July 21, 2022 On Sunday night, I took Sonny for a walk in the Hemlock woods near our house. We’ve been in these woods so many times, but this was different. I was barefoot and softly stepping into a symphony of plants and soils and would-be obstacles. It started by stepping through a squishy cattail …
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July 15, 2022 A few weeks ago, Cherry Republic hosted a teary going away party for our grandest employee, Phyllis Taylor. Many of you will recognize Phyllis. She has been the face of our Glen Arbor campus for 16 years — primarily greeting friends and customers in the winery. And she was the heart and …
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July 7, 2022 There were so many good things happening this week, we didn’t stop with just one final story! Enjoy, and let’s all make this week even better. First, Governor Whitmer came to visit our Traverse City flagship store on Tuesday afternoon. We met her at the back door and chatted in a quiet …
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MAWBY Sparkling in Suttons Bay and Cherry Republic in Glen Arbor share a love of Northern Michigan and its natural beauty. And now they share something else to cheer about. For the first time, the two have collaborated to produce a limited-edition wine. But not just any wine. MAWBY and Cherry Republic have created a …
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If you’ve ever been to a Glen Arbor 4th of July parade, you no doubt have happy memories of ‘Big Red’ — Cherry Republic’s iconic red bus. It would roll down Western Avenue filled with Cherry Ambassadors handing out cups of fresh cherries to the crowd. A few years ago, Cherry Republic donated Big Red …
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We are thrilled to have you meet Cherry Republic’s graduates from the Class of 2022! These amazing young men and women have bright futures ahead of them, and we can’t wait to see what comes next! ANN ARBOR Meg Vandermark Skyline High High School Juliet Christin University of Michigan Lyla Wotring University of Michigan CHARLEVOIX …
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On May 24th, Cherry Republic had the honor of hosting USDA Undersecretary for Rural Development Xochitl Torres-Small to its Downtown Traverse City retail store. The USDA visit was prompted by the recent signing of the Biden administration’s infrastructure bill. Torres-Small, along with USDA State Director for Rural Development Brandon Fewins, wanted to see first-hand some …
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The calendar might not say summer until June 21, but Memorial Day Weekend has always been the unofficial time to kick off summer in Northern Michigan. From athletic events and wine tours to farmers markets and classic car shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! In addition to stopping by Cherry Republic’s main campus in …
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We’re revisiting a blog that Bob wrote a few years ago that lists the top Northern Michigan spring activities, from hiking and biking to shopping, volunteering, mushroom hunting and more.
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Providence Organic Farm in Central Lake, Michigan, is well-known for growing things. Owners and operators Ryan and Andrea Romeyn have been producing a wide variety of certified organic vegetables and strawberries on their popular CSA farm for 20 years. Today, they’re helping to cultivate a future built on renewable energy thanks to an array of …
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If cherry trees blossom in May in Northern Michigan and the harvest falls in July and August, why do we honor The Greatest of All Stone Fruits in the middle of winter? Here’s why! The month kicks off with National Dark Chocolate Day on February 1st. And what goes better with chocolate than cherries? February …
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Join us for our annual Christmas Miracle Mile / Ugly Sweater Dash on Saturday, December 18. Beat the crowds and register online here. On the day of the race, registration starts at 10:30 a.m. with the race kicking off at 11 a.m. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under. Cherry …
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