The Mackinac Blog

This September, raise a glass to extraordinary wines at our Fall Wine Appreciation Weekend. Join Trefethen Family Vineyards and Grand Hotel Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer for an array of themed events, including a Friday Welcome Reception, Saturday afternoon wine tastings with food pairings, culinary demonstrations, and a Saturday evening special Wine Pairing Dinner.

About Elizabeth Schweitzer, Master Sommelier at Grand Hotel
The eighth woman Sommelier in the world, Elizabeth enjoys sharing her vast knowledge every season with our guests during this special themed weekend. You can also find her in our Main Dining Room helping you choose the perfect wine with your meal.

Grand Hotel’s Salle à Manger was recently awarded an Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator for the third consecutive year. It recognizes Grand Hotel’s well-chosen assortment of quality wines that will satisfy discerning wine lovers.

Learn More about Elizabeth Schweitzer.

About Trefethen Family Vineyards
As our sole source of grapes, our estate vineyards define our wines. Everything begins here. For over fifty years, we have been students of this land, and the more we learn, the more questions we have. Today, we farm at a level of detail that would have been unimaginable three generations ago. And yet, every harvest reveals more about the singular characteristics of each individual vineyard block, and the vine rows within it. Our awe for this place, and its unending complexity, is undiminished and we hope that you can taste the vineyard and the vintage in the wines that we craft. Learn more.

Join us Friday, October 3 to Sunday, October 5, as we celebrate a trio of milestones: The 35th anniversary of our iconic Somewhere in Time Weekend, the 45th anniversary of the movie “Somewhere in Time” that was filmed at Grand Hotel, and the 50th anniversary of the novel the movie was based on, “Bid Time Return.”

To add to the excitement of this special occasion actress Jane Seymour, who starred as Elise McKenna in the movie, may be joining the event and returning to the historic setting at Grand Hotel where the beloved movie was filmed! Enjoy a weekend of nostalgic events, themed activities, and a chance to meet Jane Seymour herself as we honor the legacy of timeless love.

Consider reserving a stay for Thursday evening as well for additional Somewhere in Time events and another chance to enjoy the beloved movie along with guests who love the movie just as much as you do.