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Books & Bourbon Book Club | Updated Date July 29th

Join our ~NEW~ Books and Bourbon Book Club!

Bay Books is proud to be partnering with our neighbors at Northern Latitudes Distillery to offer a unique opportunity for exploring excellent literature by Michigan authors, while enjoying Michigan-made craft spirits. Let’s read and drink LOCAL!

Meetings will be held on the last Thursday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at the new Northern Latitudes Distillery (7150 E Duck Lake Rd, Lake Leelanau) in the Production Observation Room. Book Club cocktail specials will be offered at each meeting, along with a variety of mocktail and coffee/tea options.

RSVP by sending us an email to baybooksmi@gmail.com or giving us a call at (231) 944-6809.

Upcoming Meeting: July 29th, 2026

5:00-5:30pm — Arrival, grab your cocktail/mocktail of choice (NLD offers $2 off any drink for Book Club members!) and order any food you may want to snack on.

5:30-6:30pm — Dan will give a short talk on a featured NLD spirit and then we will jump into book discussion and any questions for the author.

Upcoming Books and Bourbon Selections

July: This Magnetic North: Candid Conversations on a Changing Northern Michigan by Tim Mulherin (non-fiction)

August: Jimmy Quinn by Richard Van DeWeghe (Book #1 of the Traverse State Hospital Series)

September: People of the Dune by Jim Olson

October: Spooky Michigan: Tales of Hauntings, Strange Happenings, and Local Lore by S. E. Schlosser

Please RSVP by calling Bay Books at (231) 944-6809 or emailing us at baybooksmi@gmail.com.

Looking forward to seeing you, discussing some outstanding books, and having a few beverages along the way! Cheers!

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SOLD OUT: Yoga Summer Retreat, Sponsored by Bay Books – Suttons Bay, Michigan

SUMMER 2026 | June 26th to June 28th

Enjoy a Mindful Weekend of Meditation, Journaling, Yoga, and Connection.

Enjoy a Mindful Weekend of Meditation, Journaling, Yoga, and Connection at The Hendryx House on Grand Traverse Bay. Join us this summer in the serene beauty of Suttons Bay for a rejuvenation retreat experience sponsored by Bay Books with Ayurvedic Yoga and Well-Being Coach, Angela Cominos Koehler. Surrounded by water, vineyards, and small-town charm, we’ll gather to pause, reflect, and realign with what truly matters.

We invite women to slow down, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate clarity through yoga, meditation, and reflective writing. Guided movement, mindfulness practices, and writing exercises help participants release what no longer serves them, explore their inner wisdom, and leave with a sense of renewal and inspiration. Time spent in nature, journaling by the water, and shared experiences will deepen your connection to self, to others, and to the natural beauty surrounding us. 

Arrival and Check-in will be on the 26th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. After taking time to settle your things in your room, we’ll have time for gentle yoga, breathwork and a nourishing, light dinner. This weekend experience will include your lodging, yoga practices, two breakfasts, a lunch, two dinners and a variety of snacks and refreshments.  Stargazing and time on the water will also be there for you.

Check out is June 28th at noon, after a meditative yoga practice and closing circle time.

Reserve a Spot

Reserve Your Spot by April 20, 2026 – Bay Books Yoga Retreat

Room prices (including meals and the whole yoga experience) will range between $1,000.00 – $1,200.00. For two-person rooms, there will be an additional $250.00 charge. Room names and prices are listed below. When reserving your spot, please indicate the name of the room you prefer. You can browse the room offerings here: https://www.hendryxhouse.com/rooms.

Let us know if you have any dietary restrictions by sending us an email at baybooksmi@gmail.com.

The final day to register will be April 20, 2026. Please reserve your space before then!

*** As of April 8, 2026, there is ONLY ONE spot remaining! ***

This is your early doorway into a weekend of rest, renewal, and reconnection — and we can’t wait to share the full experience with you.

Reserve Now