Month: February 2024

Frostbite Trail, First Fridays and more turn ‘Charlevoix the Beautiful’ into ‘the Eventful’ this winter

People walking in the snow

Crowds disperse as snow serenely blankets Charlevoix, which transforms the bustling summertime destination into a hidden gem of a winter wonderland. Winter’s elements shine a new perspective to “Charlevoix the Beautiful” to observe, along with a growing event lineup.

 

The Charlevoix area features plentiful winter activity staples, like skiing at Mt. McSauba or hitting some groomed trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Winter’s also a good opportunity to head inside and peruse Charlevoix’s cultural corridor, which showcases the region’s storied history and inspiring arts community.

Charlevoix’s uncrowded winter versatility encourages visitors to create an autonomous itinerary that emphasizes their own pace and interests. A growing menu of events —many of which are recurring — also provides some organized entertainment to build a Charlevoix winter experience around.

FINDING LOST CELLARS WINERY A JOURNEY THROUGH FAMILY LEGENDS AND CHARLEVOIX VINES

Decanter of red wine

In the heart of Charlevoix, Lost Cellars Winery stands as a testament to family history and the pursuit of a winemaking dream.

Since its inception in 2007, the 13-acre property has undergone near constant evolution. Initially started as a hobby project, the winery transformed under the ownership of Jay and Lora Higdon from a modest production of 150 cases sold at local farmers markets to a winery that now boasts an output of nearly 1,000 cases. The transition has also involved rebranding the vineyards under the Lost Cellars name and introducing new product lines such as Creepy Tree Ciders and Rebar Distilled Spirits.

FROM SICILY TO CHARLEVOIX

That name, Lost Cellars, comes from Jay unraveling the family lore surrounding his great-great-grandfather. At a celebration of life for Jay’s grandmother in 2015, he was at the family plot in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and stumbled upon a gravestone with two unfamiliar names: Nunzio and Mariana.…

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