Enjoying Ellison Bay--What to Do in Northern Door County this Week

Enjoying Ellison Bay--What to Do in Northern Door County this Week.

Ellison Bay has a lot of new additions over the past year, and it continues to grow strong!  Starting on the north side of the "commercial center", we have the Clearing Adult School for Learning on Garrett Bay Road.  This is a fantastic opportunity to learn, year-round.  Summer courses tend to be longer and structured, for the dedicated writer, painter and more, but winter brings weekly classes from learning how to commercial fish, to syrup making, to holistic herbs and healing, even to beer making.  And one of the most popular classes annually is the weekly wine-tasting.  Meet new people, learn new skills, and have fun at The Clearing in Ellison Bay.

A short drive back toward Ellison Bay will bring you to a new business, Island Orchard Cider, also located on Garrett Bay Road.  For some great reviews, see http://www.yelp.com/biz/island-orchard-cider-ellison-bay  Open Thursday through Sunday, 12-6 with daily tastings.  A really neat new addition to Ellison Bay.

Another new business getting rave reviews is Wickman House on Mink River Road.  Formerly T. Ashwell's, the new owners have created a fantastic menu in a very comfortable setting.  One of my absolute new favorites.  Check it out on Facebook and become a fan.  www.facebook.com/wickmanhouse

Another great addition to downtown Ellison Bay is BREW coffeehouse.  A casual meeting spot for great coffee, all year long.

Ellison Bay has a lot of other treasures.  Visit Linden's, Newport House, Gills Rock Stoneware, Ellison Bay Pottery, The Viking Grill (for a Door County fishboil) and Pasta Vino's for some of the best Italian and Sicilian food east of the Atlantic.  Enjoy free tennis at the Ellison Bay Community Club and Beach (Women's Center), which is also a great place to swim, kayak and sun.  Stop at the Pioneer Store for some modern old world charm.  See beautiful sunsets over Green Bay at Wills Park, next to the public marina.  Lodging opportunities include, but are not limited to, Parkside Inn, Hotel Desgarten, The Hillside Inn and more.

For Ellison Bay property opportunities, visit http://www.door-county-properties.com  It's a great community to live and work.  Small town charm....the only petrol station is closed Sundays, so be sure to get gasoline before you leave Sister Bay.

Enjoying Ellison Bay--What to Do in Northern Door County this Week.