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This holiday season give the gift of a Door County Beach!

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

We at the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort think the gift of Door County is perfect for anyone on your holiday list. And at the top of our list of memorable holiday gifts is a Door County beach! Of course the beach we think would make such an excellent gift is right outside our door. And no matter what the season, you can be sure our 700 foot Lake Michigan beachfront is one size fits all! Purchase a lodging gift certificate by clicking here.

Download our fabulous E-books featuring our gorgeous beach in all its seasonal splendors. And learn about the other beautiful natural attractions nearby.

And if you’re looking to add some additional Door County style to your holiday gift giving check out some of our favorite things:

Pick up some music from American Folklore Theatre – Click here
How about a cooking class at The Savory Spoon in Ellison Bay
Maybe a delicious Door County food gift basket from Weinke’s Farm Market

Need more ideas for Door County holiday gift giving? Call Roberta at 920-746-3900 or email frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com. She’ll help you with ideas that will make your friends and loved ones happy!

 

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It’s here! A Door County Beach in Autumn…

Tuesday, November 20th, 2012


We feel that the Autumn edition of our Door County Beach series is perhaps our best E-book yet! Download this 12 page PDF and let us know what you think. We have a feeling that when you’re done you may just want to book a few nights in one of our beach side suites.

Contact us today! Call 920-746-3900 or 866-454-3336. Or drop us an email at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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Staying at the Beach in Door County is Glorious in Every Season!

Monday, November 12th, 2012

A beautiful sunrise is free with every stay at the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort.

The off-season at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort means season specials AND beautiful Lake Michigan sunrises. Check out these great off-season deals:

1) TRANQUIL SPA RETREAT
Oct. 19, 2012 through April 25, 2013 (excluding holiday periods)
Make time just for you with a special retreat from the ordinary. Saguaro’s Day Spa and Glidden Lodge Beach Resort have teamed up to deliver the most tranquil off-season package yet! Upon arrival you will be presented with a spa certificate (a $60 value) for your choice of massage, body wrap, manicure, pedicure, steam therapy, and much more!
After pampering yourself at the spa come back to Glidden Lodge and escape to a scenic suite overlooking Lake Michigan with in-room whirlpool and fireplace to help ease your cares away.

2) FAMILY AFFAIR
Oct. 19, 2012 through April 25, 2013 (excluding holiday periods)
Glidden Lodge Beach Resort is the perfect place for family bonding! In addition to our family-friendly amenities, you’ll be treated to unlimited movies and board games from our front desk, popcorn, and a 16” deluxe pizza with soda/juices delivered to your door. You’ll also be able to choose one of the following: a one-day family pass to the Maritime Museum, the YMCA, or the Door County State Parks.

3) CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE
Oct. 19, 2012 through April 25, 2013 (excluding holiday periods)
Wine and roses await your arrival!! Whether it’s you and your honey, 2 couples, or your entire family, all sweethearts will enjoy the fabulous accommodations at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort. What could be more perfect to cap off this escape than a $40 dinner certificate to Donny’s Glidden Lodge Restaurant, voted by the readers of Door County Magazine as having the best setting in all of Door County? It’s right next door!
Since its inception in the late 1930s, the beauty and serenity of the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort site have made it a favorite place for lovers of all ages. Recently voted the “Most Romantic Place to Stay”.

4) WINE LOVERS PACKAGE
Sept. 4, 2012 through April 25, 2013 (excluding holiday periods)
Are you a wine connoisseur?  Maybe just dreaming of becoming one?  Well this package is for you!  We have teamed up with some of the BEST wineries Door County has to offer!  Upon check-in you will be given $50 worth of gift certificates to be used at one or more of the following:  Door Penninsula Winery, Orchard Country Winery, Red Oak Winery and Simon Creek Winery.  WOW what a line-up!  Cheers.

5) GLIDDEN LODGE WINTER FLING
Treat yourself and come to Door County!! The Winter Fling is our longest-running and most popular package. Stay three nights for the price of two!!! It’s that simple. No schedules to meet with nothing but time to totally unwind.
Available when winter rates are in effect. Excludes holiday periods

6) WINTER WONDERLAND TROLLEY
Available Saturday mornings December through March(excluding holiday periods)
The heated “Old Time Trolley” will capture you for a five-hour winter adventure. Experience a sleigh ride (weather permitting), taste wines at a Door County winery, and enjoy a lunch at one of the Peninsula’s fine dining establishments. By booking at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort, you receive 2 complimentary tickets for this spectacular trolley outing.
Return to Glidden Lodge Beach Resort own winter wonderland with a walk of solitude on our silent roads as snowflakes fill the air. Watch the lake which never freezes, yet the ice piles up on the shore. Make angels and snowmen on our expansive front lawns.

Contact us today! Call 920-746-3900 or 866-454-3336. Or drop us an email at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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A Door County Beach in Late Fall

Sunday, October 14th, 2012

There are so many reasons to make the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort  your Door County getaway destination. Above all others, however, is the old real estate adage: Location. Location. Location.

If you stay at the Glidden Lodge Beach Resort, not only does EVERY suite have a front row view of a Lake Michigan sunrise every morning, you will also have access to all the natural beauty in our “neighborhood.” For the next couple of weeks, we are going to share some of that natural beauty with you.

We are busy working on the next edition of our eBook series: A Door County Beach in Fall. Watch for the announcement of completion soon. In the meantime, enjoy some of the outtakes from the 200+ photos we have taken over a three day period for this project.

The California coast has "the lone cypress." We have the "not so lonely cedar" at nearby Cave Point County Park.

And remember to contact Glidden Lodge Beach Resort for a Door County beachfront vacation you will never forget. Contact us today for your fall getaway: Phone: Call 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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Your Door County Sunrise Awaits You!

Monday, October 1st, 2012

Glidden Lodge Beach Resort guarantees our guests one free Door County sunrise each and every morning!

When you stay at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort, you not only get a luxury beach front suite, you get a front seat view of a breathtaking Door County sunrise. Come be our guest. Your sunrise is waiting for you!

Drop us a line at frontdesk@gliddenlode.com. Phone: 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336.

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News from our Neighbors: Happenings at Whitefish Dunes State Park

Sunday, September 30th, 2012

Naturalist Carolyn Rock sure keeps us hopping with activities! Here are the upcoming events at Whitefish Dunes State Park:

October 6, 2012
Shoreline Stroll.  Explore the changing shoreline and discover treasures the waves have left behind.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
10:00 am

Colors of Fall.  Explore the world of color on this fall hike. Discover why trees turn color and which colors they will turn. Learn myths and tales about fall leaves on this stroll. Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
2:00 pm

October 13, 2012
Fall Trails.  Stroll the woods to explore the changes of fall.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
2:00 pm

October 17, 2012
Curious about the Brachiopod Trail?  Join Naturalist Lee Ann Harling to explore the flora and fauna of this 1.5 mile trail.  Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
10 – 12:00 am

October 20, 2012
Fall Dune Volunteer Day.  With more people preparing to explore and enjoy Wisconsin this winter, the State Park System is going to be busy!  Therefore, the Friends of Whitefish Dunes are organizing a work day at the park so that you can give back to the park that you love!  Join the Friends, DNR staff, and people from your community for some hands-on work to protect, preserve, and prepare the park for winter. The Friends of Whitefish Dunes encourage all to spend the whole day, morning or afternoon giving of their time and talents.  Crews of all levels of ability, strengths and ages are needed.  Work projects include bluebird house preparation, trail work, litter pickup, grid system removal, inside activities and much more.

Children under the ages of 16 are welcome but must work with a parent/adult.  Lunch and snack provided. Morning session begins at 9:00am.

Lunch is at noon and the afternoon session begins at 1:00pm. Make a difference in your park.
Contact the park for more information or to sign up, at 920-823-2400.  Gather your friends, neighbors and organizational groups to help out.  Come dressed to get dirty! Advanced registration is free, but requested.
9:00am – 4:00pm

October 24, 2012
Curious about the Brachiopod Trail?  Join Naturalist Lee Ann Harling to explore the flora and fauna of this 1.5 mile trail.  Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
10 – 12:00 am

Whitefish Dunes State Park is located at 3275 Clark Lake Road (county WD), on the Lake Michigan shoreline south of Jacksonport. All programs are free to the public unless noted; a park vehicle sticker is required.  For more information please contact the park by phone 920-823-2400, email carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov , or check the on-line events calendar at the DNR website.

Thinking about a fall visit to Door County? Come stay at the beach! Contact us today for your fall getaway: Phone: Call 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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News from our Neighbors: Happenings at Whitefish Dunes State Park

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Naturalist Carolyn Rock sure keeps us hopping with activities! Here are the upcoming events at Whitefish Dunes State Park:

Whitefish Dunes State Park Naturalist Events

August 25, 2012
Fossil Finds.  Come explore the rocky shoreline for signs of life from long ago.  Discover what life was like, the environment it lived in and the cool critters.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.
10:00am

Snakes.  Drop by the amphitheater to explore some of Wisconsin’s snakes.  Learn about the snakes’ legends and lore.
2:00 – 3:30 pm

August 26, 2012
Summer Flowers.  Take a gentle walk to discover flowers in bloom and their importance to the natural world. Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
11:00 am

Shoreline Stroll.  Explore the changing shoreline and discover treasures the waves have left behind.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
2:00 pm

August 30, 2012
Curious about the Brachiopod Trail?  Join Naturalist Lee Ann Harling to explore the flora and fauna of this 1.5 mile trail.  Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
9 – 11:00 am

Fur, Skin & Scales.  Explore the wide diversity of body coverings found on Wisconsin animals.  Meet at the amphitheater for this hands-on experience.
2:00 – 3:30 pm

August 31, 2012
Hoppers and Jumpers.  Drop by the amphitheater for some high jumpers, loud croakers and fun amphibians.   Learn amazing adaptations and make a frog to take home.
2:00 – 3:30 pm

September 1, 2012
Summer Flowers.  Take a gentle walk to discover flowers in bloom and their importance to the natural world. Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
9:00 am

Snakes. 
Drop by the amphitheater to explore some of Wisconsin’s snakes.  Learn about the snakes’ legends and lore.
1:00 – 2:30 pm

September 8, 2012
Shoreline Stroll.  Explore the changing shoreline and discover treasures the waves have left behind.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
10:00 am

Get Outdoors at the Dunes.  Stop by the amphitheater to discover the unique plants and animals that call the park home.  Check out skulls, skins and more at this drop by program.
1:00 – 2:30pm.

Whitefish Dunes State Park is located at 3275 Clark Lake Road (county WD), on the Lake Michigan shoreline south of Jacksonport. All programs are free to the public unless noted; a park vehicle sticker is required.  For more information please contact the park by phone 920-823-2400, email carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov , or check the on-line events calendar at the DNR website.

Thinking about a fall visit to Door County? Come stay at the beach! Contact us today for your fall getaway: Phone: Call 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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News from our Neighbors: Happenings at Whitefish Dunes State Park

Wednesday, August 8th, 2012

Naturalist Carolyn Rock sure keeps us hopping with activities! Here are the upcoming events at Whitefish Dunes State Park:

Whitefish Dunes State Park Naturalist Events

August 11, 2012
Hot, Hot Sun. Discover facts about the earth’s sun and explore different ways to take care of yourself when the sun is out.
Meet at the amphitheater for this sunny activity.
1 – 2:00 pm

August 12, 2012
Summer Flowers.  Take a gentle walk to discover flowers in bloom and their importance to the natural world. Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
10:00 am

Shoreline Stroll.  Explore the changing shoreline and discover treasures the waves have left behind.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
2:00 pm

August 15, 2012
Fossil Finds.  Come explore the rocky shoreline for signs of life from long ago.  Discover what life was like, the environment it lived in and the cool critters.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.
2:00 pm

People of the Dunes. Discover how people lived and used the dunes over the past 3000 years. Learn how archeology shares a glimpse into how people used the land.  Drop by the re-creations of village sites to learn more from Guest Speaker Mike Madden.
2 – 3:30 pm

August 16, 2012
Curious about the Brachiopod Trail?  Join Naturalist Lee Ann Harling to explore the flora and fauna of this 1.5 mile trail.  Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
9 – 11:00 am

August 17, 2012
What’s in the Wild? Explore the animals in the wild, get your very own wild card, and discover facts about your wild card animal.  Challenge yourself to create your animal in the sand. To get wild, meet at the amphitheater to start.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

August 18, 2012
Light up the night. Explore what lights up the night at Whitefish dunes.  Discover interesting facts about these insects and even light up yourself for the night!  Enjoy this great light activity while visiting for the candlelight walk.  8:00pm-9:00pm
Candlelight Walk. As the sun sets over the dunes, enjoy a walk along the sandy beach and through the forested dunes. Stroll along discovering the dunes, forest and beach as they awaken for the night.  Join the Door Peninsular Astronomical Society for a special ON-THE-BEACH viewing and explanation of the sky through telescopes. The shelter building will be welcoming visitors with refreshments.  Supported by the Friends of Whitefish Dunes, donations are accepted to help fund the event.
7:30 – 9:30pm

August 23, 2012
Meet the Mammals: Black Bear.  Drop by the amphitheater to explore the wonders of black bears.  Join the naturalist for this hands-on experience.
2 – 3:30pm

August 25, 2012
Fossil Finds.  Come explore the rocky shoreline for signs of life from long ago.  Discover what life was like, the environment it lived in and the cool critters.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.  10:00am
Snakes.  Drop by the amphitheater to explore some of Wisconsin’s snakes.  Learn about the snakes’ legends and lore.
2 – 3:30 pm

August 26, 2012
Summer Flowers.  Take a gentle walk to discover flowers in bloom and their importance to the natural world. Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.  11:00 am
Shoreline Stroll.  Explore the changing shoreline and discover treasures the waves have left behind.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.
2:00 pm

August 30, 2012
Curious about the Brachiopod Trail?  Join Naturalist Lee Ann Harling to explore the flora and fauna of this 1.5 mile trail.  Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
9 – 11:00 am

Fur, Skin & Scales.  Explore the wide diversity of body coverings found on Wisconsin animals.  Meet at the amphitheater for this hands-on experience.
2 – 3:30 pm

August 31, 2012
Hoppers and Jumpers.  Drop by the amphitheater for some high jumpers, loud croakers and fun amphibians.   Learn amazing adaptations and make a frog to take home.
2 – 3:30 pm

Thinking about a fall visit to Door County? Come stay at the beach! Contact us today for your fall getaway: Phone: Call 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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News from our Neighbors: Happenings at Whitefish Dunes State Park

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Naturalist Carolyn Rock sure keeps us hopping with activities! Here are the upcoming events at Whitefish Dunes State Park:

Whitefish Dunes State Park Naturalist Events

August 1, 2012
Calling all Animals.  Explore animals using hints in clues given over a cellphone.  Discover which animal you think it is and even do a little hunting yourself.  If you are a good animal explore, come check this program out at the amphitheater.
10:00am-1:00pm.

August 2, 2012
Curious about the Brachiopod Trail?  Join Naturalist Lee Ann Harling to explore the flora and fauna of this 1.5 mile trail.  Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
9 – 11:00 am

August 3, 2012
Meet the Mammals: Striped Skunk.  Drop by the amphitheater to explore the amazing world of this smelly mammal.  Join the naturalist for this hands-on experience.
2 – 3:30pm

August 4, 2012
Summer Flowers.  Take a gentle walk to discover flowers in bloom and their importance to the natural world. Begin at the nature center for this outdoor adventure.
9:00 am

Hoppers and Jumpers.  Drop by the amphitheater for some high jumpers, loud croakers and fun amphibians.   Learn amazing adaptations and make a frog to take home.
1:00 – 2:30 pm

August 5, 2012
Woodland Walk.  Explore the changing forest and discover its treasures.  Meet at the amphitheater for this relaxing hike of discovery.  10:00 am
Of Rocks and Water.  Stroll along the rocky shoreline to explore how the Great Lakes impact our lives.  Meet at the amphitheater.
1:30pm

August 7, 2012
Great Lakes.
Become an ore vessel, tug boat or schooner captain and survive the Great Lakes.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.
10:00 – 12:00

August 9, 2012
Fossil Finds.  Come explore the rocky shoreline for signs of life from long ago.  Discover what life was like, the environment it lived in and the cool critters.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.
2:00pm.

August 10, 2012
What’s up with Sand?  Grab your shovel, let’s learn about sand.  Identify different rock types, learn how sand can tell time and give off light.  Meet at the amphitheater for this sandy program.
10:00 am

Owls.  Drop by the amphitheater to explore some of Wisconsin’s Owls.  Learn about the owl’s legends and lore.
1:00 – 2:30 pm

August 11, 2012
Hot, Hot Sun. Discover facts about the earth’s sun and explore different ways to take care of yourself when the sun is out.  Meet at the amphitheater for this sunny activity.
1:00pm-2:00pm.

Thinking about a fall visit to Door County? Come stay at the beach! Contact us today for your fall getaway: Phone: Call 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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News from our Neighbors: Happenings at Whitefish Dunes State Park

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

Whitefish Dunes State Park Naturalist Events
From Whitefish Dunes State Park naturalist Carolyn Rock:

July 21, 2012
Fossil Finds. 
Come explore the rocky shoreline for signs of life from long ago.  Discover what life was like, the environment it lived in and the cool critters.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.
9:00am.

Get Outdoors at the Dunes. 
Stop by the amphitheater to discover the unique plants and animals that call the park home.  Check out skulls, skins and more at this drop by program.
12:00 – 2:00pm.

July 24, 2012
Meet the Mammals: Black Bear.
Drop by the amphitheater to explore the wonders of black bears.  Join the naturalist for this hands-on experience.
1 – 2:30pm

July 25, 2012
People of the Dunes.
Discover how people lived and used the dunes over the past 3000 years. Learn how archeology shares a glimpse into how people used the land.  Drop by the re-creations of village sites to learn more from Guest Speaker Mike Madden.
2:00 – 3:30pm

July 26, 2012
Fur, Skin & Scales.
Explore the wide diversity of body coverings found on Wisconsin animals.  Meet at the amphitheater for this hands-on experience.
10:00am

Fossil Finds. 
Come explore the rocky shoreline for signs of life from long ago.  Discover what life was like, the environment it lived in and the cool critters.  Meet at the amphitheater for this family friendly program.
2:00pm.

July 27, 2012
Constellation Mania.
Curious about the stars in the sky?  Come explore some of the constellations in the night sky.  In this starry activity you will walk away with your very own constellation telescope and discover the stories behind the constellation.  Visit us at the amphitheater for some constellation mania.
10:00am-11:00am.

Hot, Hot Sun.
Discover facts about the earth’s sun and explore different ways to take care of yourself when the sun is out.  Meet at the amphitheater for this sunny activity.
1:00pm-2:00pm.

July 28, 2012
Tree Ring Circus.
Trees are very special because they can tell us their age.  In this drop by activity you will explore how a tree grows and what each stage of growth is.  You will even make a tree growth chart of your own.  Drop by the amphitheater for this growing activity.
10:00 – 12:00.

August 1st, 2012
Calling all Animals. 
Explore animals using hints in clues given over a cellphone.  Discover which animal you think it is and even do a little hunting yourself.  If you are a good animal explore, come check this program out at the amphitheater.
10:00am-1:00pm.

Whitefish Dunes State Park is located at 3275 Clark Lake Road (county WD), on the Lake Michigan shoreline south of Jacksonport. All programs are free to the public unless noted; a park vehicle sticker is required.  For more information please contact the park by phone 920-823-2400, email carolyn.rock@wisconsin.gov

Or check the on-line events calendar at the DNR website

And remember, when you stay at Glidden Lodge Beach Resort, you are only a 3.5 mile hike down the beach from Whitefish Dunes State Park. So book your beachfront suite and take advantage of all the beauty of a Door County beach!

Contact us today! Phone: 920-746-3900 or 1-866-454-3336. Or email us at frontdesk@gliddenlodge.com

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