The Gathering Place of Northport

04/20/2018

I am hoping the recent spring snowstorm was truly the last until next fall/winter. With car-window-height snowdrifts on the farm and at the house on Windy Knoll, we weren’t sure if we were going to get off the farm before summer! Thank you so much KAL Excavating for digging us out so quickly - we ❤️you! I am so excited to welcome back the sunshine. Seems like it has been awhile since we have seen it - it is so uplifting! If you are planning an ‘uplifting‘ gathering of folks then The Gathering Place in Northport is THE space you want! Seats 70 with full kitchen for catering and room for DJ/band setup to get you lifting up your feet and shaking your b***y! Also private courtyard. Call 231-590-4611 now to make your reservation.

01/20/2018

It was a beautiful, sunny, winter day and the out-of-doors was calling my name. I decided to dust off my cross country skis and test my skiing skill. After many years of not skiing I was feeling pretty proud of myself as I slowly glided along breaking trail at the farm when I hit a patch of dirt that was lightly covered by snow - ground 1, Nancy 0! I am now sporting a large "black" eye which actually has several beautiful hues of purple. In fact, I told Stan I might just start wearing purple eye shadow!

If purple is your favorite color come host an 'everything purple' party at The Gathering Place of Northport! Your DIY party setup/decor is limited only by your imagination. The Gathering Place of Northport is available for rent for private functions and offers seating capacity for 70, space for entertainment setup, kitchen with standard appliances for your use or your caterer's use, and a private courtyard. Call 231-590-4611 or 989-831-4629 now to reserve your date.

12/29/2017

I enjoyed a brief pre-Christmas trip to Oregon to see my daughter BreAnna and her fiance Gibby, as well as my son Ross, his life partner Kathy, and their 8-month-old twins Miles and Evelyn. My other son Grady, his wife Jennifer, and their 6-year-old daughter Lyla made their yearly trek from South Carolina to Pennsylvania to celebrate the holiday with her family. Whether you celebrated Christmas with a large gathering of family and/or friends or spent the day quietly at home as did Stan and I, we hope that you all had a wonderful day! Wishing you all a happy 2018!

The Gathering Place of Northport is the perfect venue for any type of celebration party (holiday, wedding, birthday, graduation, retirement, etc.) or business seminar/workshop. It is a very affordable DIY-setup venue with private courtyard and full kitchen amenities available for catering. The Northport Inn shares the building with us and is very convenient for overnight accommodations after your celebration party or business gathering. Call 231-590-4611 or 989-831-4629 to reserve your date.

11/27/2017

It was great to see such a large crowd brave the freezing temp and gusty winds to participate in Northport’s Holiday Cheer festivities Saturday including Merchants Day, free carriage rides, caroling, tree lighting, and a visit from the jolly man himself - Santa! Stan and I set up a table in front of The Gathering Place of Northport and served complimentary hot cocoa and snowman marshmallows to help chase the chill away. A fun time was had by all!

11/21/2017

I just returned from a visit with family in South Carolina during which I was able to watch my 6-year-old granddaughter compete in a gymnastics meet. It’s amazing how agile those youngsters are! Stan and I have much to be thankful for so in that vein had talked of hosting a community Thanksgiving dinner at The Gathering Place of Northport. We have since learned that Trinity Church is offering a community dinner so we encourage those who are unable to be with family or friends to contact the church and sign up for the dinner. Enjoy a delicious meal and join in fellowship giving thanks. We wish you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

11/10/2017

It has been a whirlwind for Stan and I this past couple of weeks. We unexpectedly made a quick move from Suttons Bay back to the farm in Northport, the last load making its way north later this morning after our a.m. coffee and tea, and when we see the light of day. It was certainly a frigid, blustery day yesterday and I felt like I might go airborne a couple of times when a gust of wind would hit me as I was carrying large, flat objects! It is always warm and cozy at The Gathering Place of Northport celebrating special private parties with family and friends, or enjoying any public event that is scheduled (look in the events section). Call Stan @ 231-590-4611 or Nancy @ 989-831-4629 to book your event now!

11/02/2017

Is it just me or does everyone else notice that as soon as November 1 comes around Thanksgiving and Christmas seem to be within a couple of days - where does the time go? So, at this busy time of year when November and December come and go in a blink of an eye, be sure to spend some quality time with those you love. Book your holiday get-together at The Gathering Place of Northport where you can kick your shoes off and enjoy your special gathering with friends and family! If you are planning an overnight stay be sure to check out The Northport Inn which can accommodate up to 24 people and shares the same building as The Gathering Place.

10/31/2017

10/31/2017

Don’t be left out! For up-to-date information on public events at The Gathering Place of Northport please email your first name and email address to [email protected] and information will be emailed to you. Thanks!

10/31/2017

The Gathering Place of Northport was inaugurated as an event venue by the group Wild, Witty, Wonderful Women, 10/11/2017. A room full of cheerful, high-spirited women is a sight to behold! And the goodies - oh my! Thank you for inviting me to introduce myself and The Gathering Place of Northport. Hope to see ya’ll again!

10/31/2017

Thank you organizers Phil Garrison and Patricia McGee for choosing The Gathering Place of Northport as your ‘go to’ place to host a presentation by Hal Gurian and Linda Maginity on gerrymandering, 10/29/2017. Check out votersnotpoliticians.com for more information on this topic.

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10/31/2017

The Gathering Place of Northport sends a huge thank you to the organizers and volunteers of Leelanau Uncaged 2017 for choosing our venue to celebrate another successful year. Congratulations on a job well done! (Rumor has it they will leave me a sweet treat in the refrigerator at their next party here. 😊)