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Mackinac
Island, Michigan--Taking a personal retreat to The Grand Hotel on
Mackinac Island in October is a perfect way to enjoy the Island at its
most quiet time of the year.
A view of Huron Street in front of
Fort Mackinac sans people is a very rare sight.
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A rare view of
Huron Street on Mackinac Island sans people |
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The Butterfly House at Mackinac Island is a
must see when visiting the tiny horse-and-buggy-only island at the Eastern
edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Manager Lisa Janisse, pictured
below, welcomes butterfly lovers to the magical land. |
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There were
lots of beautiful butterflies fluttering about, but they're hard to capture on
photo here - the camera lens fogs up quickly |
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After a
little island shopping, I returned to The Grand Hotel in time for
Afternoon Tea featuring lovely music by harpist Janelle Jansen. |
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Bob Tagatz, the Grand
Hotel Historian and Concierge, guided me on a walking tour of the Hotel.
The Main Dining Room....The Parlor to the Terrace Ballroom....The Theatre |
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The Main Dining
Room is incredibly awesome, but I opted for room service, instead,
during my personal retreat. |
Room Service...Carmelized
Five Onion Tart, Lobster and Crawfish Chowder, Boston Bibb Lettuce, Garlic-Bacon
Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib of Beef, Lemon Tart (left and center)....Strawberry pancakes,
crisp bacon, fruit, orange juice, coffee, and sweet rolls (right) |
Check out
time! Saying goodbye is the hard part. |
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Just
before checkout, I strolled around the porches, the art gallery and
shops, and visited the
Mackinac Market gift shop. Most items were 50% off since it was
the 2nd to the last weekend for the season at The Grand Hotel.
What a bonanza!
Sorry, no pictures of shopping - my hands were full of packages!
The Grand Hotel is now closed for the season, along with most of the rest of Mackinac Island.
The
Grand Hotel Opening Day 2008 is May 2nd.
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For more about The Grand Hotel, visit
http://www.grandhotel.com
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