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November & December Events in Harbor Country

November & December Events in Harbor Country November and December is a festive time to explore Harbor Country! The leaf peeping crowds have gone home, the holiday season is beginning to take shape, and there's still plenty happening throughout South… Read more
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Spring Weekend Mahjong Retreat: Getting to know the 2027 NMJL Card

2027 Mah Jongg Card Retreat: A Weekend for Experienced Players April 9–11, 2027 | Garden Grove Inn | Union Pier, Michigan Ready to get a head start on the new 2027 National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) card? Gather your Mah Jongg friends and join us at Ga… Read more
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Escape to Harbor Country for a Cozy Knitting Retreat at Garden Grove Inn

A Creative Weekend Getaway in Southwest Michigan | January 29-31, 2027 Looking for the perfect creative retreat in Michigan? This winter, trade screen time for creativity in community and join us at Garden Grove Inn in Union Pier, Michigan for a rela… Read more
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Fall in Harbor Country

🍂 Fall in Southwest Michigan: The Best Things to Do in Harbor Country Fall in Southwest Michigan is pretty close to perfection. 🍁 From quiet walks along Lake Michigan and colorful hikes through the woods to Oktoberfests, vineyard harvests, apple or… Read more
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2027 Destination Book Clubs at Garden Grove Inn

Destination Book Club Weekend in Union Pier, Michigan Retreat into a good book with us this winter! Join us for a cozy Destination Book Club Weekend in Union Pier, Michigan on January 22–24 or February 26–28, 2027 . Spend two relaxing nights at Garde… Read more
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June 2026 Events in Harbor Country | Festivals, Live Music & Summer Fun

June 2026 Events in Harbor Country 🌞🍷🎶 Our curated list of the best events happening this month! June kicks off summer with a bang, and there is no shortage of events in Harbor Country and Southwest Michigan. Wineries and breweries are buzzing wit… Read more
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Hikes & Brews

Best Hikes and Breweries in Harbor Country (Southwest Michigan Trails + Beer Guide) Looking for the best hikes and breweries in Harbor Country, Michigan? Just minutes from Union Pier and Garden Grove Inn, these scenic trails and local craft breweries… Read more
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Summer Bucket List

Summer is short, and there is so much to do! I always like to make a summer bucket list so that I can make sure to squeeze it all in, before summer flies by. What's on your summer bucket list? Here's ours... 🛶 Kayak the Galien River , rentals availa… Read more
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Best Patios: Outdoor Dining in Harbor Country

Our list of the best patios for outdoor dining in Harbor Country Dining al fresco is a must during Harbor Country summers. While this list does not cover all the wonderful outdoor dining options in our area, it covers a few of my favorites! Beer Chur… Read more
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Local U-Pick Farms | Southwest Michigan

While you can visit a farmer's market for produce, you can shorten the supply chain even further: grab a basket and venture into the fields at a U-Pick Farm. Here are some of the many DIY farms nearest to Garden Grove Inn. If you'd rather, check out … Read more