Falling Waters Lodge

10/02/2026

It’s always* beach season in Leland. Blustery but what a view!

*always beach season but we’re closing November 1, so snag a reservation before we close her down til next year 💙

09/23/2026

The weather has been just beautiful!

Yesterday (Tuesday) marked the first official day of fall, which means it’s officially time for vibrant autumn colors, c***r and donuts, harvest celebrations, and (soon) the spooky strains of Halloween. Here are 40 ways to celebrate fall in Leelanau County over the next two months. 1. Say It Out L...

06/09/2026

Torrential downpours today — couldn’t be moodier or more romantic, and we bet the line for is about as short as it gets… just saying.

Call, email, or book online while there is still availability! 🌧️💙

06/05/2026

This is a great looking list, and we currently still have availability for a good number of these fun events.

Festivals, fireworks, parades, concerts, road races, and sidewalk sales: No matter what summer means to you, the arrival of June means it’ll all be happening shortly. Here are 40 ways to celebrate summer in Leelanau County, between now and mid-September. 1. The 2026 Empire Asparagus Festival: Leel...

05/31/2026

Unexpectedly, this next week or two of bookings are looking rather sparse, especially as compared to the rest of the season! We’re as baffled as you are because the forecast is beautiful as all get out — but that just means you’re in luck!!

We dropped our prices during this little lull, something we almost never do. There’s no better time for a little va — or stay — cation! Shops and restaurants are open but the crowds haven’t yet arrived; so call/email/book online to snag a room in our little lodge on the water.

We can’t wait to have you. 💙

05/17/2026

New merch alert! We’re starting this season with two new hoodies and two new tees, all with a mix of loved Falling Waters Lodge designs.

We have a range of sizes and unfortunately, each style fits differently. Your best bet for getting your hands on these is to drop into the office (9-6 daily), but email/phone are also options.

04/30/2026

If you pretend it’s not a bit brisk, the sunshine makes it feel like summer and WE ARE OPEN! There’s a lot going on in the world and maybe a little time watching the dam would be good for you — call, email, or book online. We can’t wait to see you. 💙

04/10/2026

We can’t wait to try this out!

Ryan Marek is finally coming home. Though he’s a Suttons Bay native, the restauranteur traded the Leelanau Peninsula for Petoskey in 2019 when he opened his first culinary establishment, Bayside Restaurant. Seven years later, Marek is launching his fourth restaurant – and the first in his home c...