We had a wonderful experience at Chateau Chantal. It helped that we made an appointment since it…read morewas Labor Day weekend. Despite absolutely huge crowds coming in, owner Marie, spent over an hour with us as industry bloggers sharing the history, production and products. This property is absolutely incredibly situated to have views of both sides of Mission Bay, and it's incredibly gorgeous. The investment in the property is immense with the incredible clean lines of rolling Hill vineyards, a massive world-class tasting facility, production room with lots of space, and retail products display space. Seating is all over, from the back rolling Hill patios, two front balcony terraces. They are well-staffed to handle large groups and give everyone great smiling friendly service. My glog has all the wine details, and we had 'finds'. Unique were the distillery items too. See wine-sage review for wine details. Overall the experience was reminiscint of the best we've seen in expensive California, with better views! Thanks Marie for the memorable experience. Definitely go. Best property we saw on Mission and Leelanau in Michigan

We enjoyed our first experience at Chateau Chantal. We arrived late afternoon on a beautiful…read moreOctober day. It was not busy which gave us the ability to get our wine quickly and get a seat outside and take advantage of the beautiful scenery. There is patio seating around the entire building. The parking could be an issue during busy season but we did not have any issues. We brought our 2 kids and many people had pets with them. A nice establishment!

Looking to learn new cooking and/or baking skills? Enjoy meeting others who love to spend time in…read morethe kitchen? Need a fun night out or a creative date night? Chef Lady TC is the answer! I've been taking her classes for several years now. I have learned so many things and gained so much confidence in the kitchen thanks to her classes. From muffins to bread to Pad Thai and so much more. I've also made new friends that share my passion for cooking and baking. The classes are held in a teaching kitchen, with a colorful stand mixer at every station. Bright pink aprons and name tags are ready when you arrive. Chef Lady Lisa walks you through every step, giving tips and tricks throughout the class. I've taken over 20 classes, and everything I made was a success. I just can't recommend these classes enough. Pics are most of what I learned from class.

Got a little tummy ache after drinking about a gallons worth of oil and vinegar, but left with some…read moregreat picks and several lemon cake mixes thanks to the amazing staff

I had an amazing time tasting all the different vinegars and oils. Inside, they have these cylinder…read morecontainers where you can pour and taste everything. It's set up like a whole room where you can walk around slowly, look, and try different combos at your own pace. The staff was so nice--super helpful and even helped me come up with different pairings. One mix that made my mind almost explode was the watermelon basil balsamic with the ginger olive oil. It was so good, I couldn't stop myself. I went around the whole place trying different combinations like a madwoman. I ended up buying a four-piece set--two balsamic vinegars and two olive oils. One of the oils I bought was a jalapeño olive oil, and being a chef, my mind went to all these different places. My brain started to itch thinking about what I could make--different pieces, different marinades, different sauces, different salads. I got so excited and giddy, like a grown man in a LEGO store or a kid in Toys "R" Us. It was that kind of joy.

My two sisters and I took a private art class with Phil. I am not artistic at all (my other two…read moresisters are) but I still had a great time!! And have a piece that I created that I am proud of. Great for all ages and talent levels. Phil was very knowledgeable with different style and techniques and was able to tailor the class to our individual needs. The studio seemed to have everything you could possibly need. They seem to have a lot of classes and workshops; If you're thinking about it, I say just do it!! Price was very affordable. Also, as this matters to me, they were quick with cashing my check.

Blackbird Arts is one of my favorite things about Traverse City! They offer great kids classes, as…read morewell as classes for adults. The instructors are nothing short of amazing. We had a kids party here and it was awesome!

Great variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. Little boutique with dance shoes (ballet,…read morehip hop, tap, etc.), tights, leotards, fun "dance" accessories and gifts is worth checking out. My girls have both taken dance classes at the Dance Center and loved it. The instructors are very passionate about dance, friendly and helpful. The recitals are amazing, we are always blown away by the talent and the girls have a blast. Prices for classes are reasonable as well.

From the owner: The Dance Center has been the leader in dance education in Northern Michigan for over 45 years! Our…read morefaculty are all professional dance instructors with extensive training and performance experience. Each of our faculty members are uniquely gifted educators caring, creative and dedicated to your student, whether they are recreational dancers or pre-professionals, all students are encouraged to reach their highest potential. We have a wide array of genres including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, ballroom, Latin, Celtic, contemporary, lyrical and preschool dance as young as 18 months. All styles, all levels, all ages. We also provide numerous performance opportunities for our students, including Dance Center's Youth Ensemble, our Ballet Virtuoso and Studio Company classes, Fresh Fusion Competitive Dance Teams.

Interesting, well-presented exhibits. Hands-on opportunities. Classes offered annually. Community…read moreevents, too. I have been to a few of the events: one was the Central Neighborhood front porch concerts and treats- it was fun. The other event was as a volunteer (full disclosure) for their plein air paint out as part of Paint Grand Traverse. Oh, I think everyone should volunteer for this, but that's my love of the arts speaking. As more of a dreamer than a do-er, I'm pretty much in awe of those who *do.* Lastly, this evening I was here for the TC Ticker's 'Recess' event. I'd consider going to another of their events, the venues rotate. There were beverage tickets (imbibe if you don't have to work later, as I did) and yummy treats from Maxbauer's and Raduno. I guess I networked, but I consider it more a polishing/fine-tuning of extremely rusty social skills. I am a busy and introverted human, therefore I don't get out much, lol. But, when I do get out, it's because I have high expectations. And, this venue and event both proved themselves to be enjoyable.

From the owner: Crooked Tree offers rotating, year-round art exhibits featuring local, regional, and national…read moreartists. We also offer art classes for all ages, lectures series, Paint Grand Traverse plein air festival, and more.

My son really enjoyed his dinosaur music class. They danced, did projects, got goodie bags and ate…read morelunch with his class. He said he had tons of fun and can't wait to try another class.

I love this studio! Everyone is so supportive and fun! No need to feel intimidated or unsure of…read moreyourself! Just come play with us!