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12 Corners Vineyards

12 Corners Vineyards was started by a small group of friends who grew up in Michigan and recognized the uniqueness of a site just four miles off Michigan's famed "Gold Coast". The neighborhood of Twelve Corners, Michigan is our namesake. We have a 115-acre estate planted with both vinifera and hybrid grapes. Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay and Traminette are but a sampling of the varieties we offer as wines for your palate's pleasure.

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Aria at The Whitcomb

Aria at The Whitcomb, formerly known as Veranda at The Whitcomb, is an elegant and romantic, outdoor-covered wedding venue that can host up to 250 guests.

With one exclusive booking per day, Aria is available for weddings and events from April through November. There are 3 available venue spaces: Rooftop, Veranda, and Garden. Tie the knot on the Rooftop or the Garden overlooking Lake Michigan, enjoy cocktail hour on the Rooftop or Garden, and dance the night away in celebration on the Veranda.

Contact Us: https://bit.ly/AriaWhitcombContact

Schedule a Tour: https://calendly.com/ariawhitcomb/aria-tour

Pricing & Information Guide: https://bit.ly/ariapackages

Brochure: https://bit.ly/ariabrochure

Register for our upcoming Open House Event: https://bit.ly/ariaopenhouse

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Bud Distributing, Inc.

Bud Distributing is proud to represent a strong portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands, including several that are produced in our local communities. Our company strives to provide quality products, with a customer-first service model.

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Crystal Springs Florist & Garden Center

Crystal Springs Florist has been proudly serving the Benton Harbor area since 1947. We are family owned and operated and are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect.

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Fernwood Botanical Gardens

Fernwood is a special place where people, plants, and nature come together. Beautiful gardens surrounded by forest are tucked into a landscape of 105 acres of cultivated and natural areas along the scenic St. Joseph River valley. Miles of trails await, and indoors, visitors may enjoy an art gallery, fern conservatory, nature center, cafe, and gift shop. Fernwood offers many possibilities for learning and enrichment, including classes, workshops, lectures, concerts, trips, exhibits, and special events.

Fernwood is a private, not-for-profit institution. We receive no government funds, so contributions are necessary for our operation and development. More than 2,500 members and friends help make Fernwood the special place that it is through their donations of money and service.

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House of Colour - Southwest, MI

Personal Color & Style Analysis - "it's life changing!"

Do you have a closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Admire how others look, buy the same items, but never feel like you can achieve the same results? Ready to find a palette of colors that make you look & feel amazing, and allows your entire closet to mix & match?

Personal color & style analysis is the key to unlocking the secrets to a wardrobe you'll love! Let's turn getting dressed into the simplest part of your day. Whether you need to know your best white for your wedding dress, which color to wear to your next interview, or just want to feel confident as a mom on the go, we have the tools to help you!

Your best colors & styles will show you in your healthiest light. Glowing and radiant, helping you look younger, slimmer, more professional, confident, friendly, approachable...and the list goes on!

Perfect for...

  • a self-care day
  • a couples date
  • a girl's day
  • bridal parties
  • graduation gifts
  • professional development

It's a one-time investment, for a lifetime of impact And, as always, we believe adding color makes life more magical.

Our Story: Katie Jones is a native of Southwest, Michigan. She opened her studio in May of 2021. Since then, she's had the pleasure of serving 400+ clients (& counting) . Katie trained with HOUSE OF COLOUR USA, which has 35+ years of experience perfecting the most comprehensive, individualized color & style analysis available on the market. Her passion is to help everyone embrace and find joy in their unique design, using the power of color & style analysis.

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Journeyman Distillery

Journeyman Distillery produces handcrafted, organic spirits in the historic EK Warren Featherone factory located  in Three Oaks, MI. Our products are certified organic, kosher and made with locally sourced grains.  

Warren, a staunch prohibitionist, founded the historic building in 1883 as a buggy whip and corset factory. He revolutionized the manufacturing process of corsets with the use of the softer feather bone, over the stiffer whalebone in the late 19th century. EK Warren’s success reached worldwide attention putting Three Oaks, Michigan on the map.

We invite you to explore throughout the historic building and take a look through our gallery windows which let you view the distillation process as it happens.The original maple factory floors are still in place from the 1800s. We’re using wood from the owner’s family barn in central Indiana; wood that was once the flooring for an early 1900s schoolhouse. We have an original concrete bar made in Grand Rapids, with coordinates etched into the side—to mark this historic and unique location.

Everything about Journeyman Distillery is handcrafted. We offer artisan spirits with a focus on whiskey. While whiskey is what we originally fell in love with, we also offer a variety of quality organic spirits such as vodka, gin, and rum. We distill, bottle, label, and package each spirit here at the distillery.

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Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club

Always rated at the top of the southwest Michigan public golf courses and the finest Benton Harbor golf course, Lake Michigan Hills Golf Club has consistently received the 4 Stars rating from Golf Digest’s – Best Places to Play. Lake Michigan Hills is located in the Benton Harbor/St. Joseph area and celebrates over 40-years of golf service to the community. The course architect, Charles Maddox, Sr., treats the golfer with many elevation changes, generous tree-lined fairways, multiple tee options, and large undulated greens.

Our clubhouse and banquet facility is located high on top of a bluff overlooking the golf course, creating a beautiful and perfect setting for wedding receptions or other private parties.

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Love Creek County Park

UPDATE: Love Creek Trails & Nature Center will be CLOSED Wednesday, November 15th - Monday, November 20th for our annual controlled Deer Hunt. DO NOT ENTER PARK ON THESE DATES!

Love Creek winds its way through this rolling 200-acre natural area outside of Berrien Springs, Michigan. Six miles of hiking trails provide access to a variety of habitats, including a mature Beech-Maple forest with spectacular spring wildflowers.

The Berrien County Parks Commission's naturalist service is based here and activities are available throughout the year.

Love Creek offers outstanding cross-country skiing opportunities with groomed trails and ski rentals available. The Fields & Forests Bike Trail also provides cyclists with access to a 4.5 mile beginning to intermediate level mountain bike trail from spring through fall and this winter we'll be grooming a 3 mile fat tire Snow Bike trail!

Open all year. See Love Creek News at top of this page for current building hours. Trails are always open during daylight hours.

FEES
The daily entry fee is $3.00 per vehicle for Berrien County residents. $5.00 for non-residents.

Annual Park Permits are available for park entry, cross country skiing, and winter fat bike trail use.

Love Creek Trail Map

NATURALIST SERVICES
Click Naturalist Services to learn more about the natural history programs provided by interpretive naturalists for schools, organizations and the general public.

RENTAL FACILITY:
Love Creek County Park’s Trillium Room is an inviting space for your next event, meeting, or gathering.

PARK RULES:
Visitors are required to stay on trails and picking or removing wildflowers or other plants is not permitted.

Leashed dogs are permitted on trails when snow conditions do not exist. (Trails are closed to dogs and hiking when there is enough snow to groom trails for cross-country skiing and fat biking, as footprints damage the trails.) Check Love Creek News at the website tab above for current trail access conditions.

Alcohol is prohibited at all Berrien County Parks locations.

 

For updated information, please check out our website and Facebook page.

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Madeline Bertrand County Park

Located just south of Niles, Madeline Bertrand County Park offers a public area of natural beauty along the St. Joseph River. Trails lead through pine and oak forests, offering opportunities for hiking and bicycling. Trails are groomed and lighted for cross-country skiing in winter and ski rentals are available. One of the park's most unique and popular features is a challenging 18-hole disc golf course. Covered shelters, an indoor lodge, scenic picnic areas and a children's playground structure make Bertrand a favorite location for family and group outings.

PARK HOURS
April - October: Open daily, 10 am - Closing time varies (Call to check).

November - March: Open Wednesday - Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday. (Call to check)

FEES
Daily Entry Fees: $3.00 per vehicle for Berrien County residents; $5.00 for non-residents.

Annual Permits are available for Park Entrance, Cross-County Skiing, and Disc Golf. Learn more at Annual Park Permits.

RENTAL FACILITIES:
Madeline Bertrand Park has 3 unique rental facilities: the Bertrand Lodge, the Topenebee Shelter, and the River Shelter. Click the Facility Rental page to learn more about these facilities and how to reserve them for your next outing or function.

PARK RULES:
Pets are allowed when leashed. Alcohol is prohibited at all County Parks. 

 

For updated information, please check our website and Facebook page. 

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Rocky Gap County Park

Overlooking Lake Michigan from a bluff in Benton Township, Rocky Gap County Park provides a wonderful place to enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline.

There's a beach with 1,100 feet of lake frontage, an overlook platform, and spectacular views of the lake. It is an ideal location to take a relaxed lunch break, enjoy a sunset, or cool off with a quick swim.

Pets allowed in the parking lot with a 6' leash. 

LOWER PARK AMENITIES
Parking Lot
Vault Restrooms
Picnic Shade Shelter
2 Picnic Tables
Benches
Hard Surface Beach Access Ramp


UPPER PARK AMENITIES
Parking Lot
2 Picnic Pods with 2 Tables Each
Lake Michigan Overlook Deck with Pergola
Benches

RESTROOM FACILITIES
Vault restroom facilities are located in the lower portion of the park and are open late Spring - early Fall.

Park Open: April - October
Park Hours: Approx 8 am to dusk, daily

Phone Extension: 8435

For updated information, please check out our website and Facebook page.

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Shadowland on Silver Beach

Weddings, special occasions, business meetings and events are unforgettable at Shadowland on Silver Beach.

You want a special location for the event you are planning. Shadowland on Silver Beach is that special place. For no other year-round reception and meeting venue in Southwestern Michigan is so close to Lake Michigan.

Footsteps from Silver Beach, Shadowland offers you a picturesque backdrop of glistening water, crimson sunsets, a quaint lighthouse and Victorian-era downtown. It is a beautiful destination all four seasons.

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Silver Beach Carousel Society

You’ll find all the magic and wonder of the Silver Beach Carousel below the bluff in St. Joseph, just yards from Lake Michigan’s Silver Beach, named one of the top 10 family beaches by Parents magazine. Open all four seasons, you can ride a different carousel figure or chariot every week and fill the year with a new memory each time. Our sea serpent chariot is wheelchair accessible so everyone can ride! Tokens are available for cash or credit card at the admissions desk or for cash from our token machine.

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Silver Beach County Park

GENERAL SILVER BEACH QUESTIONS:

November - May: (269) 983-7111 Ext. 8435

June - October: (269) 982-0533

FOR RESERVATIONS(269) 983-7111 Ext. 8435

Located in St. Joseph at the mouth of the St. Joseph River, Silver Beach County Park features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier. It is a favorite destination for a variety of beach and river front activities, ranging from swimming and beach volleyball to sunset strolls. Children's playground structures, barrier-free walkways, and the Shadowland Pavilion and Dunes Pavilion (which can be reserved for family gatherings and other special events) add to the many recreational opportunities available. Silver Beach is also host to many special events throughout the summer season.

Pets allowed on the sidewalk and pier with a 6' leash. 

PARK HOURS:
The Park is open from Dawn to Dusk, daily. Vehicles must leave the parking lot upon closing. Over-night parking is not allowed. The Park is open year-around. The restroom buildings are open for use from early May through October. There is a portable toilet located in the north parking lot during the cold season.

FEES:
From May through September:

  • Daily Parking Fee at Silver Beach: $8 per vehicle for Berrien County residents; $15 per vehicle for non-Berrien County residents. 
  • Purchase an Annual Entrance Permit for only $40, regardless of residency. 
  • Parking space at Silver Beach is on a first come first serve basis.
  • There is no cost to walk into the park.

* Please note: Silver Beach County Park is a County Park. The Michigan State Park Recreation Passport and St. Joe City Park Pass do NOT pertain to this County Park. 

 

For updated information, please check out our website and Facebook page.

 

Click the image below to learn more about the
Silver Beach Playground Project
Playground Fundraiser2

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Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant

Nestled amongst the rolling hills of our Southwest Michigan vineyard, Tabor Hill Winery & Restaurant has been serving our community for over 50 years. This iconic destination holds a very special spot in the hearts of so many of our guests. As one of the only wineries in Michigan to offer a dining experience in the heart of the vineyard, this picturesque setting is the perfect destination for a night out with friends and family. Whether you are looking to join us for a tasting, or settle into the restaurant and indulge in a delicious meal watching the sunset over the vineyard, we promise visiting us at Tabor Hill is an experience like no other

Here is a list of our locations. Click each link for additional information:

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TPC Technologies

Since 1985 TPC Technologies has been specializing in designing and integrating user-friendly solutions as well as offering complete equipment rental and event production services.

Our reputation has enabled us to establish relationships with the industry’s leading manufacturers. We have a full range of equipment to suit your needs ranging from a few wireless microphones to a fully integrated multimedia system.

Technology shouldn’t be scary. We believe that by fully understanding your needs and goals, whether they be for a new system installation, support for your upcoming event, or an equipment rental, we can provide you with better technology. Better technology, by design.

Better technology, by design.

Your source for Professional Sound, Lighting, and Video Installations and Rentals.

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Union + Social Event Venue

Union + Social offers everything you need to create the stunning occasion you and your guests will always remember.

Located at 216 Court Street in downtown Saint Joseph, Michigan, Union + Social opened their doors in a 120 year old building with plenty of history. From its start as an airplane parts company, engineering firm, and even the office for a US Senator this building shines with character. You and your guests will enjoy the venue’s blend of Rustic Mid-Century Modern with its reclaimed brick walls, eye catching 27 foot custom barrel vaulted ceiling, and original cement floors. Our dedicated team will assist you in crafting a custom event from your room layout, a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and unique beverage creation. Come craft an experience with US!

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