Get-Aways

Item Description

A two-night getaway escape to the beautiful harbor villages of Saugatuck and Douglas in breathtaking coastal Michigan. Your package includes a boat ride, dining, beer-tasting, activities and souvenirs. 

Saugatuck and Douglas are harbor villages that celebrate diversity.  Small-town America at its best! Here visitors can turn back the pages of time to enjoy a simpler life where no one hurries and no one hurries you, a place where everyone is special and everyone is welcome. Just recently the National Trust for Historic Preservation selected Saugatuck/Douglas as one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations in the United States and the writers and editors of Midwest Living Magazine ranked Saugatuck/Douglas fifth among the top 100 vacation destinations in the Midwest.

Package includes:
> Lodging for 2 nights (2 adults/one room) at the Maplewood Hotel. One of areas most elegant B&Bs; a historic european style boutique hotel built in the 1860s. Located in the heart of downtown Saugatuck and steps away from shops, galleries, restaurants and attractions.
> Passage for 2 on board The Star of Saugatuck. Board this authentic sternwheeler and enjoy a scenic 90 min. narrated tour. Explore Saugatuck Harbor and its many waterfront attractions...follow the Kalamazoo River along its pristine patho out to Lake Michigan.
> Lunch for 2 at Pumpernickels in Saugatuck. One of the areas most popular restaurants where local artists gather to eat lunch, discuss recent gallery openings and share gossip of the art scene. Known for its giant cinnamon rolls and sandwiches on freshly baked breads.
> Instruction for 2 at Express Yourself Art Barn. Instruction, guidance or coaching for 2 people to create your own piece of art for your garden or home in mosaics, ceramics, painted silk or painted wood. Materials provided.
> Dinner for 2 at Spectator's Bar and Grill. Extremely popular restaurant known for its robust menu, great food and trendy sports bar; best known for their prime rib and fresh lake perch.
> One Beer Tasting Session at Saugatuck Brewing Company. The village's own micro-brewery...learn sensory evaluation (color, aroma and flavor) as well as brewing techniques and ingredients as you sample a selection of local beers.
> Dinner for 2 at Phil's Bar and Grill. This is where the locals gather to discuss politics, business or current gossip over great food and generous drinks.  Sagatuck's version of "Cheers."
> Signed book "For The Love Of Trees" by author/sculptress Marcia Perry of The Art Gallery & Sculpture on Blue Star Highway. Stop by the Gallery and working Studio to collect a copy of Marcia Perry's latest book.
> A $25 gift certificate from Alle Rue, an elegant French boutique featuring a fine selection of European bath products, hand made jewelry, up-market clothing, accessories and exquisite hats for men and women.
> A One-Time Round Trip Transportation with Saugatuck/Douglas Taxi Service. Leave your car behind for an outing and take advantage of some "celebrity" treatment that owner/operator Sidney Banach honed during his 18 years of experience as a chauffer and dispatcher in NYC!

Item Special Note

Package valid through 12/31/2009 unless otherwise noted. No certificates are redeemable for cash. Certificates must be presented.
> Maplewood Hotel: Two nights, one room/double occupancy.  Advance reservations required; subject to availability. Does not include taxes. Blackout dates may apply. Expires 4/24/2010.
> The Star of Saugatuck. Valid for two passengers; seating subject to availability (first-come, first-served). Seasonal: Expires August 31, 2009
> Pumpernickels - a gift card used toward lunch for 2 persons. 
> Express Yourself Art Barn - Instruction, guidance or coaching for two. Call to make your appointment well in advance. Not to exceed $20 per person.
> Spectator's Bar and Grill - A $50 gift certificate toward lunch or dinner.
> Saugatuck Brewing Company - One "Beer History, Science and Sensory Evaluation" session.
> Phil's Bar and Grill - A $30 gift certificate to be used toward lunch or dinner.
> Book by Author/sculptress Marcia Perry - Book may be picked up any Saturday or Sunday beween noon and 5 pm or phone to arrange a more convenient time.
> Alle Rue - A $25 gift certificate.
> Saugatuck/Douglas Taxi Service - One free round trip transportation to a local destination of your choice. Must be used by 12/31/2009.