Treetops Resort | Awesome Summer to Be Followed by Spectacular Fall

Barry Owens, General Manager of Treetops Resort, Gaylord, MI, talks to Chris Holman about how the successful summer season has been at Treetops. As the resort transitions to the autumn season, it kicks off with Labor Day Patriot Day Golf which provides scholarships to fallen military families. Barry tells the very powerful story behind the event. Treetop's is also looking forward to fall fun with Farm 2 Fork harvest dinners paired with Golf and spectacular colors!

Hear Barry and Chris discuss the summer and upcoming fall seasons at Treetops below.

Celebrating the 12^th annual Patriot Day Golf Shootout, an event that raises funds for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a charity that provides scholarships to families of the fallen or wounded. In addition to great golf, Treetops will pay tribute to those who have served and are currently serving.

Since 2007, the Folds of Honor has provided educational scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. Returning home from his second tour of duty in Iraq, Major Dan Rooney, an F-16 fighter pilot in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, became painfully aware of the reality families face when a loved one in uniform is fallen or disabled. Major Rooney decided he had to do something. Not only would he pay tribute to American service-members and their families, he would live as a reminder among civilians that it is our duty to honor the sacrifices of those who preserve the freedoms we so easily take for granted. Major Rooney committed to spend his life changing the future of America’s grieving spouses and children. In 2007, he formed the Folds of Honor Foundation; a 501C-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of these heroic Americans.

When asked about the storied golf event, General Manager Barry Owens commented how proud he is of this event, “Without the passion shared by our PGA Director of Golf, Kevin McKinley this event would not stand as tall it does each year. Kevin became true friends with Major Dan Rooney after the fellow PGA Golf Professional told his story. Standing true to both Major Rooney’s and Kevin McKinley’s passion to honor the fallen and educate their legacy, this Treetops Resort event is a gift each year – we are proud to host this event each year with the intention of giving back to the many military families who serve our country.”

Patriot Golf Day Weekend is full of events including a FREE Kick off CONCERT featuring The George Brothers on Friday, August 30^th highlighted by fireworks for everyone to enjoy. This evening of fun is OPEN TO THE PULIC!

Entries for the 2019 Robert's Dream Contest are now closed, Treetops will be making their decision and notifying our winner very soon.

Active / Retired Military - choose your financial commitment level:

Raise $500 - for Entry Fee & 1 Lodging Room (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team sharing a room)
Raise $750 for Entry Fee & 2 Lodging Rooms (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team NOT sharing a room)

Public / Non-Military - choose your financial commitment level:

Raise $1,000 - for Entry Fee & 1 Lodging Room (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team sharing a room)
Raise $1,250 for Entry Fee & 2 Lodging Rooms (for 3 nights for a 2-person team, based on one team NOT sharing a room)

This event has many valuable but moving parts, so any and all questions about how you can be a part of it should be directed to Kevin McKinley -kmckinley@treetops.com

Known for its majestic rolling hills and natural valleys overlooking the Pigeon River Valley Fall is the perfect time to visit Treetops Resort with its spectacular views. Treetops Resort is the name by which all other courses in Michigan and beyond are measured. The resort is home to Robert Trent Jones, Sr.’s final design; the Masterpiece, and is the course that is largely acknowledged to be the architect’s crowning glory. The equally magnificent Premier course is the only course in Michigan designed by the famed Tom Fazio. The Signature course is rated a Top 100 Resort Golf Course. The Tradition course bears its name by the ‘traditional’ wooden pins and pennant flags paying homage to golf’s origin. Treetops Resort is home to North America’s #1 Par 3 Course – Threetops.

Resort Onsite Offerings:

The Resort is proud to offer a variety of lodging options
The Resort is home to the Treetops Golf Academy, Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school
Resort Dining, Culinary Excursion Events, and Family Dining amenities
Michigan’s Largest Craft Brew Selection @ the ‘Sports Bar’ – Over 80 Michigan Craft Beers are severed daily. Full Selection of over 100 bottles beers from around the World
Full Service Spa – Relaxation & Rejuvenation – ‘Spa-Cation’ Packages Year Round
Fitness Center and Two Swimming Pools

Fall Into Michigan Foodie Fun at Treetops Resort

A Culinary Adventure – Farm2Fork Dinner Series September 14, October 12 and November 9

Local - Fresh - Pure

(GAYLORD, MICHIGAN) – Treetops Resort – Michigan’s Most Spectacular Resort is most always known for its collection of five premier golf courses, but this upcoming Fall season the Treetops culinary team is celebrating Michigan’s bounty of fresh ingredients with its Farm2Fork Dinner Adventures. There are three autumn dinners to choose from.

The 2019 Treetops Culinary Adventure Series will meld the locally harvested Farm2Fork ingredients with Michigan craft beer and wine selections. The Treetops Resort culinary team will prepare a four-course meal made with locally grown and produced ingredients from area farms. Each course of the meal is thoughtfully infused and paired with a different beer or wine produced in the Great Lakes State.

On Saturday, September 14^th the evening is coined a ‘Michigan Cherry Culinary Celebration’ and will feature wines produced by Leelanau Cellars located near the shores of Lake Michigan near Traverse City. The evening will start with a first course of balsamic cherry and honeyed goat cheese bruschetta followed by Michigan mixed greens with dried cherries, pine nuts and a house-made cherry vinaigrette. The star of the evening will be black cherry wood smoked back ribs with Michigan cherry BBQ. Adding to the plate, are whipped sweet potato served with a cherry compound butter and broccolini. Topping off the four courses will be a white chocolate cherry mousse.

On Saturday, October 12^th the heat of the harvest season will be celebrated with an evening filled with Michigan Apples. For starters Michigan apple strudel bites prepared in phyllo with mascarpone cheese, followed by an organic spinach salad will be served. The salad is prepared with Maytag bleu cheese and a Granny Smith apple nest with apple champagne vinaigrette. The main course will feature an apple Dijon pork tenderloin with fresh apple relish and paired with Michigan roasted new potatoes and grilled asparagus. A final course of Honeycrisp apple dumplings with caramel cider sauce will be served. Each course will feature a selection of Michigan craft beer produced by Bell’s Brewery located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

The final Farm 2 Fork event of the year will be presented on Saturday, November 9^th and will feature a ‘Holiday Harvest’ meal complimented by a selection of wines produced by Black Star Farms located in in the heart of Leelanau County in Suttons Bay. The culinary adventure will start off with Butternut squash bisque in a bread bowl followed by Michigan mixed greens with gorgonzola balsamic vinaigrette. The third course will feature a petit filet of Michigan raised beef prepared with a blackberry demi-glace. Michigan twice baked potatoes and roasted root vegetables will complement the main course. Michigan apple walnut tarts will complete the meal.Guests are seated family style around a large farm-like dining tables filled with character; from vintage table and glass wear to fresh flowers and greens just picked near the resort.

The culinary Farm2Fork experience includes a four-course meal, Michigan craft beer and wine selections and is $99 per person inclusive of all taxes and fees. Overnight packages start at $162 per person based on double occupancy including lodging, the dinner event, and breakfast the following morning.

Each Culinary Adventure event may be ‘packaged up’ with seasonal activities, making it the perfect getaway.

Resort Onsite Offerings:

The Resort is proud to offer a variety of lodging options
The Resort is home to the Treetops Golf Academy, Michigan’s only three-time, Top 25 golf school
Resort Dining, Culinary Excursion Events, and Family Dining amenities
Michigan’s Largest Craft Brew Selection @ the ‘Sports Bar’ – Over 80 Michigan Craft Beers are severed daily. Full Selection of over 100 bottles beers from around the World
Full Service Spa – Relaxation & Rejuvenation – ‘Spa-Cation’ Packages Year Round
Fitness Center and Two Swimming Pools

Fun Facts:

In the winter, Treetops Resort offers some of the finest terrain in the Midwest for downhill skiing and snowboarding. The resort features 23 ski runs and is ‘Michigan’s Most Family Friendly Ski Resort’. Winter escapes also feature miles of cross country trails, dozens of snowshoe and hiking trails. There are ski school offerings for the entire family and every skill level. Treetops Resort is located in Gaylord, Michigan just off I-75 at exit #282.

To reserve a Treetops Resort Getaway visit www.treetops.com or call 888-TREETOPS.

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