar t is ts that seem to speak for each season?

Liz: Good question! I’ve never thought about this, but I do believe in the spring and summer I really look for uplifting colorful pieces, especially glass. For fall and winter, I display and usually purchase more pottery. The rich glazes that are deep in tone and color really capture my attention.

Why does this area have so many ar t is ts of al l var iet ies?

Neil: The funny thing is, that there are artists living and working all around everyone in all parts of every society and culture in the world. We are lucky to live in an area that has such obvious beauty, people’s eyes are then opened to looking at art more here, so the selling of art happens and works here, which opens more eyes to beauty…you get the idea. It is a positive feedback loop of quality. Liz: Because our area for many people is a vacation spot, art is a more permanent “souvenir” of a visit. Combine that with our clear air, chang-ing seasons and art fairs, we do attract artists. I also meet many people that did not dedicate much of their time to making art until they moved here either part or full time. A bit more free time can be carved out if you are retired or on extended vacation. There are also job opportunities, as many artists need to supplement their art income with outside income.

how would you encourage people to experience ar t - - making i t , observing i t , l iv ing i t? Neil: Do not be intimidated by the language, terminology, “ArtSpeak” I call it. Trust your own eye, like what you like, without worrying how you will be judged by your taste (or worrying about if the work will increase in monetary value). “Taste is in your mouth” I like to say…do you let others tell you that you really do not like your favorite food? Collect, make, look at, enjoy what YOU will, your life. Trust yourself.

Why is ar t so important to celebrate and honor in our dai ly l ives?Liz:When I visit someone’s home, I might ask about where they found a certain chair. The answer is usually basic and non-emotional. But inquire as to a painting or piece of pottery and most often you will get an in-depth reaction about a trip they took, when they met the artist or who gave them the piece. Art can transport you, be a visual timeline as to your travels, and punctuate a room with color or serenity.

Neil: Art is a reflection and expression of positive creation and effort in the world. It does so many things that benefit humanity, and tracks history of all of us all throughout time.Remember that finger painting your son, daughter, niece, nephew did? You still have it don’t you (Even years after it came off the refrigerator)? See?


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287 Loveland: Spacious chalet on two lots near Nubs Nob. Three bedrooms, 3 baths, stone fire-place, sauna, apartment with a full bath above the large two-car garage and more make this a great winter or summer getaway. Enjoy the convenience o f be ing near skiing, snowmo-biling, and golf. ( M L S # 4 2 4 4 4 4) $249,900

2560 Liegl Drive, Alanson: Perfect starter or re-tirement home. Two or three bedrooms, 2 full baths, gas fireplace, cathedral ceilings, nice sized deck are just a few features that makes this a wonder-ful home. Con-venient location with easy access to Petoskey or Harbor Springs. (M LS # 4 3 076 3) $115,000

713 Greenway Dr.:, Professionally decorated end unit being offered furnished., The blend of color and patterns are combined with comfortable, livable furniture. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the surround-ing woods as well as the amenities of B i rchwood, golf, tennis, pool, dining and the social aspects o f t h e c l u b . ( M L S # 3 3 3 3 4 ) $400, 000

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5945 Cummings Ln.: Custom built home w/spec-tacular views., Large living room (cathedral ceiling, fireplace, oak floors & floating staircase) opens onto a spacious deck overlooking Lk. MI. Master bedroom w/pri-vate side deck, spacious closet & large bath plus 3 guest bedrooms., Sho r t wa lk to shared beach. ( M L S # 4 3 2 7 9 1) $599, 000

214 E. Main St. #11: Sophisticated downtown resi-dence featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, vaulted ceilings, wonderful lighting, and elevator access. Recently redecorated including new paint, crown moldings and up-dated baths. Be-ing offered fully furnished (turn-key) with the ex-ception of some personal items. (M LS # 43 4 432) $324,000

2755 N. Lake Shore Drive: This 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage was originally part of the turn-of-the-century Old Trail Resort in Good Hart. Many original and custom features still in place - fieldstone fireplace in the master, unique skylights, spa-cious front deck, original woodwork and flooring. Situ-ated on a bluff lot overlooking Lake Michigan. (MLS# 433596) $250,000

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5630 Lower Shore Drive: Lovely 9 year old water-front home at 5-Mile Creek. Built by Town & Country, this quality home features 1st floor master suite, large living room w/fireplace, beautiful kitchen, 4 bed-rooms, 3½ baths, family room with fireplace – beau-t i fu l ly s i tuated on nearly 200’ of Lk. Mi. frontage. ( M L S # 4 3 3 6 8 0) $1,700,000

5231 Windward Passage: A large three bed-room, three bath, nicely decorated Windward Condominium overlooking Little Traverse Bay. Just outside Harbor Springs, Windward offers hundreds of acres of pri-vate open space, small lake, swim-ming pool, tennis and clubhouse. ( M L S # 4 3 4 5 4 4) $235,000

9 Woods Dr.: Architecturally designed home with an open floor plan and outdoor spaces includeing a large patio and 2 covered porches. Kitchen, dining and living spaces are perfect for entertaining family and friends. Close to the city beach and downtown. Most furnishings available for sale. G u e s t h o u s e has 1 bedroom, 1 bath, air and fireplace. (MLS# 434316) $825,000

5790 Westward Passage:, Spectacular sunsets, privacy, peace and quiet yet only minutes from town! Designed and built with tremen-dous thought and care, custom features include: 10’ coffered ceilings throughout the main floor, spacious kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counter tops and Wolf, Sub-zero and Bosch appliances, large open floor plan suited for todays life style, and a large main floor master bedroom with a beautiful master bath. The exterior

is beautifully landscaped with a variety of flowering plants to enjoy. (MLS# 433333) $1,295,000

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1176 Wahbee Rd., Indian River: Beautiful Burt Lake sunsets from this easy to maintain cottage. Remod-eled kitchen and bath - master bedroom on the main floor - 2 bedrooms and a loft up. Open floor plan with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. Great deck - deep lot - private set-t ing at the end o f t h e r o a d . ( M L S # 4 3 3 3 2 2) $339,000

5518 Lower Shore Drive: Charming two bed-room, two bath waterfront cottage on 100’ of Lake Michigan, 6 miles from Harbor Springs on a beautiful wooded lot with excellent lake and beach exposure. Open living/din-ing area, built-in cabinets, stone f i rep lace, and offered comfort-ably furnished. ( M L S # 4242 8 9) $525,000

3561 White Goose Lane: Steeped in history, this four bedroom, two bath home with guest quarters is situated on 168 feet of Burt Lake frontage and fea-tures original woodwork, stone fireplace, enclosed porch overlook-ing the Lake, two car garage and most furnishings included. Beau-t i fu l Lake and sunset v iews. ( M LS # 4 3 3 3 5 8) $975,000

487 East Main Street: Beautifully maintained Main St. home. Featuring all season sun room, new appli-ances, underground sprinkler system, air condition-ing and convenient paved drive-thru from Main Street to Third Street. Close to beach, shops and park. Come take a look! ( M L S # 4 3 3 2 5 4) $459,900

Cook Point: Outstanding waterfront building site located just two miles from Harbor Springs. This lot offers panoramic views of Little Traverse Bay, 150 feet of white sandy beach and a private drive. ( M L S # 42 87 2 7) $595,000

341 2nd St.: Classic newer home below the Bluff and close to everything. Five full baths, one half bath, five bedrooms, high quality kitchen and baths. Lovely finished lower level. Large front porch - this very com-for table home must be seen to be appreciated. ( M L S # 42 9 5 61) $845,000

5461 Windigo: Appealing end unit in Windward features a main floor master suite, 1½ baths down and a 2nd floor with full bath, 2 bedrooms, loft and lots of storage. Updated with new paint, carpet, and appliances. T r e m e n d o u s views of the Bay and close to the Windward lake, clubhouse, pool and tennis courts. ( M L S # 4 314 9 7 ) $280,000

5225 Forest Beach Dr.: Cozy, winterized 3 bedroom 2 bath waterfront cottage in Forest Beach Association. With its private drive and sidewalks, playground and tennis courts, Forest Beach Association is one of the best-kept secrets on the Bay! Completely updated in 2006, the cottage is ready for you to move in and enjoy the sunsets from your patio on the beach! ( M L S # 42 9 424) $675,000

800 Harrison: Conveniently located 3 bedroom 2½ bath home offers lots of room to spread out. Very functional main floor living with fireplace and hardwood flooring – lower level offers family room and optional den/office space plus lots of stor-age. This home sits on a large corner lot with a secluded yard and spacious deck. ( M L S # 4 3 2 6 75) $144,900

1255 Fern Ave.: Classic turn-of-the-century cottage on 94’ of private waterfront park of Ramona Park on Little Traverse Bay. This unique offering has beautiful views and a perfect sandy beach just steps away – all the ambiance of peaceful living in one of Har-bor Springs’ most desirable resorts. Adjoining waterfront lots plus back par-cel also available – call for details. (M LS # 428 9 3 3) $2,300,000

6208 Trillium Trail: Recently renovated, this lakeview home offers an idyllic setting for all seasons just a few miles out Lakeshore Drive. Sit-ting atop a high bluff, the 10 wooded acres feature unobstructed views of Lake Michigan along with private beach access. Updated to impeccable standards, quality materials and crafts-manship can be found throughout. The open floor plan includes a main floor master suite, full custom kitchen, living room with cathedral ceilings, formal

dining area, attached 3-car garage, and a bonus room perfect for a home gym of future expansion. (MLS#429859) $1,395,000.

3255 Vorce Road: Nestled on a wooded ridge overlook-ing Lake Michigan sits the “Hart Haus”. Features include Aga range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwashers and includes all furnishings. Plenty of room for family and guests with 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, sauna and masseuse room, fireplace, air condi-tioned, dog kennel and dog run all on 100 acres of woods and trails. (MLS# 434504) $890,000

8256 Troup Road: Attractive and well-constructed three bedroom 2½ bath rural home on approximately 40 acres. Offering a very comfortable floor plan, wood heat in addition to LP gas, beautiful country-side views, large shed plus a 2400 square foot barn with radiant heat. (M LS # 4 32 9 9 0) $450,000

2755 Harbor-Petoskey Rd.: A fabulous L’Arbre Croche year around or vacation home right on the beach. Enjoy gorgeous sunsets sitting on the large deck or take a dip in Little Traverse Bay just outside your front door. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 fireplac-es, air-condition-ing, and walk-out lower level. Wid-est lot on the wa-ter. (MLS# 432377) $2,400,000

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2224 M-119, Petoskey: Private setting on a natu-ral, unspoiled and under-developed lake. Situated conveniently between Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Large lawn between lake and house - great for kids and wildlife. Zoned multiple for duplex poten-tial. Owners are licensed Real-tors in the State o f M i c h i g a n . (M LS # 4216 6 0) $254,900

537 E. Third St.: Totally remodeled and in excel-lent condition - located at the bottom of the Bluff but the property extends to the top. Top floor serves as master suite. 11.5 x 15 Bonus room off master suite. Multiple bay windows - wood f ireplace with log lighter in front room. Great locat ion. Fur-nishings are ne-gotiable. (MLS# 433371) $639,000

29950 Little Iron Ore Bay Rd., Beaver Island: Won-derful five bedroom four bath Lake Michigan home on 12 acres with 425’ of water frontage. Home previously featured on HGTV. 2 large screened porches, 85’ of deck overlooking Lake Michigan, vaulted ceilings, 3 f i r e p l a c e s , b l a c k c h e r r y hardwood floors and much more. (M LS # 4 3 0 874) $775,000

6918 M-119: Spectacular mid-century contempo-rary home on an incredible Lake view lot. Com-pletely remodeled throughout with an open floor plan and efficient, custom features designed to capture the view. Features include 2 f i r e p l a c e s , sauna, hot tub, media room and decks built for views and en-tertaining. (MLS# 432101) $763,000

6225 Trillium Trail: Custom built home in a private setting overlooking a trout pond in Traverse Trace. Beautifully designed, featues 2 fireplaces, library, porch with pond views, wonderful landscaping, grand staircase, separate work-shop/office. Lo-cated in a gated c o m m u n i t y . Beach access with parking, ten-nis courts. (MLS # 432405) $847,163



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528 E. Bay St. #28: Beautiful Marina Village con-dominium unit in excellent condition with a remod-eled kitchen. Convenient location to downtown Harbor Springs and all it has to offer. Outstanding views across the Walstrom basin to Little Traverse Bay and Harbor Point. Being sold as is - fully fur-nished - turn-key. ( M L S # 4 3 2 0 5 4) $495,000

3935 Wenonah Ave.: Uniquely designed and built Burt Lake home. Warm wood appointments throughout, 2 sto-ry stone fireplace, large family room, master suite, 5 bed-rooms, 3½ baths, gourmet kitchen with wet bar, granite counter tops, Wolf appliances, Kohler fixtures, large cov-ered porch, and garage on a pri-vate lot with 150’ of Burt Lake frontage with sandy beach. ( M L S # 4 3 4 313) $1,895,000

3550 Cincinnati Avenue #2: One-of-a-kind ex-ensively remodeled 2 bedroom, 2 bath completely furnished condo on Crooked Lake. Stone fireplace, Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, extensive attention to details, close to Harbor Springs and Petoskey and complete w i th nice yard, sandy beach, boatslip and hoist, dock and deck. (MLS# 433987) $279,000

960 Indian Point Rd., Brutus: Outstanding 6,000 Sq Ft home located on Burt Lake’s Colonial Point. Two-story great room, 2 stone fireplaces, screened porch, 2 first floor suites, state-of-the-art kitchen, large ga-rage, barn, dock, 2 boats, and shore stations all on 465 feet of Burt Lake f rontage. Be-ing offered fully furnished except pa in t i ngs and personal effects. ( M L S # 4 3 416 6) $2,900,000

688 Pine Street: Comfortable home at the edge of town in a nice neighborhood. Located close to the parks and within walking distance to Lake Michigan. Offering a small peek of the Harbor and being sold fully furnished with the exception of personal items. ( M L S # 4 2 8 6 8 2 ) $250,000

1185 Hideaway Valley Drive #65: Phase II Hide-away Valley unit on Little Traverse golf course with winter views of Crooked and Round Lakes. Quiet peaceful area, great walking, sit on the deck and watch the golf-ers. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, walk-out lower level. ( M L S # 4 313 2 4) $148,500

03489 Hidden Pines Trail: Fabulous 4 bedroom 4+ bath log home on the beautiful East Shore of Burt Lake in a small community of quality log homes. This home features: large master suite, separate attached guest quarters, great kitchen, very large lake-side decks, cathedral ceilings and high quality through-out. (MLS# 432967) $1,495,000

Chippewa Drive, Cross Village: Nearly 500 feet of beautiful sand beach frontage, approxi-mately 3 acres, excellent wooded lakefront site. (MLS# 433571) $425,000

2158 Golfview Court: Cozy kitchen, spacious living room with cathedral ceilings and lovely stone fire-place, comfortable dining room and gracious master suite with walk-in closet. Large windows bring in lots of sunshine - large deck with expan-sive views of the Birchwood golf course. Beauti-fully maintained with new roof and furnace. (MLS# 432665) $265,000


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5303 Aspen Way: Remodeled cottage is close to Northern Michigan’s finest skiing and golfing resorts. Features include a spacious master suite with a large walk-in closet, open floor plan, full bathroom for each bedroom, 1.5-car garage, paved drive, new kitch-en wi th maple cabinets and new flooring through-out. (MLS# 431411) $144,900

5353 Laurentian: Cozy, well maintained cha-let centrally located between Harbor Springs and Petoskey in the heart of Northern Michigan finest ski and golf resorts. Chalet has had many updates in recent years and fea-tures 3 bedrooms & 2 lof ts. This is a must see!! (M LS # 4 3 3 3 5 0) $160,000

308 Loveland: Very solid constructed year around home or cottage on a large wooded lot located close to some of Michigan’s premier skiing and golf resorts. Features include main floor bedroom, finished lower level, two decks overlooking the s t r eam and a 1½ car garage. ( M L S # 4 3 3 2 4 5) $172,000

1041 Ann St.: Wonderful 3 bedroom 2 bath family home on a 2-acre divisible lot on the edge of Harbor Springs. Featuring large family room with fireplace – great for kids or entertaining, cozy living room with f i replace, separate dining room, bamboo floors and even some seasonal v iews of L i t t le Traverse Bay. ( M L S # 4 3 3 615) $254,900

10801 Rogers Rd., Alanson: Comfortable 2 bedroom 2-bath home on 20 acres with 2 fenced pastures plus paddock, 35 x 75 Morton pole barn with electric and water and 2 horse stalls. Open floor plan, cozy wood-burning fireplace wi th beaut i f u l s tone, 2 c ov -e re d p o r c h e s and deck off the d i n i n g r o o m . (M LS # 4 3 0 5 8 9) $299,999

Blue Duck Road, Good Hart: View building site with access to Lake Michigan. Approximately two miles north of Good Hart on the famous “Tunnel of Trees”. Private building site on the bluff overlook-ing Lake Michi-gan w i t h Pr i -vate beach ac-cess - Plat of Backus Shores. ( M LS # 4 3 2 976) $150,000

Old Trail Resort: An amazing building opportu-nity directly on the shores of Lake Michigan. This 100’ lot of prime frontage is located just two miles north of Good Hart in the Old Trail Resort associa-tion. Enjoy year-round access via a private drive off of M-119, Lake Shore Drive (the Tunnel of Trees). (MLS# 432903) $299,000



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4089 Lightfoot Road: This Cape Cod style home has 3 bedrooms 7, 2.5 baths, a covered front porch to view the sunsets over the countryside - or views of the sunrise from your kitchen window or back deck. Tons of storage. Walk out lower level. 2-car at tached garage. 5 minute dr i ve to town. ( M L S # 4 2 5 2 3 6 ) $239,900

3691 S. Lake Shore Drive: Four bedroom, 3½ bath home offering a beautiful Lake Michigan view. Featuring fireplace, wood floors, cathedral ceiling, finished lower level, large deck. ALSO - a bluff side log cabin with half bath, large deck and spectacular view. Property in-cludes 78’ of lake frontage with stair-way to the beach and small boat/storage building. ( M L S # 4 3 4 07 8) $649,900

475 E. Bluff: This very Harbor Springs Bluff home has the perfect porch to watch the activities of Little Traverse Bay and the night lights of Petoskey. This beautifully remodeled home has a stunning kitchen with views of the Bay - master bed-room across the front of the house with new glassed-in shower, and a well landscaped and fenced back yard with privacy. ( M L S # 4 3 4 219) $1,600,000

440 Glenn Drive: Wonderfully decorated home in ‘like new’ condition. Three bedrooms, three baths, large private patio. Wooded setting close to downtown - easy bike ride or walk. Very private! The home is being so ld fu l l y fu r-nished except for personal items.Must be seen to be appreciated. ( M L S # 4 3 0 8 5 5) $795,000

3864 Douglas Court: A lovely home in a quiet setting close to town. This attractive four bedroom house has been wonderfully maintained and fea-tures hardwood floors, granite counters, large pantry off kitchen, fire-place, spacious deck, and walk-out lower level. ( M L S # 4 3 4 471) $349,000

Trout Creek: With easy access to Harbor Springs, Petoskey, skiing, golf, and the beaches, these Trout Creek Condominium units are an exceptional value. Amenities include 3 pools, tennis courts, fitness rooms, trout pond, horseshoe and basketball courts. Perfect for your family winter or summer vacation or year around living. Unit #147 2 bedrooms - 2½ baths $109,000Unit #84 2 bedrooms - 2 baths $ 99,000Unit #129 3 bedrooms - 2 baths $139,900Unit #87 3 bedrooms - 2 baths $154,900 Unit #35 2 bedrooms – 1 bath $99,000Unit #140 2 bedrooms - 2 baths $145,000

Unit #123 3 bedrooms + loft – 2 baths $169,000Unit #115 3 bedrooms – 2 baths $159,900Unit #65 2 bedrooms - 2 baths $97,000Unit #107 2 bedrooms – 2 baths $102,000Unit #69 2 bedrooms + loft – 2 baths $169,000Unit #114 2 bedrooms – 2 baths $99,900Unit #142 2 bedrooms – 2 baths $114,900Unit #131 2 bedrooms – 2 baths $97,500Unit #25 1 bedroom – 1 bath $69,900Unit #133 2 bedrooms – 2 baths $150,000 Unit #111 2 bedrooms – 2 baths $139,900Unit #85 2 bedrooms + loft 2 baths $112,000


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"Must Dos" Up North before the snow flies

Bike around Mackinac Island this fall. The tourist peak has passed, and with it the sweltering summer heat. It’s the perfect time to explore the car-less roads and mountain bike trails of the island, taking in forts or favorite views like Arch Rock without the crowds.

Pack a picnic and catch a sunset on Sturgeon Bay. Stop by a farmer’s market and stock up on easy to eat treats, and spend the evening soaking in the last of summer’s goodness on one of the country’s best beaches. Bring a sweatshirt and stay to watch the moon rise up behind the dunes.

Visit at least three Little Traverse Conservancy properties-- preferably preserves you’ve yet to discover. See the seasons shifting through the steady eyes of the natural world, and be reminded again of how communities come together to protect the most sacred of spaces. Visit landtrust.org for a list and map of properties.

Take a swim in Lake Michigan. Even if that swim is three seconds long and consists of wading in, ducking under, and hightailing it back to the beach. There is no better reset but-ton, we promise.

Visit a farm, preferably during squash, pumpkin, and apple season. While you are there, maybe thank the farmer too.

Explore the Bear River Recreation Area. Listen to the stories of a river that’s being healed and rejuvenated by a community that places value on preserving natural resources.

Spend an afternoon exploring a cedar swamp, sand dunes, smooth stoned shoreline, and forest-- all within 30 acres of protected land in West Traverse Township. The Thorne Swift Nature Preserve’s well manicured trails and stocked interpre-tive center make this a must for families.

Play tourist (unless you are a tourist! Then just check this right off your list!) and stroll the streets of downtown, popping into shops and eateries you may not normally visit. Chances are, you’ll discover something wonderful.

Bike or walk the Little Traverse Wheelway from Magnus Park to East Park. We dare you to find more spectacular views anywhere.

Drive M-119’s Tunnel of Trees, slowly, without a destina-tion, and stop at the great shops and lookouts along the way. Just....because.

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Art & CultureInspire yourself with enriching local arts and

cultural events scheduled this fall.

Harbor Springs LibraryWill host a number of community events throughout the late summer/fall, including movie nights and story hours. A community stitch gathering meets each Tues-day at 12:30 p.m., and the Spanish Conversation group begins September 20, and will meet every Thursday at 5 p.m. Library programs and cards are free. For hours and a full schedule, visit www.harborspringslibrary.org

Rhubarbery House Concert September 22This Harbor Springs series will host American roots duo, Red Tail Ring. The performance will be Saturday, September 22 at the house on Five Mile Creek Road. The Kalamazoo-based band shares a raw blend of original compositions and interpretations of old bal-lads and dance tunes from Appalachia. Music begins at 7:30 pm and the event is open to all ages. Tickets are $12.

Great Lakes Chamber OrchestraSeptember 29Pianist Kevin Cole will plays Gershwin on Saturday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. at John M. Hall Auditorium in Bay View. The Great Lakes Orchestra presents or-chestral performances for education/inspiration in northern Michigan. For more information visit www.glcorchestra.org.

Concerts at Legs InnOctober 5 & 20Legs Inn will host two fall concerts sponsored by Blissfest. Seth and May will grace the area for a special performance on October 5 at 8 p.m.. Tickets are $8 members/ $10 non members, $12/$15 at door. Ben Daniels Band will perform folk and blues music on October 20 at 9 p.m.. Tickets are just $5 at the door.

Glass Pumpkin PatchOctober 6Harvest from this pumpkin patch, will last year after year. Co-hosted by Three Pines Art Studio in Cross Village and Boyer Glass Works of Harbor Springs. Celebrate autumn and decorate your home for fall holidays. Pumpkins are displayed and for sale at the studio in Cross Village from 11-7 p.m.. For more in-formation visit threepinesstudio.com.

Little Traverse Civic TheaterOctober 18-21 & 25-27The youth theater presents “Frankenstein” just in time for Halloween festivities. Civic Theater performances are held at Ross Stoakes Theater in the Crooked Tree Arts Center. For more information on performance times and ticket price, visit ltct.org.

Alex Osetek, director of the Har-bor Springs Library, grew up in northern Michigan and returned to be part of a "true community".


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The Local Inventor

To know Joseph Vanloozen, a landscape artist by day and inventor by night, is to like him. With an affirming smile and always ready positive word,

Vanloozen is one of those great people who serve as glue in a community. Quiet and unassuming, he’s the brains (and brawn) behind the Very Big Bike, which as its name suggests, is a gigantically cool bipedal mode of transportation-- perfect for cruising downtown or riding the Little Traverse Wheelway on a sunny fall day.

“I built my first Very Big Bike in high school, in the late 70's, as an ‘upside down’ bike, which is a traditional way to configure a tall bike,” he said of his original design. “This one was trimmed out as a Schwinn with chrome forks and 27x 1.25" wheels. People would often stop me and ask where they could get one, so I started pursuing a design that would modernize the traditional "’tall bike’ into a functional road-ready and marketable bike. It was exciting to create a new type of bike.”

The current model of the Very Big Bike is the fourth generation in the design process.

“Riding is easy, just like a bike,” Vanloozen said. “It takes an extra bit to mount and dismount, though most people announce on their first ride how easy it is, even though they thought it would be difficult. This bike is well proportioned, and ‘feels’ good to ride.”

Very Big Bikes are more than a novelty though, and have a fun factor as tall as their frames.

“You can see so much, and everyone sees you, so this is a very social bike to ride. You end up getting to have lots of interactions with people. There are also some fun dynamics, with the elevated ride and turning, that exaggerate the motion-- good G forces,” Vanloozen added with a grin.

Exploring, adventuring, and inventing have always been forma-tive words for this Levering-based big bike cycling guru.

“I started in ceramics, then silver jewelry, furniture, landscape, and now bikes,” added Vanloozen, who is well known for his stun-ning natural landscape work. “I’ve always been able to convert ideas into form. I would say my parents allowed me the freedom to be courageous to have a conviction and develop a way to get it going.”

In terms of the Very Big Bike, Vanloozen’s own interest in rid-ing played a major role in getting his work out to other cycling enthusiasts.

“Being visible to car drivers while biking is an issue, and from years ago through right now, it has always been obvious how well drivers can see me on the road while on a high rider. This has pro-pelled me to want others to have this experience. Also, I’m now looking into representing other products that are for bike visibility enhancement, and doing a national tour to promote all this.”

Plans are currently in the works for a new model of the Very Big Bike-- a “29-er” with disc brakes, and a hard tail mountain bike using the same construction as the current models.

No matter how far Vanloozen takes his Very Big Bike, it will always have a place to park in northern Michigan.

“I Love riding the Little Traverse Wheelway from Bay view south to Charleviox (and back) any time, and every time, even if its too windy,” he said, adding this area keeps his creativity flowing. “The great people around here will always keep my faith in our shared humanity, and the good we can show each other.”

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Exchange busy and blooms with color and calm; as summer fades to fall, embrace the change of the season with local festivals.Festival by the Bay, Petoskey

August 17-19Celebrate Petoskey’s waterfront beginning August 17. The 10th annual bayside festival features live music, an arts and crafts show, kids games, concessions, sunset celebra-tions and boat cruises. For a list of times and entertainment visit www.petoskeyfes-tival.com.Emmet County Fair, Emmet County Fair-grounds

Fair: August 18-26 Carnival: August 21-26This is one of Petoskey’s last family friendly events before school starts. The fair includes 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, concession stands, grandstand entertainment, games and much more. For more information, call the Fair Manager's office at (231)347-1010 or visit emmetcounty.org. Taste of Harbor Springs, Harbor Springs September 22Wake up your taste buds on September 22

from 12-3 p.m. near the Harbor Springs waterfront. The event features local restau-rants, delis, gourmet shops for sampling. Crisp fall weather and the tastes of north-ern Michigan make this a signature event. Tickets benefit scholarships to northern Michigan culinary students. Visit harbor-springschamber.com for more information.Hopps of Fun, Mackinaw City

September 7-8Historic Depot Happy Hour Hopps of Fun is a festival of micro beer and wine tasting. Festival features food and entertainment as well. Festival grounds are located at Mackinaw Crossings in downtown. Visit mackinawcity.com for more information.

Harvest Festival, Boyne CityOctober 6 Music, crafts and fall produce fill the streets of downtown Boyne City. The entire Boyne City Farmers Market will move to Water and Lake Streets from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The festival will include folk art demonstrations, children's games, hay rides and a scarecrow-

making contest. Festival hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information visit boynechamber.com.Skitoberfest, Boyne Mountain

October 6Skitoberfest is a fall festival celebration at Boyne Mountain Village in Boyne Falls. Skitoberfest celebrates the best of fall’s family offerings in an Oktoberfest style. Highlights include great food, beer tents, nightly entertainment, kids activities, horse drawn carriage rides, scenic chair lifts, rail jam competition and much more. Visit boyne.com for more information.most prestigious craft

Apple Fest, CharlevoixOctober 12-14Autumn and Apples mean the 34th Annual Apple Festival. The festival and craft show are Friday, through Sunday, October 12 - 14 in Charlevoix. This annual three day event showcases local orchards and growers. Visit downtown to sample the best of the fall harvest.

Fall Festivals

Northern Michigan offers plenty of oppor-tunities for cyclists to mark milestones this fall. Conquer challenges while taking in the fall colors and crisp air -- a combination sure to help athletes feel strong and energized.

Warm up with the Cycling Classic just north of Harbor Springs on Saturday, Sep-tember 15. This is a leisurely bike ride of either 20, 44, or 60 miles along the scenic Tunnel of Trees route. Weekend stay pack-ages are available at Birchwood Inn; visit birchwoodinn.com..

Visit Mackinaw City for the Big Mac rec-reational bike tour, a scenic shoreline ride also on Saturday, September 15. This is not a race, but a test of stamina. The event is offered for families and 25, 50, 75 and 100 mile routes are offered. Visit mackinaw-chamber.com.

Ready for an even greater challenge? Try the Crybaby Classic at Nub’s Nob in Harbor Springs on September 29. This 9.5 mile, closed loop course is professionally manicured and offers rolling flats, but they don’t call it Crybaby for nothing! An MC will announce the event, and spectators and

riders can celebrate with beverage tents. Participants will receive a free t-shirt and collectible race plate. Visit crybabyclassic.com for race information.

For those that wish to go it alone, area ski hills offer a variety of mountain bike trails. Recreational riders can tour Boyne Highlands resort property. Mountain bik-ers can enjoy the scenic views on trails that vary from beginner to expert, or can grab an adrenaline rush by riding a Boyne chairlift to the top of the ski hills, and ripping back down on their bikes. Boyne Highlands also has an advanced level Bike Park with jumps, features and natural downhill trails.

Nubs Nob offers sandy, wooded trails open to the public. The cross country trials offer a variety of difficulty including flats and tough climbs. Nubs asks that riders stick to the cross country trails and off of slopes, as slopes are prone to erosion with traffic. All users accept that they use Nub's property at their own risk, as there is no safety patrol during the off season.

Visit nubsnob.com or boyne.com for more information.

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Mary Reilly directs North Woods Yoga, an Iyengar Yoga studio in Petoskey, and also teaches Yoga for the Community School in

Harbor Springs (since 1986). In addition, she is Chair of Certi-fication for the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States. Combined with a deep passion for northern Michigan,

Reilly’s teachings are a shining light in this community.


tell us a little about your personal yoga journeyI started yoga right after graduating from University of Michigan in 1978, and found it healed me at that time from the loss of concen-tration (burn out) from the demands of studying and working my way through college. I found it hard to focus, and hard to listen or read, but that ability to concentrate gradually returned during my first year of yoga. Of course the increased flexibility and skill, and connection to my body was a big shift too. Through my childbearing and rearing years, it was a way to stay centered and build myself up for those demands, and it helped me to be more present with my husband and kids. Studying in India was always a huge upgrade in my practice and understanding of yoga, but being in a different culture for a month each time was also transformative for me. Now, I'm finding yoga is helping me stay strong and keep those qualities as I age, and I call on the wisdom I've gleaned from it to be sensible too. I enjoy digging into the vast philosophy yoga offers and have an interest in the new emerging science of our brains and mind. There is a lot of overlap there.

What is i t about northern michigan that made you want to set down (and keep) roots here? We moved here in 1985 because my husband, Greg Putalik was of-fered a position at the Burns Clinic as an Emergency physician. We had frequently vacationed near Traverse City and loved it up north. We are gardeners and campers and had backpacked quite a lot in our early years together, so we eventually settled on a house with some land outside of town. The awe I feel seeing (and swimming in) Little Traverse Bay and Sturgeon Bay is a big root for me, as is our land and the friends and friendliness here.

how does the practice of yoga blend with this area?On a practical level, practicing yoga can keep you ready and able to do all of the wonderful outdoor sports and activities this area offers. It takes next to no equipment: find a quiet corner of your house to practice and you have it. I also feel our closeness to nature here makes it easier to connect with the natural rhythms of body, breath and mind. We don't have sirens going off at all hours of the day. It's easier to access inner quiet.

as the seasons shi f t , how can we move with them, making the most of nature's cues?Make the most of summer, can food for winter and absolutely get outside (& play if possible) in any weather you can stand!

real community seems to be in short supply in today's fast-paced society-- when you envision a strong sense of community here, what do you see?That question calls up memories of the school years with our children, the sports events, volunteering in the school etc, and the sense of community is obvious and easy in that scenario. Fac-ing hard things together is always there as a potential. Add to that friendly familiar shopkeepers, township meetings and fun holiday traditions and the list starts to grow. When our daughter got married at our place last year we had so many friends and resources to draw from, it really impressed my son-in-law and made me realize how lucky we are to be in this community.

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i f you could tel l people one lesson you've learned through your years of yoga, some-thing that 's changed your l i fe for the posi t ive, what would you say?I've learned to trust that part of me that witnesses, that doesn't seem to age or change that much. Call it awareness. It sees out of my eyes, hears out of my ears, but essentially doesn't change. I think connecting at that level with life helps me feel the inherent joy in being alive.

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