While planning our trip to Michigan, I stumbled upon this place and it looked beautiful. It's only…read moreabout a 30 minute drive outside of Traverse city so we made the trek after a short adventure at Mission Point Light House. The secret garden is dog friendly but they cannot come into the little shop. They ask that you clean up after your dog as good owners should and that you don't wander through the vineyard as they are constantly working there. The garden is beautiful. So many lavender plants and other flowers. Although we came at the end of August, we still saw a lot of beautiful flowers. I came in by myself to get us drinks. They have a dog bowl outside the gift shop so my pup was able to get a drink (though we also brought some with us). There are some seating area with umbrellas for shades, a cute gazebo and more lavender fields. The gift shop sells all sorts of lavender goods (soaps, lotions, food items, etc.) They also have ice cream. I got a chardonnay because it was unoaked and the only white wine I would have drank without buying an entire bottle. I got my husband a hard cider. I believe they also make their cider. She told me I get to keep my wine glass and gave me a paper bag to store it after I finish drinking my wine. We walked around and enjoyed the view, took a few pictures with my pup and the beautiful surroundings and sat around and finished our drinks. What an enjoyable experience and it was free! Next time I find my place in this area, this will definitely be a repeat stop. And if you haven't been, you should go and enjoy the scene.

A gorgeous must see while in Traverse city! This is a great addition to the picturesque Brys winery…read morejust down the road. They have beautiful sage and lavender plants along with a wide selection of products for sale with these two plants. There is a small selection of wines and ice cream pints available in the shop. If you order wine you get to keep the wine glass which adds great value to the experience! All the staff were super welcoming and friendly. There is a super cute seating area with great views of the vineyards as well. The overall ambiance is calming and relaxing. Definitely stop by this place while visiting Brys!

The Lake House is a quintessential local gem of a business in the heart of Charlevoix... It's on…read morethe main strip and overlooks the water, which is fitting. On a recent visit to Charlevoix, my family wandered inside and looked around at all of the fabulous gifts and home accessories. We were heading to catch a flight back to Phoenix, and had zero additional room in our suitcases, otherwise, we probably would have found plenty to purchase. We also said hello to the official store greeter, Ella - she is adorable! Whether you're on the hunt for a gift, something for your own lake house or want to bring a taste of Charlevoix to a friend or family member, you're sure to find what you're looking for and more at The Lake House!

My go-to place for gifts- Eric offers the very best in customer service and products and the store…read moreitself is just beautiful.

Nothing to review. Must still be on Winter schedule. Only open Friday-Sunday. Drove up for nothing.read more

This place is so neat! I was searching for Petoskey stones as gifts, and they had those, PLUS MORE…read more They have every stone imaginable, handmade art, stickers, magnets, all kinds of cool things. The saleswoman was so friendly, and she helped me find what I was seeking, and then she told me about all the different stones, their histories, and these little facts that only someone, who truly cares, knows. It was a Saturday afternoon, and I was the only one there, so we talked, and I shopped. It was such a great experience, and I learned a ton. Thank you for a truly great experience. I've already told everyone to visit you, and I will be back too.

Great place to take children and teens to stimulate interest in science. Numerous puzzles,…read moretelescopes, books and games all focused on scientific discovery.

Manager refused to acknowledge an item we bought there (wasn't even trying to return it). Was rude…read moreand essentially called me a liar. NEVER going back!

This store is so cute. Sometimes in tourist towns you get stores that are full of trash, tchotchkes…read moreor materials that are not high-quality. This is neither. Everything in here was so cute, the quality of all the goods was very high, it felt very Michigan and of Traverse City without being a copycat of anything else. It is fully itself. Everything in here was something that I would wanna wear at any point in my life. We got so many stickers and souvenirs for our friends and family because we loved it. It's the best souvenir store in all of Traverse City. And the cherry on top was Nick. Nick was the most personable and amazing store clerk we have ever met. He was happy to hear our stories, share his own, and give us his feedback. Nick should have a raise. We love Nick. Everything about this store was made better by the fact that Nick was working here- and it was already a great store. 100% recommend, everyone who visits Traverse City should visit this store and Nick should get a raise. Thank you!

This store is more than just a place to buy a T-Shirt or a souvenir.... it is an opportunity to be…read morepart of a movement.... their love for Michigan and all things of the sort is so strong you can feel it in every part of the displays and products. The service is top notch and they are excited to discuss each product and who makes it and designs it and where it comes from. If everyone was as passionate about what they sell and what they stand for as these people are, there would be Peace on Earth. Every community needs a place like this... a place that stands for more than just T-shirts and slogans... a place that believes we can all do our part to make where we are a better place.

What a cool bookstore! I could have spent hours browsing. A really unique collection of old and new…read moreat reasonable prices. I can't wait to come back when I have more time to really dig in.

In our day trip to Northport, we were walking back from lunch when Dog Ears Books peaked our…read moreinterested. Upon further examination, we discovered a true gem in the town of Northport. This used/new bookstore has a delightful charm (complete with a dog in a chair, adorably sleeping during our visit), books stacked from floor to ceiling, and a certain ambiance that can only be achieved by the greatest used bookstores. After combing through the shelves, my other half grabbed a stack of books he couldn't leave without. It would have received a five star review, except you can only pay with cash. We had to pop over to the ATM to get enough cash for our total.

This Mother Daughter Duo have an eye for fashion, quality and fun! Absolutely sold on their…read morehomemade candles which include local stones: a rock hunters dream!! Not to mention the unique aromas which are carefully crafted to smell make any area smell lovely! I also adore their clothing lines which offer fashion from the very young to the old but young at heart gang! Enjoy your visit to this fantastic store!!!

I have been a faithful customer of this store in the past but will never shop here again. I…read morehappened to meet the owner today who was extremely rude. I had an emergency call from a family member and she asked me to leave the store. I had only just walked in the door! When I called to explain why I happened to be on the phone, she hung up on me. Does she kick out people who are having a conversation in the store?? I'm so disappointed and will not spend another dollar there. Just be nice people! You do not know the hardships people may be dealing with on a daily basis. I would have been the first to apologize had I been spoken to with any compassion.

The selection was incredible! From an adorable children's section that transports you into a boat…read more(look up) to cookbooks, note cards, vinyl records, cute canvas bags...very well organized! The employees were so helpful since we were new to this bookstore. Excited to come up north again just so we can find more treasures here.

Cute little bookstore right in the heart of downtown Charlevoix! It's one of the smaller…read moreindependent bookstores that I've visited, but they still have such a wide selection of books to browse and purchase from! There is a reading level (children's through adults) and genre for every kind of reader here! Very cute, very simply decorated, but with some pops of personality, and I just love supporting an indie bookstore! I snagged a new book from a Michigan-based author (now also a NYT Bestseller) that I hadn't known had already come out and was tempted by so many more books! Definitely pop in here for a perfect vacation read!