Showing posts with label Michigan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michigan. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Autumn in Chikaming Township, Michigan


My wife and I love autumn, so a two-night minimoon in Chikaming Township, Michigan immediately following our wedding was a no-brainer. We rented the most perfectly charming cabin in the woods, which happens to be owned by artists and sculptors Linda Hoffhines and Floyd Gompf. Their work is amazing and the whole environment is so inspiring that I could barely put my camera down. We had such a wonderful time that we're already planning our return. Happy Fall everyone!

The cabin 

Inside the cabin. Linda's horse (made from bottle caps) and a couple of Floyd's tables.


One of the two porches (The other porch is the image at the top of this post.)

The backyard 


Linus was in dog heaven.

 Driveway to the cabin

The boardwalk from the cabin to Floyd's artist studio 

Floyd's studio

So cool. 


More of Floyd's incredible work 










We hit the road to check out the area... 

And began our adventure at a huge pumpkin farm (the name is escaping me). 








Then we had a delicious lunch at Greenbush Brewing Company

After, we popped into Journeyman Distillery for one of their mouthwatering cocktails.

Three Oaks, Michigan

 Before heading back to Chicago, we roamed around the Warren Dunes State Park.





Happy family

Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Detroit Rock City


In June my fiancĂ© and I went on a little daycation to Detroit to see Fleetwood Mac at the Joe Louis Arena (and even a diehard Blackhawks fan like myself can appreciate The Joe) and tour Hitsville U.S.A. (better known as the Motown Museum). And while most people give me quizzical looks when I explain that I willingly "vacationed" in Detroit this summer, I have to say that I had a really amazing time. Below are a few photos from the trip. Rock on, Detroit. You get too much of a bad rap - just like my beloved hometown, Cleveland





The old train station. 





Inside the abandoned hotel. 




Do yourself a favor and go here. 

Pretty view from our room at the Greektown Casino.