March 2011

4-5 SAUGATUCK WINERY WEEKEND-

enjoy a gourmet dinner with award winning wines from Michigan wineries! Hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and wine tasting at Friday evening's welcome party. Saturday evening, prepare your palate for a 5 course gourmet dinner with special vintner selected recipes. Each course will be paired with a different Michigan wine! The perfect weekend for those thirsting for knowledge....or just thirsting! Sponsored by The Grand Escape Inns. For further information call 800 647-6023 or go to www.grandescapeinns.com

8 MARDI GRAS PARADE -

parade, food, fun, foolery in a small town atmosphere! New Orleans style parade through downtown Douglas, ending at a local restaurant and bar for prizes and dancing. Starts at pm (269) 857-1438.

8 POST-PARADE MARDI GRAS BASH-

New Orleans style Mardi Gras celebration immediately following the Douglas Parade. DJ & prizes at the Dunes Resort. For further information call (269) 857-1401.

12 ST. PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL-

8th Annual Parade 2 pm Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas CVB. For further information call (269) 857-1701.

12 9TH ANNUAL PUB PARTY-

annual celebration at Coral Gables featuring traditional irish food, live & silent auction, music and fun. Sponsored by the Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society, sdhistoricalsociety.org

13-14 THE LUCK OF THE IRISH AT THE BELVEDERE INN!-

May the road rise up to meet you and take you to the Belvedere Inn where Chef Shaun Glynn (Galway, Ireland) will be your host for this special St. Patrick's Celebration! Join Shaun Friday evening for hors d'oeuvres and the popular "So you think you are Irish" trivia contest with prizes galore! On Saturday, enjoy a full Irish Breakfast with imported fare from Ireland and head to the parade. This award winning Chef will prove that food in Ireland is not always about corned beef and cabbage as a four course Irish Themed dinner on Saturday awaits you. Minimum night stays apply. This package also includes a breakfast on Sunday morning. This dine and lodge package is available to guests at both The Belvedere Inn & Bentley Waterfront Suites, properties of www.BoutiqueInnsOfSaugatuck.com

18-19 MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND-

26th season. The intrigue begins at the welcome party on Friday when you meet your counterparts from other Inns. Saturday you gather in costume and transform yourself into another era and another personality. The drama unfolds for a suspenseful dinner as you assume your role as a suspect, murderer, victim or detective. Solving the murder is the ultimate goal, but the objectives are fun & excitement. Weekend lodging , dining and entertainment package. The Grand Escape Inns, grandescapeinns.com or 800 647-6023.

25-26 CULINARY COOKING CLASS-

Advance your culinary skills with this gourmet getaway Friday night meet your classmates at our "get acquainted party" Saturday you'll be chopping, dicing, slicing, kneading, washing and learning as you prepare dinner. During dinner you will be learning plate and serving presentation, garnishing and wine selection. Kirby House 800-521-6473j or kirbyhouse.com

25-26 GIRLS GETWAWAY WEEKEND-

Come for a little R&R at a B&B in Saugatuck! Work stressing out? Kids driving you crazy? Midwinter blahs bring you down about their time? Bring a friend for some rest and relaxation in Saugatuck! Reconnect with our mother, daughter, sisters, best friends, or come to make new friends. You are sure to return home rejuvenated and refreshed! For more information call the Newnham Suncatcher Inn at (269) 857-4249 or go to suncatcherinn.com

27-28 HOUSE HUNTERS, BELVEDERE INN STYLE-

this is not a sales pitch or one of those profit shares that we all have been victims of at sometime. This is a fun-filled weekend for those that just like to nose around town and our homes on the market…from $200,000 to $2,000,000! The weekend begins with a welcome hors d'oeuvres reception Friday evening with other fellow House Hunters. On Saturday morning after breakfast, view a slide presentation on the history of house buildings and architecture of the area. Then off to tour the homes! The tour is capped with a tour of "Stag's Leap", the personal home of your Belvedere Inn hosts, along with an afternoon tea. Enjoy your own personal time and join your new friends for a 4 course dinner Saturday evening. This package also includes breakfast on Sunday morning and is available to guests at both The Belvedere Inn & Bentley Waterfront Suites, properties of www.BoutiqueInnsOfSaugatuck.com