As a small business who operates very differently, we have a multitude of people who have helped us along the way. Here, we’d like to tell you about a few of the talented people who help make us what we are.
Fred Landis. Fred is an immensely talented photographer who willingly came up from Chicago several times to take the pictures that are part of this website and all of our other promotional materials. Thank you, Fred, for capturing what we are about without us having to say a word. To see more of Fred’s work, visit www.f180.com or www.gebbengraygallery.com
Ken Holewczynski. Ken is our ever patient and always prompt web-master. Ken, thanks for standing by us and with us even when we struggled to do our part. To contact Ken about his work, send an email.
Mark & Martha Schrock, Steve & Chris Darpel of Maridrew Properties & Darpel and Associates Builders. The folks that own our building have been instrumental in the success of both Fennville in general and Journeyman in specific. Their tireless efforts to promote, cajole, support and build anew do not go unnoticed. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for all their efforts.
Robert Hutchinson. If Fennville had a town father, this man would be him. He has been the silent partner and driving force behind most of the new growth in Fennville. We thank him for the groundbreaking efforts he has made to begin the new chapter in Fennville’s story.
Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance: The Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working cooperatively to protect and preserve the natural geography, historical heritage, and rural character of the Saugatuck Dunes coastal region
in the Kalamazoo River Watershed, beginning with the former Denison property. www.saugatuckdunescoastalalliance.com
Places in the area that we enjoy and recommend:
Fenn Valley Vineyards - Enjoy complimentary samples of premium wines that have earned more than 200 awards, in Fennville near Lake Michigan. www.fennvalley.com
Allegan State Game Area - a 45,000-acre forest attracting campers, snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, horse trail riders, and hunters. www.michigan.gov/dnr
Todd Farm - located south of Fennville on 118th St. between 62nd and 57th streets. Thousands of Canadian geese stop at Todd Farm as they migrate from Canada to warmer weather in the south.
The Wickwood Inn - Award winning Saugatuck, Michigan Bed and Breakfast featuring gourmet food by Julee Rosso, author of the Silver Palate cookbooks. Visit www.wickwoodinn.com or call 800.385.1174 or 269.857.1465 between 9:00am and 9:00pm EST everyday.
The Kingsley House - Come experience the elegance of this Victorian Queen Anne mansion. www.kingsleyhouse.com
The Rosemont Inn Resort - a quiet getaway nestled on a bluff over looking Lake Michigan, adjacent to the town of Saugatuck. www.rosemontinn.com or call toll free – 1.888.767.3666
The Seymour House - The Seymour House has been voted one of the Top 15 B&B's with "Best Getaway Packages" by inn-goers in Arrington's Bed & Breakfast Journal's 2003 Book of Lists. 269.227.3918 or www.seymourhouse.com
Sherwood Forest – Located in Saugatuck, Sherwood Forest was voted best for personal luxury by Lake Magazine in 2005-2006. Call 1-800-838-1246 or visit www.sherwoodforestbandb.com
Amsterdam – Be sure to stop by at Amsterdam Art & Science, 3483 Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck. You may not know what you’ll find when you visit, but it’s certain that you’ll see unique home and garden decor with an eclectic twist of antiques. Call (269) 857-3044 or visit www.amsterdamartandscience.com to learn more.
Cranes – Visit one of the finest u-pick orchards in the Midwest., just a couple miles from the restaurant at 6054 124th Ave., Fennville. You can find out more by calling (269) 561-8651 or visiting their website at www.craneorhcards.com
Evergreen Lane Farm – visit Cathy and Tom Halinski at 1824 66th St. in Fennville for a serene stroll through their organic orchard and farm. They offer certified organic seasonal vegetables, herbs, apples, cider, baked goods, and eggs from free-range chickens. U-pick season for apples ends October 1. For more information, visit www.evergreenlanefarm.com or call 269.543.9900
Spice Merchants – where spices of the world are waiting to be savored, sampled, and wrapped up to go. You can visit their website, or you can call them at 269-857-3031. They are located at 115 Butler St in downtown Saugatuck.
Food Dance - Visit one of the restaurants that we enjoy: Food Dance Café, 161 East Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo. Call 269-382-1888 or visit www.fooddancecafe.com
Su Casa Restaurant – Another reason to visit Fennville – we cannot wait to enjoy great Mexican food in the new building. 306 W Main St., Fennville, 269.561.5493
Allegan County Children’s Museum - 202 East Main Street, Fennville
Phone: 269-561-8494
Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Admission: $3.50 per person. Children under 2 free
Visit www.museum4children.org to learn more about the excitement happening right in downtown Fennville.
Maridrew Properties - Maridrew Properties LLC is a rental property company formed by the Darpel & Schrock families in 2002. They offer a variety of quality residential and commercial properties for lease in the Saugatuck/Douglas/Fennville area. For more specific rental information contact them at 269.857.4679 or email.
Thali Bistro in Grand Haven offers authentic SriLankan & Indidan flavored French Cuisine plus international wine and beer. We love the homemade chutneys and just about everything else about this place. They use organic fresh vegetables, fresh fish and meats from local suppliers and farmer's markets, and the place feels great. Open Tuesday - Saturday for lunch and dinner. 211N. 7th Street (off Washington Avenue between Fulton and Elliot) in Grand Haven. 616.844.3040.
Palazollo's - Artisan gelato and sorbetto made to order fresh with true, raw ingredients. Their great colors and intense flavors come from actual fruits, roasted nuts, liquers, spices, imported chocolates, coffees, and teas -- absolutely nothing artificial. www.4gelato.com |
