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Grand Hotel – Close the Grand for the Season – October 26 – 27, 2025

Something different, something time-honored: You’re invited to join in the unique experience as we close Grand Hotel’s doors for the winter months.

This package includes a casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening and a continental breakfast Monday morning. Enjoy an informal atmosphere with no dress code Sunday – Monday as we clean out our pantries and wine cellar. Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian, will host a presentation explaining the process we go through to close the hotel, as well as fun facts and interesting information from the 2025 season. Monday morning we continue the tradition of ringing the bell to signify the end of our season, bringing in the rockers and honoring exemplary service with our Grand Legend Celebration. Take home a piece of Grand Hotel with a geranium from the Front Porch.

We look forward to you joining our staff in this annual end-of-the-year event that has become a tradition for so many.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening  
  • Clearing of the Front Porch Rockers Rocking Chairs 
  • Final History Lecture of the season with resident historian, Bob Tagatz 
  • Breakfast buffet on Monday  
  • Monday morning Closing Ceremony
  • Geranium giveaway

The Close the Grand offer is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more. 

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G – March 16, 2025

Sunday, March 16, 2025: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am – Open to all
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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SPRING RACE SERIES:

Saturday & Sunday, March 1 & 2, 2025:  WinAlpine Junior Development Race

  • Junior Development Teams from other ski resorts are on site to compete
  • Slalom training on Feb 28
  • Slalom Race on March 1
  • GS & SL Race on March 2
  • Visit WinAlpine.com for more

Saturday, March 8, 2025: Jim Wickham Memorial Slalom Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up).
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 8th
  • 11:30 AM start – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
  • Age divisions: 0-10, 11-14, 15-17, 18-35, 36-46, 47-57, 58 and up

Sunday, March 9, 2025:  Earl Huckle Memorial Giant Slalom Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 9th
  • 11:30 AM Start – Open to All
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
  • Age divisions: 0-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

Sunday, March 16, 2025: Caberfae Peaks Gold Cup Super G Race

  • $10 for kids (17 & under) and $15 for adults (18 and up)
  • Price is $5 more for day of registration.  Registration closes at 10:45 am on March 17th
  • 11:30 am – Open to all
  • Awards in Beatie’s Bar & Grill
  • Age divisions: 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-32, 33-45, 46-59, 60+
  • Overall Male & Female Winners

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Grand Hotel – Open The Grand – May 2 – 3, 2019

Grand Hotel - Open The Grand

We invite you to be one of the first guests of Grand Hotel’s 133rd season as we Open the Grand. We will be offering this very special one night package that includes accommodations, a casual dinner buffet on Thursday evening in the Main Dining Room and breakfast on Friday morning. Come experience this special one night package before the hotel officially opens on Friday, May 3rd.

We hope to see you in May to Open the Grand!

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Buffet dinner Thursday evening
  • Breakfast Friday morning
  • Special discount on ferry boat tickets
  • No tipping within Grand Hotel

Subject to 19.5% added hotel charge, 2% Mackinac Island assessment, Michigan 6% sales tax and a $8.50 per person baggage handling charge. Regular additional adult and child rates apply.

Open the Grand

Arrive: Thursday, May 2, 2019
Depart: Friday, May 3, 2019

Package Price:

$319.00 per couple, $269 single

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Grand Hotel – Dorothy Draper School of Decorating – June 21 – 23, 2019

Grand Hotel - Dorothy Draper School of Decorating

Announcing the 5th Annual Dorothy Draper School of Decorating at America’s Summer Place. Come experience a Day of Decorating with host Carleton Varney, one of the most well known interior designers and President of Dorothy Draper and Company of New York City. Participants of the School of Decorating will explore the art of creating beautiful bold interiors during two design and artistic sessions. Learn about the Dorothy Draper style, developing a symphonically creative space, and giving your room personality and harmony. In addition, the day of decorating class is designed so participants may enhance design and decorating for their own personal spaces and appreciate the process of creating new and bold interiors.

Click here to read a Q&A with Emma Jay Byfield, great-grandaughter of Dorothy Draper, on MyNorth.com.

Emma talks about her experience attending Grand Hotel’s Dorothy Draper School of Decorating and how her great-grandmother’s iconic designs have influenced her own personal style.

Come immerse yourself in the bright beautiful colors and inspiration throughout Grand Hotel where Carleton Varney has been decorating for over 40 years. Gain confidence in your artistic expression and let your decorating talents come to life! Get ready to be creative and have fun!

In addition to the School of Decorating, the package includes accommodations in one of 397 uniquely decorated guest rooms designed by Mr. Varney, a full breakfast and dinner daily, cocktail receptions on Friday and Saturday evenings, and all of the modern amenities of Grand Hotel.

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Dorothy Draper School of Decorating Registration Form:

In addition to the package price, there is a $300 per person fee for the School of Decorating sessions for guests staying at Grand Hotel.

For non-hotel guests there will be a $350.00 per person fee.

To register for the School of Decorating, please fill out the form by clicking here.

*Stay additional nights Thursday, June 20 and/or Sunday, June 23 for $249 per room, per night. (additional fees apply)

Make your reservation online or call 1-800-33GRAND

Package Includes:

  • Accommodations
  • Full breakfast and dinner daily
  • Friday reception
  • Saturday reception
  • Saturday Dorothy Draper School of Decorating Classes from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Guests of Grand Hotel must pre-register for the design sessions and pay the additional per person fee. Non-hotel guests are welcome and must also pay the design session fee. (click here)
  • Free golf green fees on The Jewel (cart fee required)
  • Free admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
  • Special discount on ferry boat tickets
  • No tipping within Grand Hotel

Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 2% Mackinac Island assessment and a $8.50 per person baggage handling charge. Additional children and adults rates apply. *Dates subject to availability.

Dorothy Draper School of Decorating

Arrive: Friday, June 21, 2019
Depart: Sunday, June 23, 2019

Package Price:

Standard Room:
$1,099 per couple, $999 single
Lakeview:
$1,519 per couple, $1,419 single

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