What's Happening In Harbor Country
Just a short drive from Chicago, Michigan's Harbor Country is one of the best places to enjoy the outdoors. And, seeing the sites on two wheels can't be beat!
Harbor Country is home to the annual Apple Cider Century bike ride every Septemb… Read more
Where to eat in Harbor Country
Here's our local guide to the best restaurants near Garden Grove Inn based on what you're looking for...
Looking for the best dinner spots near Garden Grove Inn? From Union Pier to New Buffalo, Three Oaks, and Sawyer, H… Read more
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Celebrate Galentine’s & Valentine’s Day in Harbor Country This February
Looking for the perfect Michigan winter getaway? February in Harbor Country is full of fun events, cozy escapes, and romantic experiences. Garden Grove Inn, your charming Uni… Read more
Union Pier, Michigan | April 10–12 at Garden Grove Inn
Looking for a unique spring getaway in Harbor Country? Join us at Garden Grove Inn in Union Pier, Michigan, for a Beginners Mah Jongg Retreat, April 10–12, featuring expert instruction, relaxed p… Read more
Check our curated list of the 25 best events happening this December in Harbor Country.
Book your stay with Garden Grove Inn this month, and take 10% of any stay of 2+ days.
Ongoing: Visit Fernwood Botanical Garden for their holiday LIGHTS disp… Read more
We've created a round-up of the best winter activities in Harbor Country.
Check out our list of fun things to do in Southwest Michigan this winter.
Of course, cozy up in a jacuzzi tub or by a fireplace in one of our comfy rooms!
Five of our se… Read more
Retreat into a book with us this winter: January 23-25 or March 20-22, 2026.
Come to Union Pier for a quiet and cozy book retreat weekend! Enjoy a good book by the fireplace, under the covers or in a warming jacuzzi tub. Then, join your fellow trave… Read more
Fall in Southwest Michigan is perfection. From quiet walks on the beach, to Oktoberfests and vineyard harvests, pumpkin patches and apple orchards, Harbor Country has it all!
Peak fall foliage is predicted to hit SW Michigan in mid-October. Plan a … Read more
Join us at Garden Grove Inn in 2026 for A Knitting Retreat.
Join us April 17-19 to relax, knit, and join in community and creativity.
We invite you to join us in Union Pier, Michigan for a fun weekend of knitting and community! We'll use the weekend … Read more
This April, Garden Grove Inn will host a magical Spring Retreat.
Join us April 11-13, 2025 in Union Pier, Michigan where we will share the best of nature, local practitioners, hospitality, and respite.
We invite you to Union Pier, Michigan for a magi… Read more