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Boozy Book Fair – Chapter 2

Back by popular demand! After the incredible success of the last Boozy Book Fair, where attendees raved about the experience and begged for another, here we are delivering the second edition of this beloved event. Get ready for a delightful afternoon celebrating books, brews, and community fun! The Boozy Book Fair is back with free admission and over 70 amazing vendors showcasing books, literary-themed goodies, and more!

🌟 What to Expect:

  • Foodies Rejoice: Grab delicious eats from Rouge Pierogi and K&J Food Truck!
  • Live Music: Groove to the sounds of the Crazy Socks Swing Jazz Band.
  • Book Swap: Bring a book, take a book! Check-in your books for swapping from 1 PM – 2 PM, and enjoy the swapping fun from 2 PM – 4 PM. Add a fun new read to your collection!

Spend the afternoon exploring vendor booths filled with unique literary treasures, savoring mouthwatering food, and enjoying live jazz music that will keep your toes tapping. Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or just looking for a great time, this event has something for everyone. Mark your calendars, and don’t miss out!

Quantum Sound Journey

✨ Quantum Sound Journey – A Deeply Transformative Experience 

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30th | 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: King’s Great Hall, Castle Farms
Tickets: $60 per person

A Transformative Sound Experience Awaits You – Find Peace & Harmony at Castle Farms

Step into the majestic King’s Great Hall and immerse yourself in an extraordinary Quantum Sound Journey. Let the rich vibrations and high frequencies resonate through the stone walls, enveloping you in an ethereal soundscape. This is not your typical sound bath—it’s a fully immersive, multi-instrumental experience designed to relax, uplift, and expand your consciousness.

What to Expect:

✨ 75-minute immersive sound and gong session
✨ Deep relaxation and stress release
✨ Powerful vibrational healing from gongs, crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes, and more
✨ Cash bar available for wine and refreshments

Benefits of Vibrational Sound Therapy:

✔ Reduce anxiety, stress, and tension
✔ Improve focus and clarity
✔ Deepen inner connection and mindfulness
✔ Elevate your mood and energy

What to Bring:

🧘 Yoga mat or cushioned pad
🛏 Pillow and eye pillow (optional)
🛋 Blanket for warmth and comfort

About Your Guide: Maryellen Werstine:  Co-owner of Boyne City Massage & Wellness | Sound Practitioner | Healer | Coach
With over 25 years of experience in wellness, healing energy work, and holistic esthetics, Maryellen specializes in helping individuals achieve balance and transformation. She is a certified Life & Leadership Coach and a Facilitator of Equine-Guided Learning, dedicated to guiding people toward personal growth. Her passion for Vibrational Sound Therapy shines through every note, especially in her mastery of gong resonance, which forms the heart of her powerful Sound Journeys.

💫 Perfect for:
✔ Anyone seeking deep relaxation & stress relief
✔ Yoga, meditation, and wellness enthusiasts
✔ Those looking to boost their mood & energy
✔ Individuals curious about sound healing & vibrational therapy
✔ Couples & friends looking for a unique experience

🌿 Why Attend?
✔ Immerse yourself in the ethereal sounds of gongs, singing bowls, drums & chimes
✔ Reduce anxiety, stress, and mental fatigue
✔ Expand your consciousness & enhance mindfulness
✔ Experience the powerful acoustics of Castle Farms
✔ Enjoy a cash bar with wine & refreshments to complete your evening

Reserve your spot today and embark on a one-of-a-kind sonic journey toward peace, clarity, and renewal.

Quantum Sound Journey

✨ Quantum Sound Journey – A Deeply Transformative Experience 

Date & Time: Wednesday, April 30th | 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Knight’s Courtyard, Castle Farms
Tickets: $60 per person

A Transformative Sound Experience Awaits You – Find Peace & Harmony at Castle Farms

Step into the majestic Knight’s Courtyard and immerse yourself in an extraordinary Quantum Sound Journey. Let the rich vibrations and high frequencies resonate through the stone walls, enveloping you in an ethereal soundscape. This is not your typical sound bath—it’s a fully immersive, multi-instrumental experience designed to relax, uplift, and expand your consciousness.

What to Expect:

✨ 75-minute immersive sound and gong session
✨ Deep relaxation and stress release
✨ Powerful vibrational healing from gongs, crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes, and more
✨ Cash bar available for wine and refreshments

Benefits of Vibrational Sound Therapy:

✔ Reduce anxiety, stress, and tension
✔ Improve focus and clarity
✔ Deepen inner connection and mindfulness
✔ Elevate your mood and energy

What to Bring:

🧘 Yoga mat or cushioned pad
🛏 Pillow and eye pillow (optional)
🛋 Blanket for warmth and comfort

About Your Guide: Maryellen Werstine:  Co-owner of Boyne City Massage & Wellness | Sound Practitioner | Healer | Coach
With over 25 years of experience in wellness, healing energy work, and holistic esthetics, Maryellen specializes in helping individuals achieve balance and transformation. She is a certified Life & Leadership Coach and a Facilitator of Equine-Guided Learning, dedicated to guiding people toward personal growth. Her passion for Vibrational Sound Therapy shines through every note, especially in her mastery of gong resonance, which forms the heart of her powerful Sound Journeys.

💫 Perfect for:
✔ Anyone seeking deep relaxation & stress relief
✔ Yoga, meditation, and wellness enthusiasts
✔ Those looking to boost their mood & energy
✔ Individuals curious about sound healing & vibrational therapy
✔ Couples & friends looking for a unique experience

🌿 Why Attend?
✔ Immerse yourself in the ethereal sounds of gongs, singing bowls, drums & chimes
✔ Reduce anxiety, stress, and mental fatigue
✔ Expand your consciousness & enhance mindfulness
✔ Experience the powerful acoustics of Castle Farms
✔ Enjoy a cash bar with wine & refreshments to complete your evening

Reserve your spot today and embark on a one-of-a-kind sonic journey toward peace, clarity, and renewal.

Note: This event is planned to take place outside.  In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors.

Camp Daggett Mother Daughter Weekend

Mother-Daughter Weekend at Camp Daggett is a special opportunity for mothers and daughters (ages 7-14) to connect, explore, and create lasting memories together. This weekend retreat is designed to foster bonding through fun outdoor activities, team challenges, and shared experiences in a supportive and beautiful natural setting.

Whether it’s trying something new together, strengthening relationships, or simply enjoying a break from the everyday routine, Mother-Daughter Weekend offers a meaningful and refreshing experience for all who attend.

Join us for a weekend of laughter, learning, and unforgettable moments at Camp Daggett! Registration is now open!

The Castle Pub – St. Patrick’s Weekend

Pub Open: 4-9 PM
DJ Brad Mellberg: 6 PM
Will Harrison: Before, after, & during DJ breaks

You don’t need to travel to Ireland to find the Blarney Castle—we’ve got the Castle, and local Irishman Will Harrison will provide the Blarney! Enjoy his lighthearted comic monologues, witty storytelling, and poetic musings, plus a couple of acapella Irish songs to set the mood. He’ll be entertaining before the DJ and during breaks, sharing tales from a fella who knows a fella who possibly says they’re true.

Featuring: Irish Stew, Potato Leek Soup, Corned Beef Sandwiches, & Drink Specials: Luckytini & Gingersnap —perfect for St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness celebrations!

Then, DJ Brad Mellberg takes over at 6 PM to keep the party going with all your favorite hits.

🍻 Raise a glass, wear your green, and join us for a night of Irish charm and festive fun!

Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament

Friday March 14th 6:30pm (players arrival time 5:30pm)

Located in the East Garden at Castle Farms
$10 per team: Each player that signs up receives a mug
Prizes awarded

Team Size: 2 players per team.
Double Elimination
Scoring: Traditional cornhole rules (1 point on board, 3 points in hole, first to 21).

Walk in registration ends at 5:30pm if space is available.

There will be live music and $2.50 draft bud light

Community Spirit Week

Let’s Have Some Fun!

March 10 – Animal Print Day

March 11 – Cowboy/Cowgirl Day

March 12 – Tie Dye Day

March 13 – Mis-Matched Day

March 14 – Team Spirit Day

 

Get your work crew, office crew, family & friends to join in.

Share your photos with us @facebook/ejchamber or info@ejchamber.org

Ellsworth Community Easter Egg Hunt

Sponsored by The Friends of the Labyrinth, area Churches & Businesses

Held at Ellsworth Community Park

All ages welcome.

Enchanted Art Market

This event is hosted by Blue Ribbon Events Group AT Castle Farms!

Enchanted Art Market at Castle Farms
📅 July 21-24, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM
🎟️ $5 per person (Includes access to the market, live music, scavenger hunt, make & take project, and a self-guided tour of Castle Farms!)

Step into a world of creativity and magic at the Enchanted Art Market, a boutique-style market filled with handcrafted treasures, live music, and enchanting experiences!

✨ Explore the Market – Browse a unique selection of artisan goods and artwork from talented creators.

🎶 Live Music Daily – Enjoy the sounds of local musicians from 12 PM – 5 PM as you stroll through the market.

🌲 Enchanted Forest Scavenger Hunt – Embark on a whimsical adventure throughout Castle Farms’ scenic grounds.

🎨 Make & Take: Enchanted Rock Project – Unleash your creativity!
🗓️ Tuesday & Thursday | 11 AM – 3 PM
💰 Free for kids | $5 for adults (includes two rocks – one to keep, one to share)
📍 Choose where your enchanted rock goes! Hide it around Castle Farms for future visitors or let us place it in a local community.

🏰 Self-Guided Tour – Your admission includes a self-guided tour of the castle’s historic buildings and breathtaking grounds.

🍷 Castle Pub Open Daily – From 11 AM – 11 PM, enjoy refreshing drinks and tasty snacks.

Don’t miss this magical celebration of art and imagination at Castle Farms! ✨

GLCO presents Noteable Chamber Choir in free Sunday Series recital

Noteable Chamber Choir is a dynamic new vocal ensemble based in Northern Michigan. Consisting of 16 skilled and versatile singers, the group showcases a diverse repertoire ranging from sacred and classical pieces to contemporary works.  This program’s theme is Songs of Home – A musical journey that keeps us longing for home.

The recital, part of the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra (GLCO)’s Sunday Series, will take place at 4 PM on Sunday March 9th at the First Congregational Church, 101 State St. in Charlevoix.

The free of charge Sunday Series recitals are made possible through the generous support of Carolyn Klender.
The Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra is a nonprofit professional orchestra headquartered at 219 E. Lake St. in Petoskey.
For more information, visit www.glcorchestra.org or call 231-487-0010.

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