Chateau Grand Traverse Celebrates 40 Years
BrewVine: Chateau Grand Traverse on Old Mission Peninsula
The Traverse Wine Coast is well-known for its array of wines, which encapsulate the best qualities of the Northern Michigan growing region.
Some of them, including wine bottled at Chateau Grand Traverse, have won worldwide acclaim.
The Eclectic Series, for one, celebrates these gorgeous vineyards in a remarkable hand-crafted way!
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Leelanau Wine Cellars Tour Aerial Video - Traverse City, Michigan
The Hello Aerial team explores the beautiful Leelanau Wine Cellars in Traverse City, Michigan to capture some aerial video footage.
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The Inn at Chateau Grand Traverse Amenities Video
A video tour presenting the interior spaces of the Inn at Chateau Grand Traverse on Michigan's Old Mission Peninsula.
Castle For Sale in Michigan, USA
STEP INTO THE CASTLE AND step back in time to a home modeled after a fifth-century castle built near Nuremberg, Germany. The Castle was crafted during the 1920s in Jackson, Michigan, by the eccentric violinist Max Helmer. Helmer was the local Liberace of his day, a wealthy musician who inherited a large estate from his father, a prominent Jackson banker, Fred Helmer. Helmer fell in love with medieval structures while touring Europe in the 1920s as a concert violinist. The Castle was designed for seclusion, but enjoys beautiful views on one of the most elevated points in the area.
Builder C.J. Jorgensen crafted the tower using fieldstone from the surrounding region. More than 500 tons of rock and 300 barrels of cement were used to build the first five floors. Jorgensen used horses, nine helpers and a crane. The tower walls are 3-feet-wide at the base, and are tapered to the top. Beneath the structure is a customary castle feature, a dungeon, entered through a trap door on the first floor. The Castle has been renovated to seamlessly conjoin the old and the new, the pinnacle of which is the 3-story addition completed in 1942. This project added a great room, master suite, family room, and modernized kitchen to the property; thus, bringing the home in line with contemporary living while maintaining its historical charm.
A History of Family, Friends, Adventure and Escape: When the, then newlywed, current owners decided to move from the Detroit area to a more peaceful, slowpaced location to raise a young family - their wildest dreams couldn’t have prepared them for what they discovered.
The Castle they found hidden on the highest point of Jackson County in Lower Michigan (National
Geological Survey Market on-site) proved to transform both the place and their family in an almost magical
way. The unique setting in which to raise a family and the inherent responsibility to continue the fascinating
history of the property, proved to be a bonding experience and the quest of a lifetime for the current owners.
Early years at the Castle for this family were spent together pruning, clearing and landscaping the grounds for
year-round fun outdoors. Undertaking countless renovations and restorations, which transformed the property
from the original medieval vision of the eccentric Max Helmer into what is now a truly unique modern
home.
**Features**
Five Bedrooms
Three Bathrooms
20 Acres
2 Extraordinary Half Mile Private Driveways
1 Family Room and 1 Walkout Guest Suite/Family Room
Fireplaces in Multiple Rooms
Miles of Nature Trails for Walking, Running, Sledding
and Exploring
Lighted Basketball Court with Full-size Glass Backboard
Unique Shake Style Metal Roofs on Garage and Castle
Original Hardwood Floors
Jacuzzi Tub
3 Separate Outdoor Patios on 2 Levels
Private 20 Acres Surrounded by Hundreds of Acres of
Hardwood Forest
**Potential Uses**
Family Home
Wedding Venue
New Single-Family Home Community
Vacation Home
Private Multi-Use Retreat Venue
Rental for Nearby Michigan International Speedway
(MIS) NASCAR/Indy Car Teams and Families
Rental for Football Games for MSU/UM Fans
Rental for Close Proximity to Many Local Lakes
Collectors’ Item
**Nearby Attractions & Services**
Jackson Community College (JCC) – 1mi
Jackson High School – 6.7mi
Downtown Jackson – 7.3mi
Allegiance Health (Jackson’s Hospital) – 8.2mi
Jackson Lumen Christi High School – 9.1mi
Jackson County Airport – 11.3mi
Northwest High School – 12.7mi
Michigan International Speedway
NASCAR Race Track – 13mi
Ann Arbor, MI & The University of Michigan – 41mi
Lansing, MI and Michigan State University – 48mi
Ypsilanti, MI and Eastern Michigan University – 50mi
Battle Creek, MI – 52mi
Toledo, OH – 57mi
Kalamazoo, MI & Western Michigan University – 73mi
Detroit, MI – 85mi
Grand Rapids, MI – 115mi
Chicago, IL – 218mi
Best Attractions and Places to See in Traverse City, Michigan MI
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List of Best Things to do in Traverse City, Michigan (MI)
Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails
Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Bowers Harbor Vineyards
Front Street
Grand Traverse Distillery
Traverse Area District Library
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Clinch Park
Mission Point Lighthouse
Chateau Grand Traverse Winery
Ladies Weekend Trip | Wine Tours Traverse City, Michigan
A group of us ladies decided it was time for a weekend getaway. Nicole planned it out and for months, we looked forward to heading Up North! We toured three wineries including Mari Vineyards, Chateau Chantal Winery, and Bowers Harbard Vineyards.
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BrewVine Chateau Grand Traverse On Old Mission Peninsula
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We traveled to Traverse City, Michigan for a weekend getaway! Enjoy!
Where we stayed: The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
Wineries we visited: Bonobo Winery & Peninsula Cellars
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City 3 Stars Hotel in Traverse City ,Michigan
Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City 3 Stars Hotel in Traverse City ,Michigan Within US Travel Directory Located 20 minutes from Chateau Grand Traverse Winery and 10 minutes from the centre of Traverse City, Michigan, this hotel offers an indoor pool and hot tub.
Rooms feature flat-screen TVs.
The rooms at Traverse City Fairfield Inn and Suites include a seating area with a work desk.
Tea- and coffee-making facilities are provided.
Wi-Fi internet is available.
Fairfield Inn and Suites Traverse City hosts an on-site gym and a snack shop.
A continental breakfast is served every morning.
Laundry and dry cleaning services are offered.
Cherry Capital Airport is less than 15 minutes from Fairfield Inn and Suites Traverse City.
Leelanau Sands Casino is 30 minutes north of the hotel.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City - Traverse City Hotels, Michigan
Location in : 3701 North Country Drive, MI 49684, Traverse City, Michigan
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The Beach Haus - Traverse City in Traverse City MI
Reservations: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. The Beach Haus - Traverse City 1489 US 31 North Traverse City MI 49686 Just off the shores of Traverse Bay, this bay-side hotel features a private 200-foot sugar sand beach. Most guest rooms include a patio or balcony overlooking the bay. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. A 32-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are offered in each room at The Beach Haus Traverse City. Air-conditioning is also provided in every guest room. Guests can relax on the manicured lawn and private beach or enjoy a meal in the picnic area at Traverse City Beach Haus. A launderette is also available on site. The free breakfast served each morning at the Beach Haus includes items such as coffee, juice, hot and cold cereals, bagels, eggs, sausage and cinnamon blossom pastries. Central Traverse City is less 4 miles from this lakefront hotel. Chateau Grand Traverse Winery and Turtle Creek Casino are within 15 minutes’ drive from the property.
Traverse City Wine & Beer Tours | Traverse City Wineries
Looking to go wine tasting in Traverse City? No idea where to start? No problem! At Traverse City Wine and Beer Tours, they’ll take you on a guided tour of the various wineries and breweries of Northern Michigan—and to top it off, they’ll even pick you up and drop you off at your hotel!
Their tours are led by Traverse City locals who know the area better than anyone, so you know you’re getting the inside scoop. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a wine-tasting novice, Traverse City Wine and Beer Tours are here to help you have the best wine-tasting experience possible.
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Traverse City Season Preview | Pure Michigan
Listen to a WJR Travel Michigan podcast showcasing Traverse City seasonal information featuring everything you love about up north: great restaurants, charming downtown boutiques, wine tasting on the Old Mission, Leelanau wine trails & exhilarating outdoor recreation. Visit ( to learn more about Traverse City and Pure Michigan.
The Wadsworth House, Bed & Breakfast, Traverse City, Michigan
Welcome to The Wadsworth House
The Wadsworth House is a recently renovated five-bedroom vacation home in Traverse City’s Historic District. It is located adjacent to Lars Hockstead auditorium, three blocks from West Bay and the heart of downtown.
The Wadsworth has operated for over 100 years, as a rooming and boarding house. Amenities include: a shared kitchen and bathrooms, upscale furnished rooms, incredible location, and a quiet historic neighborhood.
The Wadsworth was initially purchased renovated in December 2012 by the Shaws. They spent countless hours restoring the historical features, and updating rooms and bathrooms.
On May 17th, 2016 Jason and Daena Thibodeau purchased The Wadsworth and continued the renovations and updates. They look forward to continuing the Wadsworth as an inn style vacation getaway.
The History:
The Wadsworth House dates back to as early as 1899 when Mrs. Cora Downing took in boarders. In 1910 the U.S. census listed six residents at 402 Wadsworth. They included Henry and Bertha Sparling – head of household, Mary Louise Fitts-boarder and teacher in Traverse City, Clara Miner-boarder and assistant clerk at the Traverse City clerk’s office, Robert Edwards-roomer and salesman at a local Traverse clothing store, John Hike-roomer and commercial traveler and Etta Minor-roomer who worked as a sales lady at a dry goods store.
The difference between roomer and boarder were meals. The boarders of course were served food and the roomers had a room only. The Wadsworth is currently not serving food, but we do provide a private kitchen with goodies for the guests.
Henry Sparling died in 1951 and the Wadsworth sat vacant for a couple of years until it was purchased by the Anderson family, who ran the home as The Wadsworth House for Girls. The third owner was Francis Vannunen, who deeded the property to Diane Fotchman. Ms. Fotchman continued operations until she sold the home in December of 2012 to William and Deborah Shaw. The Shaws significantly renovated the home over 4 years, until sold to Jason and Daena Thibodeau in May of 2016. The Thibodeau’s have continued (and are still continuing) renovations. The Shaw’s then the Thibodeau’s opened the home as a vacation getaway to Traverse City visitors since 2013.
The Wadsworth is, as far as we know, the only grandfathered-in boarding/rooming house in Traverse City. The Thibodeau’s are operating the Wadsworth under a Traverse City rental license Number CR13-0001.
Location
402 Wadsworth St, Traverse City, Michigan
What is close to the Wadsworth?
Everything Traverse City!
That means beaches, Clinch Park & Marina, swimming, volleyball, paddle boarding, kayaking, Cherry festival, Film Festival, theaters, the remarkable historical must see Grand Traverse Commons, the Boardman River, tons of wineries, micro-breweries, the Tart trail, the Vasa trail, incredible food, coffee shops and shopping….. Just to name a few and all walking distance.
The Wadsworth is across the street from Lars Hockstead Auditorium, 2 blocks from the Cherry County Playhouse, 3 blocks from West Bay, and 3 blocks from downtown. In just 5 minutes and you can be eating breakfast on the patio of Patisserie Amie sipping a cappuccino, strolling the beach for Petoskey stones, or watching a movie at the State Theater.
The walk is not just a walk. It is a river walk, past the turn of the century mansions on sixth street, through the Hannah Park by the old Library (now the Traverse City Arts Center) along the Boardman River. You will think you have landed somewhere in Europe if you walk from The Wadsworth, but that’s just Traverse City.
Who knew Northern Michigan was so beautiful and had so much to offer!
Flying Around Chateau Grand Traverse City, Michigan (4K drone)
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A visit to beautiful Omena, Michigan
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Omena is a small unincorporated community in Leelanau Township of Leelanau County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Overlooking Omena Bay, on the western side of Grand Traverse Bay, Omena is home to wineries and farms including a thriving organic farming movement that includes cherries and hops. The area has several wineries featuring some of the region's cherry and grape crop, for which the Grand Traverse and Leelanau areas are known. The nearest substantial city is Traverse City, a (25) minute drive.
Traverse City, Michigan
Surrounded by fresh green forests and shiny blue waters, Traverse City is all about the outdoors. Hike on a sand beach or on a quiet trail in the woods. Pedal an all-terrain bike along a scenic piney trail. Climb a windswept dune and gaze out over the endless blue of Lake Michigan.
Interested in anything to do with water, beaches or maritime? Beach bumming, treasure hunting and castle building. Perhaps the most stunning features of the Traverse City area are its sandy shoreline and crystal clear lakes
Nowhere in the Midwest is there a more alluring winter playground than the Grand Traverse Bay region. Grab cross-country skis or snowshoes and move silently through a white wilderness or strap on downhill skis and slide down well-groomed alpine runs.
After you've had enough snow and sunshine for the day, explore some of the many indoor attractions including casino gaming, museums and art galleries, shopping, wineries and so much more.
Old mission light house Traverse city Michigan
Drive to old mission light house
Michigan's transformation into a wine destination
Michigan has established itself as a wine destination, and Michigan State University has played a pivotal role in all aspects of the industry's growth.
As Michigan's leaves hit peak color, residents and tourists alike travel the state snapping photos of blazing trees and visiting the growing number of vineyards. Today, Michigan is ranked as the nation's fourth-largest grape producer with a burgeoning industry of wine-grape growers and vineyards. But back in the 1970s, the majority of the state's vineyards were dedicated to juice-grape production.