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Elevate your senses, calm your mind and renew your soul at northern Michigan’s premier spa destination. Whether you’re looking for a midweek pick-me-up, a day of complete relaxation, or a spa weekend getaway, Spa Grand Traverse has the perfect treatment or package. With a wide array of services—including massage therapies, skin care, nail care, and hair artistry—we are here to provide you with peace of mind, body, and spirit.

Experience Igloo Dining at the Clubhouse at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa this winter season! Our heated igloos offer a cozy and intimate setting for you and your loved ones to enjoy a meal for any occasion. Adorned with soft blankets, plush cushions, and charming lights, each igloo is a haven of comfort and style. Don't miss the opportunity to create lasting winter memories.

The Special Olympics Michigan Winter Games have been at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa for more than a dozen years. In this episode of the Barefoot podcast, learn more about what the organization does, the incredible athletes, dedicated coaches, and passionate volunteers. Plus, how the entire team at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa rallies behind SOMI.

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa has always been known as northern Michigan's premier resort destination for things like meetings and events, golf, and the spa, but in this episode of the Barefoot Podcast, we'll tell you how we are becoming Traverse City's sports hub. 

As northern Michigan's premier golf, tennis, fitness, and social hub, The Club at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa attracts friendly, energetic residents from Traverse City and surrounding areas.   Club members have access to three championship golf courses, an award-winning tennis program, pickle ball courts, fitness classes, indoor and outdoor pools, and discounts across the Resort property.

Business, leisure and international travel is back. Dave Lorenz with Pure Michigan and Trevor Tkach with Traverse City Tourism discuss the trends and expectations for the upcoming busy summer season. Plus, learn more about key topics and discussions from this year's Pure Michigan Governor's Conference on Tourism. 

Spring, summer, winter, or fall, there's never a bad time to visit our Golf Academy. The Golf Academy is our year-round, 2,000-square-foot facility featuring three heated, indoor-outdoor hitting bays equipped with mirrors and motion-capture technology for swing analysis. The Academy offers lessons, SuperSpeed golf training, practice sessions, and play on our golf simulators. We also have two outstanding options for golf instruction at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa: the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa PGA professionals.

A 17-year veteran of restaurant cooking and cuisine, Chef Auston Minnich is the Chef de Cuisine at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. Chef Minnich joined the Aerie staff in 2021 after working at Gordon Ramsay Steak at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for seven years. He is excited to bring some Vegas flare to northern Michigan while putting Michigan back on the map for culinary and food service. Chef Auston's new menu ranges from delicious starters like shishito peppers, pork belly and butternut squash soup to mouthwatering entrees like a 60-day dry aged 28oz bone-in Tomahawk or seared salmon. 

It's harvest time at Black Star Farms! The vineyard and winery, with locations on Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula, has been in operation since 1998. Their Arcturos Sur Lie Chardonnay is our top selling local wine in Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. Learn more about the history of Black Star Farms and the production process of getting the grape from the vine to your wine glass.

The state of Michigan is home to incredible places -- some well-known while others are hidden treasures. Dave Lorenz with Pure Michigan and Tom Daldin from the PBS show Under the Radar Michigan share what they love about our mitten state and why it's a special place for both visitors and those who call it home.

The Heroes Cup is an annual charity golf tournament hosted by Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos to honor and raise funds for Northern Michigan organizations that support our military veterans, first responders, healthcare workers, and other community heroes. This year, a portion of all proceeds generated from the Heroes Cup Invitational will be donated to Veterans in Crisis. Veterans in Crisis is a Traverse City-based nonprofit organization that supports veterans who have been honorably or medically discharged with financial, mental health, and job support programs.

It's no secret that northern Michigan is home to some of the top-rated golf courses in the country. America's Summer Golf Capital, a collection of 10 resort properties representing 28 golf courses, and Cherry Capital Airport are working together to share this premier golf experience with the world. 

It's summertime in Northern Michigan and there is no better place to enjoy a getaway than Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Traverse City. Relax and unwind at Spa Grand Traverse or make a splash along Grand Traverse Bay at our private beach. Play 18 holes by day on one of our three championship golf courses, then 21 by night at the nearby Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel. 

The beauty of northern Michigan is one of the most popular backdrops for special occasions. From the sandy shores of Lake Michigan and beautiful cherry blossoms to the vibrant fall colors and glistening white snow, you can find all of those scenes at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Whether it's a proposal, engagement photo session, or your wedding day, Meg Bowen with Megan Renae Studios and Melissa Lande with Lux Light Photography share their experiences with capturing these special moments in northern Michigan.

Offering memorable on-site amenities and a trove of regional excursions, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is a premier northern Michigan wedding destination. As a Knot.com Hall of Fame venue, we are here to bring your dream wedding to life. No matter the season, the Resort has the perfect backdrop for your big day. Pristine beaches and opportunities for outdoor adventures make your summer wedding a memorable getaway for every guest, and winter weddings have a special allure with our crackling fireplaces, snow-covered views, and elegant atmosphere. Spring is the perfect time to catch blooming flowers and budding trees on our 900-acre property, and fall celebrations are made stunning with the beauty of bright autumn foliage.

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is getting creative with their 86,500 square feet of meeting space and bringing national sports tournaments to the region, starting with the American Cornhole Organization on April 30 and May 1. Plus, the Pit Spitters open their third season on May 31. Learn more about what you can expect at Turtle Creek Stadium this summer. 

Golf is back at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa! After a short 14-week off-season, The Bear and The Wolverine are open for the 2021 season. The Resort's Director of Golf Operations and Director of Golf & Grounds talk about what it takes to get the courses ready, upcoming golf events, and what makes each of our three championship courses so unique. Looking to spend more time outside? Traverse City Tourism shares their message on the different ways you can experience wide open spaces throughout northern Michigan. The great outdoors are always open in Traverse City!

Traverse City is surrounded by award-winning restaurants, local breweries and wineries full of rich history. From Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner Aerie Restaurant & Lounge to Bonobo Winery on Old Mission Peninsula, experience fine dining and locally grown wine with exceptional service and spectacular views of Old Mission Peninsula and Grand Traverse Bay. More of a beer drinker? There are dozens of breweries surrounding Traverse City, but Stone Hound Brewing Company is the newest spot to check out. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at how they get your drink from barrel to pint glass as you sip it from the tasting room. 

It's been almost a year since COVID-19 shut down businesses and changed our daily lives, but even during this unbelievable year, new and exciting things are still happening in northern Michigan. In this episode of Barefoot, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's general manager Matthew Bryant talks about the way the industry has changed over the last year and how the Resort has had to pivot and pilot new programs while staying open, safe and profitable. In September, Onyx Sports Book by William Hill opened at Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel, bringing the world of sports betting to northern Michigan. Onyx manager Jonathan Idec shares what it was like opening with COVID-19 restrictions and how Onyx stands out among other sports books.