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!

Great, unique hand made items. Several fair trade items and some local items as well. Staff was…read morevery friendly and helpful. We'll be back in the future to see if the selection gets updated.

An interesting array of home decor, jewelry and art with an eye for local products. Not just…read moresouvenirs, so it's worth a visit for anyone who's browsing the shops at The Commons!

We were absolutely blown away by the art in the gallery/shop. It is so beautifully curated, and the…read moreartist here are of the highest caliber. We were welcomed and our questions answered. You can tell that they are very proud and are happy to promote the artist house here there's a little bit of everything from paintings to jewelry to ceramics to pottery at all price points. It is just a beautiful, beautiful stop.

Absolutely a must in Suttons Bay! The art is truly curated so well. Many local artists and a…read morevariety of lovely gift items and jewelry.

Highly recommended a lot of neat stuff! If you are looking for unique stuff! Staff is amazing…read morevery friendly!

We were up north with my inlaws for a week and stopped by here a few times to browse all the…read morebeautiful, colorful pieces. My SIL & BIL just bought a new house so they were excitedly exploring all the decor, particularly garden decor, for their new abode. My husband's niece also recently got her first house and she excitedly picked out several cute things for her yard like the stone owls and a couple of other pieces. While everyone was browsing outside I popped inside and saw the most gorgeous embroidered chair. It was blue with orange birds and flowers all over it. I showed it to my husband who also loved it and urged me to get it. "That is an Annette chair if I've ever saw one" he said. Alas, we are due for getting some repair work done around our house so I balked at the price and said "maybe next time!" And stepped away from the chair with a longing look. Hah. I didn't leave empty handed tho! I picked up a cute solar grasshopper figurine to add to my garden and a golden fox statue for indoor decor. Anyway, I left the shop to go browse down the street and long story short, my in-laws were sneaky and bought me the chair as a surprise gift!! I was floored by their generosity and tried to argue, but the deal was done so I accepted the gift with the kindness intended. Now, between me, my husband, my mom, three dogs and all our luggage we had zero room in our car for the chair so my sneaky in-laws also arranged delivery with the shop. A day or two after we got back home I got a call and text from the gallery letting me know the owner himself was going to be in our town the next day and had the chair with him for delivery. I was surprised and impressed that they did their own delivery (not sure what I expected but wasn't white glove service by the owner to our house 4.5 hours from them!) My husband greeted him at the door and the chair was delivered in all its beautiful glory. So yeah, this store is great for unique decor both small (cute stone owls) to large (a beautiful embroidered chair) and everything in between. Now I just have to figure out the right place to put it bc this is a chair that demands to be seen!

Service, understated, just right. I was looking for a specific title, which I didn't find. I found…read moresomething else though. The book I bought was an arc, so that was affordable. I bought tea, also. Cozy place.

Nice section! I found a few volumes i couldn't pass up. Great staff, welcoming and helpful in…read moremaking selections. And ... terrific bookstore pup! Good vibes all around.

Excellent service every time I go. I always find something they have great service and they know…read morethere colors and always are willing to find something to match if your struggling. The selection is divided seasonally and love the weekly live videos.

I have always been pleased with my visits to Renee's. This past visit was no exception. Renee has…read moreone of the premiere quilt shops. She, her husband, and staff are ALWAYS friendly,helpful, and knowledgeable. Of course, I bought more than I planned on. Who wouldn't? She has so many wonderful examples about the shop. Don't pass by the pink mailbox on M-72 as you head for Traverse City.

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.

I adore everything about the Candle Factory. From the outside, it has metal shingles and old…read morefactory brick walls. The interior is reminiscent of a trendy inner-city loft - old, well-preserved brick and hardwood flooring. The selection of candles is undeniably eclectic, ranging from organic, soy-based and essential oils-based. There's a wealth of Michigan made candles, but the most impressive are those made specially by the Candle Factory. Further, there's an endless array of candle holders. There's all shapes and sizes of candles featured, along with art for sale by local artists. The staff is equally wonderful; they're immensely helpful, knowledgeable and kind. The gal who checked me out helped box my items for safe and secure traveling. This is a must-stop place for fans of artisan candles and local home-decor.

Great selection took a group there even with the construction it's worth the trip. The service has…read morefriendly staff it is a candle store so if you're a candle person it's the store for you.