On September 17, 2016 and September 24, 2016, conference guests will have the opportunity to take a break and enjoy the amenities of Michigan by taking part in a weekend excursion. Listed below are the options available for trips and activities along with descriptions. Transportation will be provided for these trips. Due to capacity, each guest may only select one trip for one of the dates listed. You may register for these trips during your official conference registration.
Traverse City Wine Tour:
Journey to Traverse City wine country! As you enjoy wine tours throughout Leelanau Peninsula and Old Mission Peninsula, you will be mesmerized by the surround scenic beauty and Lake Michigan shoreline. The views, particularly the sunsets, are what make Traverse City a one-of-a-kind city to visit. Traverse City wineries produce award-winning chardonnay, riesling, pinot grigio, pinot noir, merlot, gewurztraminer, sparkling varieties, and the prestigious dessert ice wines made from winter's frozen grapes, to name a few. Craft breweries, distilleries, and hard apple cider producers are also making a big splash in the area, and make a great addition to wine tours. On this tour you will be transported to the bayside vineyards of Traverse City, where you will be able to partake in wine tasting, cheese and bread sampling, and shopping. Join us for a day of relaxing and fun in Traverse City, Michigan's gem of the North!
Willkommen. In German it means welcome. An offer to come and join. There's a place that’s all about being welcome. Welcome to family time. Welcome to playtime. Welcome to Christmas time all year long. Welcome to Frankenmuth. Michigan’s little Bavaria, where you find all the things that make time together so meaningful. It’s a place of horse-drawn carriages through covered bridges. Of big water parks and small-town strolls. A shopper's dream with over 50,000 trims and gifts at Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland.Today, Frankenmuth is a thriving community of 4,900 residents who take great pride in preserving the German heritage. Area homes, businesses and surrounding farms remain neat and clean reflecting this German ethic. Well-tended flowers and lush greenery abound in what many visitors describe as the most authentic Bavarian architecture to be found anywhere in the United States.On this tour, you will have the chance to stroll the streets of Frankenmuth, and take in the exquisite cultural heritage all while shopping at some of the city's most eclectic and unique stores and boutiques, ranging from the World's Largest Christmas Store to name brand outlets. Frankenmuth is the perfect destination to recharge, renew, and refresh!
