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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Get back to nature at this sprawling northern Michigan resort
Green acres Just a 10-minute drive from Tra- verse City’s Cherry Capital Airport, Grand Tra- verse Resort and Spa encompasses 900 acres along Lake Michigan’s East Grand Traverse Bay.
Scenic setting Multiple outdoor meeting spaces, including a private beach club on East Grand Traverse Bay, offer prime views of the property’s rolling greens, woodlands, orchards, vineyards, and pristine Lake Michigan shoreline.
With a growing microbrewery scene and an abundance of outdoor diversions to explore, Traverse City, Mich., is garnering attention as a Midwest travel destination full of quaint charms and idyllic settings. National Geo- graphic recently named it one of the best summer trips for the miles of beaches that trace the Lake Michigan shoreline; and its scenic roadways have earned praise from USA Today. Nearby is one of the Midwest’s finest full-
service, year-round resort destinations for golf, spa, and conferences — Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. With three championship golf courses, four pools, a private beach club, and nine tennis courts, the resort offers ample ways for groups to enjoy one of the Midwest’s most popular getaway destinations. When it comes to meetings and conferences, Grand
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Traverse Resort has experience hosting groups of all kinds, from the Porsche Club of America to the Detroit Red Wings, as well as Special Olympics Michigan. With 86,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space and nearly 600 rooms, the 900-acre property can comfortably accommodate groups of up to 2,500 attendees. Last year, Grand Traverse Resort complet-
ed several extensive infrastructure upgrades as well as a renovation of the six-story hotel’s 240 guest rooms. Added to the rest of the property’s rooms, in an adjacent 17-story glass tower or in spacious condominiums that overlook the bay and fairways, Grand Traverse Resort can suit groups with varying accommodation needs. Eco-minded groups will also appreciate that the property has earned Green Lodging Leader certification
status from the Green Lodging Michigan program, as well as the Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council’s 2011 Busi- ness of the Year award. On site, meeting planners will have all the
facilities and amenities they require to give attendees a well-rounded experience. From conferences to gala events, the resort’s 36 meeting rooms and the 19,320-square-foot Governors Hall offer comfort and flexibility. For small dinners and VIP events, the 16th- floor Aerie Restaurant & Lounge’s views of Grand Traverse Bay go well with a selection of local wines and microbrews.
For more information: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa — (800) 748-0303; meetings@gtresort.com; grandtraverseresort.com