Where it all began…
Our story began over 15 years ago with a family vacation to Northern Michigan. Originally from Geneva, IL, Northern Michigan quickly became a much anticipated escape from our busy lives. With each visit, we learned to embrace the slower pace of life. The Northern Michigan culture encouraged us to slow down and decompress, evoking smiles and creating memories. Cherishing such times and inspired by the beauty, we built a log home from the ground up, cultivating roots near Traverse City. Our attachment to Northern Michigan was magical, enticing us to explore all the treasures it has to offer. We soon discovered Old Mission and Leelanau Peninsula wineries, which challenged the perception that only the finest wines are made in California, France, or Italy. Old Mission and Leelanau sit on or near the 45th parallel of latitude, which has been a geographical marker indicating the best conditions for winemaking, putting Northern Michigan wines among the best.
As we have grown to love Northern Michigan wines and the family owned wineries that make them, it is this very passion that inspired myself & my daughter to bring the Northern Michigan experience home to Geneva, IL and share it with all of you. It is our mission to welcome our guests into a space that offers exceptional wines in a destination style environment that says, “slow down, relax, stay awhile…” Our story only continues and these next chapters include all of you.
CHEERS!
Cathy Humphreys & Amy Goedken