The Homestead – Glen Arbor

We at Northern Swag recently had the opportunity to cover a weekend stay at a local ski resort, The Homestead, for The Awesome Mitten.  In case you missed the article, you can read it here and when you’re done take a peak at some of our photo outtakes below.

We should warn you that after reading the article, you most likely will want to follow in our footsteps and spend a relaxing weekend staycating a stone-throw’s away!  Not to fret (do we ever leave you unprepared for your next adventure?); tips are provided below on fitting in with the fudgies tourists.

1.  While making small talk with the table next to you at Nonna’s (enjoying Chef John’s creations), drop in the conversation that you’re considering a return trip next summer and possibly adding in a jaunt up to Mackinac (emphasis on the “c”) Island.

2. While winding up a leisurely 20-mile per hour tour along M-22 exclaim at passers by, “You know, someone should really brand that road.  It’s not just a road.  It’s a way of life!  You know what I’m saying?”

3.  After taking in a meal at Art’s Tavern, insist that they must take credit cards?!

4.  Fill used bags from Cherry Republic and Murdick’s Fudge with popping peanuts and carry several on each arm commenting about all the relatives back home you have to bring souvenirs home for.

5.  After unloading at the top of of the ski lift, stand in awe of the view (acting skills required – minimal).  If you ‘re really feeling in the groove, ask the lift operator, “Are you sure that’s not an ocean?”.

Good luck out there and bring me back some fudge!