Bistro Newsletter

I just returned from my annual Pickled Hens Trip. Unfortunately, we were short two girls but that didn’t stop the fun from rolling along this year. Harbor Springs is one of our favorite times together. It’s such a beautiful area and we are up there before the crowds roll in. The water is crystal blue clear; our skies were sunny and the trails through Roaring Brook Nature Preserve are quiet except for the natural springs gurgling and The Hens cackling.

We normally fill our day with relaxing on the beach, hiking, boating, bike rides, shopping, snacking and popping bottles but this year we added two new activities. Crafting with Cocktails & Kaftans and detoxing in the Barrel Sauna followed by a cold plunge in Little Traverse Bay.

Local Artist Nancy Daniel hosted a workshop for us where we were creating a version of her “Spirit Ladies” that she produces and sells. We brought tiny treasures of our own and found objects from our hikes. Nancy makes the sweet faces with polymer clay. She provided all the beautiful fabrics, birch sticks, twine, ribbons and many adornments. She was kind, patient and inquisitive. She let us find our inner Goddess and supported our efforts. I hope we continue Crafting in Kaftans next year; it was really enjoyed by all of us.​

We went into town one day to tour the new Shay Works Museum and to catch the always busy Farmer’s Market. Most of our meals were filled with veggies from the market and one night we even had local rabbit. I’ll have to see if Chef Max is interested in giving it a try at the Bistro.
Thank you ladies for the stellar trip!! I’ll see ALL of you in Charlston in September… I can’t wait!

Cheers,
Sharon

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