Guest Activites
Upper Michigan Legal Institute

June 12–13
Grand Hotel | Mackinac Island

Pre-registration is required for guest activities. You may register guests HERE.

Many Upper Michigan Legal Institute attendees bring their families, friends, and colleagues to experience the hospitality of the Grand Hotel and explore the island during the conference. The Grand Hotel offers many activities—visit Sadie's Ice Cream parlor for a treat, tour the world-class gardens, swim in the Esther Williams pool, or relax at Astor's salon and spa—all right at the hotel!

There is no cost for guest registration at the conference. Guests may choose to purchase the following optional event tickets:

Movies on Mackinac Lecture

Friday June 12, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Adults $30, Children 12 and under $15

Beautiful Mackinac has long been a destination for rejuvenation and inspiration. It has also been the location for a number of movies, both large and small. Two of the more significant films, This Time for Keeps and Somewhere in Time were filmed in and around Grand Hotel. In this lecture you will learn about why Mackinac Island was chosen, about the actual filming process and some anecdotal stories about the actors. We will talk about how the majestic Grand Hotel was not just a back drop, but an actual character in the romantic movie Somewhere in Time. When these films were released, no one could have predicted the long lasting impact they would have on Mackinac Island and in the hearts of their die hard fans.

Grand Reception

Friday June 14, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
Adults $40, Children 12 and under $18

Friday night would not be complete without a grand reception on the Grand Hotel's historic front porch. Join us for as we mingle to network and watch the sunset with dramatic views of the Mackinac bridge.

Grand Hotel Behind the Scenes Tour

Saturday June 13, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Adults $40, Children 12 and under $15

Take a two hour walking tour and learn the history and stories of the hotel’s ever evolving public spaces. Learn what it takes to make this large historic hotel run smoothly and the unique challenges of being on an island. Take a peek behind the house that will include everyone’s favorite, a tour of the kitchen. You will come away with a deeper understanding of what it takes to make Grand Hotel truly Grand! The tour is conducted mostly inside at a leisurely pace but does include several sets of stairs.

Pre-registration is required for these activities. Register guests HERE.
You may also register guests at the end of your own registration.