Category Archives: Events
THREE DECADES OF LIVING HISTORY OVER 18 INNINGS
The vintage base ball games at Grand Hotel on May 18th will not only include 19th century base ball but also will represent three decades of historic interpretation on Mackinac Island. Brian “BT” Thomas, a fielder for the Monitor Base Ball Club, was a historical interpreter at Fort Mackinac during the 1990s. He served faithfully [...]
Opening Day Letter From Hotel President Dan Musser III
Last year in my season opening blog, I was excited about celebrating our 125th anniversary. It was a wonderful celebration that was worthy of this grand old building. Time marches on and I am very excited about the 2013 season. For as long as I can remember, I have always thought Grand Hotel was the [...]
Margaret’s Garden and Grand Hotel Shops – New Location and New Items for 2013
With the exciting addition of Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor this year Margaret’s Garden has found a new home just inside the hotel across from both Astor’s Salon and Spa and Grand Hotel & Co. Fine Jewelry. Carleton Varney (President of the decorating firm Dorothy Draper & Company, and our favorite designer) has come up with [...]
Win-Some Women Spring Registration Has Begun
Win-Some Women held its’ first retreat at Grand Hotel in May of 1994, with our theme that spring being “Praise”, from Isaiah 42:10. We were singing to God a new song, and very excited to see what God would do to extend this ministry for our attendees. Here, at Grand Hotel, we soon discovered that [...]
Vintage Baseball 2013
BARE HANDERS TO RETURN BUT GRAND HOTEL WON’T FREEZE THE POOL There is talk of spring and baseball at Grand Hotel as March comes into view and the professional clubs play their spring training games. The talk around the maintenance department break table is of the Tigers. Painters can be heard talking about starting pitching [...]
Winter update from Dr. Alex Graham
Today’s guest blogger is Grand Hotel Music Director, Dr. Alex Graham. Every season Alex leads and performs with the Grand Hotel Orchestra. He also assists in bringing in talent for Ballroom Dance Weekend, and Labor Day Jazz Weekend, as well as the daily and nightly entertainment in the hotel’s Parlor, Cupola Bar, Main Dining Room, Terrace Room, [...]
Announcing Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor
We are happy to announce the brand new addition to Grand Hotel for 2013 – Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor proudly serving Hudsonville Ice Cream. Sadie’s will be located just outside the east entrance to Grand Hotel that was formerly Margaret’s Garden. So, as you walk up Grand Hill this season, black and white houndstooth awnings will [...]
Michigan in Love Romantic Getaway Contest
Grand Hotel and Mackinac Island have repeatedly been named one of the most romantic places on earth. With the slower pace of being on an island surrounded by spectacular views, enjoying afternoon tea in the parlor, getting dressed up for dinner, relaxing on the front porch in a rocking chair, or taking a romantic horse-drawn [...]
Celebrate Your Marriage with Jay and Laura
Each spring and fall Jay and Laura Laffoon bring Celebrate your marriage events, sharing real life experiences of marriage, to Grand Hotel. This seasons events will be held May 19 & 20, and October 5 & 6. Today’s blog is from Jay and Laura, we hope you enjoy it and we hope to see you [...]
