224-U.P. Nature Lodge with Labyrinth, Trails, Food

Surrounded by 40 acres of grounds, woods and walking trails, you'll enjoy Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging, a quiet nature retreat. The best attractions of the central Upper Peninsula are within 1.25 hours, including Pictured Rocks, Big Springs, Fayette. Room 224 is a spacious, comfortable room with private bathroom, and access to the common sitting room, dining room, our garden and woods, and a meditation labyrinth. You'll love the coffee shop in our lobby! Lattes, baked goods, sandwiches to go. The space Amenities: King bed with cotton sheets Private ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower TV with Netflix & Roku (no cable or satellite) In-room mini-fridge, coffeemaker, microwave Breakfast snacks in the dining room daily Coffee is also available at the first-floor beverage bar. Coffee shop open Thurs - Mon 8am - 11am. Ice can be found near the beverage bar (follow the signs) Elevator access to upper floors 40 acres of grounds and woods to roam and explore Peace and Quiet! There is a charcoal grill in the picnic area. Charcoal and lighter fluid are available at the Garden Mini Mart or Dollar General at Garden Corners. A coffee shop is onsite. Variable seasonal hours. Please check ahead. Guest access Enjoy exploring the Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging! Don't miss a walk-through of our gorgeous grounds and the meditation labyrinth. Walk to dining, drinks, mini-mart, art gallery, and coffee shop in our lobby in season. Other things to note Garden Grove Retreat, a historic bed & breakfast, is located in the quaint Village of Garden, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located on 40 acres of beautiful grounds and cedar forest, Garden Grove provides a relaxing respite from the stresses of life, a place where you can enjoy the quiet countryside, hiking on-property, and nearby access to Lake Michigan, Garden Bay, and Big Bay de Noc. Just a few miles from Fayette State Park Historic Townsite, and a quick drive to sandy beaches at Garden Corners, Thompson, and Fayette. Centrally located in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the retreat is within 2 hours drive of Mackinac Island, Tahquamenon Falls, and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You'll enjoy EASY SELF-CHECK-IN with your unique access codes. Watch for your instructions ahead of your arrival. Friendly staff is on call 24/7 with your phone call or text, and We provide quick access to self-catering items so you can clean as you go, plus you'll enjoy scrumptious continental breakfast snacks daily. Refresh your mind along our winding Meditation Labyrinth, set amidst the beauty of a four-seasons garden featuring perennials and apple blossoms in season, colorful maples, and evergreens. Garden Grove Retreat is an airbnb-style lodging facility that serves complimentary continental breakfast. A former Catholic retreat house, Garden Grove now privately owned and managed. Some of the historic elements of the former Marygrove Retreat Center can still be found on the premises, instilling a spiritual feeling for those who seek it. Our dedicated staff is comprised of local men and women devoted to preserving the building and operations of this historic retreat center. We offer all who come to the Garden Peninsula a place to retreat, refresh, and renew mind, body, and spirit. Please note that our front desk is NOT staffed 24/7 - rather, our friendly staff is quickly available to answer questions and assist with your needs via text or phone call to the cell numbers provided ahead of check-in. If you would like in-person assistance at check-in, please request this through the booking system. About the Neighborhood: Set on the beautiful Garden Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Garden Grove Retreat is centrally located to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's best attractions: Fayette State Park Historic Townsite, Kitch-iti-Kipi (Big Springs) at Palm Book State Park, Indian Lake State Park, Seoul Choix Lighthouse, Picured Rocks National Lakeshore, Tahquamenon Falls, and Mackinac Island. We're located just 50 minutes from Escanaba where a quaint downtown, a mall, and several big box stores are located, and just 25 minutes from Manistique with its arts and culture, small town shopping, boardwalk, and lighthouse. Close to sandy-beach swimming. Great kayaking on Garden Bay, Big Bay de Noc, Portage Bay, and Snail Shell Harbor at Fayette. Bring your bikes to ride our stretch of the Iron-Bell Trail along US-2 or take a leisurely ride along M-183 to Fayette and Fairport. ORV, cross-country ski, snowmobile, mountain bike, and hiking trails nearby. Kayak rentals at Indian Lake and Fayette State Parks. Great dining at the Port Bar, The Fish Shack, Tylene's, the Nahma Inn, and the Big Spring Inn as well as in Escanaba and Manistique.