Posts Tagged ‘front lawn’

Fall is Here!

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
Orange on Blue

Orange on Blue

It’s official!  The Village is coming alive with the yellows, oranges and reds that we’ve come to expect during this time of year.  Whether you’re here to shop, dine, or make good use of our fabulous trail system, you’ll be in for an ocular treat.

Red Beauty

Red Beauty

Take pictures…LOTS of pictures!  The brick buildings on campus, nestled in the colorful, seasonal backdrop, are quite stunning. 

Autumn @ LFC

Autumn @ LFC

No fall excursion to The Village would be complete without some hot cocoa, coffee, hard cider, or mulled wine from one of our fine purveyors of beverage.

Rainbow Ivy

Rainbow Ivy

Before long, however, the vibrant spectacle will give way to bare branches…the very reason we call this season fall.  Don’t fret!  You can still enjoy the crunching leaves underfoot, as you scuffle your way inside to warm yourself up :)

End of Autumn

End of Autumn

Spring has Sprung in The Village!

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Spring Crocus

Spring is officially here, in The Village at Grand Traverse Commons.  The famous, yellow ”Cottage 20 Crocus” has come up through the cold earth, to let us know that we can start planning for warm weather!  It’s always exciting to see this little glimpse of color, when the snow begins to melt away. 

I know I’m getting ahead of myself, but it just reminds me of the fun we’ll have this summer…music on the Left Foot Charley patio, outdoor festivals galore, watching the community garden flourish, the Bocce Tournament & Frisbee on the Front Lawn.  Ahhhh.  I can’t wait!

Snow Fun in The Village!

Thursday, January 28th, 2010
Snowshoeing on the Village Lawn

Snowshoeing on the Village Lawn

Looking for something fun to do with the fam?  Something to rid you of that Cabin Fever?  Something FREE??? 

Come on over to our place!  We have a huge front lawn & a GIANT back yard (480 acres of preserved parkland), perfect for snowshoeing, hiking, skiing, sledding, snow sculpture building, dog walking, and more.  Plus, we’re right in town…closer than you think.

Man-made Mountains for Sledding

Occasionally, while hiking along Kid’s Creek, you can catch a glimpse of rabbits, woodpeckers and other birds, or even deer.  Our wildlife is pretty tame…Lucy the squirrel may even walk up and ask for a Payday.  (She’s a bit spoiled.)

Pileated Woodpeckers

Pileated Woodpeckers

After you’ve had your winter fun, you can warm up with a coffee or cocoa from Cuppa Joe or Higher Grounds, some vino at Left Foot Charley or TASTES of Black Star Farms, or some hot, homemade soup from The Silvertree Deli or Underground Cheesecake Company :)  Happy trails!