Private Retreat on 44 Acres Near Walloon Lake
Elvyn Lea Lodge offers group accommodations for up to 80 guests in an historic northern Michigan lodge setting. New owners have completed many upgrades for guest comfort but retained the classic design, which includes log beams and a huge central fireplace in the main lounge and pine walls throughout. Modern conveniences include high speed Internet and presentation equipment. Breakfast is prepared in the lodge kitchen each morning. The grounds cover 44 acres with wooded trails, fire pit areas, and 1.5 acre event lawn on site. The property provides an ideal private setting for family reunions, weddings, workshops, retreats, meetings, and other gatherings of friends, families, and colleagues. Elvyn Lea is located on the outskirts of Walloon Village and across from Walloon Lake on M75North, where the Village meets the Boyne City line. The central location provides easy access to area events, attractions, and recreational opportunities in the nearby communities of Walloon Village, Boyne City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, East Jordan, and Harbor Springs.
The 20 guest rooms offer a variety of configurations and bed sizes for the comfort of multi-generational groups. Kids will love the bunk rooms while adults enjoy cozy full, queen, and king size beds. Wake to the smell of coffee brewing as breakfast is prepared in the on-site kitchen with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Follow up with a walk on the trails of the 44 acre property before leaving to explore the local area. Ask about meal plans, family picnics, and the new garden patio, an enclosed space for barbeques and private parties. Located in the heart of northern Michigan resort country, the lodge offers both privacy and easy access to boundless recreational activities, restaurants, and shopping.
Families, friends, and colleagues enjoy conversation as they sit in the rocking chairs around the central fireplace in the main lounge and explore the trails on the 44 acre property. The privacy and gathering spaces in the lodge and the natural beauty of the grounds provide an ideal setting for renewing friendships. Enjoy meals together in the main lounge and new garden patio, which is available for barbeques and private gatherings. The owners are experts on local resources, and can help you create a memorable event by connecting you with local musicians, storytellers, guest speakers, or visiting chefs to customize your reunion plan. Winery tours, cycling trips, hiking, boating, and winter skiing and snowshoeing are just a few of the options available.
Elvyn Lea provides an alternative to commercial wedding venues, inviting couples to celebrate and share this special time with only those closest to them as they and their guests enjoy their own private retreat for a weekend or longer. As the lodge is located in the heart of northern Michigan resort country, everyone will enjoy easy access to all of the attractions and activities that make this area a popular vacation destination. And because lodging revenues offset the total cost, a wedding here is also an outstanding value. Two outdoor ceremony sites with arbors are available. The spectacular 1.5 acre event lawn, a natural amphitheater in the forest surrounded by hardwood trees, provides a dramatic canvas for decorations and an ideal space for a tent. - All Year
- 20 units
- Boyne City
- Walloon Lake
- Internet
- Wireless Internet
- Continental Breakfast
- Arts and Crafts
- Live Entertainment
- Photography
- Sightseeing
- Beach
- Biking/Bicycling
- Bird Watching
- Boating & Watercraft
- Downhill Skiing/Snowboarding
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf Course
- Hiking
- Wildlife & Nature
- Free Parking
- Spa Services
- Children Welcome
- Pet Friendly
