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It's the time of year where a road trip is the perfect way for me to make the transition from summer to autumn a bit easier to bear.  Apple picking season will be kicking off soon and now that the weather is cooler, it's time to gear up and enjoy the great outdoors!  This year, we rented a lakeside cottage in Suttons Bay, Mi and not only enjoyed the privacy, beautiful views and nights around the campfire, but the cottage was ideally located for the day trips we spontaneously added to our list. There was a hidden nature trail from the driveway of our rented cottage leading to a small winery that we naturally had to explore! This establishment had changed hands a few years ago so the wine selection was very limited.  The friendly staff, rustic barn and oak barrels pretty much set the stage for our visit to Nathaniel Rose Vineyard . This was my first visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes , and if you ever plan a trip to northern Michigan, it's definitely a destination you'

Each year in late summer or early fall, I love to take a short road trip to recharge my creative batteries and get inspired by Mother Nature.  This year, I went with a group of family members to tour the Traverse City, MI area wine country for the first time ever.  The weather was beautiful, the vistas were breathtaking and each winery visited had it's own distinct identity.  I can't possibly imagine what the area looks like with all the brilliant colors in the fall but I'm sure spectacular would be a good description. I put together a grouping of collages that I digitally scrapped from the photos I took and created them on a widescreen size layout to use for my home videos as transition screens. Enjoy the views, get inspired and should you ever happen into Traverse City, MI Wine Country make sure you add these establishments to your tour!