Get ready to move and groove at Castle Farms with ZoeDance! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these fun and engaging dance lessons are perfect for all levels. Set in the beautiful and historic Castle Farms, this is your chance to learn from the talented instructor at Zoe Dance in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.

Get ready to move and groove at Castle Farms with ZoeDance! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these fun and engaging dance lessons are perfect for all levels. Set in the beautiful and historic Castle Farms, this is your chance to learn from the talented instructor at Zoe Dance in a welcoming and energetic atmosphere.

Step into a world of elegance and tradition as Highclere Castle Gin presents Afternoon Tea at Castle Farms—an enchanting afternoon inspired by English refinement and royal charm. Held in the picturesque West Garden Room, this exclusive event features Castle Farms’ English Dish Collection, showcasing centuries of monarchy, nobility, and castles through beautifully curated china and historic serving ware.

Your ticket includes:
• One Highclere cocktail
• A selection of fine teas
• English-inspired savory and sweet bites, thoughtfully curated to reflect traditional British afternoon tea

As a highlight of the afternoon, enjoy a special video toast from the 8th Earl & Lady Carnarvon of Highclere Castle, sharing their greetings and raising a glass with us as we sip their world-renowned Highclere Castle Gin.

Castle Farms owner, Linda Mueller, will also be in attendance to greet you and discuss her English Royal Dish Collection.

This experience is made even more authentic thanks to our friends at Darling Dishes, who will provide charming English tea service pieces to elevate your table setting.

In the spirit of giving back, 5% of all proceeds will benefit Zonta, a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls.

Seating is limited for this elegant gathering. Don your garden party best and join us for an afternoon of taste, tradition, and timeless charm.

The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO) presents Rite of Spring | Havana Nights

Thurs. July 17 at the Great Lakes Center for the Arts.

Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring shocked the world at its 1913 Paris premiere, sparking a riot with its groundbreaking music and radical dance. Now, GLCO and DEOS Contemporary Ballet bring this legendary work to life with a newly commissioned world-premiere choreography, created exclusively for northern Michigan audiences.

The evening continues with high-energy summer Latin rhythms including Bernstein’s Mambo from West Side Story.

Tickets from $35 – $65 are available at www.glcorchestra.org.  The 7 PM concert is free for veterans, active service members and students 18 and under by calling 231-487-0010.

Tickets include an optional pre-concert talk at 6 pm by Maestro Libor Ondras, GLCO Music Director.

Now is the time to start planning your native gardens! Our Annual Fall Native Plant Sale will be held on Saturday September 13th from Noon-3pm at the District barn. This is an extra special plant sale because this year we are partnering with the Lake Charlevoix Association and the Walloon Lake Association and Conservancy!

The Native Plant Sale is a Browse-n-Buy style event where you can purchase a variety of quart and gallon size potted native plants. Or, pick-up your pre-ordered Garden Flat Kit, one of several variations complete with 38 individual plugs, to enhance your garden, woods, shoreline or backyard sanctuary! More details about the Garden Flat Kits and what’s included can be found on our website, www.charlevoixcd.org. The plant species list and garden flat order forms will be available online after our Annual Garden Party in August. So, if you want to get your eyes on the species list early, come to our Summer Garden Party!

Join us on Thursday, August 14th, from 5-7pm, for our 5th Annual Summer Garden Party! Stroll through our Native Plant Educational Garden to learn all things about native plants. District staff, along with other local conservationists, will be on hand to assist you with questions about the benefits of planting native in your yard. This is a great opportunity to view live plants up close and learn which ones might be best for planting on your land before purchasing them at our Fall Native Plant Sale on September 13th (Noon-3pm). Also on hand, will be copies of our plant species list and garden habitat flat order forms for the fall sale. Light snacks and refreshments will be available, we hope to see you there!