Explore & Connect: Alumni Weekend in Petoskey

Join event champions Pamela Heos ’77 and Sue Levitte ’83 for our alumni weekend getaway in Petoskey! Invite a friend, and we will see you when we cruise the coast of northern Michigan.

Friday, June 21

5-7 p.m.

Cocktail Reception

Palette Bistro

321 Bay Street, Petoskey, Michigan

$20 light appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks only

$30 light appetizers and complimentary beer and wine

Saturday, June 22

Daytime

Explore the Petoskey area with family and friends. Plan your adventure here.

6 p.m.

Alumni dinner

Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery

3423 US 131, Petoskey, Michigan

$25 per person

A dinner buffet with one drink ticket per person. The buffet includes caprese skewers, house-smoked shrimp cocktail, pulled pork sliders, potato salad, Mediterranean salad, and double chocolate brownies for dessert. Additional drinks are available for purchase at a cash bar.

8 – 9:45 p.m.

Sunset Cruise

The Harbor Princess

101 East Lake Street, Clocktower Dock at Petoskey Marina, Petoskey, Michigan

$25 per person (discounted rate). Cash bar available

Registration is non-refundable and closes on June 14.

Lodging Options

Bay View Inn

2011 Woodland Ave.

Petoskey, MI 49770.

Single and double rooms are available. There is a two-night stay minimum. The cost is $329/night, including a $12.50 breakfast voucher per guest per day. Check-in is 4 p.m. Check-out is 11 a.m. Must reserve by May 2, 2024! Only ten rooms are available, so book early! Call Bay View Inn to reserve at 231- 347-2771 and mention The University of Olivet room group. Refunds will be made if reservations are canceled seven days in advance.

Hampton Inn & Suites

920 Spring Street

Petoskey, MI 49770.

Double queen and king suite rooms are available. There is a two-night stay minimum. The cost is $332/night for queen rooms and $352/night for king rooms. Complimentary hot breakfast is offered daily. Must reserve by May 21, 2024! Only ten rooms are available, so book early! Call the 231- 348-9555 and mention The University of Olivet room group. Refunds will be made if reservations are canceled within 72 hours of check-in.