We are excited to welcome you to our piece of Northern Michigan tranquility!
Our programs & services:
Programs are held at our Northern Michigan home, lovingly called "The Treehouse". We offer a curated selection of events designed to inspire and rejuvenate.
From retreats that provide space for self-reflection and connection, to workshops tailored for those seeking professional growth, our events combine creativity and purpose.
Culinary enthusiasts can immerse themselves in hands-on culinary courses, savor seasonal farm-to-table dinners, or attend our exclusive Discovery Dinners, featuring a chef-prepared meal accompanied by a guest speaker—an artist, photographer, musician, or expert—who shares their craft and creative process.
These experiences are designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit, all within the beauty that surrounds The Treehouse.
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Events for 2026
June 27, 2026
Join us for a very special "Meet the Architect" Discovery Dinner with Ed Doyle, the architect of the Treehouse. Learn more and register now.
July 18th, 2026
Join us for a very special "Meet the Artist" Discovery Dinner at the Treehouse with special guest artist Tony Roko. Learn more and register now.
August 6-9, 2026
A retreat designed exclusively for therapists! This gathering offers mind-body healing, nature immersion, and creative exploration for an intimate group of therapists, helpers and healers.
Lodging Options
For your convenience the lodging options below have been listed in order from most near to furthest away from the property.
Travelers Motel
3.5 miles | 5 minutes | $
The Dala House
3.6 miles | 6 minutes | $$
Bear Lake Garden House
3.3 miles | 6 minutes | $$
Portage Point Inn & Marina
6.7 miles | 12 minutes | $$
Manistee National Golf & Resort
19.7 miles | 28 minutes | $$$
Looking for affordable car rental options from Traverse City Michigan? We recommend trying Turo!
Recommended Activities and Attractions
- Crystal Mountain Spa - wonderful spa services, steam room, sauna, hot tub and relaxation room
- Arcadia Bluffs - golfing, dining, wonderful sweeping views of Lake Michigan - grab a drink and sit in the adirondack chairs watching the sunset at night.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
Recommended Hikes, Beaches and Local Shops
- Arcadia Dunes Hikes
- Arcadia March Hike - Fun nearby cities with darling shops and restaurants: Frankfort, Empire, Glen Arbor
- Bowens Creek - Coffee, Beignets, Crepes, Sandwiches, Panini's.
- Lake & Latte - Onekama, MI. Coffee Shop - great coffees and teas, homemade baked goods, breakfast and lunch options
- MacBeth & Co. - Onekama, MI. Gift Shop
- Langland Park, wonderful beach and pier on Lake Michigan, Onekama, MI.
- Pierport Beach, Pierport, MI. - gorgeous undeveloped beach on lake Michigan with large dunes and bluffs.
We can't wait to see you at the Treehouse!
