capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Sister Bay Prepares to Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas - 11/19/18 12:50 PM
Sister Bay Prepares to Capture the Spirit
of a Door County Christmas
 
One of our favorite holidays (Thanksgiving, with much to be thankful about in 2018) leads directly into one of our favorite Door County festivals, Sister Bay's "Capture the Spirit" celebration in preparation of the upcoming December and January holidays.  
 
Thanksgiving in Door County
 
We've been watching the Village employees prepare the streets around the village, as well as the village businesses, begin preparations for this two-day holiday event immediately following Thanksgiving Day.  And Thanksgiving remains a BUSY holiday weekend in Door County--most of the establishments serving Thanksgiving Dinner have stopped taking reservations--they … (0 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: What to do in Door County on a Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend - 11/24/16 10:22 AM
What to do in Door County on a
Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
 
SISTER BAY, WISCONSIN'S
CAPTURE THE SPIRIT CELEBRATION
 
It's the holiday season in Door County, and while we give thanks today, we begin the countdown to the holidays that have meaning for us in December.  
 
This weekend Sister Bay hosts Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas. This is one of my FAVORITE HOLIDAY EVENTS of the year.
 
On Friday and Saturday, one of my favorite events, the Friends of Gibraltar Craft Fair, is held at the Sister Bay Village Hall from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.  This  is a wonderful opportunity to not only shop … (0 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: I'm thankful for my community: Capture the Spirit in Sister Bay, WI - 11/23/16 03:08 PM
I'm thankful for my community:
Capture the Spirit in Sister Bay, Wisconsin
 
One of my favorite places, Liberty Grove, Wisconsin held its community tree lighting in downtown Ellison Bay a few weeks ago (followed by a free community chili dinner that is always well attended), and this weekend ushers in not only the Thanksgiving holiday (and I am so thankful for this year), but also one of my very favorite holiday season events, Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas in Sister Bay, Wisconsin.
 
This fun and family-friendly event, which has been going on for a few decades, will be held Friday … (1 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Wind and Waves: The Gales of November in Sister Bay, WI 54234 - 11/19/16 06:48 AM
DOOR COUNTY WIND, WATER AND WAVES
 
Wind and Waves: The Gales of November
in Sister Bay, Wisconsin 54234
 
We've been concentrating on Sister Bay properties in the past week in preparation for the Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas celebration next week in Sister Bay, including the special holiday events at The Country Walk Shops, but today was a SHOW-STOPPER in Sister Bay.  We had winds at 35-40 miles per hour today, which made me so thankful for WARMTH.  Walking a property with a client today was almost painful, in spite of bundling up.
 
However, the one thing that captured everyone's attention today were the awesomely incredible … (1 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Getting Ready to Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas - 11/18/16 06:10 AM
 
HOLIDAYS IN DOOR COUNTY
Getting Ready to Capture the Spirit of a
Door County Christmas
 
Every Door County community has its own special holiday event, and I try to attend as many as I can.  However, since the mid 2000s, one of my favorites has been Sister Bay's Capture the Spirit of a Door County Christmas, which is held the weekend of Thanksgiving, with events on Friday the 25th and Saturday. 
 
Additionally, this year The Country Walk Shops will also feature events uptown, as well as downtown.  See here for a list of activities for 2017's Capture the Spirit of a Door County … (1 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Door County Homes for the Holidays - 11/23/14 01:34 AM
Door County Homes for the Holidays:  Featured Door County Homes for sale that are PERFECT to create new holiday traditions!
Greetings from Door County, Wisconsin!  Are you in the mood for some holiday cheer?  We have some exceptional homes that are READY for new owners to create holiday traditions in all price points and all locations!  Take a look around door-county-properties
 
Hillcrest Road Classic:  This home for sale on Hillcrest Road in Sister Bay looks like it BELONGS on a holiday postcard!  3 bedrooms, dining room and second story bonus room/den, water views, and PLENTY of places to decorate and hang … (4 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Door County Update: Sister Bay, WI Road Construction Starts - 11/09/13 01:06 AM

Door County Update:  Sister Bay, WI Road Construction and downtown Village Improvements commence.  Sister Bay is still open for business!
For the past five years, northern Door County (Sister Bay and Liberty Grove) has prepared for Department of Transportation road improvements to the Village of Sister Bay, Wisconsin. 
 
These improvements will include improvements to the (steep) Sister Bay hill on Highway 42/57, storm water (sewer/gutter) improvements, sidewalks up the hill on the westerly side past St. Rosalia's Church, new street lights downtown, and many other changes to improve and enhance the Village's appeal and quality of life for residents and visitors.
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capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Holiday Home Tour Benefits Northern Door Children Center - 11/10/12 01:02 AM
Holiday Home Tour Benefits Northern Door Children Center in Sister Bay, and coincides with Sister Bay's Capture the Spirit of A Door County Christmas Celebration.  It's a great weekend to visit and shop locally.  Join us in Door County for Northern Door Children's Center's 6th Annual Holiday Home tour on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov 23 and Saturday, November 24. 
The popular self-guided tour features five distinct Northern Door homes, each one beautifully decorated for the season. In addition, a local church will be hosting the Bake Shoppe featuring delicious home-baked treats for purchase (more details to follow). 
For a twenty … (1 comments)

capture the spirit of a door county christmas: Why Buy A Home During the Holiday Season? Five Great Reasons - 11/02/12 05:47 AM
I got a call today from some customers who have identified the perfect home.  It fits their budget, it's location is ideal, the price is right...but it's the holiday season.  "We're so busy right now, we know it's the perfect home...but it's the holiday season...."
Why buy during the holiday season?  I can think of five great reasons to be actively working with a Realtor right NOW to procure the property that you want.  There are probably a lot more than five, but these instantly come to mind.
1.    LESS COMPETITION FROM OTHER BUYERS.  Yes, other people can be consumed with … (0 comments)

 
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