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There are some places in Door County where you go to see the sights, and then there are places where the real attraction is simply being there. For me, Washington Island falls firmly into the second category. When guests at the Blacksmith Inn on the … Read more
Hello from the quiet side of the peninsula! I may be biased, but I think that there's no better angle to view this beautiful place from than the lake side. There is something truly magical about waking up to the gentle rhythm of Lake Michigan outside… Read more
I love sharing this beautiful peninsula that I call home with guests and visitors. It brings me great joy to direct folks towards amazing dining experiences, down shady hiking trails, into incredibly curated galleries, and to some of Door County’s ot… Read more
One of the best things about living and working in Door County is that every season comes with its own reason to celebrate. From summer fireworks over the bay to crisp autumn weekends filled with cider, music, and parade floats, there’s always someth… Read more
If you’ve ever stayed with us at the Blacksmith Inn on the Shore, you already know that Door County doesn’t just look beautiful, it sounds beautiful too. The county is alight with great spots to seek out concerts, performances, shows, hootenannys; wh… Read more
Spring doesn’t arrive in Door County all at once; it tiptoes in. You notice it first in the birdsong. Absent since the end of last year, our avian friends begin to return and catch us up on everything they've been doing down south. Grass begins to pe… Read more
The holiday season here in Door County is magical; picturesque towns wrapped in twinkling lights, crisp winter air scented with evergreen and cider, and a joyful mix of cozy indoor events and outdoor adventures. What’s more, we have our Holiday Shopp… Read more