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Taking The Wheel

August 5, 2022 Colebrook earned his driver’s license last Thursday. Steph sat in the backseat during the driving part of the test, and she was amazed that the instructor gave him the thumbs up. Maybe the instructor could not see all his near-misses as well as she could from the back seat, she surmised. We …

Leland Longing

July 29, 2022 Momma Mary, our longest and oldest employee, spent her first night at an elderly care facility in Leland on Monday. I arrived at 5:30 p.m. to spend the evening with her and to tuck her into her new bed. She was on the porch and we talked for a moment and then …

Summer Sunsets

One of the undisputed perks of living on Michigan’s west coast is being treated to nightly sunsets that can leave you breathless. Watching the sun slowly melt into Lake Michigan is a not-to-be missed nightly ritual — especially during the summer months when that orange ball of fire is on display until well past 9 …

Make A Northern Michigan-Inspired Cherry Chantilly Cake

Our classic Cherry Jam packs the fresh, sweet taste of a northern Michigan summer into a jar. After ripening on the tree for a season, the cherries travel from tree to jar and to your home! The perfect cake for Easter, Mother’s Day, or birthdays! We knew that we had to have a standout recipe …

The Dog Days of Summer

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 …

The Model of All Model Workers'

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 …

Bake Mamma Mary's Famous Cherry Crisp

The comforting flavors of tart cherries, brown sugar, and almonds combine with rolled oats, whole grain oats, and flour to create the perfect cherry crisp topping. Just add butter, sprinkle over a jar of Mamma Mary’s Top Secret Cherries, and pop it in the oven. Your kitchen will be filled with heavenly aromas in no …

Welcome, Sara Harding!

Sara Harding Named VP of Impact & Sustainability Cherry Republic has announced that Sara Harding will fill the company’s new role of Vice President of Impact & Sustainability. Harding will be a member of the company’s Leadership Team and will lead Cherry Republic’s newly formed Impact Department. In her new post, Harding will manage the …

A Busy Week At Cherry Republic

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 …

Your Northern Michigan Summer Checklist

Here’s a tip from your friends at Cherry Republic. If you want to squeeze every bit of fun out of your 2022 summer, you’d better have a checklist. We’re talking bonafide spreadsheet-level checklist. After all, there’s so much to do and see in Northern Michigan, you’ll want to make sure you don’t miss a thing …

2022 Cherry Crop Update

JULY 14, 2022 UPDATE Here’s the lastest tart cherry crop update from Dr. Nikki Rothwell at the Michigan State University Extension Center: Sweet cherry harvest is underway throughout northwest Michigan. Tarts are ripening fast, so some growers have also begun tart cherry harvest. Weather report The weather has been cooler than normal with some occasional …

Sustain' Sparkling Cherry Wine To Benefit GLBN

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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