RM 235 Suite Nature Retreat Hike, Swim, Fish, Fun!

Garden Grove Retreat, a historic bed & breakfast, and once a Catholic retreat center, is located in the quaint Village of Garden, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Located on 40 acres of beautiful grounds and cedar forest, Garden Grove provides a relaxing respite from the stresses of life, a place where you can enjoy the quiet countryside, hiking on-property, and nearby access to Lake Michigan, Garden Bay, and Big Bay de Noc. 1 hour to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. EASY SELF-CHECK-IN. Amenities: Queen bed with 3" gel foam mattress topper Super soft sheets Complimentary Netflix (no cable or satellite) In-room refrigerator In-room coffee maker Complimentary continental breakfast at our Book Nook Breakfast Bar 40 acres of gardens and woods to roam and explore Peace and Quiet! Free onsite parking in the back of the building. Easy self-check-in. We're available by phone or text as needed. Garden Grove Retreat is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan on the beautiful Garden Peninsula in the quaint Village of Garden. Perfect headquarters for touring the central U.P.: - Garden Bay access at the Garden Bay boat launch - 1 mile south on M-183. - Sand beach swimming - 10 mins south to Fayette State Park beach (next road past the State Park entrance), 10 mins north to Tylene's at Garden Corners, 20 mins to Rogers Park in Thompson, 25 mins to Indian Lake State Park - Hiking, sightseeing - Fayette State Park and Ghost Town (10 mins), Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (1 hour), Big Spring/Kitch-iti-kipi (25 mins) - Fish off the dock - Snail Shell Harbor at Fayette State Park - Charter boat, pontoon, or kayak rentals - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (1 hour) - Boat, kayak, SUP, and jet ski rentals are available in Escanaba at Richard's Boatworks (50 mins) - call ahead. Groceries & Supplies Escanaba - Walmart, Aldi, Meijer or Elmer’s Manistique - Jack's Fresh Market. Local – Garden Mini-Mart, Dollar General Local Restaurants Garden (.5mi) - The Dock Grill and Bar Garden Corners (8mi) – Tylene’s Restaurant 16072 US-2, Cooks, MI 49817 - opens for breakfast daily at 8am Fayette (10mi) – The Port Bar Nahma (20mi) – The Nahma Inn Big Spring (20mi) – The Big Spring Tavern Manistique (25mi) – Upper Crust Deli, Cedar Street Café, Wheaty’s Pub, Tap21. The 40 Bar & Grill Golf Garden Golf Course Nahma Golf Course Stoney Point Golf Course Indian Lake Golf Course Garden Grove Retreat is an airbnb-style lodging facility that serves complimentary continental breakfast. A former Catholic retreat house, Garden Grove now privately owned and managed. Some of the historic elements of the former Marygrove Retreat Center can still be found on the premises, instilling a spiritual feeling for those who seek it. Our dedicated staff is comprised of local men and women devoted to preserving the building and operations of this historic retreat center. We offer all who come to the Garden Peninsula a place to retreat, refresh, and renew mind, body, and spirit. Please note that our front desk is NOT staffed 24/7 - rather, our friendly staff is quickly available to answer questions and assist with your needs via text or phone call to the cell numbers provided ahead of check-in. If you would like in-person assistance at check-in, please request this through the booking system. About the Neighborhood: Set on the beautiful Garden Peninsula in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Garden Grove Retreat is centrally located to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's best attractions: Fayette State Park Historic Townsite, Kitch-iti-Kipi (Big Springs) at Palm Book State Park, Indian Lake State Park, Seoul Choix Lighthouse, Picured Rocks National Lakeshore, Tahquamenon Falls, and Mackinac Island. We're located just 50 minutes from Escanaba where a quaint downtown, a mall, and several big box stores are located, and just 25 minutes from Manistique with its arts and culture, small town shopping, boardwalk, and lighthouse. Close to sandy-beach swimming. Great kayaking on Garden Bay, Big Bay de Noc, Portage Bay, and Snail Shell Harbor at Fayette. Bring your bikes to ride our stretch of the Iron-Bell Trail along US-2 or take a leisurely ride along M-183 to Fayette and Fairport. ORV, cross-country ski, snowmobile, mountain bike, and hiking trails nearby. Kayak rentals at Indian Lake and Fayette State Parks. Great dining at the Port Bar, The Fish Shack, Tylene's, the Nahma Inn, and the Big Spring Inn as well as in Escanaba and Manistique.