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Making & Moving the White Stuff
At 50 years, Nub’s Nob prides itself on snow conditions
By Paul Glahn Nob advertise the “Midwest’s best
snow.”
If you’ve ever skied at Nub’s Nob, So what is it that sets Nub’s Nob
you know that the resort takes great apart from the rest? What is the se-
pride in the quality of the snow cret to the Midwest’s best snow?
they produce. Even if you don’t “We get a bunch of people to-
ski, you’ve undoubtedly seen Nub’s gether, build a big fire and do a little
dance,” joked Nub’s Nob General
Manager Jim Bartlett.
“Asking us how we make snow
is like asking GM how they build a
car,” he continued. “It’s a mechani-
cal process much like any company
that builds something, with the added
challenge of only being able to build
it during specific weather phenom-
ena that are constantly changing.”
Last winter, 2006-07, was a particu-
larly challenging start to the season.
Pictured left: Nub’s Nob General Man-
ager Jim Bartlett with one of the ski
area’s snow groomers, shown at work
at top right.
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Skiers and snowboarders
enjoy the slopes in
northern Michigan,
home to the Midwest’s
best skiing terrain.
No natural snowfall and warm
weather over the holidays meant
significantly less business.
Without Mother Nature on
their side, Nub’s Nob’s patented
snow making is what kept them
alive in December.
“We started making snow on
the first of December and it
warmed up around the eighth,”
Bartlett said. “So the snow that
took us into mid-January was
made in that seven day period.
The stuff we make is more du-
rable and can take more abuse
than natural snow. If we hadn’t Connected to the guns is a network
been making snow during that one of over 17 miles of underground wa-
week, we wouldn’t have been open ter pipes, ranging in diameter from
until the middle of January.” four to 14 inches; over 50 miles of
Invented, patented and built at underground electrical wiring; and
Nub’s Nob, the resort has 250 “Nubs a maximum 6,698 horsepower of
Guns” keeping their slopes deep with electric motors working toward pro-
the quality snow that patrons have ducing a 5,000 gallons of water per
come to expect. -CONTINUED on page 4.
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Above: One of the Nub’s Nob Piston Bully snowgroomers at work.

Making and grooming snow a priority at Nub’s

-CONTINUED from page 1. excitement for the care he and his “To be a groomer here isn’t some- between day skiing and night skiing
minute capacity. crew take in making sure they have thing you walk in off the street and is also part of the routine.
The 5,000 gallons of water per min- the best ski and ride terrain around. jump into,” he said. “It takes awhile. So what is the secret to the Mid-
ute that Nub’s Nob is able to produce There are a variety of groomers that And most of the fellas who are here west’s best snow?
translates to 7,200,000 gallons per get regular use at Nub’s Nob. All of grooming have been here quite Experience, dedication and talent.
day, which is 53,712,000 pounds of them are designed to push snow and awhile.” With Nub’s Nob celebrating its 50th
water. That is enough to cover a foot- shape the slopes, but the different “Snow is not static, it’s dynamic,” birthday this season, the long success
ball field with 52 feet of snow in a machines serve a multitude of func- Bartlett added. “It’s always chang- of the resort proves to simply be the
day, Bartlett said. tions, including special attachments ing, so what works at 4:00 in the af- product of hard work.
“The goal is to be able to put down that allow groomers to maneuver ternoon may not work at 4:00 in the “Snow making and snow groom-
as much snow as you can in a very around the terrain park and super- morning.” ing is as much art as it is science,”
consistent application across the pipe. One groomer is even capable Knowing grooming procedures in Bartlett said. “The guy who has the
whole slope so when you’re done of pushing snow up Chute, Nub’s the middle of the afternoon, compared most experience, dedication and tal-
you end up with something that skis Nob’s steepest slope. to the middle of the night is impor- ent is going to produce the better
well from the top of the chair down The employees who drive the tant, as the majority of the grooming product. That’s where we shine. Our
to the bottom of the chair,” Bartlett groomers are many of the same peo- happens between sunset and sunrise. crew is dedicated, very experienced
said. ple who make the snow, Bartlett said. While skiers are at home resting up and talented.”
With the amount of guns they have, They know the snow better than any- for another day at the slopes, the em-
maintenance alone is a full time job. one else, and therefore are the most ployees at Nub’s Nob are busy pre- (This article first appeared in the
On top of that, grooming the snow capable of managing the quality of paring the snow for the next day. A Harbor Light Newspaper,
is a task that requires constant atten- the slopes. quick grooming during the off-time The Newspaper of Harbor Springs)
tion. Bartlett takes pride in having
“the Midwest’s best snow.” He takes
equal pride in having a staff capable
of caring for that snow.
“You can make the best snow
in the world, but if you can’t shape
it, move it to where you want to and
condition it so it ends up with a sur-
face that makes sense when you’re
skiing, it doesn’t do you any good,”
he said. “It’s not the number of guns
– it’s how well your system feeds
water to those guns and how well
your layout works. You’re fighting a
war with Mother Nature. You gotta
have the water, you gotta have the
guns, you gotta have the guys. All
those pieces have to come together to
make it work right.”
Bartlett compared Nub’s Nob to a
bowl of soup. You can’t have chick-
en-noodle without the chicken or
the noodles, just like you can’t have
the snow making without the snow
grooming.”
Having just invested $1 million in The employees who drive the groomers are many of the same people who make
the ski area, Bartlett didn’t hide his
the snow, Bartlett said. They know the snow better than anyone else....
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Nub’s Nob marks 50 years of winter fun
By Kate Bassett
Northern Michigan Winter Life
For 50 years, Nub’s Nob Ski Re-
sort has been building a reputation
for great snow and a fantastic family
environment. To celebrate five dec-
ades of winter sports fun, the Harbor
Springs ski area invested $1 million
in equipment to keep their legacy of
the “best in the Midwest” when it
comes to grooming and snowmaking
going strong.
“This is a great way to say thank
you to our family of skiers and snow-
boarders,” said Nub’s Nob general
manager Jim Bartlett. “While many
winter resorts will be laying back
(last year’s poor winter weather hit
resorts hard), Nub’s Nob is putting
a huge investment right back on the
slopes for our customers to enjoy.”
Two new Pisten Bully snow groom-
ing machines will help maintain
the smooth grooves on all 53 runs
Nub’s Nob boasts, stretching across
248-acres.
“Using the best design and engin-
eering in the business, these new
snow grooming machines allow our
award winning crew of experienced
groomers to continue producing the
best ski and snowboard surfaces pos-
sible,” said Scott Stillings, guest ser-
vices director for the resort. “Both
of these machines feature the new Z-
flex tillers, something that no other
resort in the Midwest offers.”
Not willing to depend on Mother
Nature, Nub’s also invested in its
snowmaking capabilities for the
2007-2008 season. Eight of the ski
area’s patented snow making guns
were added to its already impressive
fleet, bringing the total snow gun
count to 250.
“We work year ‘round just think-
ing about how we can make the snow
conditions better for our customers,”
Bartlett said. “We have a huge, world
class snowmaking system and we
continually expand it. When running
full steam at 20-degrees, our patented
snow guns would cover the Michigan
Stadium’s football field with 52-feet
of snow in just 24-hours.”
“What that translates to,” Stillings
added, “is a longer season with better
conditions than other Midwestern re-
sorts. Nub’s Nob averages 126-plus
days of operation each season.”
Bartlett said the bottom line is snow
has always been– and will always
remain– the ski area’s number one
priority.
“We really put our money on the
slopes, where it should go,” he said.
“Nub’s Nob is still the only resort in
the Midwest to ever be voted into
SKI Magazine’s top 10 resorts in all
of North America. We were chosen
four times for snow, grooming, value,
and our terrain park. With future in-
vestments in snow capacity that trend
should continue.”
Those looking to rent ski equipment
will be treated to an all-new rental
fleet as part of the ski area’s birthday
overhaul, Stillings said. More than
1,000 sets of the latest Rossignal and
Nordica ski rental gear is tuned up
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and ready to hit the slopes. When running full steam at 20-degrees,
Once skiers and riders are outfitted
with gear, they can plan to stay on our patented snow guns would cover the
the hill longer thanks to new night
skiing hours, Stillings noted.
Michigan Stadium’s football field with
“While our Friday, Saturday, and 52-feet of snow in just 24-hours.
holiday night skiing hours remain
the same (hills will be open from 9
a.m.-4:30 p.m. and then 6-10 p.m.
starting December 26), we will now
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be open from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Mon-
days, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
once regular night skiing starts in
January.”
For those who like to ski off the
beaten path, Nub’s added to its stock For the
of expert runs with another glade tree Serious
skiing area, featuring natural terrain Cookie
and un-groomed snow. Trick skiers
and snowboarders will notice an ex- Open Lover
panded “boarder-cross” course in the Daily Only!
terrain park, replacing the tabletop All
and rail-yard features.
Stillings said all of the new fea-
Year
tures– and the long-held dedication
of the Nub’s staff– makes the resort a
winter-must in Michigan. Featured
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ings said.
“Nub’s Nob opened in January of
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‘imported’ chairlift,” he said. “With
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Learning
the Slopes
Editor’s Note: Paul Glahn wrote this feature for the
Harbor Light Newspaper, the Newspaper of Harbor
Springs, last winter.

By Paul Glahn

H

aving lived in the shadow of two of the more
successful ski resorts in the Midwest my entire
life and trying to spend as much time outdoors
as possible, the fact that I don’t ski often comes as a
surprise to those around me.
It would be a lie if I said I have never skied, but I don’t
think a sixth grade field trip some 12 years ago really
counts.
All of that said, I decided to suck it up and schedule a
beginner ski lesson with Boyne Highlands.
I was assigned to ski instructor Daniel Gruener, who
after the lesson even admitted to me that he was worried
at first. Fortunately Gruener is a master of his trade, and
I am a quick learner (or at least that’s what I keep telling
myself).
I immediately learned the most important rule of skiing:
I was required to have a smile on my face the whole time.
Anxious to jump on the first chairlift to a double black
diamond, the lesson began with one-ski laps around the
beginner area. After a few circles Gruener was satisfied
with my progress and led the way to the next exercise.
Following his lead, I waddled my way onto a mini-con-
veyer belt which took me up the first hill I would con-
quer. While on the belt Gruener shared the second skiing
rule of the day with me: to relax.
Once at the top, the physics behind snowplowing and
leaning into turns was explained to me. As my focus
began to intensify I almost forgot about rule number one.
Fortunately my ski coach was there to remind me.
During our runs down the beginner hill I did exercises
that made me feel kind of like that guy at a sporting event
trying to start the wave. Gruener explained the impor-
tance of the exaggerated motions for beginner skiers, as
they force the whole body to lean into the turn. Later on,
We successfully boarded the lift and
reflexes take over and reaching for the sky when turning it was time for rule of skiing number
isn’t necessary, he said. three: enjoy the view. I took a mo-
After about four times down the hill, I was already feel- ment to appreciate the scenery of the
ing much more confident in my skiing ability. Gruener
suggested we hop on the chairlift and give “Camelot” a greater Harbor Springs area as we
try. Even the pros have to start on the bunny hill, right? approached the top - a view that is
We successfully boarded the lift and it was time for rule worth the price of admission alone.
of skiing number three: enjoy the view. I took a moment
to appreciate the scenery of the greater Harbor Springs
area as we approached the top - a view that is worth the
price of admission alone.
Once at the peak of Camelot, Gruener briefly ran
through the basics again and the real down-hill skiing
began. Following his lead, we continued the fundamental
turning exercises and snowplow stops. Always keeping a
close eye on my progress, Gruener only had to remind me
a few more times of the most important rule in skiing.
We skied down Camelot a couple more times, each with
less pointers being necessary. Convinced I was ready to
graduate my first ski lesson, Gruener suggested one more
run.
Exhausted from all the smiling and relaxing that had
been going on for the last hour, I asked my Austrian
ski instructor what the best beer after a long day on the
slopes was (strictly as a journalist). Surprisingly Bud-
weiser was his answer. Who am I to argue with my ski-
ing mentor?
After a quick stop in the Slopeside Bar at the High-
lands, Gruener and I parted ways.
I spent the rest of the afternoon on the slopes of Boyne
Highlands testing my new skills and making a point to
follow the most important rule of skiing - having a good
time.
For information about Boyne Highlands’ “guaranteed”
ski lessons, visit www.boyne.com, or call 800-GO-
BOYNE.
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Boynes look to ramp up winter fun
By Kate Bassett
Northern Michigan Winter Life
From a new snowshoe track and
expanded tubing areas to additional
glade skiing and dog-sled excur-
sions, Boyne Highlands and Boyne
Mountain have plenty of winter won-
derland activities to offer snow lov-
ers of all ages.
With a huge investment made in
the resorts’ snowmaking capabilities,
this winter will also offer the oppor-
tunity “to play in more snow earlier
than ever before,” said Erin Ernst,
public relations manager for Boyne.
“Boyne Highlands has increased its
snowmaking capability by 40-per-
cent, adding to an already extensive
infrastructure,” Ernst said.
The Highlands added 22 of the latest
hi-efficiency Boyne Fan snow guns,
a new well for greater water pump-
ing, a high capacity air compressor
and over 12,000 feet of new air and
water pipes for faster snowmaking.
Boyne Mountain added 17 new snow
guns, a new water well, 7,600-feet of
new piping.
“This increased capability allows
for better skiing and riding condi-
tions earlier in the season while us-
ing less energy,” Ernst said. “And to
help covert all that snow to smooth
corduroy, both resorts have new
Prinoth groomers, adding to one of
the hardest working snowcat fleets
around.”
With 50 runs at Boyne Highlands
and 61 runs at Boyne Mountain, as
well as cross country ski tracks, the
Boyne resorts offer a variety of ter-
rain for all abilities.
Ice skating ponds, tubing parks, and
snowshoe trails complete the resorts’
long list of winter sports activities.
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The resorts’ famous Austrian-run
ski schools will expand services this
year to include a “Junior Rocks the
Board” program geared toward chil-
dren ages four to six.
“This program gives youngsters
the hands-on, focused time they need
with one-hour private lessons that
develop boarding skills for a lifetime
of fun on the slopes,” Ernst said.
The Snowsports Academy at both
the Highlands and Mountain offers a
full range of lessons for youths and
adults in everything from downhill
skiing and snowboarding to tele-
marking and cross country skiing.
“Our guaranteed learning programs
are designed to enhance your vaca-
tion experience by offering the best
intro lessons for first timers, along
with providing first class instruction
for all levels including experts on
skis, snowblades and snowboards,”
Ernst said.
Of course, there is always plenty
to do at both Boyne resorts off the ski
hills as well. Boyne Highlands has
accommodations for more than 1,500
guests, and includes six different res-
taurant options– including a hill-top Boyne Highlands welcomes skiers with 50 runs.
dinner experience– making it easy to
stay on property and still enjoy some For those staying at Boyne Moun- rooms, and plenty of children’s pro-
of the best northern Michigan has to tain, getting pampered apres-ski is as grams add to the overall mountain-
offer. easy as the push of a button, with the side experience.
In addition to great ski slopes, food, on-site Solace Spa that now includes With over a combined total of some
and lodging, Boyne Highlands also a full-service salon. The Spa, located 850-acres of winter sports heaven,
offers all the amenities for a relaxing in the Mountain Grand Lodge, is just Ernst said there truly is something
getaway, including hot tubs, pools, one of the many amenities the Moun- for everyone.
a wellness institute, exercise center, tain offers its guests. “Boyne is the icon of winter sports
and a plethora of special events, in- With accommodations for more in the Midwest,” Ernst said. “The two
cluding a 20 or 60-minute dog sled than 2,800, 10 eateries and one mas- mountains, located a mere 27-miles
excursions (with a stop for photos sive (think 88,000-square feet) in- from one another, have a huge ar-
and hot chocolate) with the Nature’s door water park, Boyne Mountain is senal of features that will keep you
Kennel dog team, the only sled team fast becoming one of Michigan’s top coming back for more.”
from Michigan to successfully com- family winter vacation spots. Horse- For more information, visit or call
plete the Iditarod. drawn sleigh rides, fitness and steam 1-800-GO-BOYNE.
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Warm up with special quilt exhibition at Arts Center this winter
The Crooked Tree Arts Cen-
ter will host an international
exhibition of art quilts from
January 12 through March 1,
2008. The Studio Art Quilt
Associates’ exhibition en-
U LT I M AT E H O M E S I T E S , Y E A R A R O U N D , R E S O R T O R R E T I R E M E N T L I V I N G
LAND MASTERS, I N C . REAL ESTATE, 5484 PLEASANTVIEW RD, HARBOR SPRINGS, MI 49740
Holiday Art Bazaar
December 1-22, 2007
Artwork for all budgets created by over
70 northern Michigan artists!
2008 Juried Photography Exhibition
January 12 -March 1, 2008
Reverberations / SAQA Quilt Exhibition
January 12 -March 1, 2008
titled Transformations 2007:
Reverberations premiered at
the Festival of Quilts in Bir-
mingham, England and then
traveled to the Quilt Indul-
gence Festival in New South
HAMLET VILLAGE
SKI--OUT CONDOS
SKI--IN SKI
SKI
H A M L E T V I L L A G E M O U N TA I N S I D E
HARBOR SPRINGS, MICHIGAN
231
231-- 526
526-- 2641 •
Billy Childs, Jazz Chamber Ensemble
January 12, 2008
Laurie & Bill Sears Jazz Ensemble
February 2, 2008
Arts Center
www.crookedtree.org
Downtown Petoskey • 231.347.4337
www.northernmichiganlife.com
Wales, Australia. Sandra Sider wrote: “My quilt through education, ex-
It will open at the Crooked goal in jurying this exhibition hibitions, professional devel-
Tree Arts Center on January was to select a group of quilts opment, and documentation.
12 from 2-4 p.m. in the Edith in which ideas or emotions With an active membership
Gilbert Gallery. were successfully expressed of more than 1,700 estab-
Juror and art quilt expert through color, line, and tex- lished and emerging artists,
ture. I looked for quilts in the artwork created by SAQA
which artists had members can be found in both
grappled with a national and international ex-
concept or emo- hibitions, galleries, museums
tion, creating and private collections.
surfaces that On Tuesday January 22 at
enabled view- ten a.m., Suttons Bay fiber
ers to respond artist Desiree Vaughn will
to the thought present a Coffee at Ten lec-
behind the art. ture on the “Quilt as Art” in
My subtitle for the Edith Gilbert Gallery at
the exhibition, the Crooked Tree Arts Cen-
PINTAIL
Reverberations, ter. Desiree is a member of
PEAK resulted from the Studio Art Quilt Associ-
the visual dia- ates. Desiree Vaughn is a tex-
logues between tile artist, teacher and fabric
various quilts, surface design expert. Ex-
which became amples of her work will be on
evident during display at CTAC during the
the jury process. exhibition.
Through shape, For more information on the
color, texture, Transformations 2007: Re-
or idea, these verberations you may contact
works speak to the Crooked Tree Arts Center
each other in the at (231) 347-4337 or go on-
archetypal lan- line to www.crookedtree.org.
guage of quilts.” This program supported in
SAQA is a part by the Michigan Council
nonprofit orga- for Arts and Cultural Affairs.
nization whose
mission is to
www.landmasters.com
promote the art
WINTER
AT THE ARTS CENTER
The Swirl at Crooked Tree Arts Center
January-April 2008 • 6:00 p.m.
Meet new people, educate your palate and drive away the winter doldrums: The Swirl mixes
wine, art and energy at Petoskey’s Crooked Tree Arts Center. Esperance of Charlevoix will
present a wine tasting with creative hors d’oeuvres while community members mingle in the
galleries, sway to music or enjoy “live art” demonstrations. Each month will embrace a differ-
ent theme and bring flavors and sounds from around the world.
January 10 Chill Factor: Warm Winter Reds
February 7 Pure Love: Wine and Chocolate
March 6 Early Thaw: Wines of the Southern Hemisphere
April 10 In Bloom: New Wine Horizons
$10/person in advance, $12.50/person the day of Swirl
Annual Youth Art Show
March 15-April 5, 2008
Bobby Kennedy: The Final Campaign
April 19 -July 26, 2008
Winter Cooking Classes
Every Tuesday in February and March
6 pm $40 members $50 non
Featuring area chefs
Art Tree Sales Gallery
Featuring
artists of
northern
Michigan
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Graham REAL ESTATE
In Town Harbor Springs
141 E. Summit St.: Beautiful in-town
living; great yard and location. 3-bed-
room, 2½ bath home completely
remodeled in 2001. Attached 2-car
garage, gas fireplace with wood con-
version potential. Dumb waiter for
living ease – spacious kitchen with
formal and informal dining plus out-
side deck for summer entertaining.
$695,000
309 Pine St.: Charming 3-bedroom
home within walking distance of
downtown and close to area schools.
Enclosed front porch, wood floors,
attractive décor and a 2-car ga-
rage. Updated in 2005 with a new
furnace and central air conditioning.
$239,000
510 W. Summit: Classic family home
on a wonderful large lot! Five bed-
rooms, covered front porch, elevated
lot with nice lawn, gazebo, 2-fire-
places and a lot of class. (Additional
lot with 2-car garage available for
$80,000). Quiet neighborhood, nice
walk into town. $290,000
3680 Larks Lake Road: 647 feet of
Larks Lake frontage plus 15 acres
with beautiful east facing views. Pas-
toral setting offering a turn of the cen-
tury farm house with large, recently
added living room; charming old barn
and a 2-car attached garage. Perfect
for year-around or resort living. De-
velopment potential. $850,000
Otis Lane: One of the best – if not
THE BEST – waterfront building
site available today. Large, partially
wooded lot in an area of high end
homes. Privacy, sandy beach, and
close to town are a winning combina-
tion. 200’ of frontage, property runs
up the bluff to Lake Shore Drive.
$1,990,000
198 E. Main St • Harbor Springs
971 State St.: In-town Harbor
Springs ranch. 3 bedrooms, 1½
baths, full basement, large garage
and lots of potential! Great starter,
investment or retirement home. En-
joy the convenience of living within
walking distance of shopping and
schools. Has solid history as a rent-
al/investment property. $134,900
602 W. Bluff: Neat, clean and cozy
two bedroom, 1½ bath ranch locat-
ed just West of downtown Harbor
Springs. This home features a wood
burning fireplace, large master bed-
room, private back yard deck and
one-car attached garage. Immediate
occupancy. $219,900
447 E., Main St.: Classic Main St.
Harbor Springs home. Great big
covered front porch, 100% renovated
with new addition and 2-car garage
with guest quarters. Fronts on 3rd St.
for quiet, easy access. Paved drive,
original woodwork, wonderful land-
scaping and beautifully maintained.
$1,200,000
5855 Cummings Lane: Beautiful
wooded bluff lot located only min-
utes north of Harbor Springs. Large
enough to build an estate-sized home
that would have breathtaking views of
Lake Michigan as well as shared ac-
cess to the beach below. $314,000
8470 Silver Strand: Two bedroom
cottage located on Silver Strand
Road and situated on 50’ of beautiful
Douglas Lake frontage. U of M owns
over 40% of the shoreline, so devel-
opment of the Lake is very limited.
Great fishing, swimming and boating
and convenient to I-75. $285,900
Call one of our agents for information on these and other properties
John Baker
Jim Hart
Sam DeCamp
Barb Harbaugh
(231) 526-6251
www.grahamre.com • e-mail sales@grahamre.com
441 W. Third St.: Newly constructed
in-town home with quality and atten-
tion to detail throughout. Walnut
floors, granite countertops, custom
cabinetry, tile baths, fireplace, 2-car
garage. Enjoy summer evenings on
the covered porch or take a short
walk to the beach, waterfront, and
Main St. shops. $1,175,000
236 E. Main St.: Ideal opportunity to
own a residential/commercial build-
ing in Harbor Springs! Many op-
tions – separate two bedroom, two
bath home area with Little Traverse
Bay views; large store front with full
basement and excellent foot traffic.
$595,000
Lakefront/Lake View
417 E. Bluff Drive: This spectacu-
lar, nearly complete home is on the
highest point on East Bluff Drive.
Panoramic views from downtown
Harbor Springs to Charlevoix, tak-
ing in all of Little Traverse Bay; quiet
entrance from Pine Street. Excellent
design, construction and location.
$3,500,000
2426 Stewart Road: If you like pri-
vacy, this is the spot for you! 100’
of Crooked Lake frontage located at
the very end of Stewart Rd., which is
at the end of Graham Road. Sewer
tap-in approved and DNR permits to
build are in place. Sandy lake bottom
surrounded by trees. Open building
site with lots of sun. $249,000
4555 N. Lake Shore Drive: Uniquely
large parcel with over 900’ of private
Lake Michigan frontage. Spacious
building site; wonderful beach with
tremendous northwest facing views.
Perfect opportunity for the buyer
seeking lots of frontage and privacy
in the company of other estate size
parcels. $1,490,000
Tom Shier
Dave Olson
Carolyn Sutherland
Tom Graham
Northern Michigan Winter Life 2007-2008 9
131 & 135 E. Bay St.: One of the
most spectacular buildings in down-
town Harbor Springs! The Cottage
Company’s (the builder) offices are
on the 1st floor (long term lease avail-
able) and an extraordinary residence
above boasting a 1350 sq. ft. rooftop
deck with stunning waterfront views.
$3,500,000
437 E. Main St.: Enjoy Main Street
Harbor Springs from your wrap-
around front porch! 4 bedrooms, 3½
baths, fireplace, and access to the
decks and patios from both down-
stairs bedrooms. Surrounded by
beautiful flowers that are easily main-
tained with an underground sprinkler
system. $1,050,000
Beach Place lots: Very unique loca-
tion on Little Traverse Bay - only two
miles from downtown Harbor Springs.
Two wonderful lakefront building sites
are available with unparalleled views.
Owners are licensed Realtors in the
State of Michigan. Prices starting at
$849,000
4500 Au Cor Dor: Architecturally de-
signed for waterfront living on 300’ of
Lake Michigan frontage with 6 acres
total. Enjoy stunning beach and
waterfront views PLUS a home with
craftsmanship and custom details
throughout like custom glass and
Brazilian cherry railing to lower level.
Being sold completely furnished ex-
cept art work. $4,700,000
2643 Lake Shore Drive: Spectacu-
lar sunsets, 140 feet of sandy beach,
6+/- acres, and a rustic cabin with
wood floors, fireplace, and all the
charm imaginable. Paved driveway,
two car detached garage and the ex-
terior was recently stained – this cot-
tage is ready to go. $595,000
Penny Macpherson
Andrew Bowman
Bob Humphrey
Kevin Olson
229 E. Third: Very versatile office
building located just one block off
Main Street. The deep lot offers
room for expansion and zoning al-
lows for either office or residential
use; good location for service indus-
try. Ample on-site paved parking in
rear of building. $239,000
383 W. Third: Enjoy this thoroughly
renovated home just 3 blocks from
downtown Harbor Springs. 3 large
bedrooms, office/bedroom, 2½ baths,
large open main floor plan with wood
stove and fireplace – beautiful cus-
tom kitchen, lovely patio and land-
scaping. $595,000
1313 Meadow Gate: Beautifully
designed home featuring breathtak-
ing views of Little Traverse Bay from
every room. Exquisitely maintained;
all new paint, carpet, paper, Brazilian
cherry floors. Each bedroom has its
own bath and the main floor master
bedroom suite is private from the rest
of the home. $1,400,000
4972 Lower Shore Drive: Charming
waterfront home featuring over 2200
square feet of living space on 131’ of
prime Lake Michigan frontage. Three
bedrooms, three full baths, large front
and rear decks – the privacy, beach-
front and views make this home the
perfect setting for your Northern
Michigan get-away. $875,000
2224 M-119: Conveniently located
between Harbor Springs and Peto-
skey – private setting on a natural,
unspoiled lake. Large lawn between
the lake and the house – great for
kids and wildlife; surrounded by
trees. Zoned multiple for duplex
potential. Owners are Licensed Mi
Realtors. $279,900
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Graham REAL ESTATE

Lakefront/Lake View

427 E. Bluff: The view from this
site will blow you away! Build your
fantasy home and enjoy the 4-sea-
son life of Little Traverse Bay. Lot
includes bluffside – view will remain!
Large building envelope – wonder-
ful location. The highest point on
E. Bluff Drive – drive off Center St.
$1,660,000
1175 West Bay Drive: Outstanding
Lake Michigan views can be yours! This
is a fantastic Ramona Park home 2 miles
from Harbor Springs. 5 bedrooms, 3 fire-
places, 10’ ceilings throughout, state of
the art kitchen, private Association beach
and pool, 2nd floor deck and lovely cov-
ered porch. Beautifully decorated by a
Harbor Springs designer - may be sold
with furnishings. $1,750,00.
6147 Lower Shore Drive: Very
pretty building site with gentle up-
hill grade to provide Lake Michigan
views. On the inland side of Lower
Shore Drive, this lot is quite near
Thorne Swift Nature Preserve and its
beach. Complete survey with topo
lines on file. Health department ap-
proval – ready to build on! $139,500
148 W. Bay St: Excellent in-town loca-
tion with a view of the Harbor, beach
access across the street and a 2 block
walk to everything Harbor Springs
has to offer. Enjoy the covered front
porch and the convenience of owning
a ground floor condominium with 9’ in-
terior ceilings, crown moldings, wood
floors, fireplace, granite counters and
more. $1,200,000
5940 Chippewa Drive: Enjoy this
lovely beachside home in Cross Vil-
lage on 110’ of Lake Michigan shore-
line. Wood floors, 2 tile fireplaces,
granite counters, an elegant kitchen,
wooded lot, separate garage and ap-
pealing exterior make this home very
desirable! Close to dining and shop-
ping. $835,000

Fairview Ave.: Incredible lot perched
high above Petoskey! Beautiful view
of Little Traverse Bay, perfect for
year-around or resort home. Ready
to build – complete with topo survey,
Geo-Technical survey, and environ-
mental report all to be provided by
the buyer. $135,000
5018 Seven Mile Point Ridge: A
very striking home on a 2.7 acre
wooded lot with fantastic views of
Lake Michigan and the Angel Farm.
3-bedrooms, all with great views, full
theatre in lower level; beautiful wood
floored living room with fireplace,
den with fireplace, 3 decks and a
screened porch. $850,000
Idylwilde Association: One of a
kind building site located in a won-
derful vacation resort just minutes
from town. Great for year-around
or resort home. The lot is adjacent
to the beach with outstanding Lake
Michigan views and just steps away
from the water’s edge. $875,000
4545 N. Lake Shore Drive:
Unbelievably private full-log home
located on 717’ of Lake Michigan
shoreline. 2120 square feet includ-
ing a master suite addition in prog-
ress. The separate pool house al-
lows for year ‘round swimming and
water sports and matches the full log
of the main house. Fantastic setting
for a lovely get away. $1,600,000
Harbor Townhouse: Classic Vic-
torian townhouse offering the finest
views of Harbor Point and all the
activity in the Harbor. Walnut plank
flooring, dual master bedroom suites,
gourmet kitchen, large wood burning
fireplace and a dining area that opens
to a covered porch. Elevator access
from the lower level to the roof-top ter-
race. $2,850,000

5304 Chippewa Drive: 150’ of

prime Lake Michigan frontage and
an inviting lakefront home with an
ideal floorplan for families, entertain-
ing and guests. Walkout lower level
Northshore: Exclusive ridge-top community nestled high above the shores of Lake Resort Gardens: A very unique offering of 6 fantastic large building sites all with features a family room, 2nd living
Michigan. Two private beach accesses and a cross-country skiing/hiking trail. gorgeous views of Little Traverse Bay. Located near Petoskey, the resort activities, area or playroom, bedrooms/home
Clubhouse will feature a splendid great room and luxurious year-around heated fine dining, golf courses and skiing. Amenities include a paved road, underground office space. Family room and liv-
pool and spa. Owner is licensed Mi. Realtor. Prices starting at $185,000 utilities and future orchards, vineyards and more! Prices starting at $169,900 ing/sleeping space over the 3-car at-
tached garage. $1,200,000

6208 Trillium Trail: Spectacular
home on the largest building site in
Traverse Trace. Wonderful views
of Lake Michigan and the islands.
Private drive, beach access. Heav-
Sturgeon Bay Shores: Spectacular single family residential community situated ily wooded area close to Harbor
at the southern perimeter of Sturgeon Bay with miles of woodlands, peaceful Springs. 4,625 square feet includ-
wooded forests, majestic dunes, winding nature trails and access to the private ing a solarium and heated workshop.
sandy beach at your doorstep. Owner is licensed MI Realtor. Prices starting at $990,000
$95,000
M-119: Once in a lifetime opportu-
nity to build a vacation home or cot-
tage with views of Lake Michigan.
Located in a private association just
2 miles North of Good Hart, the prop-
erty includes nearly ¼ mile of shared
Lake Michigan access as well as
partial lake views. Owner is licensed
Realtor in St. of MI. $85,000
6918 M-119: Spectacular newly re-
modeled contemporary home with
panoramic views of Little Traverse
Bay and the lights of Petoskey. Low-
er level with large master suite, his
and her baths, sauna and gas fire-
place. Large yard with lovely brick
patio, observation deck and hot tub.
$1,250,000

Country Places

3511 Five Mile Creek: New, almost
complete, house on 20 acres. Large
open main floor shop area could be
living, kitchen plus full bath, infloor
heat. The second floor – a large
apartment with maple floors, full bath,
framed for kitchen, all drywalled and
good windows. Excellent materials
and workmanship. $350,000
4600 Division: Spacious family
home with large front lawn, stone
and brick walls, wild flowers and
fruit trees surrounded by plenty of
woods. Updated baths, 2 fireplac-
es, large deck and patio off lower
level family room. 3-car garage and
30x40 pole barn allows plenty of
room for all your belongings. On 20
acres $289,900
6800 Hughston Road: 35-acre
estate with orchards. Completely
renovated by The Cottage Compa-
ny including newly painted interior,
wood floors, master bath, kitchen
and appliances, roof, landscaping,
etc. Main house features a 40’ in-
door pool/spa, fieldstone fireplace,
children’s quarters and more.
$2,500,000
3236 Five Mile Creek Rd.: Five
bedroom home situated on 5 wooded
acres with room for everyone. 9’ ceil-
ings, granite countertops, tile baths,
hardwood floors and much more.
With a little finish work, this will be
very nice. $440,000
4037 S. Lake Shore Dr.: This “cab-
in in the woods” has all the quality
that comes from The Cottage Com-
pany. Log siding with chinking, oak
floors, walkout lower level and 2 real
fieldstone fireplaces (one on the
screened porch). Shared access
to 100’ of pure Lake Michigan sand
beach completes this rare offering.
$825,000.

Call one of our agents for information on these and other properties
John Baker Tom Shier Penny Macpherson
Jim Hart Dave Olson Andrew Bowman
Sam DeCamp Carolyn Sutherland Bob Humphrey
Barb Harbaugh Tom Graham Kevin Olson

(231) 526-6251
198 E. Main St • Harbor Springs www.grahamre.com • e-mail sales@grahamre.com
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Graham REAL ESTATE

In the Neighborhood

2295 Chippewa Path: Just minutes
from Crooked Lake and the ski areas
– 3 bedroom home in a quiet setting
on three wooded lots with extensive
landscaping and perennial gardens.
Wood burning fireplace, walk-out
basement, covered porch, large deck
and detached garage with ample stor-
age on the second floor. $269,900
2319 Knollwood: Delightful 3560
square foot home or cottage located
just 3 miles north of the ski areas
– offering an open floor plan with
cathedral ceilings; stone fireplace;
large kitchen; master suite; finished
walk-out basement with family room
and sun room. Wooded lot, nice
views $224,900
8414 BlackberryTrail: Well main-
tained home in a very desirable lo-
cation between Harbor Springs and
Petoskey. Family neighborhood,
great landscaping and lots of up-
grades to the house such as granite
counters in kitchen.Being offered
partially furnished and is priced to
sell! $182,500
7679 Sophies Way: Very well deco-
rated, light and airy Boyne River
Home. Well cared for home with a
good floor plan, large deck on the
back and a covered front porch, at-
tached two-car garage and the full
basement has an egress window and
has been plumbed for another bath-
room. $199,900
6896 Tremble Trail: Clean, neat
and in excellent condition, this single
level home has lots of charm and
character. 1-acre lot, large deck and
nicely landscaped yard with irrigation
system plus it all backs up to State
land. Wonderful family home with
great value. $159,000

7589 Evergreen Ridge Dr.: New
builder’s home in a pleasant neigh-
borhood. Very well designed and
constructed – tile in baths and en-
try, large master bedroom and bath,
stone fireplace, large insulated ga-
rage, full walkout basement ready
for bath, bedroom, family room and
irrigated lawn. $335,000
46 Wild Cherry Lane: Ranch-style
home located close to Nubs Nob and
Boyne Highlands. Three-bedroom
home with energy savings in mind
– see arxxbuild.com - plus Hardie
siding for good looks and durabil-
ity. High-end appliances, central air
and full finished basement. $242,000
Just-A-Mere Trail: Custom built
cedar sided home overlooking the
6th green/7th tee of the Chestnut Val-
ley golf course. 3600 sq ft of living
space featuring four bedrooms, three
baths, sauna, finished walk-out lower
level, fireplace, three car heated ga-
rage and high quality appliances and
workmanship throughout. $579,000
828 Woodview Drive: Attractive
ranch home with many recent im-
provements including: remodeled
master suite with bath & walk-in
closet; all new interior paint, new car-
peting & wood floors; French door to
rear deck and more. Great floor plan
and centrally located in a large beau-
tifully landscaped lot. $217,500
1774 Timber Pass: Large contem-
porary home in a private setting close
to the Birchwood clubhouse. 2nd floor
has views of the 1st tee, large deck,
spacious open floor plan, main floor
master suite, 15 x 12 screened-in
porch, all Jenn-Aire appliances, 2
furnaces, 2 water heaters and more.
$534,900

Building Sites
5945 Lodgepole: Nicely wooded corner building site in a neighborhood of fine
homes. Approximately 2 miles from downtown making this a great location for
year-around or seasonal home. $69,900

238 Birchwood Terrace: Four bed-
room home whose features include
an open floor plan, vaulted ceilings,
high quality millwork and moldings,
large kitchen and dining room, grand
foyer, large bedrooms (each with its
own bath) and a large deck with in-
credible Lake Michigan views. Very
wooded private setting. $799,000
4255 Pine Hill Drive: Three bed-
room, three bath home with new
carpet, fresh paint, large deck, fire-
place, wood floors, close to schools
and town, and more, making this the
ideal family home. Ready to move
into, this home is priced aggressively
and is being sold in “as is” condition.
$199,000
Woodloft Trail: Good location, good neighborhood, and a large divisable par-
cel of property. 100% wooded. Flat and easily split into two building sites.
5903 Charlies Run: Sitting high on
$55,000
a hill with amazing views of rolling
wooded hills, this 3 bedroom home
Ridge Road: Beautifully wooded building site, just under two acres. All utilities
has a nice open floor plan and more.
including natural gas are at the road. This is the perfect location for your resort
Main floor master suite, 3-car garage,
or year around home – located just a short distance from downtown Harbor
big back decks and yard and great
Springs. $58,000
landscaping. A must see home just
minutes from town. $299,000 633 N. State Rd.: Pole building with electricity in a very secluded site. Lots of
road frontage. Adjacent to and allows access to thousands of acres of State
land. Excellent home site, snowmobile starting point or hunting spot. $49,000

Near the Slopes

266 Meadow Wood: Immaculate
home/cottage featuring: great room
with fieldstone fireplace; hardwood
and ceramic tile floors; Corian coun-
tertops; hickory cabinets; main floor
master suite; finished walkout base-
ment with large family room; deck;
central air; paved drive and well land-
scaped. $439,000
170 Pleasant Valley Dr.: With gor-
geous views of the ski hills and easy
access to snowmobile trails, this
rustic home offers loads of charm
and quality touches. Granite coun-
ters, 9’ ceilings throughout main
floor, stone fireplace, steam shower.
Corian counters and sink in baths,
split log siding and trim throughout.
$345,000
5303 Aspen Way: Close to northern
Michigan’s finest skiing and golfing
resorts. This recently remodeled
home features a large master suite
with a large walk-in closet, open floor
plan, full bathroom for each bed-
room, 1½ car garage, paved drive,
new kitchen with maple cabinets and
new flooring throughout. $189,000
5023 Mountain Watch: Sunny and
bright with year-around views of
Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. –
7-year-old home in immaculate con-
dition with a good open floor plan.
Living room sofa & loveseat, hide-
a-bed in loft, all beds, headboards,
frames, box springs and mattresses
included in sale. Basement to be fin-
ished. $309,900
5383 Snowmass Trail: Well main-
tained 3 bedroom home in the heart
of ski and golf country. In excellent
condition and offers vaulted ceilings,
a cozy sunroom, stone fireplace, cen-
tral air, large family room with wet bar,
hardwood and tile floors, two-car ga-
rage, paved drive and plenty of stor-
age. $309,900

5368 Aspen Way: Four+ bedroom
home located on a large wooded
lot within walking distance to the ski
slopes and close to championship
golf courses. Many recent updates
make this a great vacation or year
around home. Separate guest apart-
ment over the garage has an efficien-
cy kitchen and full bath. $279,000
3955 S. Pleasantview: Skiing and
golf are just a short distance from
this two bedroom, two bath chalet
located at Harbor Bluffs on Pleasant-
view Road. Large deck, countryside
views and a walkout lower level fam-
ily room make this a great northern
get-away. $145,000
5317 Laurentian: This cozy cha-
let is located at the base of the ski
slopes and close to championship
golf courses. Exceptionally clean –
move in condition – this two bedroom
chalet is an excellent alternative to a
condominium. $164,900
5271 Vail Trail: Four-bedroom cot-
tage located between Nubs Nob and
Boyne Highlands. Recent updates
include kitchen, septic, master bath
and shingles. Newer 30’ x 24’ ga-
rage with attic trusses, pull-down
ladder and rear door for easy access
for snowmobiles or other toys. Addi-
tional 14½’ x 12’ second floor storage
area. $210,000
5333 Tyrol Lane: Great family chalet
located just 2 blocks from the Nubs
Nob parking lot and a short drive to
Boyne Highlands for both skiing and
golf. Two bedrooms plus a loft, two
baths, finished lower level with an
extra sleeping area, fireplace, deck
and is being offered fully furnished.
$159,000

Call one of our agents for information on these and other properties
John Baker Tom Shier Penny Macpherson
Jim Hart Dave Olson Andrew Bowman
Sam DeCamp Carolyn Sutherland Bob Humphrey
Barb Harbaugh Tom Graham Kevin Olson

(231) 526-6251
198 E. Main St • Harbor Springs www.grahamre.com • e-mail sales@grahamre.com
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Graham REAL ESTATE

Near the Slopes Not that Far

274 Royalview: One-of-a-kind cus-
tom built home with all the amenities
and quality one would expect in an
exceptional home. Two fireplaces,
main floor master suite, two guest
suites, family room, office, wrap-
around deck and paved drive. Open
views of the ski slopes and additional
lots are available. $449,500
5749 Elm Lane: Enjoy views of
Boyne Highlands – this one-owner
chalet has been very well maintained
and has a new roof, gas fireplace
and carpeting. Well designed for
family vacationing – adjacent lot and
lot across the lane (with view) are
also available. $179,500
197 Royalview: Spacious home in
the heart of ski and golf country! Five
bedrooms, three baths, family room,
great room, stone fireplace, finished
lower level, deck and is being offered
partially furnished. $279,000
7459 & 7505 S. Lake Shore Drive:
A horseman’s paradise! 28± fenced
acres; restored and converted
4-bedroom “Potato House” plus a
6-bedroom completely renovated
farmhouse. 14-stall stable with in-
door riding arena, observation area,
private office, tack room, kitchen and
more! $2,500,000
5448 Lakeview Lane: Well main-
tained 3 bedroom 2 bath home lo-
cated in a quiet country setting just
outside of Alanson. Two main floor
bedrooms and baths; a large covered
porch; fruit trees; two car garage;
and room on the second floor for a
fourth bedroom and additional bath
are just a few features of this home.
$169,900

Condominiums
Windward Condominiums

Unit 16, Bay St. Cottages: A fine
example of style, design and crafts-
manship! This 3-bedroom cottage
in downtown Harbor Springs can be
yours – being offered furnished, this
beautiful home must be seen to fully
appreciate all the features it boasts.
$640,000
3550 Sunny Ridge: Country living
yet close to town. Three bedroom,
three bath home located just east
of State Road and south of Quick
Road on a secluded 2.29 acre par-
cel. New tile flooring, carpeting, full
finished basement, two-car attached
garage and a scenic country view.
$230,000
1015 Old Orchard: Beautiful newer
home priced way below replace-
ment cost! 2-acre site with lighted
landscaping, small orchard, 3 big
bedrooms, nice sized kitchen with
nook, great family room in lower
level. Covered front porch and
large back deck. Insulated 24’ x 40’
storage building has a 12’ x 36’ loft.
$325,000

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of living at Windward!

Choose from a two or three bedroom condominium, all with fan-
tastic Lake Michigan views. Amenties include a clubhouse with
pool and tennis courts, 300 acres of Association grounds offer-
ing hiking or skiing trails, and a private lake, beach, playground
and picnic area.

Current Offerings:
5473 Windigo – 3 bedrooms, 3 baths - $299,900 6021 S. Lake Shore Drive: 7524 Ridge Road: Cute 2-bedroom
Zoll St. #4: Enjoy life on a quiet
5461 Windigo – 3 bedrooms, 2½ baths - $369,000 corner of Harbor Springs. This 2 Comfortable 3-bedroom one story home with a 1472 square foot pole
5435 Windigo – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths - $239,000 bedroom home features a new floor home in a lovely country setting. Full barn – includes a heated wood shop –
5233 Windward Passage – 2 bedrooms, 2 baths - $239,900 plan with a main floor master suite, walkout basement, additional shed on one acre just minutes from Harbor
cathedral ceilings in the living room for storage, large lawn with mature Springs. Practical design with a large
5467 Windigo – 3 bedrooms, 3 baths - $239,900 hardwoods, raised gardens in the living room, family room, basement
and an extra large closet area on the
5433 Windigo – 3 bedrooms + loft, 2½ baths - $429,000 2nd floor. $425,000 back yard, wood burning fireplace, and a quiet neighborhood. $169,500
5221 Windward Passage – 2+ bedrooms, 2 baths - $299,000 sky lights and more. $185,000
5203 Windward Passage – 3+ bedrooms, 2½ baths - $369,000

Trout Creek Condominiums are
convenient to both the skiing and
championship golfing of North-
ern Michigan plus area dining and
shopping. Amenities include tennis
courts, hiking trails, indoor pool/spa
and exercise room. Current Offer-
ings: Unit 84: 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
$179,000; Unit 109: 3 bedrooms +
loft, 2 baths $235,000
1185 Hideaway Valley #65: Phase
II Hideaway Valley unit on Little Tra-
verse golf course with winter views of
Crooked and Round Lakes. Quiet,
peaceful area; great walking! Sit on
the deck and watch the golfers. Four
bedrooms, 3½ baths plus a walkout
lower level. $259,900
Ann St: Cozy duplex in a very nice
residential neighborhood. Walk to
schools, shopping and the beach.
2-car garage for storage, boats, cars,
etc. Listed considerably lower than
appraised value. Being offered for
$123,750/each or the whole build-
ing - $241,000. Owners are licensed
Realtors in State of MI.
891 W. Conway Rd.: Convenient
location between Petoskey, Harbor
Springs and Crooked Lake. Well
built storage units, shared bath.
Eight heated units – nine unheated.
Great for storage or working out.
Prices starting at $22,000/each
Country Knolls – Enjoy the proxim-
ity to fine dining, golf and skiing in
Country Knolls. Large lots vary from
flat to rolling, open to wooded. Each
lot is over 4 acres and homes in the
area of very fine quality. Very nice
entrance gate and paved roads.

87222 Stutsmanville: Wonderful 8944 E. Robinson Road:

Unit #66 Heather Highlands: This is
a two bedroom, non-smoking unit in
Heather Highlands Inn, just upstairs
from the pool area. Maintained by
Boyne, this has been a very profit-
able unit. Kitchenette and king-sized
beds make it versatile for longer
stays and more people. $195,000
103 W. Main: This condominium is
in excellent condition with hardwood
floors, solid oak doors, oak millwork
and crown moldings plus new interior
paint. Great views of the town and
the Harbor from this beautiful end
unit. New furnishings are included in
the sale. $224,500
105 W. Main: Great location in-
town Harbor Springs with views of
the Harbor. One bedroom one bath
condominium in excellent condition
- perfect for weekends or winter/
summer get-away. All new interior
paint, carpeting, refrigerator, kitchen
faucet, bathroom faucet and furnish-
ings. $219,500
contry home with a large guest apart-
ment. The home has been enlarged
and remodeled tastefully, and the
gardens and woodlands offer terrific
enjoyment of the property. Located
about 7½ miles from Harbor Springs
near Lake Michigan. 6 acres.
$310,000
Road Purchase
½ interest in approximately 241
acres – the pole barn with slab floor,
electricity and propane is exclusively
yours and included in the sale. Great
hunting property – lots of large deer
– with 2-tracks for easy access and
multiple blinds. All costs of owner-
ship are split 50-50 with co-owner.
$199,000

Call one of our agents for information on these and other properties
John Baker Tom Shier Penny Macpherson
Jim Hart Dave Olson Andrew Bowman
Sam DeCamp Carolyn Sutherland Bob Humphrey
Barb Harbaugh Tom Graham Kevin Olson

(231) 526-6251
198 E. Main St • Harbor Springs www.grahamre.com • e-mail sales@grahamre.com
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The ‘Other’ Sailing Known for its great sailing weather in the summer, Little Traverse Bay can
also be a special place for the ‘other’ sailing...ice boating.

Challenge Mountain
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great use at Challenge Mountain.
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working with people who have spe-
cial needs, Challenge Mountain has
enjoyed a massive demand for win-
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Everything Winter Up North...

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From a day learning the ins and outs of ice fishing with the Little Traverse
Conservancy (above and left) to speed skating at the Petoskey Winter
Sports Park (below), be sure to check with area organizations for the
many planned winter outings up north.

What will you do with your next snow day?

Bay View Inn Perry Hotel Weathervane Restaurant Pier Restaurant

Est. 1886. Overlooking Lake Michigan’s
Little Traverse Bay in historic Bay View.
Authentic country dining in the image
of a cottage style victorian inn. Voted
“Home of Michigan’s Best Brunch.”
800-258-1886 or 231-347-2771
Est.1899. Overlooking Little Traverse
Bay in Petoskey’s historic Gaslight District.
The H.O. Rose Dining Room features fine
dining in gracious surroundings. The Noggin
Room is a pub and grill with entertainment
on selected evenings.
800-737-1899 or 231-347-4000
At the bridge, on the channel between
Round Lake and Lake Michigan, in
Charlevoix. Casual, friendly,
comfortable. Northern Michigan cuisine
in a truly unique setting. The lounge has
entertainment on selected evenings.
231-547-4311
Dockside at the marina in downtown
Harbor Springs. The Pointer Room is
northern Michigan’s finest dining.
The Chart Room is Family-casual,
yet refined. The Weelhouse Lounge has
entertainment on selected evenings.
231-526-6201

Northern Michigan is home to some of the finest conditions in the

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you, let the glow of Stafford’s be your landmark.
Where yesterday & today come together
staffords.com
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Winter Calendar
December 2007 January 2008
Dec. 22 & 23 United States Ski Association Central Division Re-Jan. 4 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #1. Giant
gion III races at Nubs Nob on Scarface. Open to all qualified Slalom Racing on Valley at 7:00 p.m. Seven race series open
USSA members. Contact Cathy Janowiak at (231) 723-8772 to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at
the end of series for top three in each age class and top three
Dec. 26-Jan. 1 Nubs Nob Holiday night skiing and riding be- overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more
gins and runs from 6 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 with information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
the exception of New Year’s Eve. Regular night skiing calendar
then begins on Wednes-
day, Jan. 2 and runs ev-
ery Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and
Saturday until March 15
from 6-10 p.m Fri & Sat
nights, and 5 til 9 Mon,
Wed, Thurs nights. Also
open for holiday night ski-
ing on Sun, Jan 20 and
Feb 17 from 6-10 pm.

Dec. 26-March 11 Horse

drawn sleigh rides will be
offered most weekends
at Boyne Mountain. Con-
tact 800-GO-BOYNE for
schedule..

Dec. 27-March 11 Take

a ride with Nature’s Ken-
nel - Michigan’s only dog
sled team to compete
in the Iditarod. 60 min-
ute dog sled excursions
will be offered around
Boyne’s resort property.
at Boyne Highlands. Call
526-3000 to make reser-
Bean Pot
The 43rd annual Moose Jaw Snowmobile safari is set for Jan. 19, 2008. Riders can depart from Harbor Springs and
vations and schedule in-
ride to the bean pot at Lakrs Lake. For more information, www.harborspringsnowmobileclub.com
formation.

Dec. 31 Nubs Nob New Year’s Eve torchlight parade. Begins at
6 p.m. at the Green lift. No charge.
Dec. 31 Blowout New Year’s Eve celebrations at both Boyne
Mountain and Boyne Highlands. Something for everyone. Call
526-3000 for details or visit www.boyne.com.
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve at Sagamore’s in the Village of Bay
Harbor. Ring in the New Year with dinner and entertainment
featuring music by the Bihlman Brothers. Call (231) 439-4059
for reservations.
Jan. 8 Nubs Nob Labatt Adult Race Leagues start. Twenty-
seventh year of fun league racing continues every Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday night until March 13.
Jan. 11 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round One. Fun event
for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until
30 minutes prior to event start. For more info www.nubsnob.
com.
Jan 12-March 1 Crooked Tree Arts Center in Petoskey will host
an international exhibition of art quilts entitled Transformations
2007: Reverberations. The Studio Art Quilt Associates’ exhibi-
tion will open at the Crooked tree Arts Center on Jan 12 from
2-4 pm in the Edith Gilbert Gallery. Contact Crooked Tree Arts
Center at (231) 347-4337 or for more information.

Jan. 12-March 1 Crooked Tree Arts Center 27th annual juried

photography exhibition. For more information contact Crooked
Tree at 347-4337 or www.crookedtree.org.

Jan. 17-19 Celebrate Mackinaw City’s 14th annual Winterfest.

Enjoy snow carving, sleigh rides, poker walk, outdoor ice skat-
ing, euchre tournament, ice fishing tournament at Carp Lake and
many more fun winter activities for people of all ages. Contact
Please call the Mackinaw City Chamber of Commerce at (231) 436-5574 or
or visit our website www.mackinawchamber.com.
Harbor Springs Petoskey
Jan. 18-20 Celebrate winter in the Village of Bay Harbor dur-
ing its Winter Festival. Lots of activities for the whole family.
Includes the ice sculpture contest. www.bayharbor.com
Winter LIfe 07-08
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Winter Calendar Feb. 2 , Ski Good Hart Farms,

1-3 pm. Join the Little Traverse
January 2008 Conservancy staff and discov-
Jan. 18 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/ er a new place for cross coun-
Marker Speed Series #2. Super try skiing. The groomed trails
G racing on Smokey at 7:00 p.m. of the Goodhart Farms offer
Seven-race series open to ad- a great destination for classic
vanced skiers and snowboarders nordic skiers. Join Conser-
age 13 and up. Prizes at the end vancy staff on this ski aimed
of series for top three in each to introduce you to these trails.
age class and top three overall. Goodhart Farms preserve, lo-
Registration at the front desk un- cated on Robinson Road near
til 6:20 p.m. For more informa- Goodhart. Contact Little Tra-
tion call 800-SKI-NUBS. verse Conservancy at (231)
347- 0991 or www.landtrust.
org.
Jan. 19 Ice fishing tournament
at Paradise Lake. Contact the Demo Days...
Mackinaw City Chamber of Com- Feb. 2-3 “Mackinaw Mush”
Be sure to check with area ski resorts for special demo days where
merce at (231) 436-5574 or www. you can try out the latest in ski and snowboard gear.
sled dog race. Contact the
mackinawchamber.com Mackinaw City Chamber of
Commerce at (231) 436-5574
Jan. 19 Forty-third annual snow- Jan. 25 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round two. Fun or www.mackinawchamber.
mobile Moose Jaw Safari. Con- event for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the com
tact Harbor Springs Snowmobile lobby until 30 minutes prior to even start.
Club President Joe Kuchnickiat Feb. 2 Middle Earth Snow-
(231) 529-6648. www.harbor- Jan. 27-28 Middle Earth Snowboard Series at Boyne High- board Series Superpipe Com-
springsnowmobileclub.com lands. Open to all USASA snowboard competitors of all petition at Nubs Nob. Open to
ages. Call Mo Shorr at (248) 684-5794. all USASA snowboard compet-
Jan. 12 Billy Childs, Jazz Cham- itors of all ages. Call Mo Shorr
ber Ensemble performance at Jan. 26 Snowmobile Ride-In. Join the Charlevoix Snowmo- at (248) 684-5794.
Crooked Tree Arts Center. 8 pm bile Club for their winter picnic. Contact (231) 547-1901 or
Contact Crooked Tree Arts Cen- www.chxsnowmobile.com.
Northern Michigan
ter at (231) 347-4337 or for more
Properties
Jan 29, 30 & 31 22nd Annual 70+ Ski Club Midwest Get-
Northern
information..
Together at Nub’s Nob.. Call (231) 347-8034 for information Michigan
MARINA VILLAGE and registration
Bayfront In town Condo. Largest unit in Complex. Nicely maintained. Properties
Outstanding views, furnished $879,000 MARINA VILLAGE
Board bonus BREAKERS EAST CONDO February 2008
3 bd/3.5bth. Beautiful interior. Relaxing waterviews, furnished $759,900
Bayfront In town Condo. Largest
unit in Complex. Nicely main-
tained. Outstanding views, fur-
HUNTING LODGE•KALKASKA nished $879,000
Check out the various terrain parks at Feb. 1 timbered
Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #3.
320 acres many trails. Furnished 4bd/2bth home. Never $750,000 BREAKERSEASTCONDO
Nub’s Nob and the Boynes to see the
BEAUTIFUL IN TOWN BUILDING GiantSITE
slalom racing on Smokey at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race 3 bd/3.5bth. Beautiful interior.
latest in tricks and flips. Relaxing waterviews, furnished
Oversized lot. Surveyed with building envelope inseries open to advanced
place. Wonderful neighbor- skiers and snowboarders age 13 $759,900
hood. Close to dining and beach $315,000
and up. Prizes at the end of series for top three in each age HUNTING LODGE•KALKASKA
VACANT ACREAGE•CROSS VILLAGE 320 acres many trails. Furnished
class and top three overall. Registration at the front desk 4bd/2bth home. Never timbered
Close to downtown Cross Village on N. State Rd. 29 acres. Woods and
meadows $170,000until 6:20 p.m. For more information call 800-SKI-NUBS. $750,000
DOWNTOWN BUILDING SITE
FAIRWAY HILLS Oversized lot on 4th street. Surveyed
Wooded building site. Partial water views. Quiet, peaceful with building envelope in place.
neighborhood $149,000 Wonderful neighborhood. Close to
BIRCHWOOD dining and beach $315,000
VACANTACREAGE
Great price for a large home in birchwood country club. 4bd/3bth on a CROSS VILLAGE
wooded acre site. Family room, fireplace, walk out lower level. Close to downtown Cross Village on
Close to club. N. State Rd. 29 acres. Woods and
RANCH HOME•HARBOR SPRINGS meadows $170,000
Cute, well-maintaned ranch home. Two car attached garage. One wooded FAIRWAY HILLS
Wooded building site. Partial water
acre. Close to ski hills $187,500 views. Quiet, peaceful
HEMLOCK COURT•ALANSON neighborhood $149,000
Wooded, private building site. Great price to build your new home or retire- BIRCHWOOD
ment home $22,000 Great price for a large home in
birchwood country club. 4bd/3bth on
a wooded acre site. Family room,

231-526-2146
fireplace, walk out lower level. Close
Jan Martindale or Sandy Frye
to club $295,900
www.remaxhs.com RANCH HOME•HARBOR SPRINGS
Cute, well-maintaned ranch home.
338 State St. Two car attached garage. One
Harbor Springs wooded acre. Close to ski hills
$187,500
HEMLOCK COURT•ALANSON
Wooded, private building site. Great
price to build your new home or
retirement home $22,000
For information,
call Jan Martindale
231-526-2146, ext. 13,
Jan.martindale@comcast.net

of Harbor Springs

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Winter Festival at Bay Harbor. (Courtesy photo)

Winter Calendar
Feb 24-25 Middle Earth Snowboard Series at Boyne Mountain.
February, 2008 Open to all USASA snowboard competitors of all ages. Call Mo
Shorr at (248) 684-5794.

Feb 3 Middle Earth Snowboard Series Slopestyle Competition Feb. 25 MHSAA Division 1 State Ski Meet begins at Nub’s Nob,
at Nub’s Nob. Open to snowboard competitors of all ages. Call 9 am on Valley, Smokey, Scarface.
Mo Shorr at (248)684-5794 for details.
Feb 29 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #5. Giant
Feb. 8 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round three. Fun event slalom racing on Smokey at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race series open
for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at
30 minutes prior to even start. the end of series for top three in each age class and top three
overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more
Feb. 10 Family ice fishing at Oden Fish Hatchery/Crooked Lake. information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
Little Traverse Conservancy staff are partnering with fish hatch-
ery staff to teach the basics of ice fishing from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March, 2008
The program will begin at the fish hatchery, then travel across
the highway to the public access at Crooked Lake. Equipment March 1 The Dynastar/Lange Challenge at Nubs Nob. Giant
will be provided. Contact LTC at (231) 347-0991. Slalom racing for skiers of all ages and abilities. Eight dollar
entry fee with a grand prize drawing for a pair of Dynastar skis.
Feb. 16, Saturday. All day birding adventure on Sugar Island. A
short ferry ride from downtown Sault Ste. Marie, Sugar Island March 2 “Beat Your Kid” race and Ski and Snowboard Acad-
is situated on the St. Mary’s River and lies withing an important emy picnic at Nubs Nob. Race and picnic party on Birch Run
migratory flyway. In the wintertime, it is an excellent place to for our Ski and Snowboard Academy participants, parents and
see Snow Buntings, Great Grey Owls and winter finches. Pre- coaches.
registration required. Call Little Traverse Conservancy at (231)
347-0991 or March 8-9 Annual Nub’s Nord. Nordic festival at Nubs Nob for
telemark and cross country skiers. Tours of nordic trails, tele-
Feb. 16 Petoskey Winter Carnival. Day long activities for the mark clinic, pizza party and tele-gates race. Contact The Outfit-
whole family. ter (231) 526-2621 for more information

Feb. 15 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round four. Fun event March 7 Nubs Nob Friday Night Fights - Round five. Fun event
for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until for snowboarders and freeskiers. Registration in the lobby until
30 minutes prior to even start. 30 minutes prior to even start.

Feb. 22 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #4. Su-
per G racing on Valley at 7:00 p.m. Seven-race series open to
advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at
the end of series for top three in each age class and top three
overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more
information call 800-SKI-NUBS.
March 8 The K2/Smith duals at Nubs Nob. Head-to-head dual
giant slalom racing on Valley. Open to skiers of all ages and
abilities. Eight dollar entry fee with a grand prize drawing of new
K2s.
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Winter
Calendar
Your Fa t e r !
mily Outfit March, 2008
March 15 Blissfest & CMU Public Radio annual Irish Concert,
8 pm Harbor Springs Performing Arts Center The concert will
Sales & Rental feature Beoga, a five-piece traditional band based in Northern
Ireland’s County Antrim.

Telemark ~ XC Skis
March 15 The 46th Annual Nubs Nob Open. Northern Michi-
gan’s premier slalom racing event. Top to bottom World Cup
style slalom racing on Birch Run and Smokey. Eight dollar entry
Snowshoes fee. This race also counts for participants in the season-long
Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series as race #6.

March 16 Nubs Nob Tecnica/Volkl/Marker Speed Series #7. Su-

per G racing on Scarface at 10:00 a.m. Seven-race series open
to advanced skiers and snowboarders age 13 and up. Prizes at
the end of series for top three in each age class and top three
overall. Registration at the front desk until 6:20 p.m. For more
information call 800-SKI-NUBS.

March 16-18 Carnival weekend at Boyne Mountain kicks off Fri-

day evening in the civic center and goes through the weekend
with parties, cookouts, live entertainment, the slush cup and
plenty of other activities.

March 17 Krazy Daze at Boyne Highlands. A full day of fun in

the sun, complete with races, skiing over the pond, a costume
contest, face painting, and a huge party in the Zoo Bar.

Rental
March 17 Late season spring discount period begins at Nubs
Nob. Come enjoy the best in Michigan spring skiing and snow-
Daily ~ Weekly ~ Seasonal boarding at reduced rates through the end of the season.

March 22 Mardi Gras at Nubs Nob. Annual spring fling with fun
and games for all. Don’t miss the Soaker Cup Challenge, cos-

Skis tume contest, crazy couples and Pepsi Challenge races.

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