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Table of Contents n 2014-15 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . 18 n Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 n The Villages of Door County . . . . . . . . . . 25 Baileys Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Carlsville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Door County North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Egg Harbor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Ephraim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Fish Creek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Jacksonport Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Sister Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Sturgeon Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Washington Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 n Door County Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Door County’s Wild Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 The Stealthiest Silent Sport . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 n Outdoor Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Gone Fishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 n Door County Snowmobiling . . . . . . . . . . 86 n For Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 n Dining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Great Dishes of Door County . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Uncork Summer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Fish Boils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 It’s Always a Great, Fiery Show! . . . . . . . . . 143 Coffeehouses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Confectioneries & Ice Cream . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Bakeries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 Going Organic — Pat’s Patch . . . . . . . . . . 151 n Markets & Wineries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

PUBLISHER/EDITOR: John Nelson ART DIRECTOR: Bob Hoot/Hoot Communications WRITERS: Larry Majewski, Laurel Ciohon, Peggy Sue Dunigan COVER PHOTOGRAPHER: Len Villano/Len Villano Photography COVER IMAGE: Schoolhouse Beach/Washington Island CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Justin Anderson, Chrissy Bergwin, Mike Brisson, Laurel Ciohon, Kathy Enquist, Jerry Fictum, Heather Frykman, Luke Frykman, Dennis Jensen, Heidi Hodges, Jeff Larson, Jason Mann, Matt Normann, Len Villano CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Paige Funkhouser, Jeanne Kuhns, Diane McNeil, John Nelson, Darcie Pilz, Marise Redmann, Carol Stayton DESIGN CONSULTANTS: Todd Brame, Rachel Stephens CONTRIBUTING ARTISTS: Mark Mueller, Pam Murphy, Katie Musolff, Lee Radtke ADVERTISING DESIGN: Sharon Anderson, Laurel Ciohon COPY EDITORS: Cathy Guilette, Ann Kaminski ADVERTISING SALES: Ann Kaminski (920.421.1200), John Nelson (920.421.1589) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT: Christine Risch 14

n Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Destinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Furniture/Interior Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Gifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Music Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 Resale Shops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 The Vote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209 Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 n Classes & Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 n The Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217 Pam Murphy: Painting Images of an Imagined Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 Art Galleries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 A Man of All Seasons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 n Preserving the County’s Memories . . . . 240 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 DC Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 DC Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 n Music & Performances . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Wellness in the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258 n Wellness & Beauty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 n Weddings in Door County A September Wedding ... in Ephraim . . . . 266 Event Planning, Music, Catering, Salon . . . 268 Flowers, Photographer, Venue . . . . . . . . . . 269 n Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 New Products for Pets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Pets in Memoriam, Companions of Fur and Feather . . . . . . . . . 275 n Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277

P.O. Box 648 Ephraim, WI 54211-0648 Office: 920.839.2721 Advertising specifications available at www.doorguidepublishing.com The Official Door County Go Guide™ is a publication of Door Guide Publishing LLC. Contents and design ©2014, all rights reserved. Reproduction without written permission is strictly prohibited. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time. However, publisher assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. Cover photo by Len Villano, Len Villano Photography, ©2014 www.lenvillano.com In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

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2014-15 Calendar of Events MAY 2014 May 22-23 DC FESTIVAL OF NATURE, Ridges Sanctuary. Guided field trips through unique and beautiful natural areas. 920.839.2802.

June 14 BAILEYS HARBOR BEER FESTIVAL. Sample from over 120 craft beers from around the world, with emphasis on Wisconsin breweries. Food, live music, seminars in brewing, local agriculture, Wisconsin cheese, etc. from vendors and presenters. www.doorcountybeer.com.

May 24-25 42ND ANNUAL MAIFEST, Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Art fair, fun run, great food, music, horsepull, parade. 920.823.8136, www.jacksonport.org.

June 24-Aug. 26 HISTORIC EPHRAIM WALKING TOURS, Anderson Barn History Center, 10:30 a.m. Tues.–Fri. until Aug. 30. Fri./Sat. Sept. 1–Oct. 5. 920.854.9688.

May 24-25 STURGEON BAY FINE ART FAIR, Sunset Park, along the waterfront, 10 a.m-5 p.m., Sat. and 10 a.m.4 p.m. Sun. 15th annual juried multi-media art show, entertainment, children’s activities and food and beverages. www.sturgeonbay.net.

June 21 FYR BAL FESTIVAL, Ephraim. 50th annual festival re-creates traditions of early Norwegians celebrating Midsummer’s Eve. Live music, art and crafts show, regatta. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 920.854.4989, www.ephraim-doorcounty.com.

JUNE 2014 June 1 13TH ANNUAL SPRING GALA AT BJÖRKLUNDEN: A TASTE OF ITALY. Enjoy the food, wine music, culture and flavor of Italy. Silent auction and raffle. June 7-8 FREE FISHING WEEKEND. Fish without a license this weekend at any of Door County’s State Parks. June 8 STATE PARK OPEN HOUSE DAY. Enjoy Door County State Parks today with free admission. June 14-Oct. 4 HISTORIC BUILDING TOURS. Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House, Hwy. 57, Sister Bay. Weekends. Tour 1875 farmhouse, restored farm buildings, tools, implements. 920.854.7680. June 13-15 DOOR COUNTY LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL. Visitors are allowed access to lighthouses typically not open to public, including Chambers Island, Plum Island, Sherwood Point and Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal Lighthouses. 920.743.5958, www.dcmm.org. June 13-15 WASHINGTON ISLAND CANOE & KAYAK EVENT. 5TH annual Washington Island Canoe and Kayak Race, Expedition, Symposium. 877.942.5737, www.washingtonislandcanoeandkayakevent.com. June 14 JUMPIN’ JUNE & PADDLEFEST. Children’s parade at 11:30 a.m. Kayak and Stand up Paddleboard demos/tryouts, Taste of Sister Bay, music, bonfire in Waterfront Park at sunset. 920.854.2812, www.cometosisterbay.com.

June 21 RUNNING GREEN FOR CROSSROADS. 5th annual 2K, 5K, 10K, Trail Run /Walk to support Crossroads at Big Creek Environmental Learning Preserve. Additional info and online registration available at www.crossroadsrun.com. June 28 UNCORK SUMMER. Door County’s first annual food, wine , music festival, outdoors on the grounds of Wickman House restaurant, Mink River Rd., Ellison Bay. Enjoy “A Taste of Door County,” all dishes and drinks $5 ea., no admission fee. Free Hwy. 42 parking at top of Ellison Bay Hill (Liberty Grove Historical Society), or at fire station north of village, shuttles run all-day-long. 10 a.m.5 p.m. 920.854.4450, www.uncorksummer.com. June 28-29 OLDE ELLISON BAY DAYS, Downtown Ellison Bay and Ellison Bay Community Park. Free Hwy. 42 parking at top of Ellison Bay Hill (Liberty Grove Historical Society), or at fire station north of village, shuttles run all-day-long. Art booths, crafts, food, fun, games and music for the whole family. Parade 11 a.m. Sat. Fireworks at dusk. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. 920.854.5448. June 28-29 RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE, Monument Point Road, Carlsville. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. -4 p.m. Interactive living history demos, royal court, jousts, merchants, crafters, three stages, turkey legs, ale, acoustic music from the 1500s. 920.973.8233, www.doorcowirenaissance.com. June 28-29 ART ON THE SCENIC SIDE, Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Fair, refreshments and family fun. 9 a.m.4 p.m. 920.854.9372, www.jacksonport.net.

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JULY 2014 2014 INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS DISPLAYS at dusk. EGG HARBOR Harborview Park, July 3 STURGEON BAY Sunset Park, July 4 WASHINGTON ISLAND Ball Park, July 4 BAILEYS HARBOR Downtown, July 4 GILLS ROCK July 4 FISH CREEK Clark Park, July 5

July 6 33RD ANNUAL FFA FARM BREAKFAST, Haberli Farms, 7012 Memorial Drive, Egg Harbor, 6-11:30 a.m. Farm Fresh All-You-Can-Eat Dairy Breakfast. Live music, hay rides, petting zoo. 920.743.4956. July 10-13 AMISH QUILT & CRAFT SHOW, Mr. G’s Banquet Hall, 5890 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. $1 Entry Fee, children age 8 and under free but must be attended by an adult at all times. 920.823.2288, www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com/quilt-show.

July 3-4 EGG HARBOR CELEBRATES, Harborview Park, Egg Harbor. Refreshments at 2 p.m., music at 5 p.m., fireworks at dusk July 3. Parade, 1:30 p.m. on July 4. 920.868.3717.

July 12 JAZZ ON JEFFERSON STREET FESTIVAL, Sturgeon Bay, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Featuring live music, strolling entertainers, children’s activities, food and beverages up and down the street and special events in the stores! www.sturgeonbay.net

July 4 STURGEON BAY CELEBRATES, Sunset Park, 7 p.m., enjoy an old-fashioned ice cream social, Peninsula Symphonic Band performance at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk. 800.301.6695.

July 19-20 DOOR COUNTY TRIATHLON, Murphy Park. Features a friendly Sprint Triathlon on Saturday and a challenging Half Iron triathlon on Sunday. Visit website for more information or to register. www.doorcountytriathlon.com.

July 4 WASHINGTON ISLAND CELEBRATES, Ball Park. Fireworks at dusk. 920.847.2179.

July 24-26 40TH ANNUAL DOOR COUNTY ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE, Gibraltar High School, Fish Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day.

July 4 BAILEYS HARBOR CELEBRATES, Downtown, Parade at 10 a.m., live entertainment, arts and crafts, games, fireworks at dusk. 920.839.2366. July 4 GILLS ROCK CELEBRATES. Food and live music, 5 p.m. Boat regatta, 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. 920.854.2972. July 5 FISH CREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS. Many fun-filled events including music, family games, food and drink. Fireworks at 10 p.m. 800.577.1880. July 5-6 RENAISSANCE FANTASY FAIRE, Monument Point Road, Carlsville. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.4 p.m. 920.973.8233, www.doorcowirenaissance.com.

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July 26 ANNUAL SUMMER ART FAIR, 9100 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.9222. July 26 13TH ANNUAL CARLSVILLE DAY. Starting at 10 a.m. Food, live music, arts and crafts, free trolley rides, family fun, parade. 920.743.2228. www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com. July 26 10TH ANNUAL SUMMER HARVEST CHERRY FEST, Orchard Country Winery, Fish Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music, guided tours, wine and beer tasting, pickyour-own cherries, horse-drawn wagon rides, jumping castle, cherry pie eating contest and more. 920.868.3479, www.orchardcountry.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS July 29 54TH ANNUAL HOUSE & GARDEN WALK. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featuring five properties from Sturgeon Bay up to Ephraim. Sponsored by Door County Medical Auxiliary. $25 donation goes directly to the Hospital. 920.743.5507. July 31 SAIL THRU THE AVENUES SIDEWALK SALE, Throughout Sturgeon Bay, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Always the last Thursday of July. Loaded with bargains, live entertainment, food and beverages and more. www.sturgeonbay.net. July 30-Aug. 3 DOOR COUNTY FAIR, John Miles County Park, Sturgeon Bay, starts Wednesday, 5 p.m. Carnival rides, food stands, 4-H animal barns, kids and family tents. 920.746.2261, www.doorcountyfair.com.

AUGUST 2014 Aug. 2 20TH ANNUAL CHERRY FEST, Lakeside Park, Jacksonport, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Celebrate the cherry harvest with the Jacksonport Historical Society. Food, music, arts and crafts fair plus more. 920.823.2316, www.jacksonport.net. Aug. 2-3 24TH ANNUAL CLASSIC & WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL, Door County Maritime Museum, Sturgeon Bay, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Vintage vessels, demos, boat–building contest, entertainment, maritime author session. 920.743.5958, www.dcmm.org. Aug. 9 WEST FEST, Madison Avenue and Oak Street, Sturgeon Bay, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate a Wild West day with a craft show, chili cook-off, gold rush give-away, live entertainment, plus food and beverages. 920.743.6246, www.sturgeonbay.net. Aug. 15-17 32ND ANNUAL THRESHEREE, 5005 Country View Road, near Valmy. $5/day or $8 for the whole weekend. 920.495.6421 or 920.743.6849, www.valmythresheree.org. Aug. 16 CANDLELIGHT BEACH WALK, Whitefish Dunes, Jacksonport, 7:30-9:30 p.m. 1-mile candlelight walk at Whitefish Dunes State Park. A beach grid makes part of the trail handicapped accessible. 920.823.2400.

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Aug. 16 DC SPORTS & CLASSIC CAR SHOW, Egg Harbor. Free, fun for all ages, music, raffle, awards. Aug. 22-23 DEATH’S DOOR BAR-B-Q, Washington Island Airport, open to public. 10 a.m. Sat., Aug. 23. Free admission, arts and crafts, activities, music, food vendors, and fabulous barbeque as sold by competitors. www.deathsdoorbbq.com Aug. 23 6TH ANNUAL S.H.O.W.’s BARN DANCE, Idlewild Farms in Sturgeon Bay. Good old fashioned home cookin’ — all you can eat pork, beef, chicken, beans, potatoes and booyah. Dance to the “Modern Day Drifters” on the large wooden dance floor inside the whitewashed horse barn. 5-11 p.m. Aug. 30 SISTER BAY MARINA FEST. Pancake breakfast, food booths, live music, dancing, children’s craft tent, Waterboard Warriors Ski Show, fireworks. 920.854.2812, www.cometosisterbay.com. Aug. 31 WILDERNESS DAYS, Newport State Park, Ellison Bay. A day of hikes and programs to celebrate Wisconsin’s only formally designated Wilderness State Park. 920.854.2500.

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Sept. 6-7 DOOR COUNTY CENTURY BIKE RIDE, Sturgeon Bay. 36th annual ride starts and finishes at the Door County Fairgrounds. Rest stops along the route will provide food, refreshments and rest room facilities. Suggested start time 6-10 a.m., www.doorcountycentury.com.

Oct. 4 RUN WILD Potawatomi State Park, Sturgeon Bay, Registration 8-9:30 a.m. 10K Run, 3-mile Run/Walk at 10 a.m.; 1/3 mile Smokey Bear Run at 11:15 a.m. Refreshments, door prizes and medals. 920.743.6866, www.runwild.org.

Sept. 13 PENINSULA CENTURY BIKE RIDE. Register early for the second annual ride, showcasing the cyclistfriendly roads in northern Door County with 100-, 62-, 50-, or 25-mile routes. www.peninsulacentury.com.

Oct. 9-12 AMISH QUILT & HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW, Mr. G’s Banquet Hall, 5890 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. $1 Entry Fee, children age 8 and under free but must be attended by an adult at all times. 920.823.2288.

Sept. 20 HARVEST FESTIVAL & HARVEST MOON CELEBRATION, Downtown Sturgeon Bay, 9 a.m.–11 p.m. Craft show, car show, food booths, children’s activities. Street art live auction, 6 p.m., followed by Harvest Moon celebration with live band on Third Avenue.

Oct. 11-12 TOWNLINE ART FAIR, Fine Line Designs Gallery, north Ephraim, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (4 p.m. Sun.). More than 80 juried artists from across the Midwest. 920.854.4343.

Sept. 20 EGG HARBOR ALE FEST, Harbor View Park and portions of County Road G, 1-5 p.m. More than 100 different craft beers to sample. Bring your friends for a fun day of tasting and sampling. Live music all afternoon. Sept. 21 BELGIAN KERMISS CELEBRATION, Brussels, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Belgian harvest celebration with traditional food including booyah, trippe, and Belgian Pie. Sept. 27 CLASSIC CAR/TRUCK/MOTORCYCLE SHOW, Baileys Harbor. Friday, the first-ever Classic Car/Truck/ Motorcycle Poker Run. Saturday Car Show. Trophies awarded! 920.839.2345.

Sept. 27 10TH ANNUAL FALL HARVEST FEST, Orchard Country Winery, Fish Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Live music with “Bacchus Lotus,” free guided tours, wine and beer tasting, horse-drawn wagon rides, pie eating contest and pick-your-own apples. 920.868.3479.

Sept. 26-28 INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALE, Fish Creek. Great bargains all over town with fabulous end of season savings. 800.577.1880, www.visitfishcreek.com.

Oct. 11-12 FALL FUN FEST & CIDER PRESSING PARTY, Washington Island Farm Museum. Hands-on fun! Press your own cider, tour the Farm Museum, live entertainment, hot and cold cider! Oct. 17-19 SISTER BAY FALL FEST. Arts and crafts, food booths, live music, ping pong ball drop. Parade Sat. 11 a.m. 920.854.2812. Oct. 24-26 JACK O’ LANTERN DAYS, Fish Creek. Hometown Halloween celebration. Family friendly activities, pumpkin carving, mask making, a Haunting Halloween Parade, trick or treating and costume parties. 800.877.1880, www.visitfishcreek.com.

Sept. 27 BAILEYS HARBOR AUTUMNFEST & CAR SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Arts and crafts, entertainment, food. 920.839.2366.

Sept. 27 ANNUAL FALL ART FAIR, The Settlement Shops, 9100 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.9222.

Oct. 11-12 PUMPKIN PATCH FESTIVAL, Egg Harbor. Arts and crafts, rides for the kids, free concerts. Family fun all weekend. 920.868.3717.

Oct. 25 DOOR COUNTY FALL 50. 7 a.m. This pointto-point 50-mile run offers a challenge to solo runners, or teams of 2-5 runners. Showcases western shoreline during peak fall color, party at sunset. 920.606.2458, www.fall50.com. Oct. 25-26 ELLISON BAY FALL ART CRAWL. Colors of the fall season reflected in pottery, handmade leather handbags, fiber fashion looks and jewelry. Demonstrations and studio tours, guest artists, refreshments. 920.854.4839, www.ellisonbayarts.com. Oct. 31 HALLOWEEN PARTY, Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wonderful line up of games, a Spooky Café to feed our hungry little monsters and costume contest. Trick or Treating at businesses 3-5 p.m. 920.839.2366, www.baileysharbor.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

NOVEMBER 2014 Nov. 21-23 CHRISTMAS BY THE BAY Downtown Sturgeon Bay. Tree lighting Fri. night. Parade Sat. 10 a.m., hayrides, trolley rides, brunch w/Santa Sunday morning. 800.301.6695, www.sturgeonbay.net. Nov. 26 18TH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, Hwy. 57, downtown Jacksonport, 12 p.m. 920.823.2075. www.jacksonport.net. Nov. 28-29 HOLIDAY HOME TOUR 2014, Northern Door County. Friday 4-8 p.m. Saturday 10-4 p.m. Tour 5 homes decorated for holidays, benefit Door CANcer. 920.743.8492, www.doorcancer.com. Nov. 28-29 EGG HARBOR’S HOLLY DAYS. Old time caroling, breakfast with Santa, horse–drawn wagon rides, Christmas tree lighting, elf hunt. 920.868.3717, www.eggharbordoorcounty.org Nov. 28-29 CAPTURE THE SPIRIT IN SISTER BAY, Downtown Sister Bay. Join in the spirit of the season with tree lighting, carols, a visit from Santa, trolley rides and an art fair in the Village Hall. 920.854.2812, www.cometosisterbay.com. Nov. 30 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING Downtown Ellison Bay. Join in the spirit of the season and gather around for the tree lighting, sing carols, and enjoy a bowl of chili. www.doorcountynorth.org.

DECEMBER 2014 Dec. 6 EPHRAIM’S CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE. Children’s activities and crafts in Village Hall, holiday open houses, Christmas Tree Lighting at Harborside Park. 920.854.4989, www.ephraim-doorcounty.com.

Dec. 6 CHRISTMAS TREE-LIGHTING SOCIAL, Town Hall, Baileys Harbor, 4 p.m. Games, photos with Santa, caroling. 920.839.2366. Dec. 26-31 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, Fish Creek, Gibraltar Town Hall, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Songs of the Season, favorites from AFT and a good old-fashioned sing-a-long. 920.854.6117, www.folkloretheatre.com. Dec. 31 NEW YEAR’S EVE CANDLELIGHT RIDE, Kurtz Corral, Sturgeon Bay, 4 p.m. Ride through the woods by candlelight. Hot cider, wine by fireplace. Call for reservations. 920.743.6742, www.kurtzcorral.com.

JANUARY 2015 Jan. 1 FROSTY FEST, Egg Harbor. 1 p.m. New Year’s Day Parade (regardless of weather), YMCA Icy Fun Run, live music, food vendors, shopping specials and snow sculptures. 920.868.3717, www.eggharbordoorcounty.org. Jan. 1 29TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, Jacksonport, Lakeside Park, 12 p.m. 920.823.2288, www.jacksonport.net.

FEBRUARY 2015 Feb. 6-8 FISH CREEK WINTER FESTIVAL. A weekend filled with fun family activities. Saturday, large heated tent in Clark Park for festive games, beer and brats, music, and good times. www.visitfishcreek.com.

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Thursday ~ Sunday • June 26 ~ 29, 2014 Downtown Ellison Bay & Ellison Bay Community Park Sponsored by the Ellison Bay Service Club

Fish Boil • Pie Baking Contest • Ice Cream Social Grand Parade • Great Food • Art • Raku Demos Plein Air Painters • Face Painting • Fun • Games Dog Show/Contest • Grande Raffle • Great Prizes Spaghetti Dinner • Street Dance • Pancake Breakfast Grandview Hikes • Cowboy Church • Live Music by Katie Dahl, Modern Day Drifters & Fairland Bluegrass Free Shuttle Buses to and from both events. Free Hwy 42 Parking: top of the Ellison Bay Hill at Liberty Grove Historical Society, and north of town at Fire Station. 22

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SCHOPF’S DAIRY VIEW COUNTRY STORE. 5169 County Road I, Carlsville. Visit Cookie and her friends in a selfguided tour, which is available throughout the day and is free of charge. The tour takes you to Cookie’s Barn where you can watch Cookie’s friends through a 28-foot viewing window as they are milked in the parlor right before your eyes. Also, you will learn interesting and fun facts about the dairy industry. Open daily, 10 a.m. 920.743.9779, www.dairyview.com.

FISH CREEK SCENIC BOAT TOURS. Cruise our 69 passenger tour boat docked in downtown Fish Creek. Narrated tours every day to Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, Chambers Island, Peninsula State Park, Millionaire’s Row and Ephraim. 1½ – 2 hour narrated tours at $39/person ($36 seniors, $19 children). Inquire about live music and firework cruises. 920.421.4442, www.fishcreekscenicboattours.com. SEAQUIST SEGWAY. Sister Bay. Are you ready for some fun? Northern Door OFF-ROAD tours featuring the revolutionary Segway X2 (offroad version of Segway PT). Your guide is Steve Seaquist, a fifth-generation Door County native with five years of experience conducting Segway tours. We are sure you’ll have a GREAT time so call for your reservation today! 920.421.4111, www.seaquistsegway.com. SEAQUIST ORCHARDS FARM MARKET. 11482 Hwy. 42, 2 miles north of Sister Bay. Premier cherry grower and retailer of cherries and cherry products. Playground, 40 samples daily, market, gift area, bakery, apple barn, greenhouse. Cherry Festival in July, Apple Festival in October. 920.854.4199, www.seaquistorchards.com. doorcountytoday.com

SHORELINE SCENIC CRUISES. Sister Bay Marina. Daily narrated sightseeing cruises. See cliffs, caves, lighthouses, islands and mega-homes. Learn shipwreck lore and history. Call for reservations with our “Good Weather Guarantee.” Departures from Sister Bay 920.854.4707 or Gills Rock 920.421.0922 or visit our Kiosk at Sister Bay Marina. Private charters available. www.shorelinecharters.net.

CHERRY TRAIN. Washington Island. Open air train tours since 1963. Tours start at Island Ferry Dock — 2 hours with four stops en route. Be entertained and informed. Purchase ferry and tour tickets at Northport Washington Island Ferry Booth. 800.223.2094, www.cherrytrain.com. WASHINGTON ISLAND FERRY LINE, INC. Daily ferries from Northport Pier to the Island. Passengers, bicycles, motorcycles, autos. Free parking at Northport ferry terminal. Northport Ferry and Rock Island Ferry Combination tickets available. 25 round trips per day in summer and two round trips per day in winter. Tour on your own or by Cherry Train (in season). 920.847.2546 or 800.223.2094. info@wisferry.com, www.wisferry.com. KARFI. 262 Lobdell Point Road, Washington Island. Ferry to Rock Island State Park. Late-May through earlyOctober. Hikers, campers, day visitors leave from State dock on Washington Island. Rates and schedule online. 800.223.2094, www.wisferry.com. 23

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Each village is conveniently located along Highway 42 or Highway 57, but each owes its existence to the waters of Lake Michigan or Green Bay Like the cardinal points on a compass, Door County is divided into four sections commonly referred to as Southern Door, Bayside, Door County North, and Lakeside. Set out in any direction to discover villages where water meets land, where yesteryear meets today, and nature meets commerce. Southern Door is the road and water gateway to the peninsula. Cross over or pass under one of the bridges in Sturgeon Bay to find the county’s main port as well as its governmental and industrial hub. Carlsville, home to some of the fastest growing enterprises in the county, resides in the bucolic fields along Highway 42. The Bayside has offered safe harbor to mariners for hundreds of years. The azure waters of Green Bay continue to be a boater’s paradise as well as the stunning backdrop for sunsets. The villages lining the bay, or west coast of the peninsula, are Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Ephraim and Sister Bay. These villages complement their marinas with plenty of dining, lodging, and shopping. doorcountytoday.com

Door County North harkens most to the decades gone by. By virtue of northerly remoteness, Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, and Northport offer lesser concentrations of people and perhaps more closeness to nature. This area is a haven for camping and silent sports. The most isolated part of the frontier, Washington Island, is a short ferry ride from the northern tip of the peninsula. The Lakeside refers to the villages sitting on Lake Michigan, Baileys Harbor and Jacksonport. This eastern side of Door County is often referred to as the Quiet Side. The designation does not refer to a placid lake. Perhaps the villages on the Lakeside are a little less exuberant than their Bayside counterparts, but no less intriguing, and their shops, restaurants, and inns are largely in historic buildings with many stories to tell. No matter the direction of your compass, Door County’s villages delight. 25

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Ellison Bay

Founded in 1858, Ellison Bay harkens back to a simpler, quieter time in Door County. Enjoy the solitude that artisans, shopkeepers and nature lovers have found. Ellison Bluff County Park boasts awe-inspiring views 200 feet above the shoreline.

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Northern Door County’s year-round village, Sister Bay is a friendly, thriving community. Residents and visitors alike enjoy the natural beauty of Sister Bay’s surroundings enhanced by a wellmaintained waterfront and landmark businesses.

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“Our Harbor. Your Harbor. Egg Harbor.” Named “Best Small Town” in Wisconsin in a survey by Wisconsin Trails magazine, Egg Harbor also boasts being one of Budget Travel’s “Coolest Small Towns in America.” These accolades account for a stunning new marina, numerous golf courses, renowned galleries, restaurants and shops, performing arts, and pampering accommodations.

Picturesque Ephraim maintains strong ties to its Moravian culture and Norwegian ethnic heritage. To ensure that Ephraim remains a historic and beautiful location, Ephraim’s zoning is admittedly strict and is continually refined to preserve the distinctive atmosphere and character of the village and shoreline.

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At the crossroads of Door County sits a small unincorporated village home to artists and an Italian restaurant and a few shops. When driving north of Egg Harbor on Highway 42, don’t blink, you might miss it.

The enchantment of Baileys Harbor embraces romance, adventure, rocky coasts, and sandy beaches. From the awesome views of Lake Michigan throughout the town, to the charm of the locals, there is a special charisma to Baileys Harbor. The shops and restaurant styles are as diverse as anywhere in Door County.

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From the feel of a waterfront village to the excitement of a vibrant and growing city with a rich history, Sturgeon Bay offers residents, visitors and businesses alike a very unique sense of place. This community blends beautiful residential areas with wonderful shoreline amenities. doorcountytoday.com

The base of the peninsula is found on the coasts and highways of Southern Door. The lion’s share of the populace lives south of Carlsville, so there is no better place to begin one’s quest for local flavor. An entire day trip can be made tasting wine and nibbling on cheese along the state highways. Explore ... every road is “the scenic route.”

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“Parks and more along the shore.” This quaint community is home to Whitefish Dunes State Park and offers sandy beaches and rocky shoreline cliffs. Jacksonport’s peaceful hiking trails and quiet back roads are punctuated with celebrations and festivals that add a bit of pizzazz to the otherwise laid back and relaxing atmosphere. 27

Baileys Harbor The peaceful and historic Baileys Harbor on Door County’s Lake Michigan is a must-stop during your stay in Door County. Unique shops line the main street, you can find everything from outdoor gear, to beach toys and books, to home décor and furniture. Pick one of the several public parks where you can play and picnic, sunbathe and swim. On the south end of town, just as you’ve rounded that last curve heading south, is the beautifully renovated Anclam Park on Lake Michigan. Ridges Road County Park is a family favorite with its wide sandy beaches and warm waters. Kendall Park, next to the Visitor Center and Library, has a fantastic playground, live music every Friday evening in July and August, and free WiFi access. The Town Marina is full-service, that offers licensing, as well as transient and seasonal boat slips. Lake Michigan and the rivers and streams that empty into it support around 150 species of fish. 28

For the seasoned fishermen and novices alike, there’s the popular Brown Trout Tournament each April. Choose from several Charter Fishing services that are available for private or group charters. A favorite fishing alternative for many locals and visitors is the Kangaroo Lake Causeway where you can sit back and fish from shore. A public launch is also available to enjoy the lake by boat. Some great places to check out while in town are our varied educational options. The Ridges Sanctuary is a 1,600-acre pristine natural area harboring 475 plant species. Your whole family can enjoy miles of rustic trails and bridges, naturalist-led tours, geo-caching, educational programs, and hikes in all seasons, nature crafts and great kids programs. Just northeast of the Ridges is a 743-acre preserve called

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Toft Point that boasts virgin forests, rocky shorelines, wildflower beds and acres to explore. Bjorklunden, Lawrence University’s northern campus, offers seasonal classes on arts and nature just south of Baileys Harbor, as well as theatre productions by Door Shakespeare. Baileys Harbor is one of only two towns in the county with the Bird City designation. More than 90 species of birds have been recorded as breeding here, and this year the town will participate in International Migratory Bird Day to be celebrated in conjunction with the Ridges Sanctuary’s annual Door County Festival of Nature, a three-day event with birding trips, wildflower hikes, and family-friendly workshops. The Baileys Harbor Range Lights building is now the Ridges Sanctuary office and, even though a modern light is now the official navigational aid, sometimes the lights in the historic towers are still lit. Likely the best-known lighthouse in the entire county is the Cana Island Lighthouse. Spend the day exploring the island and climbing the tower all the

way to the top. It’s 97 steps up a spiral staircase, but the sweeping view of Lake Michigan from the outside deck is absolutely worth it. Each May, Baileys Harbor hosts its Spring Fling, which includes a parade for the Door County Scottie Rally and Taste of Baileys Harbor Soup Fundraiser. This year, The Ridges Ride for Nature and 2nd Annual Door County Beer Festival will be jointly held on June 14. The 4th of July in Baileys Harbor is a one of a kind celebration with lots of vendors, live music, and the best 4th of July Parade in the county. In September, there is Autumn Fest, which includes a car and motorcycle show, and arts and crafts and food. And no matter what time of year you visit Baileys Harbor, you can count on great eats at our restaurants and pubs, most of which are open year round. There’s waterfront dining, live music to see while you eat, late night meals at hometown pubs and a great a variety of cuisines from seafood, to good old-fashioned bar burgers, to grilled sandwiches and homemade soups. (www.baileysharbor.com)

Carlsville The rich aroma of roasting coffee, fresh bakery, and breakfast is how mornings begin in Carlsville. Door County Coffee & Tea Co. fulfills its mission “to roast the best-tasting quality coffee and deliver it to their customers with an unsurpassed level of customer service.” For the last 20 years, this familyowned business has been roasting the world’s finest coffees. Enjoy an espresso drink while you watch the roasting process right through the café’s viewing window. Three homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, and signature salads are served daily in the café, as well as there being more than 100 coffees, teas, Door County souvenirs, gourmet foods and more available in the gift shop. Visit the Door County General Store to find a huge variety of unique Door County items, including clothing and jewelry, lighthouses, cherry gifts, candy and toys. Pets are always welcome inside 30

to experience Door County’s “Original Pet Boutique,” Pet Expressions. It offers a wide variety of breed-specific items of 100 dog breeds for pet lovers. Next door, choose from the area’s largest selection of high quality scented candles at Door County Candle Company. Watch and smell handcrafted candles being made, or get creative and dip your own candle creation to bring home a truly unique souvenir of your visit in Door County. A complete dining experience awaits you inside Door Peninsula Winery. Classy yet comfortably casual, Bistro 42 cooks up inspired flavor combinations in soups and salads, panini sandwiches, brick-fired pizzas and calzones, and unique entrees using exceptionally fresh and local ingredients and Fat Louie’s oils and vinegars. Enjoy a drink paired perfectly with your meal, from

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a glass of award-winning wine, to a cocktail made with Door County Distillery’s spirits, to a pint of a hand-crafted beer.

and take the family through the annual Corn Maze. Still hungry? Schopf’s has the best grilled cheese sandwich in the county.

Cool off in the afternoon with homemade ice cream made-from-scratch. Schopf’s Dairy View Country Store uses the highest quality ingredients to create delicious ice cream in seasonal flavors using local fruits. Watch ice cream being made daily, sample and select your favorite flavor. Take a working dairy tour, watch milking operations, milk “Cookie” the cow,

Make a splash with the family! Harbour Village Campground is home to Door County’s largest Water Park, with a 6,000-square-foot pool, two 350-foot water slides, children’s wading pool, large Jacuzzi, and adults-only pool. Day passes are available so you can beat the heat. Keep the kids playing in the Fun Zone with Jumping Pillow, Bikes & Trykes, mini golf, swimming pond, and mini skate park.

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Lunch or dinner, treat your family to a home-style meal at Roadhouse of Carlsville. Their newly renovated building serves up charbroiled burgers, broasted chicken, baby back pork ribs, and a Friday night fish fry. For a unique flavor adventure, take a tour of the largest wine producer in Wisconsin, Door Peninsula Winery. Watch all the stages of wine production from crush, to fermentation, to bottling. Stop at the tasting bar to sample more than 45 fruit, varietal-fruit blend, and premium grape wines. The adjacent Door County Distillery is the county’s newest tasting venue. The Distillery uses purified, single source Door County ground water with natural limestone and mineral notes, and an artisanal copper still. View the production area while you taste a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, brandy and more. While Carlsville welcomes you every day of the year, Discover Carlsville Day celebrates in style. Enjoy trolley rides, winery tours, a craft fair with more than

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40 vendors, lots of food and drink, live music, tractor rides, a cherry pie eating contest, a doggie contest and pet psychic session, and a parade at 10 a.m. This year’s Carlsville Day is Saturday, July 26. (www.carlsvilledoorcounty.com)

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NORTH Need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Find yourself in Door County North! Door County North is the Top of the Thumb encompassing Liberty Grove, including Ellison Bay, Gills Rock, Rowleys Bay and parts of Sister Bay. Door County North is where you feel you just stepped back in time. Where the only footprints in the sand are yours, and the only sounds in the woods are nature mixed with the awe and laughter of those you are with. Enjoy the peacefulness in Newport State Park, which offers 2,370 acres of forests and 11 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline, 30 miles of hiking trails, and backpack camping. Breathe in the fresh air of more than 13 area parks! Pull out your camera while at Grand View Town Park overlooking Ellison Bay, have a picnic at 34

Wisconsin Bay Park while looking at a beautiful view of Death’s Door or enjoy a beach day at Sand Bay Town Park, Gills Rock Town Park, Ellison Bay Community Park/Beach, Isle View Park or Hotz Memorial Town Park. After working up an appetite on the trails, eat at one of the many fine restaurants — enjoy lunch alfresco at the Mink River Basin or take in a sunset over the bay at The Shoreline Restaurant. Experience Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant in Sister Bay, a Door County landmark since 1949 or discover unique farm-to-table cuisine at the Wickman House. Pack your picnic basket with selected Wisconsin cheeses and gourmet foods from Savory Spoon

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Cooking School & Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese and while there, sign up for a hands-on cooking class. Go Scandinavian with a traditional Door County Fish Boil. The Viking Grill in downtown Ellison Bay is home to the oldest and longest running fish boil in Door County or take in a historical reenactment fish boil at Rowleys Bay Resort. While at Rowleys Bay pick up tomorrow’s breakfast at Grandma’s Swedish Bakery choosing from many scratch bakery items including the halfpound pecan roll specialty! Make your lodging arrangements in Door County North. A variety of quality settings and styles are available. Aqualand Camp Resort offers camping in a woodland environment with many amenities. Bayview Resort and Harbor and Norrland Resort Properties are both located in the harbor area and offer beautiful water views. Cottage style lodging is available from Century Farm Motel, Doc’s Hideaway and Terra Cottages, while the Hillside Inn provides more traditional units

all with amazing sunset views. Rowleys Bay Resort is located where the Mink River enters Lake Michigan. Here you may choose a room, suite, cottage, or vacation home! With a variety of activities available right from this waterfront destination! DC Adventure Center offers canopy zip line tours, kayak tours and Mink River stand-up paddleboards tours. Maybe take Capt. John’s Fish n’ Fun Pontoon Charters or go off-roading segway style with Seaquist SegwayTours. Get on the water and see Door County the way the original inhabitants did. Enjoy the water and catch some fish with Mariner Charter Fishing or Captain Paul’s Charter Fishing. Let Shoreline Scenic Cruises show you the natural beauty, shipwrecks and light houses of Door County North. Take a narrated cruise to Washington Island on the Island Clipper or go to the island on the Washington Ferry Line. Door County North abounds with artistic creativity. Come for the Spring or Fall Art

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Crawl or one of the Hidden Gallery Tours to see some amazing artwork! Visit the historic building which houses Gills Rock Stoneware in Ellison Bay; watch the fiery creation of distinctive, refined, unique oneof-a-kind pottery at Ellison Bay Pottery; see the Clay Bay Pottery artists at work creating their unique style reflecting the environment of Door County; explore an historic Prairie-style church where there is always a treasure to find at Linden Gallery.

Find your creative self at the Clearing Folk School! The Clearing Folk School provides diverse educational experiences in the folk school tradition, in a setting of quiet forests, meadows and water. The Clearing is a place where adults who share an interest in nature, arts or humanities can learn, reflect and wonder. Offering weekly courses, oneand two-day workshops, and week-long classes in a variety of subjects from birding to geology to nature photography, many of which feature guided hiking excursions that wind through the property’s 130 acres of forest and meadow — all which combine to create one of Door County’s great cultural and natural treasures. Never forget Door County North by bringing home a souvenir; buy a unique and unusual gift from Silly Goose, stop at Hedgehog Gifts, an old fish shed filled with unique gifts, sportswear and Door County souvenirs; stop by Tannenbaum Holiday House located in a landmark old church to find a selection of premier collectibles, seasonal decor

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and handcrafted items; go to Simply Scandinavian a charming waterfront shop which holds Scandinavian imports, lovely local folk art, hand painted ostrich eggs, turned bowls, Russian dolls, santas, hand knit woolen mittens, caps and scarfs, and many fascinating books. Maybe you’d rather have something old than something new! Stop by Koepsel’s Meadow Lane Antiques to browse an extensive selection of antique Wisconsin furniture and accessories for your home or collection. And don’t forget to take some Door County North home with you. Stock up with true Wisconsin goodies for the trip home! Seaquist Orchards offers fresh cherries, apples, pies, fudge, cider, jams, cheese, and samples of tasty treats! Bea’s Ho-made Products offers jams, jellies, pickles, relishes and homemade pies, and where you can also watch your products being made. Koepsel’s Farm Market a one-stop shop for all your party and picnic needs. Offering jams, fruit butters, pickles, pie fillings, a great selection of craft beers and cheeses. And you must stop at Uncle

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Egg Harbor A variety of accommodations welcome you, and Egg Harbor has more water-view lodging than any other community in the county. The beauty of Egg Harbor’s waterfront is amplified by its parks and beaches. There’s Beach View Park, Harbor View Park, home to spectacular sunsets and live music at the weekly Concerts in the Park Series, presenting free live music by Wisconsin & Door County artists on Thursdays at 5 p.m., mid-June through August. (www.eggharbordoorcounty.org)

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The Egg Harbor Marina underwent a complete rebuild in 2010. With 63 stationary year-round floating piers and slips in a mix of sizes available, the marina offers the best deep-water sailing access on the Peninsula. Fishing for everyone from seasoned anglers to beginners is welcome. Fish from your boat or enjoy the outer breakwall promenade and 800+ foot long pedestrian walkway.

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Voted “Best Shopping Experience” by the readers of Door County Magazine, Egg Harbor is home to top-quality boutique shops filled with clothes, shoes, jewelry, and accessories, from fun and funky to 38

BEAUTY, EASY ACCESS TO THE WATER, LOTS OF SHOPS, DINING OPTIONS, AND AMPLE GREAT PLACE TO VISIT. classy and casual. Other shops specialize in unique home accents and furniture, specialty gifts, children’s clothing and toys, scrapbooking items, holiday gifts and decorations, and antiques. Local galleries offer Door County art, including unique jewelry, functional ceramics, surreal portraits and ethereal landscapes. Enjoy baked goods and artisan breads, diner and pub fare, supper clubs,

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homemade barbeque, steak and seafood, Spanish tapas, French, Italian and Mexican fare. Stop by Door County’s only microbrewery, grab a bottle of Door County wine, enjoy a handmade espresso drink, and choose from a variety of cheeses at an artisan cheese shop. If you’re planning a picnic at the beach or just enjoying a night in, stock up on Door County produce, preserves, and baked goods. Egg Harbor’s grocery store options are the best in the county, boasting both a health food store and gourmet super market. Egg Harbor is home to four fabulous golf courses with breath-taking views of the bay, majestic bluffs, cherry orchards and scenic meadows. Each course is complete with practice ranges, rental equipment, carts, pro shops, and dining options. Keep the kids entertained with mini-golf, go-karts, zip lines, and a hands-on animal farm. Enjoy a beautiful day on the water with the family — rent a kayak at the Egg Harbor Beach, or sign up for a private sailing lesson and expand your horizons.

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Treat your ears to exciting live music at several evening concert series. As if everything to see and do in Egg Harbor on a daily basis wasn’t enough, several events throughout the village offer a little something extra. In May, get the girls together for the annual Girlfriend’s Great EGGscape. Take in the fabulous fireworks display on July 3 and parade on 4th of July. In August, stroll around the Door County Sports & Classic Car Show and try the local fare at Taste of Egg Harbor. Sample more than 100 craft beers

at the Egg Harbor AleFest. In October, spend Columbus Day weekend enjoying the fall colors, carnival rides, live music, food and refreshments at Pumpkin Patch — voted Best Festival in Door County Magazine 2012! Then come home to Egg Harbor for Holly Days in November and the annual Frosty Fest on Jan. 1. With plenty of natural beauty, easy access to the water, lots of shops, dining options, and ample parking, Egg Harbor is a great place to visit. (www.eggharbordoorcounty.org)

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Ephraim Picturesque Ephraim has a year-round beauty that is unparalleled. The quaint village that hugs the green blue waters of Green Bay offers water views from many perspectives and has the most beautiful sunsets imaginable. Ephraim has the most open shoreline views of any community in Door County, giving locals and tourists alike a peaceful yet exhilarating experience. Sit back and imagine yourself sitting on the veranda of a historic hotel taking in all the views that Ephraim has to offer. As you are driving into Ephraim from the south, you can’t help but notice one of Wisconsin’s most stunning golf courses, Peninsula State Park Golf Course, which gives golfers spectacular views of Eagle Harbor, as well as the natural beauty of Door County’s famous bluffs and greenery. Peninsula Park also offers miles and miles of biking and hiking trails, as well as the 75 ft. observational Eagle Tower, built on Eagle Bluff, which gives spectators an amazing wide-angle view of Ephraim, the waters of Green Bay and nearby Horseshoe Island. You will observe an abundance of sailboats, kayakers, kite surfers, jet skis, pontoon and speed boats, and para-sailers zipping around the waters of Ephraim’s 42

Eagle Harbor, many of which are offered as rentals within one of Ephraim’s rental companies. As you continue down the hill and into Ephraim, the unmistakable panorama of the village is ahead in full view. The main highway snakes along the shoreline, dotted with historical hotels, restaurants, and houses. It is clear that Ephraim is a community rich with history that will continue to be preserved for generations to come. Founded in 1853, Ephraim is proud of its Scandinavian heritage with its traditional white architecture and familyfriendly atmosphere. Ephraim boasts several museums, which gives visitors a glimpse of Ephraim’s past, including the original Ephraim Firehouse, Pioneer Schoolhouse, Anderson Store located at historic Anderson Dock, and the original Iverson parsonage. Most notably, the two steeples that the village was built around belong to historic Ephraim Moravian Church and Bethany Lutheran Church.

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Guided and self-guided tours are provided daily at each location, but, even better, enjoy Ephraim’s serene atmosphere by reserving a ride on the local horse-drawn carriage as it guides you around the beautiful village. Beyond the history, Ephraim offers visitors several fun and memorable dining experiences. Whether it’s an ice cream cone and burger from an original soda fountain diner, a famous fish boil prepared outside in front of a crowd, a made-toorder egg wrap at a hip outdoor breakfast café, or a fresh salad and homemade bakery at contemporary bistro, Ephraim offers all of these dining experiences with amazing views of the harbor. Ephraim also boasts restaurants with authentic Italian pizza and gelato, a homemade soup cafe, a quaint bakery with delicious sandwich options, and a fabulous coffeehouse that offers the best coffee in town.

Ephraim also offers a variety of smaller parks and nature preserves, including the family-friendly, sandy Ephraim Public Beach, beautiful hiking paths and scenery at the Wetlands Preserve, a playground and picnic area at Harborside Park, and the rugged yet beautiful hiking paths around the preserve at Anderson Pond, a 27-acre site protected by the Door County Land Trust. Harborside Park provides live music all summer long each Monday night from 6-8 p.m. in its beautiful gazebo overlooking the harbor. You can also launch your boat at Ephraim’s Firehouse Marina or fish off of the grass covered Anderson Dock. Looking for a fun activity for the kids or the kids-at-heart? North Ephraim offers a fun, throwback 50s-style mini-golf course that is fun for all ages. You will be in awe of Ephraim’s beautiful lodging options, many of which boast veranda views of sparkling Eagle Harbor and the most stunning sunsets imaginable.

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Choose from quaint, country-inspired bed and breakfasts, to comfortable and relaxing cottages on the water, to modern-day accommodations with all the furnishings of home. The friendly and locally owned inns and hotels of Ephraim keep tourists coming back year after year. If you love to shop, Ephraim is a hot spot for unique and traditional shopping options that are within walking distance of Ephraim’s many lodgings. Dive into

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Fish Creek Fish Creek is truly a year-round community for locals and tourists alike. It offers great restaurants, diverse shopping, one-of-a-kind arts and theatre performances, plenty of outdoor activities, and quality lodging accommodations. A town of unique character and charm, Fish Creek is located directly in the heart of northern Door County. The copious amount of year-round activity, regardless of the weather, is what makes Fish Creek a favorite Door County destination for the entire family. If shopping is a necessity, browsing Fish Creek’s wide-array of specialty stores is a must. There you can find unique Door County gifts, clothing, and kids items, luxurious bath and body care, modern and trendy clothing for men and women, shoes and accessories, high-end sportswear, and handcrafted leather goods. Find yourself exploring the stores of Top of the Hill Shops, The Settlement Shops, or Founder’s Square, which offer everything 46

from clothing to jewelry to kitchen gadgets to home accessories. After a hard day of shopping, experience one of Fish Creek’s many contemporary and traditional dining scenes. Find the best in modern American cuisine, fine dining, casual family eateries, authentic Door County fish boils, and fantastic ethnic choices. Enjoy an exceptional savory or dessert crepe, authentic Mexican fare, or a mouth-watering rack of lamb. Choose from dining near the Peninsula State Park entrance, sipping coffee with a view of the Fish Creek Beach, tasting wine from the balcony of an outdoor wine bar, or enjoying an appetizer from the outdoor dining patio near the hustle and bustle of downtown.

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Looking to sit back and enjoy some of the countries best in theatre or musicals? Bring the whole family to take in the heartwarming, original musical comedies at an outdoor amphitheater located in Peninsula State Park. Fish Creek is also home to America’s oldest professional resident theatre, where audiences are invited to relax in its beer garden while watching the sunset before enjoying its fantastic performances. The Door Community Auditorium is open year round and offers a variety of music and theatre productions, including big-name entertainment. Fish Creek even offers one of Wisconsin’s few remaining drive-in movie theaters, the Skyway Drive-in, a real treat for kids and adults of all ages! (www.visitfishcreek.com) — by Laurel Ciohon

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Jacksonport Area With Jacksonport’s convenient location in the center of Door County, you’re close to all of what the Door Peninsula has to offer. Known as the “quiet side,” Jacksonport is situated along the Lake Michigan shoreline and is a quaint community that offers a fantastic variety of fun and exciting activities, shopping, lodging, and dining. Jacksonport is a tranquil escape for residents and tourists year round. While you’re here, enjoy all the outdoor beauty that the “quiet side” has to offer. Jacksonport is home to some of the tallest sand dunes in the state of Wisconsin, the most peaceful trails and roads, and the most picturesque shoreline cliffs. Just south of Jacksonport, be sure to spend an afternoon at Whitefish Dunes State Park, where the sand dunes and sandy beaches could rival any ocean. Hike the dunes and the 14 miles of trails, enjoy a day at the beach with your family, and watch the powerful waves crash against 48

the rocky cliffs at Cave Point County Park. Right in town, enjoy one of Door County’s largest farmers markets each Tuesday, June-October, at Lakeside Park. There you can also relish in a picnic lunch, go for a swim at the sandy beach, and let the kids play on the playground. Can’t get enough hiking? Explore the 170-acre old growth forest at The Ridges at Logan Creek where beautiful trails overlook Clark Lake and Logan Creek. Jacksonport’s Cherry Fest celebrates the famous Door County cherry harvest each year at Lakeside Park. Enjoy cherry food items, arts and crafts, and live music on Aug. 2. The 29th Annual Jacksonport Polar Bear Plunge takes place on New Years Day where hundreds of brave souls take an icy dash into Lake Michigan. Memorial Day weekend hosts the 42nd

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Annual Maifest which boasts a parade, children’s activities, a 10K run, art fair, live music and much more. Just south of Jacksonport, the 32nd Annual Valmy Thresheree & Antique Machinery Show, Aug. 15-17, will have you dancing to live

polka and country music, competing in a Chain Saw Competition, or cheering as you watch the Mud Pig Wrestling. This year’s 2014 Amish Quilt Show will take place on July 10-13 and Oct. 9-12 at Mr. G’s Banquet Hall, just south of Jacksonport.

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The Easter Egg Hunt at Lakeside Park is a favorite amongst kids, as well as Door County’s only Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. Jacksonport offers a fine selection of shopping options. Celebrating their 30th season, Jacksonport Craft Cottage Gifts specializes in fine arts and crafts from more than 125 artists. This is also where you will find Jacksonport’s Information Center. Plum Bottom Pottery has a newly expanded gallery in 2014 that features nationally collected potters, painters and jewelry artists, and offers stunning gardens to walk through. Local and internationally published photographer Len Villano specializes in fine art, nature and wildlife photography of Door County and beyond. Picturesque Whitefish Bay Farm Gallery offers demonstrations in fiber art, felted work, hand weavings and yarn, and pottery.

Do you have a need for adventure? Jacksonport has various year-round recreational activities for everyone! DC Adventure Center Kayaking & Zip Line will have you exploring sea caves and shipwrecks with a tour guide, and flying high along Door County’s highest and longest zip line tour. Appease the animal lover in your family with a trip to Plum Loco Animal Farm. Pet and feed their large animal family, play with lawn games and a play-farm village, and enjoy a picnic lunch. Kurtz Corral offers premier riding stables with horseback riding for all ages and abilities. Whitefish Dunes State Park offers their annual Candlelight Beach Walk in August and a special Candlelight Ski in late January. Find groceries, homemade sausages, beer, wine, liquor and gas at Welsing’s Foodland in Valmy, just south of Jacksonport, or shop right in town at Bley’s Grocery. Waseda

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All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp and Crab Legs. Be sure to take a tour and taste free wine samples at Door County’s largest vineyard, the award-winning Simon Creek Winery. Jacksonport offers several places to stay and relax during your Door County visit. The Innlet Motel, located next to Mike’s Port Pub, provides exceptionally clean rooms at reasonable rates with WiFi and cable provided. The Runaway Lodge at Valmy’s offers kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and WiFi, in a gorgeous scenic setting just south of Jacksonport. Jacksonport also has several lakeshore retreats, cabins, and homes to rent for nightly or extended stay options, many right on the shores of beautiful Lake Michigan. Jacksonport invites you to experience the one-of-a-kind festivals, peaceful and relaxing scenery, and convenient location of Door County’s “quiet side.” (www.jacksonport.net) — by Laurel Ciohon

Farms Market is your place for Certified Organic farm-raised Black Angus and Hereford beef and Yorkshire-Hampshire cross pigs and chickens. Just north of Jacksonport, it also offers local cheeses, farm fresh eggs, maple syrup, honey, organic produce, and much more. If you’re looking for a great meal, Jacksonport has a great variety of restaurants to choose from. JJ’s of Jacksonport is known for its upbeat, casual atmosphere, and authentic Mexican and American cuisine paired with awardwinning margaritas. Mike’s Port Pub features breakfast, lunch and dinner, and is known for it’s homemade soups, specialty burgers, and Friday Fish Fry. Mr. G’s Logan Creek scenic setting just south of Jacksonport, along with their unique menu, makes it a popular dining stop for locals and tourists alike. Valmy Happy Hour offers great food at great prices, including doorcountytoday.com

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Sister Bay Sunsets over the water, boats cruising by and the delighted sounds of visitors enjoying the beach make for an epic backdrop for the new Waterfront Park Performance Pavilion in Sister Bay. As one of the newest additions to Door County, the expansive public Waterfront Park is a gem of a destination not to be missed. Sightseeing, swimming, hiking, sailing — Sister Bay offers visitors the opportunity to fill vacation days with activity. Unplug and quietly enjoy the sunshine, or play until you’re tuckered out. Sister Bay boasts the only swim dock in Door County for aerial and aquatic showmanship by young and young at heart. The public sand beach and park is a short walk from shops, restaurants, lodging, and the recently expanded Village marina. For some visitors, relaxation means setting off on a kayaking adventure with Bayshore Outfitters as a guide to explore the bluffs and shipwrecks. For others, relaxation is sitting beside the soothing waves of Lake Michigan and Green Bay while enjoying the view, reading a good book. Green Bay laps at the shorelines of the Village, offering world-class freshwater sailing, with scenic tours from such businesses as Shoreline Scenic Cruises or 54

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Sail Door County. Fishing is outstanding on Green Bay and Lake Michigan, and the experts with Silver Strike Charters will help you create your fish story. Golfing, bicycling or hiking more your idea of relaxation? You’ll find a driving range and challenging golf course at Bay Ridge Golf Course just south of downtown. For an adrenaline pumping thrill, hook onto a zip line and sail through the trees! Or ride a Segway for a new perspective on country roads and trails. When bad weather hits, visit one of Sister Bay’s landmarks and bowl a few games at the Sister Bay Bowl. Or check out the local history at the Corner of the Past and Old Anderson House Museum. Whether you’re craving the comfort food of a family-owned, family-friendly restaurant, an enchanting meal with a waterfront view, or a friendly place for a morning scone and cup of coffee, there’s no shortage of choices for dining in the village. Sister Bay was voted “#1 Wisconsin Small Town for Dining” in a statewide poll, and is known worldPHOTO ©2014 FRYKMAN STUDIO & GALLERY, DOOR-COUNTY-PHOTOGRAPHY.COM

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wide for the “Goats on the Roof” at Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant. Make a reservation at any of the village’s awardwinning fine dining restaurants. They have been featured in magazines such as Bon Appétit, Good Housekeeping, Gourmet, Midwest Living, and on the Food Network channel. With a list of more than 500 hand-picked wines, scotches and signature martinis, the Mission Grille is a nine-time “Wine Spectator Award” winner and is one of only five restaurants in Wisconsin to receive the “Best of Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator magazine.

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Lodging establishments in the Village combine the comforts of home with such amenities as indoor/outdoor pools, fitness centers, WiFi or high-speed Internet, large rooms for group meetings or retreats and breathtaking views. You won’t find any big chains or mega-hotels in the village, each is locally owned and operated, and treated as your home-away-from-home. Whether you stay at a beachfront property,

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a bed & breakfast, a log cabin nestled in the woods, or a clean and quaint room, each is located steps away from your ideal vacation activities. Village retailers strive to provide visitors with unique merchandise: Points North has been offering shoppers artistically handcrafted leather goods for decades, and the Tannenbaum Holiday Shop has everything you need to decorate for Christmas. Many of Sister Bay’s shop owners personally create or source the handcrafted items available in their stores and often have an interesting story to share about your selections, making shopping in Sister Bay an experience of discovery and adventure. Visitors and residents enjoy a lifestyle unique to the northern end of the Door peninsula. Summers hum with a relaxed energy, while winters offer quiet beauty for reflection and renewal. (www.cometosisterbay.com) — by Paige Funkhouser

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Sturgeon Bay All of Door County can be enjoyed every season, but Sturgeon Bay is definitely its premier year-round destination. Local arts, museums and activities reflect the vital maritime heritage that is still in practice at Sturgeon Bay’s shipyards. Experience maritime history by visiting the lighthouses that dot the shores and shine over the water, take a narrated cruise on an historic fireboat, or sail through the Door County Maritime Museum. Anglers of all ages and experience levels are welcome year round. Fish at your leisure or choose from over a dozen charter-fishing captains and guides operating out of several marinas and boat-launches. Sturgeon Bay also offers three distinct shopping districts: • The wood buildings and tin facades on the West Side offer an old-fashioned feel. Experience gourmet wine and beer shops, home-style meals and homemade 58

bakery, timeless pubs and taverns, live music indoors and out, and boutique shopping destinations. Don’t miss the annual West Fest on Saturday Aug. 9. Activities at this western-themed event include a craft show, climbing wall, salsa contest, Gold Rush Giveaway, children’s bike parade, kid’s mural, and line dancing. • Old stone buildings with lots of windows to shop at create the picturesque “main street” that is the Third Avenue district. Coffee shops, taverns and restaurants serve a wide variety of flavors. Find art supplies, framing services, and beautiful galleries showcasing local works. Souvenirs abound, amongst antiques,

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new and used books, camping gear, clothing for all ages and outdoor-wear. Sturgeon Bay is first in the county to celebrate the harvest each year at their Harvest Festival, Street Art Auction & Harvest Moon Celebration. This year the festival takes place on Saturday, Sept. 20 through Monday, Sept. 24, and offers a fun-filled day on Third Avenue with food, vintage cars, live music, activities, and a street dance under the stars. • Don’t let its first glance fool you — Jefferson Street looks like a residential area. Many of the lovely buildings have been stylishly transformed into charming and eclectic shops offering unique games, toys and children’s items, home décor, rubber stamps, gourmet snacks and bakery, fresh coffee, and more. This shopping district celebrates with the annual Jazz on Jefferson Street Festival on Saturday, July 12. Live music, kids activities, strolling entertainers, face painting and balloons, and lots of great food and drink make this a great opportunity to meander Jefferson Street and visit the shops.

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The proximity of these three shopping districts to the rest of Sturgeon Bay make for a great day of exploring whether you’re walking, biking, or driving. While you’re shopping, enjoy a quick meal at a cozy café or pop into a pub for a cold one, and when you’re ready to relax, settle in for a sumptuous meal in a candlelit dining room or while watching the sunset over the waterfront. Plan a summer picnic at Martin Park to enjoy free live music from Harmony by the Bay on Wednesdays, from 7–9 p.m.

More proof of Sturgeon Bay’s love affair with the water, the city salutes the Coast Guard with Sturgeon Bay’s Maritime Week, July 31 through Aug. 10. First, get your shopping fix on Thursday, July 31 at Sail Through the Avenues. It’s the Sidewalk Sale to attend, with citywide bargains, live entertainment, food, beverages, and more. Throughout the week catch the Sturgeon Bay Maritime Regatta Rowing Club Competition, the Peninsula Symphonic Band, a Maritime Golf Outing, and the

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Washington Island Tucked away on the waters of Lake Michigan, Washington Island is one of Wisconsin’s unassuming treasures. Travel north on Highway 42 to the very end and the scene there is the beginning of your escape. The mystery unfolds right before your eyes. Visitors in cars and on foot, waiting and watching for that first sight of a tiny white dot moving on the horizon in the distance. Your adventure is beginning, even if you don’t yet realize it. There’s something wonderful that happens when the Washington Island Ferry Line’s boat pulls away from the dock pointed towards the spot of land in the crystal blue distance. Worries begin to melt away. Anticipation and curiosity increases. You don’t realize that you’re becoming an Islander, but you are. When you arrive, we’ll help guide you to everything there is, or, if you choose, nothing at all. 62

As the mid-western winter begins to fade and travelers come out of hibernation, they are greeted with Springtime on Washington Island. There’s time in our workday to enjoy our pleasures at the Trueblood Performing Arts Center. A workout at the fitness room, a swim or classes at the Mosling Recreation Center. A daily commute often includes a stop to take in the breathtaking views or to get a check on the weather. A hike on the Heritage Nature Trail or at The Ridges; climbing up to the top of the Mountain Tower to take in a panoramic view or maybe just a relaxing respite at Schoolhouse Beach or People’s Park. We enjoy our parks, our nature and our lives here. Come see what living here can be.

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Summertime brings an explosion of activity. Museums open their doors and provide an abundance of activities like the Pioneer Days at the Farm Museum and art shows or nature programs at the Art & Nature Center. Jacobsen Museum presents regional history in a structure hand built by an island icon and our Maritime Museum allows you into the world of our maritime history on the great lake. Docents at the Pottawatomi Lighthouse on Rock Island will guide you through life as a lighthouse keeper. Although available anytime of year, the culinary highlight of your visit should include a taste of Washington Island. Enjoy a glass of Island Orchard Cider or a cocktail with Death’s Door Spirits. Foodies will enjoy a splash of Verjus from Lyons Isle Vineyards. A recent addition to the chapter on our agricultural history are the fields of lavender which can be viewed at the Fragrant Isle Lavender Farm & Shop and the Historic Island Dairy featuring products inspired by the Lavender crops here as well as unique gifts from around the world. All these doorcountytoday.com

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products and more boast their beginnings here on Washington Island, bring home a taste of the island from Brothers Too or at other island locations. No franchises here, the island’s family owned eateries incorporate local produce and products in many dishes and some unique favorites. Grab a Monster Shake at the Albatross, a soup/sandwich combo at the Danish Mill or the “killer” coffee at the Red Cup. Karly’s Bar & Cellar, famous for their burger night blow outs or Nelsen’s Hall & Bitter’s Pub nightly soup/salad bar and famous Bitter’s Club, amp up the choices. For an explosive meal head to KK Fiske for an authentic fish boil. Bread and Water offers vegetarian options and homemade pies; get your Irish on at Fiddler’s Green with Guinness on tap and a panini. Ships Wheel has popular walleye dinners and Nana’s baked goods while Sunset Resort breakfasts offers the best Icelandic pancakes. Timeout Concessions’ Chicago style hot dog is well known and Island Pizza is simply amore’ by the slice. Sailor’s Pub is your port of call for upscale dining on the water and Findlay’s Holiday is a popular Friday fish fry destination. Summer also means live bands and jam sessions erupt at various spots on the island. The Trueblood Performing Arts Center hosts the island’s Music Festival. The Red Barn presents a variety of local artists, in a park like setting at Gislason Beach. Our calendar is sprinkled with both familiar and unique annual events: the island Fair, the Death’s Door Bar-B-Q competition, the Fly In Fish Boil, or Scandinavian Festival. Circumnavigate the

island on the water at the Canoe & Kayak Race and Expedition if it’s adventure you seek. Enjoy a game of regulation or mini golf at Deer Run Course; no tee times required — that’s the island way. We have more things to see and do than time in a day so you’ll have to stay over. We have a bounty of accommodations including motels, inns, cabins, resorts and camping options to suit your needs and pocketbook (www.washingtonisland-wi.com). Enjoy fishing, swimming and water fun in Mother Nature’s environmentally-friendly waterpark. The catch of day may be a minnow or competition winning salmon, perch, walleye or bass. Forgot your license? Island Outpost, Kap’s Marina or Mann’s Mercantile can help you out and give you the latest fishing updates (or stories) to round out the trip. Shipyard Island Marina will accommodate your vessel or help with unexpected repairs. Paddlers can head to Bread & Water who offer canoe and kayak rentals. Island shopping means no big box stores but friendly family shops with unique gifts. The Kaupstauder offers Scandinavian gift items and Island Outpost will outfit you head to toe. Mann’s Mercantile has locally made items while the work of students and instructors at Sievers Fiber Art School is a must see. The sterling silver work of DeWitt Jewelry is displayed at the Red Cup along with other local artisans work. Bookworms will enjoy the writings of island writers and other best selling authors at Islandtime Books or Books up the Road. In Fall, our latest event addition is the Washington Island Literary Festival.

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One hundred miles of paved roads provide cyclists of every level, an opportunity to navigate the island. Bike and moped rentals are available; motorists can refuel at Hansen’s BP Amoco and Mann’s Mercantile & Citgo. No bike, no car, no problem. The Cherry Train or Viking Train tours provide a glimpse of island life. Pilots will be happy to hear they can touchdown and tie down at the Washington Island Airport. As fall arrives, it’s the time when many travelers begin their pilgrimage to the island for the fall colors. The smell of the first woodsmoke, the crisp air and the blaze of color on the trees is spectacular. Fall is harvest time too and cider pressing at the Washington Island Farm Museum Fall

Festival welcomes travelers with fresh cider and their famous caramel apples. A touch of frost may signal the end to many. Here, it’s a new chapter that signals that nature’s clock is turning toward winter with new wonders and events to experience like the annual Celebrating Winter Festival activities, the Chili Cook Off, and the award-winning catches at the Fish Derby competition. We can’t think of a better place to enjoy nature’s splendor. Come, be our guest and let us share this experience with you anytime of year. The beginning starts at the end of Highway 42 at the ferry dock at Northport Pier. Welcome to Washington Island — Welcome to our Home! — by Carol Stayton

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Silent Sport Sea kayaking is the stealthiest of the silent sports. Knifing their way through the water, sea kayakers don’t offer any auditory clues to those on land. They slice by moored boats in the harbor and slide under gorgeous sunset vistas without drawing extra attention.

THE SEA KAYAKER is an organic part of Door County’s coastal scene, except for those sea kayakers paddling in the middle of winter. Landlubbers are quick to note that there’s nothing natural about that.

an ice shelf like a seal. Pictures of Chuck’s winter journeys frequently turn up on the Internet and are featured in magazines. Ice fishermen, snowshoers, and people driving by all wonder, “Can you believe this guy?”

Nobody notices Chuck Germain in the summer. In winter-time, however, it’s a different story. As soon as Chuck pulls out onto the road with a 17-foot kayak on the roof of his car, he draws a steady stream of double-takes and confused looks. Those looks turn into full-blown gapes and stares when he launches into the water off

After a knee injury ended two decades of marathon running, Chuck sought out kayaking as a lower impact sport that would still allow him to enjoy the outdoors. That was 13 years ago. He’s been paddling in the peninsula’s waters at least once a month ever since. This is a 13-year streak he quietly accrued while pursuing other

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kayak-related goals. In his first years, he photographed every Door County lighthouse from the water. The year of his 60th birthday, he vowed to paddle 60 times, a feat he achieved by Labor Day. He recently mentioned that it would be fun to circumnavigate the peninsula by kayak. To those who know him, this means circumnavigation is an inevitability. Chuck doesn’t take his winter paddles lightly and exercises extreme caution regarding the cold water. Before zipping into his military-grade dry suit, Chuck checks for favorable weather conditions, as even January and February will occasionally have days in the 30s. The water must be relatively calm and there also needs to be a launch site that isn’t iced in, generally

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on the Lake Michigan side. Chuck’s rule of thumb is dressing for the water, not the air temperature. The dry-suit is often employed well into May. No matter what time of year, Chuck wears a life jacket and fastens a buoyant, waterproof cell phone as well as a VHF radio to his kayak. He lets his wife know precisely where he puts in and when he expects to be done. Chuck hugs the shoreline in the winter and is more adventurous in the summer, usually paddling along with a buddy or two. Chuck has been a part-time resident of Door County for more than 20 years and intends to be a full-time resident soon. Imagine how many kayak goals Chuck can quietly achieve then! — by Larry Majewski

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■ STURGEON BAY STORE 27 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay • 920.818.0431

■ SISTER BAY WATERFRONT PARK Downtown Sister Bay Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals • 920.421.1602

■ EPHRAIM KAYAK CENTER Kayak & Paddleboard rentals 9993 Water Street, Ephraim • 920.854.4336

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OUTDOOR SPORTS

WATER SPORTS EPHRAIM KAYAK CENTER. South Shore Pier, Water Street (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Family-friendly on-water kayak rentals by the hour. Guided kayak tours depart daily at 9 a.m. and sunset. Private lessons available by appointment. Enjoy the natural beauty of Door County by kayak! 920.854.4336, www.kayakdoorcounty.com. BAY SHORE OUTFITTERS. 2457 S. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay, and 27 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Gear, clothing, footwear, accessories for exploring Door County by water or trail. Brands include The North Face, Outdoor Research, Lole, Smart Wool, Prana, many others. Paddle sports specialists. Hiking, running, camping, skiing. Kayak sales, tours, rentals, lessons. X-C ski and snowshoe rentals. Open daily, year round. 920.854.7598, www.kayakdoorcounty.com. SISTER BAY BOAT RENTAL. 10733 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Tube behind Pontoon boats, ride three-passenger Jet Skis with brakes and 55-mph Cobalt speed boats. We offer watersports enthusiast’s tubes, wakeboards, skis and kneeboards. Our detailed waterfront map gets you to beaches, parks, restaurants, bars, fishing holes, islands and lighthouses. Every day 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 920.421.3330, www.sisterbayboatrental.com. DOOR COUNTY BOAT RENTAL. Sturgeon Bay. Waterfront locations at the Door County Maritime Museum (120 N. Madison Ave.) and Beach Harbor Resort (3662 N. Duluth Ave.). Fun on the water by the hour, day, week. Fishing, speedboats, pontoons, sailboats, canoes, jet skis. Water-ski/tubing charters. 920.746.6071, 800.231.5767, www.doorcountyboatrental.com. doorcountytoday.com

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ECOLOGY SPORTS. 10904 Hwy. 42, located at north end of Sister Bay. Clothing, extensive offerings for the outdoor enthusiast, avid traveler, nature lover. Best handpicked goods from Patagonia, The North Face, Exofficio, Prana, Keen, Ugg, more! Open daily, year round. X-C skis and snow shoe rentals in season! Check out Base Camp Coffee Bar on lower level. 920.854.5724, www.ecologysports.com.

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Snowmobiling “There are so many places accessible by snowmobile that you can’t traverse by car, or even by foot,” says Steve Sohns, president of the Villagers Snowmobile Club and the Door County Trails Association. Door County, he says, “has some of the most diverse trails in all of Wisconsin.” Door County’s 250 miles of state and club trails are carefully maintained by the Door County Parks System, which also oversees the seven snowmobile clubs on the peninsula. Join a local snowmobile club and help keep the sport alive. For club contacts in Door County, please visit the Door County Parks website at: http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/ “United we trail, divided we fail!”

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The Door County Trails Association needs your help to keep our county's 250 miles of snowmobiling trails maintained and groomed. Please consider joining one of our seven local snowmobiling clubs today! Door County Snowmobile Trails Assoc. Seven Clubs Strong

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DOOR COUNTY SNOWMOBILE ROUTES BY CLUB Pick up a copy of the Door County Snowmobiling Map at local businesses throughout the county, or see the Door County Parks System website — http://map.co.door.wi.us/parks/snowmobile.htm. Please support one of our local snowmobiling clubs with your donation, it helps keep the trails maintained! WASHINGTON ISLAND

Top of the Thumb (Ellison Bay) 920-839-9722 Villagers (Ephraim/Sister Bay) 920-839-1247 Door Central Snow Goers (Egg Harbor) 920-823-2439 Pioneer Trailblazers (Carlsville) 920-743-5900 Door Drifters (Sturgeon Bay) 920-743-7523 Southern Door Snow Travelers 920-837-2117 Red River Riders (Brussels) 920-493-1707

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THE FARM. 4285 Hwy. 57, Sturgeon Bay. Visit farm animals in natural surroundings. Bottle-feed goat kids and lambs, pick up a piglet, milk a goat, and watch chicks hatch. See log buildings, farm tools and implements, natural trails, exhibits, and gift shop. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. 920.743.6666, www.thefarmindoorcounty.com. PC JUNCTION. 7898 County Road A, Peninsula Center, Baileys Harbor. Fun, friendly, family train-themed restaurant. Voted #1 kids spot. Our reputation has grown to be THE family destination in Door County. “It’s all about the kids.” Friday night fish fry — carry-outs. Open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., May-October, 920.839.2048, www.pcjunctiondoorcounty.com.

PIZZA CZAR. 7898 County Road A, Peninsula Center, Baileys Harbor. Pizzeria pizza at its best. Enjoy your pizza experience Door County Style. A family tradition. Located behind PC Junction. Cocktails, outdoor seating, or carry-out! Ask about our Czaraoke nights. Open Wed.-Sun. 5-11 p.m., May-October. 920.839.2300, www.pcjunctiondoorcounty.com. SCHOPF’S DAIRY VIEW COUNTRY STORE. 5169 County Road I, Carlsville. Enjoy the ultimate family experience. Watch the cows being milked via a 30-ft. window! Everything is computerized! Visit the family-friendly petting area with mini horses, goats, calves, bunnies and kitties! Get lost in the corn maze! Eat the best ice cream, grilled cheese and pizza! Open daily, 10 a.m. 920.743.9779, www.dairyview.com.

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It’s All About The Kids! • Enjoy a drink outdoors at Libation Station

Located in the heart of the county... Hwys A & E • 920-839-2048 SUMMER HOURS: Wed.-Sun.,10 am - 8 pm; Mon, 10 am-3 pm; Closed Tuesdays - CHECK FOR SEASONAL HOURS C A R R Y- O U T S W E L C O M E !

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Family-oriented, the best local destination for premiere camping and fun. Amenities are endless, something for everyone. Door County's largest Water Park, two 350-ft. slides (300 ft. high), extra-large hot tub, kiddie pool with turtle slide, mushroom waterfall. Our Fun Zone includes Jumping Pillow, Jump Shot, Bikes and Trykes, Mini Golf, Harbour Oasis Swimming Pond with Beach, Catch and Release Pond, Mini Skate Park.

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HARBOUR VILLAGE RESORT. 5840 Hwy. 42, Carlsville. Whether you’re camping or just visiting for the day, enjoy our family orientated camping resort with Door County’s largest waterpark! Visit the Fun Zone with the kids for mini golf, bike rental, sports, skate park, Catch & Release Pond and lots more, including fun activities and events. We have something for everyone! 920.743.0274, www.harbourvillageresort.net. O

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DOOR COUNTY KIDS & DOOR COUNTY BABY. Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. Door County’s newest children’s store from the owners of Oscar’s Door County Rubber Stamps and Scrapbooking! Fun, friendly and devoted to all things kids! Sportswear, costumes and toys for all ages, arts and crafts items, science and music kits, plush animals, fun water games, puppets, puzzles and so much more! Open daily May-October, weekends NovemberDecember 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 920.868.5140. EGG HARBOR FUN PARK. 4431 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Only indoor/outdoor amusement playground in Door County — even a rainy day can’t stop the fun. 3,000 sq. ft. arcade with redemption and video games, snack bar with pizza and hand-dipped ice cream, 18-hole miniature golf, new state-of-the-art go kart track, water wars, trampoline b-ball, paint ball target range, and bounce zone. 920.868.9417, www.eggharborfunpark.com. PLUM LOCO ANIMAL FARM. 4431 Plum Bottom Road, Egg Harbor. Pet/feed our large farm animal family. Set young imaginations free with our hands-on children’s play-farm village, toys, lawn/ board games, puzzles, picnic area, concessions, souvenirs, free WiFi, fall pumpkin sales and painting. Handicap access, group rates, annual passes. 920.743.1617, www.plumlocoanimalfarm.com.

BEACH PEOPLE. Two locations: 9930 Hwy. 42, Ephraim and 4201 Main St., Fish Creek. Devoted to kids! Trendy summer jewelry, sunglasses and surf-style accessories. Fun outdoor action toys. Party items, beachstyle home décor, Door County framed art, souvenir t-shirts and clothing, purses, flip-flops and accessories by Roxy and Quicksilver. Open daily until 5 p.m., spring and fall. Weekends until 8 p.m. in Fish Creek. 920.854.7757, 920.868.4400. PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF. 2502 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Join us for a true pirate adventure! Putt your way through mountain caves, over footbridges and beneath cascading waterfalls on our award-winning 18-hole course. Swashbuckling fun for the whole family. 920.854.4929, www.piratescove.com. AL JOHNSON’S SWEDISH RESTAURANT & BUTIK. 10698 Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Look for the goats on the roof, on top of an authentic Swedish log building. Open May-October 6 a.m.-9 p.m., and NovemberApril 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Open year round. Swedish atmosphere and food specialties. 920.854.2626, www.aljohnsons.com. f

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4. Bayside Bakery & Café, North Ephraim 920.854.2646, www.baysidebakerydc.com Dish: Roasted Turkey Avocado BLT with Apple Pear Salad 5. Bayside Tavern, Fish Creek 920.868.3441, www.baysidetavern.com Dish: Smilin’ Bob’s Chili 6. Bistro 42, Carlsville 920.743.9463, www.bistrofortytwo.com Dish: Mussels Scampi 7. The Bistro Bar & Grille (Liberty Square), Egg Harbor 920.868.4800, www.libertysquareshops.com Dish: Door County Salad 8. Blue Horse Beach Café, Fish Creek 920.868.1471, www.bluehorsecafe.com Dish: Roast Turkey ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ©2014 MATT NORMANN, WWW.MATTNORMANN.COM

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9. Carrington Pub & Grill at Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor 920.868.3205, www.thelandmarkresort.com Dish: Pork Rib Eye Steak 10. Carroll House Family Restaurant, Sister Bay 920.854.7997 Dish: Cherry Waffles 11. Casey’s BBQ & Smokehouse, Egg Harbor 920.868.3038, www.caseysbbqandsmokehouse.com Dish: The Showman Plate 12. Chives, Baileys Harbor 920.839.2000, www.chivesdoorcounty.com Dish: Steak Fritte Rib Eye with Greens and French Fries 13. Chop, Sister Bay 920.854.2700, www.thechopsisterbay.com Dish: Beef Wellington ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ©2014 MATT NORMANN, WWW.MATTNORMANN.COM

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19. Florian II Lakeshore Rib and Steakhouse, Baileys Harbor 920.839.2361 Dish: BBQ Pork Back Ribs with hickory tangy sauce 20. Fred & Fuzzy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, Sister Bay 920.854.6699, www.fredandfuzzys.com Dish: Cherry Juice Margarita 21. Galileo’s Italian Steakhouse, Egg Harbor 920.868.4800, www.libertysquareshops.com Dish: Seafood Alfredo 22. Grandma’s Swedish Bakery, Ellison Bay 920.854.2385, www.rowleysbayresort.com Dish: 1/2 lb. Pecan Roll 23. Grasse’s Grill, Sister Bay 920.854.1125, www.grassesgrill.com Dish: Harvest Salad ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ©2014 MATT NORMANN, WWW.MATTNORMANN.COM

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24. Greens N Grains Café, Egg Harbor 920.868.9999, www.greens-n-grains.com Dish: Hummus Wrap 25. Harbor Fish Market & Grille, Bailey’s Harbor 920.839.9999, www.harborfishmarket-grille.com Dish: Hand Pounded Chicken Breast stuffed with sundried tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh spinach 26. The Hof at the Alpine Resort, Egg Harbor 920.868.3000, www.alpineresort.com Dish: Swiss Toast with Door County Cherries 27. Hot Tamales, Sturgeon Bay 920.746.0600; www.hottamalesrest.com Dish: Smothered Burritos 28. Husby’s Food and Spirits and The Garage, Sister Bay 920.854.2624, www.husbysdoorcounty.com Dish: The HUZ Burger ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ©2014 MATT NORMANN, WWW.MATTNORMANN.COM

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54. Sonny’s Pizzeria, Sturgeon Bay 920.743.2300, www.sonnyspizzeria.com Dish: Philly Cheese Sandwich 55. Stillwater’s Grill by the Bay, Fish Creek 920.262.9962, www.stillwatersbythebay.com Dish: Cheeseburger Basket 56. Summer Kitchen, Ephraim 920.854.2131, www.thesummerkitchendoorcounty.com Dish: Bay Farm Grill Sandwich 57. Sub Express, Sister Bay 920.854.6700 Dish: Sub Sandwich 58. Top Deck Restaurant and Bar (Gordon Lodge), Baileys Harbor 920.839.1061, www.gordonlodge.com Dish: Raspberry Chicken Salad ALL PHOTOGRAPHY ©2014 MATT NORMANN, WWW.MATTNORMANN.COM

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Dining STURGEON BAY WATERFRONT MARY’S BAR & GRILL. 3662 N. Duluth Ave., Sturgeon Bay (next to Potawatomi State Park). Come by land or sea to dine, drink or stay. Enjoy the deck and live music. Outdoor seating right up to the water’s edge. Daily specials: Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday, Fish Boils, Friday Fish Fry. Nightly bonfire. Bloody Mary Sundays at 8 a.m. Open daily at 11 a.m. 920.743.3690, www.waterfrontmarysbarandgrill.com. $ f O INN AT CEDAR CROSSING. 336 Louisiana St., Sturgeon Bay. In the heart of Sturgeon Bay, on historic 3rd Avenue, serving traditional and specialty food year round. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. Pub and full bar including local wines and an extensive bottled Wisconsin microbrew selection. Scratch morning buns, pastries and sinful desserts. 920.743.4200, www.innatcedarcrossing.com. $$ f doorcountytoday.com

SONNY’S PIZZERIA. 43 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Family owned and operated, our pizzas are served with the finest, freshest toppings and ingredients available. Thick or Thin Crust, Chicago Style Pizza, Deep Dish and Stuffed Chicago Style Pizza. We also offer Pasta, Chicken, Sandwiches, Baby Back Ribs, Jumbo Shrimp, Salads and Desserts, Beer and Wine, Banquet Facilities and Game Room. Open year round. 920.743.2300, www.sonnyspizzeria.com. $ f NIGHTINGALE SUPPER CLUB. 1541 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. “Where the Locals Dine,” the Nightingale Supper Club has been a Door County staple for more than 75 years! House specialties include our famous prime rib and local seafood dinners. We also offer burgers, sandwiches and a children’s menu. Catering available. Closed Sundays. 920.743.5593. www.nightingalesupperclub.com $$$ f 111

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CARLSVILLE BISTRO 42. 5806 Hwy. 42, at Door Peninsula Winery, Carlsville. Find a classy, yet casual dining experience at Bistro 42. Our menu features fresh and local ingredients, and each plate is designed around Door Peninsula Winery’s awardwinning wines, Door County Distillery’s spirits, Shipwrecked’s handcrafted beers and Fat Louie’s flavorful oils and vinegars. 920.743.9463, www.bistrofortytwo.com. $-$$ f DOOR COUNTY COFFEE & TEA CO. 5773 Hwy. 42, Carlsville. The aroma from roasting more than 100 varieties of coffee paired with our homemade bakery will welcome and invite you in! Enjoy daily soup features, signature salads and gourmet sandwiches, plus homemade breakfast served daily! Don’t miss the fabulous gift shop too! Open daily all year 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.743.8808, www.doorcountycoffee.com. $fO

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ROADHOUSE OF CARLSVILLE. 5790 Hwy. 42, at County Road I, Carlsville. Home cooking from scratch. Extra large chickens for best broasted chicken ever. Door County’s best rack of ribs, charbroiled burgers, chicken breasts, Friday Night Fish Fry perch and cod, full bar. Open Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m. Full menu all day! Dine-in or carry-out. Call for winter hours, mid-October through mid-May. 920.743.4966. $$ f SCHOPF’S DAIRY VIEW COUNTRY STORE. 5169 County Road I, Carlsville. Eat the best ice cream, grilled cheese and pizza! Enjoy the ultimate family experience. Watch the cows being milked via a 30-ft. window! Everything is computerized! Visit the familyfriendly petting area with mini horses, goats, calves, bunnies and kitties! Get lost in the corn maze! Open daily, 10 a.m. 920.743.9779, www.dairyview.com. $

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BAILEYS HARBOR CHIVES RESTAURANT. 8041 Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor. Committed to excellent food and good service in comfortable surroundings. Chives’ is a local joint and a destination providing innovative American cuisine with good ingredients, sourced locally when possible. Sandwiches, salads, medium plates and creative entrees. 920.839.2000. www.chivesdoorcounty.com. $$ COYOTE ROADHOUSE. 3026 County Road E, Baileys Harbor. Enjoy a beautiful view of Kangaroo Lake. Offering a fullservice bar, appetizers, lunch, dinner and dessert in a relaxed, casual, comfortable setting. Mouthwatering Baby Back Ribs and a variety of homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and other entrees. Children’s menu. Open 11 a.m. daily, year round. We’ll leave the lake on! 920.839.9192, www.coyote-roadhouse.com. $ f

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HARBOR FISH MARKET & GRILLE. 8080 Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor. Exceptional waterfront dining in the heart of Door County. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Full bar. Outside waterfront dining in season. 920.839.9999, www.harborfishmarket-grille.com. $$$ O PIZZA CZAR. 7898 County Road A, Peninsula Center Baileys Harbor. Pizzeria pizza at its best. Enjoy your pizza experience Door County Style. A family tradition. Located behind PC Junction. Cocktails, outdoor seating, or carryout! Ask about our Czaraoke nights. Open Wed.-Sun. 5-11 p.m., May-October 920.839.2300, www.pcjunctiondoorcounty.com. $ Find Door County TODAY on

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EGG HARBOR THE BISTRO BAR & GRILLE. 7755 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Start your day off right with our “Fill-Me-Up Breakfast” $6.99. For lunch and dinner try our soul satisfying burgers, tasty soups, fresh salad and our Wisconsin cheese sandwiches — many served on woodfired flatbread. New kids’ menu and valuepriced combo specials. Awarded “Best Fish Fry,” “Best Place to Eat Healthy,” and “Best New Restaurant” by Door County Magazine. 920.868.4800, www.libertysquareshops.com. $$ O CARRINGTON PUB & GRILL. 7643 Hillside Road, Egg Harbor. Everything from the traditional bar and grill offerings to steaks, seafood and healthychoice options. Experience a great view overlooking the bay of Green Bay. Indoor and outdoor seating. Voted “Best Meal Deal” by the readers of Door County Magazine. Located on the north end of the Landmark Resort property. 920.868.3205, www.thelandmarkresort.com. $$ f

CASEY’S BBQ & SMOKEHOUSE. 7755 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Delicious pizzas, chef’s specials, homemade soups and pastries served in our artist inspired dining room, outdoor veranda, or as carry out. Sample our specialty coffee, extensive wine list, select microbrews and full bar. Awarded “Best Fish Fry,” “Best Place to Eat Healthy,” & “Best New Restaurant” by Door County Magazine. 920.868.4800, libertysquareshops.com. $$ f O GALILEO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR. 7755 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Wonderful Italian food at great prices served with flair in a beautifully romantic atmosphere. Delicious pasta, Friday Fish Fry combos and Prime Rib specials. New “Interesting Food Pairings” and value-priced menu with four distinctive entrees under 15 bucks. Private room available, wheelchair accessible and off-street parking. Casual dress, open daily at 4:30 p.m. 920.868.4800, www.libertysquareshops.com. $$

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GREENS N GRAINS CAFÉ. 7821 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Located within Door County’s first and only natural food store. Featuring vegetarian and raw food cuisine and a juice bar. The deli offers a wonderful selection of raw foods, Panini’s, wraps, hummus, natural and organic specialties, freshly-pressed juices, fruit smoothies, healthy bakery, a tea bar and organic coffees. Open MayOctober, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.9999, www.greens-n-grains.com. $ O

THE HOF RESTAURANT. 7715 Horseshoe Bay Road (County Road G), Egg Harbor. Spectacular shoreline dining. Breakfast daily features German pancakes and omelets. Lunch outdoors with burgers and salads July and August. Dinners offer German specialties, fish, steaks, pub and kids’ menu daily June-Labor Day, and fall weekends. Call for hours of service. 920.868.3000, www.alpineresort.com. $$

MOJO ROSA’S. 7778 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Get your vacation mojo on with Door County’s largest selection of craft beers, broasted chicken, pizza, burgers, the best Margaritas and authentic Mexican fare. Family friendly, free WiFi, happy hour, outdoor seating, open year round. Official Packer Bar with three large screen TVs. Dine in or take-out. 920.868.3247, www.mojorosas-doorcounty.com. $$ f O

SHIPWRECKED RESTAURANT, BREWERY & INN. 7791 Egg Harbor Road, Egg Harbor. Dine at Door County’s premier microbrewery. Enjoy patio seating or join us inside to view the brew house while you enjoy one of the pub’s wonderful handmade beers. Eight guest rooms are available if you wish to stay for the weekend right in the heart of beautiful Egg Harbor. 920.868.2767, www.shipwreckedmicrobrew.com. $$ f O

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VILLAGE CAFÉ. 7981 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Specializing in homemade, hearty breakfasts, served all day, light lunches and a refreshing beer and wine list and a homemade desserts menu. Family friendly restaurant with WiFi and a beautiful outdoor patio. Open year round featuring art and gift shopping right in the cafe. 920.868.3342, www.villagecafe-doorcounty.com. $ f PARADOR. 7829 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Tapas. Sangria. Late Kitchen. Share small plates and a spirited evening with friends, family or a loved one. Enjoy the cuisine of Spain made with the best ingredients of Door County. Open daily, May-October. Reservations accepted. 920.868.2255, www.paradorwisconsin.com. $$

MACREADY ARTISAN BREAD. 7836 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. At the MacReady Artisan Bread Company, we offer hand crafted artisan breads, a daily selection of homemade soups, delicious sandwiches made from oven roasted meats, breakfast treats, scrumptious desserts and premium ice cream. 920.868.2233, www.macreadybreadcompany.com. $ PC JUNCTION. 7898 County Road A, Baileys Harbor. Fun, friendly, family train-themed restaurant. Voted #1 kids spot. Our reputation has grown to be THE family destination in Door County. “It’s about the kids!” Friday Night Fish Fry and carry-outs. Open Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m-8 p.m., May-October. 920.839.2048, www.pcjunctiondoorcounty.com. $

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Raw Foods • Gluten-Free • Vegan Espresso, fresh-pressed veggie juices, real fruit smoothies, vegetarian paninis, delicious wraps and soups

920.868.9999 info@greens-n-grains.com

open daily: 8 am – 5 pm www.greens-n- grains.com

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Open Every Day at 4pm H May 14-Oct. 26 H Affordable & Casual

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Spend Less. Live Deliciously! Serving authentic Italian Food with warm Chef Recommends hospitality in a delightful atmosphere, you Caprese Plate can enjoy many selections, including four Appetizer, delicious Italian entrées under 15 bucks, or Authentic Lasagna, choose from our NEW “Chef Recommends” Molten Chocolate and “Interesting Food Pairings” which Lava Cake, feature combos of the best entrees, drinks + Glass of Cartiff Wine 26.95 & desserts for amazingly low fixed prices. 920.868.4800 H SOUTH SIDE OF LIBERTY SQUARE H 7755 HWY 42 H EGG HARBOR 120

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GET PINK! If it’s not in a pink box, it’s not Pink Bakery. 7778 Wis. 42 • Egg Harbor • 920.868.3247

7778 Wis. 42 • Egg Harbor • 920.868.3355 Over 100 Craft Beers and Late Night Menu

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Free coffee 6am - 8am For all your bakery needs!

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Villaggios-DoorCounty.com

The Little Eatery at the north end of Egg Harbor

920.868.4646 Dine-In • Take-Out

Supporting Sustainability & Community since 2002

NOW SERVING LUNCH & DINNER! INDOOR / OUTDOOR SEATING!

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VILLAGGIO’S. 4240 Juddville Road, Juddville. Homemade Italian in a casual atmosphere. Pizza, pasta, steak, homemade Italian desserts and imported Italian wine. Vegetarians welcome! Private room for parties with off-street parking. Open daily in season and weekends year round. Reservations are welcome. Delivery, dine in or take-out available. 920.868.4646, www.villaggios-doorcounty.com. $$ f

MR. G’S LOGAN CREEK GRILLE. 5890 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport. Known for our awardwinning BBQ Ribs, we also feature hand-cut steaks, homemade pasta dishes and unique nightly chef’s specials. Enjoy our cozy fireplace and sunroom. Two banquet rooms available to meet your wedding and event needs. Visit us on Facebook and online for menu and photos. Limo service available. 920.839.2112, www.mrgslogancreekgrille.com. $$ f

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VALMY HAPPY HOUR. 11054 Hwy. 42, Valmy. Serving daily lunch specials, great homemade pizza, broasted chicken, burger and Friday Fish Fry. All-you-can-eat crab legs and boiled shrimp Wed. 5-8 p.m., June-October. Reservations needed. Open Monday at 5 p.m., Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m. 920.743.6236. $ f

MIKE’S PORT PUB & GRILL. 6269 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport. For a juicy burger and an ice cold beverage, head to Mike’s! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 a.m.10 p.m. Showcasing Door County’s Plentiful Breakfast, stellar burger variety, broasted chicken, walleye, Friday Fish Fry and everything homemade, soups, salads, even tartar sauce! Visit Mike’s for a bit of heaven on Hwy. 57! Facebook Mike’s. 920.823.2081, www.mikesportpub.com. $ f

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PARADOR

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Tapas

Sangria Late Kitchen

7829 Highway 42 Egg Harbor (920) 868-2255 (Reservations Accepted)

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Winner of Good Morning America’s Best Breakfast in America Challenge

A Unique Restaurant in Time! DINING ROOM AND BAR OPEN

DAILY: MAY-NOVEMBER WEEKENDS: DECEMBER-APRIL

Friday Night Fish Fry • $17.95 All-you-can-eat Perch, Whitefish, Walleye, Cod, Catfish or Froglegs

Serving Beef Wellington Nightly

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Restaurant open to the public all year.

Plus Full Menu Including Over 60 Entrees

THE ENGLISH INN • 868-3076

$1.00 OFF Any Dinner or Special

Hearty breakfasts, sumptuous lunches, quiet candlelight dinners and famous traditional Door County fish boils.

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Knightly At The Bar Or Outside On Our Patio We Serve Specialty Martinis, Ice Cream Drinks, Appetizers and Desserts

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4225 Main Street, Fish Creek, WI 54212 1.800.624.1987 • 920.868.3517 innkeeper@whitegullinn.com www.whitegullinn.com

“fresh food, expertly prepared” breakfast, lunch, dinner waterview wine bar fish creek / 920.868.3634

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Open Year Round

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3931 Hwy 42

Fish Creek

920.868.1900

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OPEN YEAR-ROUND RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 1 MILE NORTH OF FISH CREEK

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FISH CREEK ALEXANDER’S. 3667 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Chef Bruce brings his culinary talents to Tenderloin Gorgonzola, Salmon Alexander and Rack of Lamb. Appetizers include Shrimp Tempura, Escargot and Crostini Bread. Homemade desserts, cheesecake and tiramisu. Famous champagne Sunday Brunch. Extensive wine list. Open year round. Full-service catering. 920.868.3532, www.alexandersofdoorcounty.com. $$$ f ARROYO BAY GRILL. 3931 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. New in 2013, from management of The Summer Kitchen! Arroyo Bay Grill, across from Gibraltar school, serves up Mexican and American cuisine, as well as homemade pizza! Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a full bar, and full service on the outside patio. Ask about our Picnic Package family meals to go! 920.868.1900, www.arroyobaygrill.com. $-$$ f O

BAYSIDE TAVERN. 4160 Main St., Fish Creek. Cocktails, short order menu, homemade soups, chili, sandwiches, pizza. Daily plate specials. Food served 11 a.m.10 p.m. Friday night perch fry. 920.868.3441, www.baysidetavern.com. $ f BLUE HORSE BEACH CAFE. 4113 Main St., Fish Creek. This great coffee hangout serves a mean breakfast Panini! Grab one and hang out at their new location right across from the beach in Fish Creek. 920.868.1471, www.bluehorsecafe.com. $fO Find Door County TODAY on

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4199 Main Street at Founder ’s Square in Fish Creek

Open Daily 7:00 AM Serving Breakfast & Lunch til 2:00 PM Door County Fish Boil Served Nightly at 5:00 PM “Boil Over” every half hour til Close - May thru October

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Dining At A Higher Level Dinner Crepes • Bang Bang Chicken • Lemongrass Crabcakes • Organic Grass-Fed Beef Burgers • Bananas Foster ART EXHIBITS CHANGING MONTHLY • FEATURING MORE THAN 30 WINES BY THE GLASS!

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THE COOKERY RESTAURANT & WINE BAR. 4135 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. “Fresh food, expertly prepared” (Midwest Living, Best of the Midwest). Family-run restaurant offering American casual fare with an emphasis on local ingredients. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily. The water view wine bar offers a casual menu, features weekly live music, and is open until 11 p.m. July and August. 920.868.3634, www.cookeryfishcreek.com. $$ O

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COOPER’S CORNER. 4170 Main St., Fish Creek. Make your lunch or dinner plans at Cooper’s Corner at the bend in downtown Fish Creek. This dining hot spot in Door County serves upscale casual cuisine and features two gorgeous patios along with a recentlyremodeled full bar. Make this your place to enjoy a new view on the Fish Creek scene. 920.868.2667 (COOP), www.cooperscornerdoorcounty.com. $$ f ENGLISH INN. 3713 Hwy. 42, north of Fish Creek. Nightly features include Beef Wellington; Friday night all-you-can-eat fish fry $17.95. Full menu includes steaks, seafood, poultry, pasta, vegetarian. May-November serving Mon.-Wed. 4-10 p.m. and Thur.-Sun. noon -11 p.m./December-April, serving Thur.-Sat. 4-9 p.m. Call for holiday hours. Text reservation 920.559.6837, 920.868.3076. www.theenglishinn.com. $$ f JULIE’S PARK CAFÉ & MOTEL. 4020 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Carry-out counter: box lunches, espresso drinks, bakery, children’s menu and vegetarian options. Diversified staff from around the globe to make your dining experience unique and personal. Located at the entrance of Peninsula State Park. Take your photo in our giant purple chair. 920.868.2999, www.juliesmotel.com. $$ O

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MR. HELSINKI RESTAURANT & WINE BAR. 4164 Main St., 2nd Floor, Fish Creek. An eclectic blend of savory and dessert crepes, spicy Thai and Cajun cuisine, the best burgers in the county. More than 30 wines by the glass and 30+ reserve wines by the bottle. Our goal: to provide an interesting dining experience using a combination of unique homemade recipes, plus fresh, high quality ingredients, in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere. 920.868.9898, www.mrhelsinki.com. $$

SWEETIE PIES. 9106 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Sweetie Pies offers a scrumptious selection of handmade pies. Our customers say nobody makes them better, except maybe Grandma! Started as a family business in 1995, it features patio and indoor seating. In addition to pies of 30 flavors and two sizes, we offer crust cookies, pie pockets, cherry bars and an assortment of gifts. 920.868.2743, www.doorcountypies.com. $f

PELLETIER’S RESTAURANT & FISH BOIL. 4199 Main St. (Hwy. 42), Founders Square, Fish Creek. Patio dining, wine and beer. Full breakfast menu offering Early Riser Special. Lunch: soup, sandwiches and salads, all made from scratch. Original Fish Boils nightly. Reservations requested for Fish Boils. Open May-October 920.868.3313, www.doorcountyfishboil.com. $$ O

WHISTLING SWAN. 4192 Main St., Fish Creek. Contemporary American cuisine. Locally foraged produce, wild game, local freshwater fish and saltwater fish flown in from distant water. Wine list also boasts an impressive selection of wines from across the world. All wines are chosen for distinctiveness and compatibility with menu. Open year round. 920.868.3442, www.whistlingswan.com. $$$ f

THE SUMMERTIME RESTAURANT. 1 N. Spruce St., Fish Creek. A unique Door County dining tradition since 1910, Summertime Restaurant offers international inspired cuisine and spirits in casually elegant and historic dining room. Located in the heart of downtown Fish Creek, Summertime boasts the best patio dining in town! Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open daily at 7 a.m., May-October. 920.868.3738, www.thesummertime.com. $$

WHITE GULL INN. 4225 Main St., Fish Creek. Breakfast 7:30 a.m.-noon, Lunch 12-2:30 p.m. Door County fish boil on Wed./Fri./Sat. and Sun. evenings the rest of the year. Candlelit Dinners served nightly. Call for seasonally-changing menu. Reservations requested for evening meals. Open year round. 800.868.3517, www.whitegullinn.com. $$ f

Urban flavors surrounded by intimate comfort. • Contemporary American cuisine. • Locally foraged produce, wild game, local freshwater fish and saltwater fish flown in from distant waters. • Impressive selection of wines. For reservations, information and inn packages, please call

920.868.3442

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A new tradition is being uncorked this summer in Door County. Saturday, June 28 marks the first annual Uncork Summer, Door County’s premier food, wine, and music festival. Uncork Summer promises to be the signature epicurean event of this year and for years to come by bringing together Door County’s foremost restaurateurs and wine aficionados for an unparalleled festival of educating, mingling, and most importantly, tasting. Located on the historic grounds of Wickman House in Ellison Bay, Uncork Summer’s bucolic setting harmonizes with the local food, world class wine and mood-setting live music. Nothing signifies the start of a party quite like the distinctive ‘pop’ sound made when uncorking a bottle of wine. Uncork Summer is that ‘pop’ for the food and wine scene of Door County, the anticipation for summer is over. It’s time to celebrate. What better way to ring in the summer than by having two dozen restaurants and locally-produced food purveyors in one place offering small plates and bite-sized versions of their signature dishes. There is no general admission fee to attend Uncork Summer. A pay as you go format allows you to taste your way around the peninsula by purchasing tickets for food, beer, and wine. In a single afternoon at a single location you can meet Door County’s most creative 130

restaurateurs and eat their food. For example, you can savor bacon-wrapped dates from Parador Spanish tapas restaurant in Egg Harbor and Swedish meatballs from Al Johnson’s in Sister Bay without driving in your car. You can enjoy Bang Bang Chicken from Mr. Helsinki of Fish Creek at one booth before stepping next door and noshing award-winning cheese from Schoolhouse Artisan Cheese. Try Bea’s Homade jams and salsas and then wander over to Wickman House’s booth to see what they have on the grill. Come for the food, stay for the wine and beer. The selection of wines and beer are not typical of festivals. At the bar tent, local winemakers will be pouring their finest vintages alongside area wine enthusiasts and their world renowned varietals. The beers offered are an interesting blend of local and craft. Uncork Summer invites you to uncork your summer in style with a trend-setting food tent roster, incomparable drink, and elegant live music. Celebrate the beginning of a long-awaited summer where cooking, libation, and ambiance conspire to provide a memorable experience. (www.uncorksummer.com)

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EPHRAIM CZARNUSZKA SOUP BAR. 9922 Water St., Shorewood Village, Ephraim. Four homemade soups and two types of sandwiches made fresh and from scratch daily. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available. Open year round. $ f JOE JO’S PIZZA & GELATO. 10420 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Dine in or carry out. Thin crust pizza, spicy Italian beef sandwich, Joe Jo’s special salad, hot and cold beverages, cream-flavored low-fat Italian gelato fruit flavors or sorbettos, made with water; less than 1% fat. Perfect for lactose-intolerant. JuneOctober 11 a.m.-9 p.m., carry-outs until 10 p.m. November-May, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 920.854.5455, www.doorcountypizza.com. $f

OLD POST OFFICE RESTAURANT. 10040 Water St. Located at Edgewater Resort, overlooking Eagle Harbor on Hwy. 42, Ephraim. Waterfront dining in the newly restored building that housed the post office in the early 1900s. Traditional Door County fish boils nightly Mon.-Sat. (plus Sun. on holiday weekends). Reservations please. Home cooked breakfast daily, featuring cherry pancakes. 920.854.4034, www.oldpostoffice-doorcounty.com. $$ SECOND STORY RESTAURANT. Ephraim Shores Resort, Ephraim. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner menus Second Story updated regularly depending on what foods are in season! Restaurant Panoramic view of Ephraim’s Eagle Harbor, sailboats and sunsets. Enjoy fresh, local homemade fare such as waffles, omelets, hamburgers, salads and salad bar, soups, prime rib, whitefish, perch and more! Healthy kids menu, vegetarian and gluten- and dairy-free items. May-October 8 a.m-8 p.m. 920.854.2371, www.secondstoryephraim.com. $$ at Ephraim Shores Resort

Second Story Restaurant Located on the second story of Ephraim Shores Resort 10018 Water Street Ephraim, Wisconsin Door County

Fresh. Local. Contemporary. Dining on a whole other level.

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THE SUMMER KITCHEN. 10425 N. Water St. (Hwy. 42), between Ephraim and Sister Bay. Famous for our “soup bar!” featuring five delicious homemade soups. All sandwiches include a cup of soup. Specialties include Mexican dishes, homemade pies, steaks and whitefish. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. 920.854.2131, www.thesummerkitchendoorcounty.com. $$ WILSON’S RESTAURANT & ICE CREAM PARLOR. 9990 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Located in the heart of Ephraim across from Eagle Harbor since 1906. Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties, home-brewed draft root beer, flamebroiled Wilson’s hamburgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, jukeboxes playing the classics. Children’s menu. Open May-October. ATM. 920.854.2041, www.wilsonsicecream.com. $

Waterfront Dining and Fish Boil Experience a traditional Door County fish boil featuring fresh whitefish caught daily. Served nightly except Sunday. Chicken or ribs available. Reservations requested. Groups welcome. HOME-COOKED BREAKFASTS Specializing in local favorites cherry pancakes, Belgian waffles, fluffy omelettes. Enjoy delicious Door County-style dining in our newly restored building that housed Ephraim’s post office in the early 1900s.

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SISTER BAY AL JOHNSON’S SWEDISH RESTAURANT & BUTIK. 10698 Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Look for the goats on the roof, on top of an authentic Swedish log building. Open MayOctober 6 a.m.-9 p.m., and November-April 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Swedish atmosphere and food specialties. 920.854.2626, www.aljohnsons.com $$ f DOOR COUNTY CREAMERY. 10653 Bay Shore Drive, downtown Sister Bay. Handmade Cheeses from our farm’s milk. A passion for artisan marketplace products, fresh bread, chalkboard menus, seasonal farm lunches, artisan cured meats and handmade gelato. Enjoy handpicked wines, champagne drinks and local brews on the outside patio. Watch cheese-maker and Chef Jesse Johnson make fresh cheese 920.854.3388, www.doorcountycreamery.com. $

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DOOR COUNTY ICE CREAM FACTORY & SANDWICH SHOPPE. 11051 N. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Serves its own superpremium ice cream made right in the store. More than 30 flavors to choose from, as well as a long list of sundaes and other desserts. Watch ice cream and waffle cones being made during production hours. Enjoy a specialty sandwich or homemade pizza. 920.854.9693, www.doorcountyicecream.com. $ O FRED & FUZZY’S WATERFRONT BAR & GRILL. 10620 Little Sister Road, Sister Bay, on the shores of Little Sister Resort. Open daily, late-May to early-October 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Casual indoor/outdoor dining, grilled sandwiches, Wednesday and Friday Fish Fry, sunsets, cherry margaritas, premier storm watching, boat tie-ups, live music, full bar, children’s and vegetarian options. 920.854.6699, www.fredandfuzzys.com. $$

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“Best Perch in Door County” - Door Audio Tours

For 50 years visitors and locals have been welcomed by the Willems family and enjoyed great food. Make us part of your family tradition!

since 1964 Serving pizza nightly. Eat in or to go. 920-854-2841 -

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HUSBY’S FOOD & SPIRITS AND THE GARAGE. 10641 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Great burgers, soups, salads and sandwiches for lunch. Evening selections include dinner entrees, Mexican specialties and homemade pizza. Daily lunch and dinner specials. Friday perch fry, Saturday prime rib. NFL and MLB packages to watch your favorite team every time on our 10 flat screen TVs. Five TVs are 50+ inches! 920.854.2624, www.husbysdoorcounty.com. $fO CHEF MITCH CATERING & CONSULTING. For all of Door County! Specializing in small scale and intimate catering, private dinner parties, pig roasts, and personal chef services. Look for our food trailer at Door County farmers markets and events! Weekly Dinner Club at Maxwelton Braes Resort. Menu consulting. Open year round. Follow us on Facebook for daily updates! 262.443.0333, chefmitchdc@gmail.com. f JJ’S LA PUERTA. Two locations: 10961 Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay, 920.854.4513, and 6301 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport, 920.823.2700. The best Mexican food and margaritas north of the border, plus delicious American cuisine, including the “World Famous J.J. Burger.” Serving some of Door County’s finest food for more than 30 years at very affordable prices. Open year round. www.jjslapuerta.com. $$ f MISSION GRILLE. 10627 N. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Casual fine dining in a beautifully transformed 100-year-old church. Wine Spectator awards 11 years. Fine spirits. Tapas bar. Outdoor dining. Extensive menu selections created with finest ingredients. Lunch daily, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. daily, early dining 5-6 p.m. Sunday brunch. Winter hours/holidays. Private dining, catering, event planning. 920.854.9070, www.missiongrille.com. $$$

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NORTHERN GRILL & PIZZA. 10573 Country Walk Drive, Sister Bay. It’s all about great food and fun! Casual dining room with cozy booths and Northwoods décor. Unwind in the pub while the kids play in the game room. Outdoor seating and cozy fireplace. Homemade pizza, spaghetti, or Black Angus Choice steak. Diverse menu for the entire family. 920.854.9590, www.northerngrill.com. $$ f SISTER BAY BOWL. 10640 N. Bay Shore Drive (Maple and Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. The ‘Bowl’ has great food, friendly service, ample portions — and just happens to have a six-lane bowling alley. Nightly specials — the Friday perch fry is renowned! Lunch served daily, except Sun., year round. Dinner mid-April-Jan. 1, open weekends in January, February, March. 920.854.2841, www.sisterbaybowl.com. $$ f O SUB EXPRESS AT SISTER BAY MOBILE. 2579 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. The freshest subs made to order, wraps, salad and pizza. Stop in, drive through, call ahead for pickup. Breakfast sandwiches, soups, donuts, fruit smoothies, chai teas and espresso. Vegan/veggie choices. ATM, firewood, bait, wine, beer and groceries. Free WiFi. In Sister Bay Mobil Center in front of Shopko. 920.854.6700. $ f WATERFRONT. 10947 N. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Every table has a water view at this elegant restaurant featuring exceptional cuisine, world-class dining, an extensive wine list, martini specialties and full bar. Enjoy a drink on the patio overlooking the bay. Open mid-April through early-January. Reservations recommended. 920.854.5491, www.jjswaterfront.com. $$$$ Find Door County TODAY on

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ELLISON BAY/GILLS ROCK MINK RIVER BASIN. 12010 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. Awesome burgers and sandwiches! 16 beers on tap! Fun and casual atmosphere! Lunch daily at 11 a.m., breakfast on Sundays from 8 a.m.-noon! Serving year round, outside seating available. Smoke-free dining room, full service bar. Daily specials, Friday night fish fry, and even banquet facilities. 920.854.2250, www.theminkriverbasin.com. $$ f THE SHORELINE RESTAURANT. 12747 Hwy. 42, Gills Rock. Featuring an eclectic range of foods, from beloved comfort food you’ve known forever to local and regional classics to new cuisine items from across the world. Our wine, beer, and spirits list is extensive and our sunset view overlooking the water is breathtaking. Come take a ride up to the top. Lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Open late-April through mid-November. 920.854.2950, www.theshorelinerestaurant.com. $$$

VIKING GRILL & LOUNGE. 12029 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. Serving family-style food at family-style prices. Made-from-scratch breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specials, full menu. Home of the outdoor fish boil since 1961. Fresh Lake Michigan whitefish, red potatoes, sweet onions, coleslaw, DC cherry pie, beverages. Open daily, 6 a.m., May-October. Call for winter hours. 920.854.2998, www.thevikinggrill.com. $$ WICKMAN HOUSE. 11976 Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. Wickman House is located in a historic lodge in Ellison Bay. With a focus on farm-to-table sandwiches and dishes, and a select list of wines and microbrews, Wickman House has an option for every appetite. Come experience a NEW standard in casual dining. 920.854.3305, www.wickmanhouse.com. $$-$$$

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Experience the beauty of northern Door County and enjoy our many specialty menu items! • Friday Night Fish Fry • Prime Rib • Fresh Local Whitefish • Best Burgers in Door County! • Nachos • New Orleans Sautéed Shrimp • Homemade Pizza • Children’s Menu • Sandwiches • Peel ‘n’ eat shrimp • Wings

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HARBOR FISH MARKET & GRILLE. Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor. Lobster Boil. Year round: Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun. 4:30 p.m.-close. 920.839.9999. K.K. FISKE RESTAURANT. 1177 Main Road, Washington Island. Mid-May, June, September and October: Sat. 6 p.m. July and August: Wed. and Sat. 6-9 p.m. Boil over at 6:15 p.m. Reservations recommended. 920.847.2121. LOG DEN. 6626 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Memorial Day Weekend-October, 6 p.m. Friday nights. Boil over 6:30 p.m. Reservations. 920.868.3888. MILL SUPPER CLUB. Hwy. 42/57, North Sturgeon Bay. Mid-June to mid-October, Tue. and Thur., 6 p.m. 920.743.5044. OLD POST OFFICE RESTAURANT. 10040 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Nightly except Sun. May-October, Sunday boil on holiday weekends. Call for reservations. 920.854.4034. PELLETIER’S RESTAURANT. 4199 Main St., Fish Creek. May 16-mid-October: Nightly starting at 5 p.m. Boil-over every 30 minutes until close. 920.868.3313.

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ROWLEYS BAY RESTAURANT. Rowleys Bay Resort, 1041 County Road ZZ, Ellison Bay. Memorial Day Weekend to mid-October: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. All-you-can-eat waterfront fish boil buffet. 4:30-8 p.m. Boil over at 5 p.m. Reservations recommended. 920.854.2385. SCATURO’S. 19 Green Bay Road, Sturgeon Bay. Memorial Day Weekend: Fri. and Sat. 6:30 p.m. June: Fri. 6:30 p.m. July to midOctober: Fri. and Sat. 6:30 p.m. 920.746.8727. THE VIKING GRILL. 12029 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. April: Fri. 4:30 p.m. May: Tue., Fri. and Sat. 4:30-7 p.m. Mid-June to mid-October: Nightly 4:30-7 p.m. 920.854.2998. WATERFRONT MARY’S BAR & GRILL. 3663 N. Duluth Ave., Sturgeon Bay. June to mid-October: Sun., 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Waterfront Boil. Reservations required. 920.743.3690. WHITE GULL INN. 4225 Main St., Fish Creek. May-October: Serving Wed., Fri., Sat. and Sun. May-Aug. 31, 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. September–October: Call for times. Winter: Every Fri. 7 p.m. 920.868.3517.

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DOOR COUNTY COFFEE & TEA. 5773 Hwy. 42, Carlsville. The aroma from roasting more than 100 varieties of coffee paired with our homemade bakery will welcome and invite you in! Enjoy daily soup features, signature salads and gourmet sandwiches, plus homemade breakfast served daily! Don’t miss the fabulous gift shop too! Open daily all year 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.743.8808, www.doorcountycoffee.com. f CHOCOLATE CHICKEN. 7821 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. Walk in and you’re surrounded by YUM: fabulous aromas from delicious Coffees, Espresso creations “Chickacinnos,” fresh baked Pastries, scrumptious Chocolates, Truffles, Fudge, Caramel Apples. Proudly serving SUPER Premium Ice Cream made in Door County, Milk Shakes and Floats! Free WiFi. Open May-Nov. 920.868.3983, www.chocolatechicken.com.

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DOUBLE DELITES. 7818 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Coffee/Espresso Bar featuring award-wining espresso used for our specialty latte/ cappuccino drinks, along with frappes, smoothies, Italian sodas and our specialty Affogato! We also feature homemade Gelato ice cream, along with 20 gourmet popcorns. Free samples — stop by, smell the outstanding aromas and checkout the fun giftware. Gift tins/boxes shipped year round. Open May-February, evening hours summer and weekends. 920.868.2221, www.doubledelites.com. f BLUE HORSE BEACH CAFÉ. 4113 Main St., Fish Creek. This great coffee hangout serves a mean breakfast Panini! Grab one and hang out at their new location right across from the beach in Fish Creek. 920.868.1471, www.bluehorsecafe.com.

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LEROY’S WATER STREET COFFEE. 9922 Water St., Ephraim. On summer mornings, there’s often a line out the door at this Ephraim shop. Friendly and fast baristas, great contemporary art, and more good music than you can shake the proverbial stick at. 920.854.4044. O TEA THYME IN DOOR COUNTY. Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay. Visit us for a cup of hot or iced “tea of the day.” We sell a variety of fine teas from Harney & Sons and Tea Forte, plus the accessories needed to make your favorite cup of tea. We also have a selection of British goods ranging from teas and jellies to pottery. We are open daily at 10 a.m. Please stop in. 920.854.3737, www.teathymeindoorcounty.com. f DRINK COFFEE. 10649 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Generous sandwiches, homestyle soups, organic espresso drinks, homemade bakery products like muffins, scones and cookies. Call ahead to have your lunch order ready. 920.854.1155, www.drinkcoffeesisterbay.com. O

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DAIRY QUEEN ORANGE JULIUS. 902 Egg Harbor Road, Sturgeon Bay. New owners invite you to pick up or order a DQ cake today! Made with chocolate cookie crunch and rich chocolate fudge, layered with our vanilla and chocolate DQ soft serve, topped with decorated delicious icing, frozen and packaged for you! Different size cakes available to serve your party; also offering all your favorite DQ treats! 920.743.5495, www.dqcakes.com. f

SCHOPF’S DAIRY VIEW COUNTRY STORE. 5169 County Road I, Carlsville. Eat the best ice cream, grilled cheese and pizza! Enjoy the ultimate family experience. Watch the cows being milked via a 30-ft. window! Everything is computerized! Visit the family-friendly petting area with mini horses, goats, calves, bunnies and kitties! Get lost in the corn maze! Open daily, 10 a.m. 920.743.9779, www.dairyview.com.

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YUM YUM TREE. 8054 Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor. The Yum Yum Tree specializes in homemade premium ice cream, waffle cones, and a ‘full service’ soda fountain. Hand-made fudge, brittles, caramel corn, licorices, chocolates, truffles, and old-time favorite candies. Deli sandwiches, salads, soups, brats and hot dogs. Carry out or eat in. Water view. Open May-October. 920.839.2993.

CHOCOLATE CHICKEN. 7821 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. YUM! Gotta try our lip smacking SUPER Premium Ice Cream, made in Door County. Handscooped Milk Shakes, refreshing Floats and Fruit Smoothies! Enjoy delightful Chocolates, Truffles, Fudge, Caramel Apples. Check out our delicious Coffee, energizing Espresso drinks and fresh baked Pastries! Free WiFi. Open May-November. 920.868.3983, www.chocolatechicken.com.

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DOUBLE DELITES. 7818 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Freshlymade Italian Gelato ice cream/ fruit sorbettos, 50 flavors, rotated daily. 18 popcorn varieties — free samples, stop by and smell the aroma of fresh popcorn. Gift bags and tins shipped year round. Chocolate, glazed nuts, espresso bar, smoothies, giftware and more! Open May-February, evening hours and summer weekends. 920.868.2221, www.doubledelites.com. f

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FISH CREEK NOT LICKED YET. 4054 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Real frozen custard and desserts. Yummy burgers and sandwiches, using Door County ingredients. Bring your family, your dog and your appetite. Located before the entrance of Peninsula State Park. Open 11 a.m. to close. 920.868.2617, www.notlickedyet.com. O

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EPHRAIM JOE JO’S PIZZA AND GELATO. 10420 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Our Gelato is prepared from all natural fresh ingredients with a smooth texture, and it’s low in fat. Two main types of flavors: fruit (lactose free) or cream. Heaven on a spoon! Open November-May, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 920.854.5455, www.doorcountypizza.com. f WILSON’S RESTAURANT & ICE CREAM PARLOR. 9990 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Located in the heart of Ephraim across from Eagle Harbor since 1906. Take a trip down memory lane and enjoy old-fashioned soda fountain and ice cream specialties, homebrewed draft root beer, flame-broiled Wilson’s Hamburgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, jukeboxes playing the classics. Children’s menu. Open May-October. ATM. 920.854.2041, www.wilsonsicecream.com.

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SISTER BAY DOOR COUNTY CREAMERY. 10653 Bay Shore Drive, downtown Sister Bay. Handmade Cheeses from our farm’s milk. A passion for artisan marketplace products, fresh bread, chalkboard menus, artisan cured meats and handmade Italian gelato. Enjoy handpicked wines, champagne drinks and local brews on the outside patio. Watch cheese-maker and Chef Jesse Johnson make fresh cheese! 920.854.3388, www.doorcountycreamery.com. DOOR COUNTY ICE CREAM FACTORY & SANDWICH SHOPPE. 11051 N. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Serves its own super-premium ice cream made right in the store. More than 30 flavors to choose from, as well as a long list of sundaes and other desserts. Watch ice cream and waffle cones being made during production hours. Enjoy a specialty sandwich or homemade pizza. 920.854.9693, www.doorcountyicecream.com. f O

ELLISON BAY UNCLE TOM’S NEWPORT SCHOOL CANDIES. 703 Europe Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Candy recipes passed down to Uncle Tom Collis, our founder, from his father. Handmade Peanut Brittle poured and spread thin on a marble slab. Hand whipped fudge or dark cherry bark made with real Door County Cherries plus many other varieties. Specialty pancake mixes and other fun products for the whole family! Come in and get your free bag of popcorn. Open May-December. 920.854.4538, www.uncletomscandy.com.

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BAKERIES MACREADY ARTISAN BREAD. 7836 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Formerly The Cupola Café, Artisan breads hand crafted in Door County. Sandwiches, Bread and Cheese Combos, Homemade Soups, Hand-scooped Ice Cream, Beverages. Open daily, 10:30 a.m.8 p.m., June-Oct. 31. 920.868.2233, www.macreadyartisanbread.com. PINK BAKERY. 7778 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Homemade pastries, scones, sticky buns, pies, and cookies. Special occasion cakes and birthday cakes, daily fresh artisan bread. Open year round by appointment, daily June 1-Oct. 14 and fall weekends. Garden seating, full-service catering. 920.868.3355, www.pinkbakery-doorcounty.com.

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SCHARTNER’S FARM MARKET. 6746 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Find us right across from where County Road G meets Hwy. 42, south of Egg Harbor. We are a family-owned farm market selling homegrown fruits and vegetables. We make our own pure maple syrup with wood and bake fresh, hand-made pies every morning. Open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., MayNovember. 920.868.8617. SWEETIE PIES. 9106 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Sweetie Pies offers a scrumptious selection of handmade pies. Our customers say nobody makes them better, except maybe Grandma! Started as a family business in 1995, it features patio and indoor seating. In addition to pies of 30 flavors and two sizes, we offer crust cookies, pie pockets, cherry bars and an assortment of gifts. 920.868.2743, www.doorcountypies.com. f

CRUSTY UPRISING. Chuck Sully sells unique breads (including Rustic Sauerkraut Rye, Swedish Limpa, Cranberry Walnut Pecan and more) at select farmers markets in Door County. 920.421.1913. BEA’S HO-MADE PRODUCTS. 763 Hwy. 42, Gills Rock. Since 1884, more than 100 jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes, plus homemade pies and cookies. Open daily year round. Closed Sun. Nov. 3-May 18. Mail orders: 920.854.2268. www.beashomadeproducts.com. f

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Pat’s Patch Organic farming begins and ends with the land. To become certified organic, a farmer has to demonstrate for a minimum of five years that anything put into the land is, in fact, organic. All input, whether it be water, seeds, starter plants, soil or compost has to be carefully charted and recorded. Pat Thorp, eponymous farmer of Pat’s Patch, knows her land in Baileys Harbor very well. She’s been a certified organic farmer for over 20 years. Thorps in general tend to know the land, members of the family have been residents since the mid-1800s. So, it’s appropriate that the longest-running certified organic farming operation in Door County belongs to a Thorp.

a canning company; consequently he preferred his vegetables in canned form. Thorp gave away the surplus of vegetables her husband wouldn’t eat to a good friend of hers who was vegetarian. That friend asked Pat to add an additional plot the second year and offered to pay for the produce. Her next client was a little grocery/gas station in Baileys Harbor, which in turn led to a restaurant buying herbs. Thorp says, “It was at that point that I realized how much I enjoyed it.”

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other greens such as kale, arugula, and spinach accented with edible flowers. Thorp’s greens are normally available April through January, as she starts her greens in a greenhouse. Throughout the growing season, Pat’s Patch produces a wide assortment of organic produce including garlic, onions, tomatoes, asparagus, strawberries, beans, broccoli, fennel, parsley, squash, zucchini, and carrots. Produce from Pat’s Patch can be found at six different area farmers markets throughout the week in the summertime. The farmers market circuit begins on Tuesdays in Jacksonport. On Wednesdays there’s the market at The Settlement Shops in Fish Creek, followed by the market at Country Walk Shops in Sister Bay. Saturdays are busy with farmers markets in both Sturgeon Bay and The Corner of the Past in Sister Bay on Hwy. 57. The Baileys Harbor market is on Sunday. Since Thorp cannot be at every farmers market herself, her husband Mike sometimes represents the bounty from Pat’s Patch. It’s easy to say you’re organic, it’s another to actually go through the certification process. Pat’s Patch is certified organic through GOA, Global Organic Alliance. The yearly application and audit require rigorous record keeping. Her paper trail needs to be able to follow a single vegetable sale back to the precise location in her garden. However, it’s all worth it, 152

since the certification is also becoming more impressive to customers. “When I first started selling at the Sturgeon Bay market,” Thorp says, “people would walk by and say, ‘Huh, organic, you’re one of those.’ It’s been really neat to see the change as people responded more favorably over the years.” Thorp believes in organic farming because of its sustainability. She notes, “I have grandchildren now and I want them to have as good a place to live in as I did. It’s a matter of principle.” When Thorp was growing up, her family used organic-style farming practices at a small plot. They didn’t call it organic back then, but they did make compost and never used chemicals. Thorp jokes that they didn’t have to use herbicides because there were five kids in her family to pull weeds. Pat’s Patch is growing. For the first time, Thorp will maintain a roadside farm stand, run on the honor system. You drive by to see what’s available, then if there’s anything you want, you drop cash in the honor box. Pat’s Patch’s roadside farm stand will be located on Gardner Court, the first road east of County Road A off of County Road EE in Baileys Harbor. Produce from Pat’s Patch can be found in area restaurants including Parador in Egg Harbor and Wild Tomato in Fish Creek, in addition to her salad greens, which can be found in several grocery stores. — by Larry Majewski

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ALGOMA VON STIEHL WINERY. 115 Navarino St., Algoma. The oldest licensed award-wining Wisconsin winery was the first to produce wine from Door County cherries, and specializes in red varietals. Tour barrelfilled arched limestone aging cellars, and a modern wine-making facility. A positive staff and value priced wines make this a “must-stop” destination. 920.487.5208, 800.955.5208, www.vonstiehl.com. f

STURGEON BAY EDIBLE DOOR. Locally owned and operated, Edible Door is one of approximately 80 Edible Communities publications across North America dedicated to promoting a sustainable lifestyle, local sourcing and a healthy food culture. Each issue is filled with pertinent editorial features, upcoming events and recipes — published seasonally, free and available at locations throughout the peninsula. For more information on advertising or subscription: info@edibledoor.com. f

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RENARD’S CHEESE. 2189 County Road DK (old Hwy. 57), Sturgeon Bay. Renard’s Cheese Store features a wide variety of cheese, cheese curds, homemade sausage and specialty foods from throughout the Door County area. Visit our Deli that presents indoor and outdoor seating. We feature fresh pizza, sandwiches, salads, soup and much more! Don’t forget our specialty coffees and desserts ... Dine In or Take Out! Free cheese and wine tasting daily. 920.825.7272, www.renardscheese.com. f

JACKSONPORT/VALMY JACKSONPORT FARMER’S MARKET. Lakeside Park, Jacksonport. Opening June 10, the Jacksonport Farmers Market is held from 9 a.m.-close every Tuesday June through October (as weather permits), and features nearly 30 booths with an emphasis on locally grown and raised farm products, and all locally hand-crafted items. Sponsored by the Jacksonport Area Business Association. www.jacksonport.net.

Just 2500 miles northeast of Napa Valley, you’ll find a whole other wine country. Peaceful. Unspoiled. Delightfully uncrowded. There, nestled in the beauty of Door County, you’ll find Stone’s Throw Winery. We invite you to sample our fine wines made from fresh California grapes (not juice) in the traditional one barrel at-a-time way. Enjoy Vino!Vino!, our Wine & Tapas Bar. Shop our market. Enjoy a picnic lunch. Play bocce ball. At Stone’s Throw, you’ll experience a whole other wine country. Discover it for yourself, before everyone else does.

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SIMON CREEK WINERY. 5896 Bochek Road, Jacksonport. The pleasures of wine and food are as important to us as our rich history, estate vineyard, and our wine making practices. We invite you to visit us in Door County and take a free tour, where innovation and good taste have always been our trademark. 920.746.9307, www.simoncreekwines.com. f WELSING’S FOODLAND. 4436 Whitefish Bay Road on Hwy. 57, Valmy. Homemade brats, summer sausage, ring bologna and bratwurst. Full line of groceries plus beer, wine and liquor. Gas available 24 hours a day. Open daily. Summer hours, 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Winter hours, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. 920.743.4651. f Find Door County TODAY on

CARLSVILLE DOOR COUNTY COFFEE & TEA CO. 5773 Hwy. 42, 6 miles north of Sturgeon Bay in Carlsville. The aroma of roasting more than 100 varieties of coffee paired with our homemade bakery welcome and invite you in! Enjoy daily soup featured, signature, salads, and gourmet sandwiches, plus homemade breakfast served daily. Don’t miss the fabulous gift shop too! Open daily all year 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.743.8808, www. doorcountycoffee.com. f DOOR COUNTY DISTILLERY. 5806 Hwy. 42, Carlsville. Visit Door County’s only fully-functional distillery and enjoy samples of some of the awardwinning spirits available — including vodka, gin, whiskey and so much more. View the production area from the tasting room and pick up any of our spirits accessories. 920.743.8463, 800.551.5049, www.doorcountydistillery.com. f

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DOOR PENINSULA WINERY. 5806 Hwy. 42, Carlsville. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2014, Door County’s original winery features tours and free wine tasting of more than 45 fruit, varietal-fruit blend and premium grape wines. Find wine accessories and gourmet foods. Tour, taste and stay for lunch. 800.551.5049, www.dcwine.com. f

BAILEYS HARBOR KROWAS ORCHARD. 7591 Logerquist Road, Baileys Harbor. Located on the corner of Logerquist and Kangaroo Beach Rd. Apples already picked and sold by the bushel, half-bushel, peck and half peck. Apples, cider in season, plums, pears, fall vegetables, and frozen cherries. Open mid-September-November. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun. 10 a.m.5 p.m. 920.839.9022. WASEDA FARMS. 7281 Logerquist Rd., Baileys Harbor. We are a Certified Organic farm, raising hormone and chemical free, pastured raised Beef, Pork, Poultry, and Produce. Our farm store is open year-round, selling all our products and many other culinary delights. Spring/summer/ autumn 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, winter Fri.-Sun. 12-4 p.m., or anytime by appointment. 920.839.2222, www.wasedafarms.com. f

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EGG HARBOR FAT LOUIE’S OLIVE OIL. 7812 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Sample from more than 30 different olive oils and balsamic vinegars, infused with unique and seasonal flavors. Premier specialty foods and spices are also offered as well as one of the largest selections of hot sauces in Door County. Free tasting of wines from Door Peninsula Winery also available. 920.868.9409, www.cooperscornerdoorcounty.com/ fat_louies.html. f doorcountytoday.com

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GREENS N GRAINS MARKET. 7821 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Located within Door County’s first and only natural food store. Featuring vegetarian and raw food cuisine and a juice bar. The deli offers a wonderful selection of raw foods, Panini’s, wraps, hummus, natural and organic specialties, freshly-pressed juices, fruit smoothies, healthy bakery, a tea bar and organic coffees. Open May-October, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.9999, www.greens-n-grains.com.

SCHARTNER’S FARM MARKET. 6476 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Find us right across from where County Road G meets Hwy. 42, south of Egg Harbor. We are a family-owned farm market selling homegrown fruits and vegetables. We make our own pure maple syrup with wood and bake fresh, hand-made pies every morning. Open daily from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., May-November. 920.743.8617.

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STONE’S THROW WINERY. 3382 County Road E, Egg Harbor. Door County’s only ultra premium all grape winery. Featuring wines made from fresh California grapes. Tours, tastings, Vino! Vino! Wine Bar, picnic grounds, bocce ball and fun! Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.839.9660, www.stonesthrowwinery.com. f

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WOOD ORCHARD MARKET. 8112 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Truly Unique, Totally Delicious, and Very Door County! Wood Orchard Market sells much of what we grow, a unique selection of gift items, a large variety of delicious specialty foods, and products from our new in-house bakery. Our market season is May-November. 920.868.2334, 866.763.2334, www.woodorchard.com.

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FISH CREEK THE BARREL ROOM. 4170 Main St., at Coopers Corner, Fish Creek. Gourmet foods, gifts, olive oil tasting and wine tasting, next to the patio. Featuring olive oils and balsamic vinegars from Fat Louie’s and Rothschild Farm products. Enjoy complimentary samples of local wine from Door Peninsula Winery, along with homemade fudge and premier specialty foods. 920.868.1789, www.cooperscornerdoorcounty.com. f THE CHERRY HUT. 8813 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Door County’s original roadside market is just south of Fish Creek on Hwy. 42. Enjoy free sampling of locallyproduced products. Grab a quick cup of fresh brewed coffee and fresh baked bakery items — including cherry pies, of course! A must stop for anything cherry all season long. 920.868.3406, www.doorcountycherryhut.com.

SWEETIE PIES. 9106 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Scrumptious selection of handmade pies. Customers say nobody makes them better, except maybe Grandma! Patio and indoor seating. In addition to pies of 30 flavors and two sizes, crust cookies, pie pockets, cherry bars. 920.868.2743, www.doorcountypies.com. f

EPHRAIM D.C. SPECIALTY FOODS. 10331 Hwy. 42, North Ephraim. Focused on providing products that offer the highest levels of customer satisfaction, with a large variety of food options, including organic, gluten-free, gourmet, vegan, vegetarian, and allergenfree. Join our Chocolate Club! Open daily year-round, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 920.854.0113, www.dcspecialtyfoods.com. f

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DOOR COUNTY CREAMERY. 10653 Bay Shore Drive, downtown Sister Bay. Handmade Cheeses from our farm’s milk. A passion for artisan marketplace products, fresh bread, chalkboard menus, artisan cured meats and handmade Italian gelato. Enjoy handpicked wines, champagne drinks and local brews on the outside patio. Watch cheese-maker and Chef Jesse Johnson make fresh cheese! 920.854.3388, www.doorcountycreamery.com.

ISLAND ORCHARD CIDER. 12040 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Specializing in Normandy Style Cider, produced from 29 types of locally grown apples. Visit out Cider House located in Ellison Bay. Enjoy samples in our Tasting Room. See where this crisp, handcrafted cider is fermented and bottled. Gluten-Free. 7% alcohol. Open May-December. Hours listed on website. 920.854.3344, www.islandorchardcider.com. O

SEAQUIST ORCHARDS FARM MARKET. 11482 Hwy. 42, 2 miles north of Sister Bay. Premier cherry grower and retailer of cherries and cherry products. Playground, 40 samples daily, market, gift area, bakery, apple barn, greenhouse. Cherry Festival in July, Apple Festival in October. 920.854.4199, www.seaquistorchards.com. TOP SHELF CAFÉ & GOURMET. 10588 Country Walk Drive, Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay. Door County’s finest specialty food store, features a wide variety of imported cheeses, meats and fresh olives. Fresh-baked bread daily, fine patés and chocolates and an excellent wine selection. In addition, classic catering and fine gift baskets are available. Fresh sandwiches made to order daily. Open year round, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.854.5040, www.topshelfgourmet.com.

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UNCORK SUMMER. Wickman House, Ellison Bay. Food, wine and music festival. “A taste of Door County,” small plate dishes from leading restaurants, markets, wineries. All dishes/ drinks $5 each. Acoustic music by Katie Dahl, Small Forest, Death Folk. Wickman House grounds on Mink River Road. Free parking and shuttles. Sat., June 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.854.4450. www.uncorksummer.com.

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BEA’S HOMADE PRODUCTS. 763 Hwy. 42, Gills Rock. Since 1984, and on the same family homestead, four generations of Landins produce more than 100 varieties of jams, jellies, pickles, and relishes, plus homemade pies and cookies. Open daily year-round. Closed Sundays November-May 18. Mail orders: 920.854.2268, www.beashomadeproducts.com. f

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For more information about the farmers markets and vendors, visit Design Door County’s Farmers Market site: www.designdoorcounty.com/ farmersmarket.html TUESDAY/Jacksonport. Lakeside Park, 9 a.m.–mid-afternoon. June 10Oct. 28. Locally grown produce, preserves, flowers and more on the “Quiet Side.” Come for the shopping, stay for a swim! WEDNESDAY/Fish Creek. The Settlement Shops, 1 mile south of downtown on Hwy. 42, 9:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. June 11-Oct. 15. A lovely selection of organic food, local specialties, vegetables, fruits and crafts, plus access to the permanent Settlement Shops for a variety of goodies, gifts, and services. WEDNESDAY/Ephraim. Julie’s Upscale Resale Shop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Late-May to mid-October. Choose from a variety of locally grown and handmade products, plus visit Julie’s for a fabulous find. WEDNESDAY/Sister Bay. Country Walk Shops, next to Top Shelf, 3 p.m.5 p.m. Mid-June to mid-Oct. Featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and baked goods, beverages, cheese breads, cheesecakes and easy access to the Country Walk Shops. SATURDAY/Sister Bay. Corner of the Past/Old Anderson House Museum, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. June 21-Oct. 11. Fresh locally grown vegetables and flowers, plus a wide variety of prepared foods from local certified kitchens. SATURDAY/Sturgeon Bay. Market Square, Michigan Street and N. 4th Avenue. 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. June 7Oct. 25. Fresh, home-grown produce, and hand-crafted items from local sources entice the senses at this festival-style market. SUNDAY/Baileys Harbor. Baileys Harbor Town Hall, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 18-Sept. 28. Stock up on fresh, locally grown and handmade products, and take in the quaint downtown attractions of Baileys Harbor.

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LIBERTY SQUARE SHOPS. 7755 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. With eight interconnected shops, two restaurants, a deli and pub, we’re “a charming village within a village”. Honored as ’Best Shopping Experience’ by Door County Magazine, find exclusive toys, women’s clothes and accessories, natural cosmetics, Door County products, wine and more. Plus healthy (tasty) kid’s menus and pet-friendly areas. We’re the perfect place to Spend Less. Live Deliciously! 920.868.4800, www.libertysquareshops.com. O MAIN STREET SHOPS. 7828 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Whether you’re visiting Door County for the first time or a long-time resident, Main Street Shops has the unique shops and comfortable, indoor atmosphere in which to get your shopping fix! With a myriad of shopping options all in one place, Main Street Shops provides a fun, all-inclusive shopping experience. Welcoming three new shops in 2014, including a coffee shop, antiques, gifts, and a beauty salon. www.mainstreetshopsdoorcounty.com. f

THE SETTLEMENT SHOPS. 9106 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, 1 mile south of Fish Creek. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Get to know these unique shops and galleries nestled in a quaint Door County setting. You’ll tell your friends about the treasures you find here, including original art, home décor, weaving, beads, and fresh pies. Farmers Market begins Wednesdays in June. Art Fairs on July 26 and Sept. 27. TOP OF THE HILL SHOPS. Corner of Hwy. 42 and County Road F, Fish Creek. One stop — 23 shops and a café on the north end of Fish Creek. Enjoy a memorable shopping experience in a park like setting. Join us for breakfast and lunch, and explore our galleries, boutiques, and specialty shops. Ample parking available. www.shoppingdoorcounty.com. f

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SHOREWOOD VILLAGE SHOPS. 9922 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Enjoy an afternoon in Ephraim’s historic district and discover quaint shops, including a working pottery studio, fine custom-made jewelry, pet boutique, full-service bead shop, home and garden accents and souvenirs. Shorewood Village also offers food venues to refresh you. Some shops open year round. f

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BAILEYS HARBOR NATHAN NICHOLS & CO. 8068 Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor. Showcasing Baker and Milling Road Furniture, plus a wide selection of accessories. We also offer inspiring design and consulting services. Located in Baileys Harbor, the nicest things are always found at Nathan Nichols & Co. Open year round. 920.839.9779, www.nathan-nichols.com. f

BLISS. 724 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay. An extraordinary collection of truly spectacular gifts and joyful adornments for your home or home away from home. Sparkling glassware, imaginative artwork, great lamps, unique accent furniture and MORE! Our staff is delighted to assist you in the store or at your home, cottage, condo or office. You’ll find YOUR bliss at BLISS! 920.743.6722. www.facebook.com/doorcountybliss. f NORTHERN TERRITORY, COUNTRY CABIN & BEACHSIDE COTTAGE CO. 20, 22, and 24 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Whether it’s a lakefront cottage, a rustic retreat, or a home in the city, Northern Territory can create that Door County feel. Furniture, lamps, rugs, woodcarvings and wall art. Open 7 days a week, year round. 920.743.6988, 920.743.6494. f

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DOOR COUNTY NATURE WORKS. 7798 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Voted one of the best stores in Door County! 3,000 sq. ft. barn offers exquisite furnishings, unique gifts, accessories. Pine Cone Hill quilts, Dash & Albert rugs, Caldrea products, Hillhouse home fragrances. Need design help? Next door is Designworks — custom upholstery, blinds, flooring, tile. 920.868.2651, www.doorcountynatureworks.com. f MAXWELL’S HOUSE. 7763 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Innovative home furnishings and goods: stylish lighting, wall art and fabulous rugs. Great leather, upholstered, metal and wood furniture. Plus fun books, bar ware and accessories. Offering good design at great prices since 1994. 920.868.2989, www.maxwellshousedc.com. f

EPHRAIM CELESTE WEGMAN INTERIORS. 10432 Water St., Ephraim. Personal attention to your dreams and an unwavering eye for detail are the cornerstones for our success. Experience the warmth of our exquisite studio while perusing the finest in fabrics, furniture, home furnishings, and accessories. Celeste’s work appeared in Coastal Living magazine. 920.854.7522, www.celestewegman.com.

FISH CREEK GREAT NORTHERN BY DESIGN. 9116 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. A feast for your senses in home décor: unique home accents, luxurious French linens, hand painted Italian ceramics, Door County art, handmade cherry rockers, lamps, rugs, bedding, candles, floral and furnishings. Special orders. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Sat. in winter or by appointment. Farmers Market Wed. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 920.868.4135 f

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GIFTS STURGEON BAY DOOR COUNTY RUBBER STAMPS & SCRAPBOOKING. 751 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay and 7828 Hwy. 42, Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. Door County’s exclusive Stamp & Scrapbook HQ! 30,000+ Art Rubber Stamps — custom designs. Art Supplies — fibers, stencils, journals, adhesives. ‘Scrap Your Door County Story’ by making memories last! Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sturgeon Bay: 920.746.9080, Egg Harbor: 920.868.5140, www.doorcountyrubberstamps.com. f

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LILY BAY SOAP COMPANY. 3422 N. Lake Michigan Dr., Sturgeon Bay. Lily Bay Soap Company makes handmade soaps in Door County. All products are made by Ann Emmerich and Nancy Scibelli Bouthilet, the mother-daughter duo behind the company. Soaps are made with quality all-natural ingredients. They are sudsy, moisturizing, eco-friendly and wonderful for your skin. 920.743.9525, www.lilybaysoapcompany.com. O LOGAN CREEK SOAP. Located behind our house at 505 S. Neenah Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 65 varieties of beautiful, natural, handmade soap sold at our retail store, online, or at Door County farmers markets. Our soap is an all-natural product made with gentle vegetable oils. These are rich moisturizing soaps without irritating chemicals. Shop 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 920.746.7945. www.logancreeksoap.com. f

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DOOR COUNTY GENERAL STORE. 5781 Hwy. 42. Located in downtown Carlsville. Door County General Store offers a great selection of Door County clothing, lighthouses, seasonal gifts, candy and more. Under the same roof as Pet Expressions, so pets welcome! Open daily, year round, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.743.2228, www.petexp.com. f O Find Door County TODAY on

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BAILEYS HARBOR NORTHCOTE CLOCK & STEIN SHOP. 771 Elm Point Road off County Road E, Baileys Harbor. Direct German importers. Hundreds of beer steins to choose from, both new and vintage. Also beer and wine glasses, pewter and crystal. We also feature Black Forest cuckoo clocks and other unique and novelty clocks, Hummels, wind chimes and more. 10 a.m.6 p.m. daily. MC/Visa. 920.839.2215, www.northcotecottages.com.

JACKSONPORT CRAFT COTTAGE GIFTS. 6275 Hwy. 57, Jacksonport. Celebrating 30 years in business. Featuring Door County’s premier collection of Amish Quilts, Fine Arts and Gifts created by more than 130 artists. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, May-October and winter weekends (FSS). Amish Quilt & Craft Shows at Mr. G’s Hall, Hwy. 57, south of Jacksonport, July 10-13 and Oct. 9-12, 2014. 920.823.2288, www.jacksonportcraftcottage.com. f

EGG HARBOR CINNAMON WINDMILL. 7828 Hwy. 42, Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. A feel-good, inspirational shop! Specializing in inspirational gifts such as Lang Calendars, cards, candles, wall hangings, and figurines. Many of the items at Cinnamon Windmill are made locally in Wisconsin, and many more are made in the United States. 920.868.2448. f

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CUPOLA HOUSE. 7836 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Distinctive handbags by D&G, Coach, and Vera Bradley. Designer jewelry by Brighton, John Hardy and Rodney de Gruchy. Furniture and antiques, art glass, collectibles. Original artwork and prints, custom framing. Experience the thrill of the “find” from Gloria’s 27 years of buying experience. 920.868.3941, www.cupolahouse.com. f MADE IN BRITAIN, LTD. 7828 Hwy. 42, Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. The Next Best Thing to Being There!™ Featuring direct imports: Cartmel’s Sticky Toffee Sauce, Beatles, Doctor Who, Monty Python, London Underground. Also find Door County’s best sample table, bath and body, jewelry, tableware, gifts, books, DVDs, liquor. Daily, May-November and Sat./Sun. December-April 920.868.1933, www.madeinbritainltd.com. f

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MISTLETOE HOLIDAY HOUSE. 5135 Holiday Drive, Egg Harbor. Find something for every holiday, decorations and gifts for all occasions in our enchanting shop nestled off Hwy. 42, just south of Egg Harbor. Hand-painted ornaments from local artists as well as traditional holiday fare. We’ll personalize any ornament that can be written on. Open daily, May-December. 920.868.2505, www.mistletoe-holidayhouse.com. f PAPEL. 7769 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Stop in Papel for lovely cards and inspired gifts. We have fine papers, stationery, crafting supplies, as well as inspirational and modern gifts. Located in the heart of downtown Egg Harbor. www.papelwisconsin.com.

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‘TIS THE SEASON. 7828 Hwy. 42, Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. This funfilled store concentrates on seasonal gifts and food items and features anything you might need for a party or gathering — during the season or otherwise! The store offers fantastic selections of Door County, miniature, and hand-painted ornaments, tree trimmings in a variety of colors and themes, and wreathes custom-made. 920.868.2829. f

THE ARTFUL ARTISAN. 9108 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Artisanmade original jewelry by Barbara Knupper, and other favorites, including Harry Mason’s great Earspiral earrings, Earpins, American-made handcrafted beads by Fenton Glass for your bracelet, gorgeous fair-trade beaded work, and more ... Earrings for non-pierced ears! 920.868.9222, www.artfulartisan.com.

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Bianca Julie Enloe’s special talent is in selecting fun, eclectic jewelry, women’s apparel, home decor and interesting home accents from around the world...affordable little luxuries. Check out the giant crystal near her front door! See ad page 186

Great Northern by Design Linda Birmingham’s shop has an old world feeling in home interior and design products, with an intriguing variety of home accessories ranging from hand-painted Italian ceramics to beautiful table linens to luxurious bedding, rugs, lighting, local artwork, and furniture, for a beautiful home. See ad page 162

The Artful Artisan Barbara Knupper’s intimate space is a studio-gallery full of original handwoven textiles and handcrafted jewelry. Rugs, scarves and tapestries are all woven on-site on a full-size loom: watch it in action! Wonderful earrings including Earspirals and Earpins. See ad page 221

“The place to go that’s just like home, provided, of course, you were brought up that way.” —Garrison Keillor Shop in the historic buildings of an early Door County apple orchard and farm. Take a step back to a better time and explore The Settlement Shops’ green space and distinctive, casual atmosphere.

Door County Alpaca Raising alpacas in Door County since 1995, the Rainsford/Claytons are bringing sweaters, scarves, shawls and more to The Settlement Shops—in addition to their ever-popular alpaca socks. See ad page 172

Sweetie Pies The Leas and the Mazureks continue the tradition of making pies by hand, the oldfashioned way, which makes all the difference! Chosen among the best by publications nationwide, our pies will have you coming back for more. See ad page 145

Join us for our weekly Farm Market — local produce & more — every Wednesday from June thru Oct., 9:30 am–1:30 pm

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Top of the Hill Shops Welcome You Join us for a memorable shopping experience in our park-like setting. Enjoy outdoor seating with ample parking close to all shops.

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ECODOOR. 9331 Spring Road, Top of the Hill Shops, Fish Creek. EcoDoor offers eco-friendly and contemporary home accessories, kitchenware, cleaning products, furniture, jewelry and bags produced using sustainable, organic, renewable, recycled or non-toxic materials. EcoDoor is open daily May-October, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.5400, www.ecodoorliving.com.

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GAGE, FINE IMPORTS INC. 9341 Spring Road, Top of the Hill Shops, Fish Creek. After 38 years, GAGE HAS MOVED! Fine imports: A little bit of Italy right in Sister Bay. A shop that you must see — artwork, candles, holiday décor, designer jewelry. Large assortment of musical/motion clocks, crystal, wedding and special occasion gifts, etc. Open year round! Catalogs and mail order available. 920.854.2359, 800.448.GAGE. f

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DOOR COUNTY ALPACA. At the Settlement Shops, Hwy. 42 south of Fish Creek. This new Door County shop features alpaca sweaters, shawls, scarves, gloves, etc. and, of course, socks! Learn about alpacas and this remarkable fiber from local alpaca raisers since 1995. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, Memorial Day through October. 920.559.0565, summerwind@itol.com.

GREAT NORTHERN BY DESIGN. 9116 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. A feast for your senses in home décor: unique home accents, luxurious French linens, hand painted Italian ceramics, Door County art, handmade cherry rockers, lamps, rugs, bedding, candles, floral and furnishings. Special orders. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Open Sat. in winter or by appointment. Farmers Market Wed. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 920.868.4135 f

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O’MEARA’S IRISH HOUSE. 3970 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. The Best of Ireland and Beyond. Featuring traditional hand knit and hand finished Aran sweaters, wool caps and accessories, Celtic jewelry, Irish music, Belleek China, original sportswear, Linnea’s Lights candles, home accessories and a full range of Guinness apparel and barware. Open daily 10 a.m.-6 p.m. year round. Located at the north end of town, a wee bit up the hill. 920.868.3528, www.omearasirish.com. f SUNSHINE & CO. 4199 Main St., Founder’s Square, Fish Creek. The historic log barn next to the Baylake Bank in Founders Square is filled with surprises! Garden patio accents complimented with unique home accessories! A pleasant experience and friendly staff await you. 920.868.3202. f

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EPHRAIM AUNT VELMA’S HOUSE ‘N HEART. 9922 Water St., Shorewood Village Shops, Ephraim. This eclectic shop is a must-see when you are in “The Door.” Offering Ephraim and Door County clothing and caps. Lodge and lighthouse “looks,” souvenirs, and gifts. Open MayOctober. 920.854.2483. THE BEAD BUCKET. 9992 Water St., Shorewood Village Shops, Ephraim. It’s a bead shop! Beads. Tools. Lessons. Books. Kits. Everything for the beginner to the pro. Friendly and knowledgeable service. Exquisite jewelry. Established 1997. Open daily, mid-June through August, and weekends in the spring and fall. 920.854.7047. Find Door County TODAY on

CITY FARMER. 10432 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. County’s most unique and distinctive home accent/garden accessory store. A Door County Magazine’s ‘Best.’ Located in century-old dairy barn filled with mix of home accents, furniture, table-top accessories, bedding, mirrors, lamps, silk flowers, area rugs, pictures, clocks, wall décor, porcelain garden accents. Open May-October, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, late Thurs.-Sat. 920.854.7501, www.thecityfarmer.com. MCKEEFRY & YEOMANS, LLP. 10440 N. Hwy. 42, Ephraim. Featuring fine gifts, furniture and home accessories along with a variety of tried and true gardening tools and ornamentation. Door Countygrown fresh flower bouquets are available in-season along with silk arrangements created by our in-house floral designer. 920.854.4749, www.mcyeo.com. f RUSTY RABBIT. 10326 Water St., Ephraim. Let Rusty Rabbit become your Favorite Shop! We offer a wide variety of gifts, home decor, and garden accents, many Made in USA. We have a selection of clothing and accessories, soaps and lotions, books and toys, kitchen accessories and cherry items, inside and outside accents, and Our Exclusive Copper Sprinklers. 920.854.2702, www.rustyrabbitshop.com SCRIMSHANDERS GALLERY. 10351 N. Water St. (Hwy. 42), The Green Gables Shops, North Ephraim. Featuring scrimshaw by resident artist Gary Kiracofe. Complementing Gary’s work includes ivory collectible and carvings, fine knives and original Nantucket Lightship Baskets. Open daily. Weekly scrimshaw demonstrations, call for details. 920.854.5407, www.scrimshanders.com. f

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THE SHOPS & GARDENS OF GREEN GABLES. One mile north of downtown on Hwy. 42 in North Ephraim. Featuring unique shops with art from local and U.S. artists and craftsmen. Stroll the beautiful perennial gardens after enjoying refreshment at Bayside Bakery & Café. Ticket offices for American Folklore Theatre and Peninsula Music Festival performances are both at Green Gables. Plenty of parking! 920.854.5407, www.shoppingindoorcounty.com.

SISTER BAY HAMMERSMITH TV & RADIO SHACK. 10514 Country Lane, south end of Sister Bay, right off Hwy. 42. Leave it at home? Find it here! Digital cameras and camcorders, MP3 players, home entertainment electronics, DVD players, radar detectors, computers and accessories, TVs and LCD displays, car stereos, prepaid cell phones and all the cords and cables to hook them up. Open year round, Mon.Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 920.854.2614, www.hammersmithtv.com. f

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PIPKA’S OF DOOR COUNTY. 2340 Mill Road, Sister Bay. Artist Pipka Ulvilden offers her nationally-known, award-winning Santa, Angel, and Madonna figurines in her cozy Sister Bay shop. Original collage art, handmade jewelry, unique gifts. Stop by for coffee and cake! Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May-December. Call for winter hours. 920.854.4392, www.pipkasofdoorcounty.com. f TANNENBAUM HOLIDAY SHOP. 11054 Hwy. 42, Sister Bay. “The Store My Wife Would Like.” We carry the largest selection of premier collectibles, handcrafted items and seasonal décor in Door County. We look forward to seeing you. 920.854.5004, www.tannenbaumholidayshop.com. f TEA THYME IN DOOR COUNTY. Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay. Visit us for a cup of hot or iced “tea of the day.” We sell a variety of fine teas from Harney & Sons and Tea Forte, plus the accessories needed to make your favorite cup of tea. We also have a selection of British goods ranging from teas and jellies to pottery. We are open daily at 10 a.m. Please stop in. 920.854.3737, www.teathymeindoorcounty.com. f

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SILLY GOOSE. 11996 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. An intriguing country store atmosphere with surprises around every corner! Gourmet foods, wide selection of fresh chocolate candies, fudge of many flavors, Door County wines, Silly Goose clothing, books, music, and a children’s nook. Open daily, May-October. 920.854.9692.

MUSIC STORE HANDVERKS MUSIC. 10059 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Unique collection and sales of unusual folk instruments: handcrafted Irish/Celtic harps, ocarinas, recorders, penny whistles, bowed psalteries, dulcimers, ukuleles, music books, other music-related items including jewelry. Open daily May-October. By appointment November-April. 920.421.2986, www.handverksmusic.com.

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GARDENING PAUL DAVID FINE JEWELRY & GALLERY OF FINE ART. 4158 Main St., Fish Creek. Wide selection of fine art in mixed media and handcrafted twirling copper art sprinklers. Open daily. 920.868.9993. f HANDVERKS GARDENS AND STUDIO. 10055 Hwy. 57, Sister Bay. Our nursery has a large selection of native as well as non-native perennials, many showcased in our cottage gardens. Garden items and books, original art and crafts, and gifts made in America are featured in our shop. Open daily, May-October. 920.421.2985, www.facebook.com/HandverksGardensStudio. Find Door County TODAY on

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BLUE IVY. 22 S. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay and 4160 Main Street, Fish Creek. Ready to shop fashion? Blue Ivy specializes in contemporary designs with a feminine edge. Our coveted brands include Ryu, Disigual and Gentle Fawn. We also have a great selection of jeans and accessories. Stop in and see why we’ve been an off-the-beaten-path favorite for more than 14 years. Fish Creek (May-October) behind Bayside Tavern: 920.868.3222; Sturgeon Bay: 920.746.1720. www.blueivyonline.com. f ON DECK CLOTHING CO. 265 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. On Deck sets the standard for classic, casual clothing, footwear and accessories. Visit our downtown Sturgeon Bay store located on the corner of 3rd and Jefferson for quality brands and boutique selections. All stores open year round. 920.743.8778, www.ondeckclothing.com. f

BLACKSMITH CLOTHING CO. 7806 Horsehoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. A great shop with an enthusiastic following. You’ll find fashion-forward clothing for men and women that’s wearable, durable and affordable. Discover and revisit this place throughout the season. Located in a historic masonry building on County Road G, cleverly hidden behind Shipwrecked, in downtown Egg Harbor. 920.868.3216, www.blacksmithclothingco.com. CHRISTINE’S CASUALS & CLASSICS. 7783 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Upscale, upbeat, fashionable and fun. The store for beautiful clothing. You won’t miss the 190 feet of white picket fence and large porch for men to relax and watch their favorite sports channel. Outdoor fashion shows. Open Easter through New Year’s, weekends in winter. Many exclusives including Joseph Ribkoff. 920.868.3750, christinesboutique@gmail.com. f

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The “Goose” is Always Filled with Surprises! • Gourmet Foods – Coffee, Preserves, Fruit Butter, Savories, Door County Wines • Candy – Jumbo-Sized Best-Ever Chocolates, Creamy & Delicious Fudge Flavors • Gifts • Tapestries • Garden Art • Silly Goose Apparel • Room Aromatics Music from Around the World • • Fascinating Selection of Books • Children’s Nook 11996 State Hwy 42 • Ellison Bay • (920) 854-9692 doorcountytoday.com

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DOOR COUNTY KIDS/DOOR COUNTY BABY. Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. Door County’s newest children’s store from Oscar’s Door County Rubber Stamps & Scrapbooking. Fun, friendly and devoted to all things kids! Sportswear, costumes and toys for all ages, arts and crafts items, science and music kits, plush animals, fun water games, puppets, puzzles and more! Open daily May-October, weekends NovemberDecember 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 920.868.5140. ECOTIQUE. 7821 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Earth-friendly apparel, in the big purple building next to Greens N Grains. Boutique featuring organic, fair trade and locally-made clothing, jewelry and accessories. MayOctober, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 920.868.9999, www.ecobotik.com.

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JANE’S. 7765 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Next to Maxwell’s House. This specialty shop offers a quality selection of ladies apparel, jewelry, and accessories — featuring designers from the U.S. and Canada. Also, handmade one-of-a-kind pieces. Open daily May-October, and weekends thereafter. 920.868.1505. f KIM’S BOUTIQUE. 7828 Hwy. 42, Main Street Shops, Egg Harbor. A lovely shop full of life’s little indulgences...featuring beautiful clothes and jewelry, luxurious lingerie, cozy throws, handmade candles, fun garden art and lots more! A unique shopping destination, visit Main Street Shops in Egg Harbor! Kim’s Boutique is located in Building #1. Indulge! 920.868.5005, www.mainstreetshopsdoorcounty.com. f PATRICIA SHOPPE. 7681 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Located in the historic town hall, this is your destination for artisanmade jewelry, trend-driven yet classicallystyled apparel, shoes and handbags. An eclectic stylish boutique in a charming atmosphere with plentiful parking and grand gardens. Open daily, April-December. 920.868.1537, www.patriciashoppe.com. f

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FISH CREEK BIANCA. 9110 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Add a Creative Touch to Your Home — Julie Enloe has fashioned a delightful shop with an international feel, having assembled a beautiful collection of unique clothes, fine jewelry and French country décor. You’re sure to find just the items you need to increase the comfy quotient of your home. Just take a look! 920.868.9524.

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THE CASUAL EXPLORER. 9341 Spring Road, Top of the Hill Shops, north end of Fish Creek. Explore our highways and byways in comfortable outdoor fashions and footwear uniquely suited to the area’s activities-oriented climate. Patagonia, Royal Robbins, Kavu, Arc’teryx, Dansko and other well-known, well-made, long-lasting clothing brands. 920.868.2117. f DOOR COUNTY ALPACA. At the Settlement Shops, Hwy. 42, south of Fish Creek. This new Door County shop features alpaca sweaters, shawls, scarves, gloves, and, of course, socks! Learn about alpacas and this remarkable fiber from local alpaca raisers since 1995. Open 10 a.m.5 p.m. daily, except Tuesdays. Memorial Day through October. 920.559.0565, summerwind@itol.com. HIDE SIDE BOUTIQUE. 4153 Main St., downtown Fish Creek. Offering boutique collections featuring exquisite women’s fashions ranging from dressy to trendy, from elegant ensembles to casual outfits, to handcrafted apparel for every season. Jewelry, purses, and shoes to complement. Experienced staff helps you select perfect outfits for special occasions. 920.868.2665, www.hideside.com. f

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HIDE SIDE CORNER STORE. 9413 Hwy. 42, downtown Fish Creek. Unique art and outerwear. American leathers for men/ women by Remy and Lone Pine, exquisite fur coats, vests, jackets. For the home, handcrafted furniture out of twisted juniper, redwood, Texas mesquite, marble/stone mirrors, iron wine racks, fossils, William Henry knives. Kinetic sculptures, metal art, kaleidoscopes! 920.868.2333, www.hideside.com. f ON DECK CLOTHING CO. 4168 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. On Deck’s sense of style sets the standard for classic, casual clothing that is perfect for the relaxed local landscape. Located on the corner of Main Street and Highway 42 in the heart of downtown Fish Creek. Don’t miss our Lower Deck Sale Store, downstairs in the Fish Creek Market Building just north of On Deck. All stores open year round. 920.868.9091, www.ondeckclothing.com. f SPRUCE BOUTIQUE. 9431 Spruce St., Fish Creek. Welcoming the newest approach to a confident yet casual lifestyle for men and women. Offering on-trend brands with a traditional touch and bring exclusive retailers from all around the world. Stop in and let us help you get “spruced up” with a new look. Follow us today on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 920.868.5068. TRAILS END CLOTHING CO. Next door to Paul David Fine Jewelry, 4158 Main St., Fish Creek. Offering the latest fashions for women, both stylish and comfortable. Collections from Elan, Tart, Red Haute, Millia, RBC2, C’est Moi bodywear and many more designer fashions and accessories. 920.868.6033, www.trailsendclothing.com.

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WEBER’S. 4201 Main St., Sky-Lite Shops, Fish Creek. Now celebrating 42 years in business, Weber’s has fresh, colorful, fun clothes from Fresh Produce Sportswear. Sizes up to 3X. Also handmade jewelry, unique earrings, colorful giftware. Check out our Packer section! 920.868.3533. WINK SWIMWEAR. 4160 Main St., Fish Creek. Located in the Bayside Alley Shops on the water by public dock. Largest selection in Door County. Kids, juniors, men’s, women’s. Sizes 6-26W, long torso, D-DD cup. Jantzen, DKNY, Speedo, Calvin Klein, Chlorine Resistant, Roxy, Nautica and more. Sunglasses, clothing, shoes, accessories. 920.868.3201, www.winkswimwear.com. Find Door County TODAY on

SISTER BAY AL JOHNSON’S SWEDISH BUTIK. 10698 Hwy. 42 in the center of Sister Bay. Look for the goats on the sod roof, on top of an authentic Swedish log building. Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m., May-October, and 8 a.m.3 p.m., November-April. Beautiful selection of Scandinavian clothing, clogs, linens and jewelry. 920.854.2626, www.aljohnsons.com. f ECOLOGY SPORTS. 10904 Hwy. 42, located at north end of Sister Bay. Clothing, extensive offerings for the outdoor enthusiast, avid traveler, nature lover. Best handpicked goods from Patagonia, The North Face, Exofficio, Prana, Keen, Ugg, more! Open daily, year round. X-C skis and snow shoe rentals in season! Check out Base Camp Coffee Bar on lower level. 920.854.5724, www.ecologysports.com. f

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GWENDOLYN’S JEWELRY. 44 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. An outstanding collection of exquisite designer jewelry by award-winning artists. Jewelry created from many elements, including 14K gold, sterling silver and other metals, many pieces incorporating gemstones. Displaying artwork, blown and stained glass, and gifts, all selected with both good design and affordability in mind. 920.746.0662. f

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SAMARA JEWELRY DESIGNS. 33 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Enter into a gallery dedicated to custom creations, precious and semi-precious colored stones, original sterling silver stunners and a distinctive bridal collection using only the finest hand selected diamonds. Samara Jewelry Design; the art of fine jewelry. Open year round, 10 a.m.5 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 920.743.6036, www.samarajewelrydesigns.com. f T SIMON JEWELERS. 69 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Featuring the largest display of diamonds and colored gemstones in Door County. Exclusive designer pieces, such as “Door County gemstone slide,” that captures the area’s picturesque scenery. The area’s exclusive Chamilia bead dealer. In-store goldsmith and design. Join us on Facebook. Open year round. 920.743.2206, www.tsimonjewelers.com. f

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PATRICIA SHOPPE. 7681 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Located in the historic town hall, this is your destination for artisan-made jewelry, trenddriven yet classically-styled apparel, shoes and handbags. An eclectic stylish boutique in a charming atmosphere with plentiful parking and grand gardens. Open daily, April-December. 920.868.1537, www.patriciashoppe.com. f SOMETHING FISHY. 7730 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Unique, interesting and just fun bags, jewelry, and accessories. Wallets, travel bags, computer bags, ipad cases, fashion accessories, Door County jewelry and a “make-yourown” jewelry studio. 920.868.2083, www.somethingfishyjewelry.com. f PLUM BOTTOM POTTERY. 4999 Plum Bottom Road, Egg Harbor. Newly expanded for 2014! Featuring nationally collected potters, painters and jewelry artists. Showcasing the newest work of resident porcelain artist Chad Luberger and the jewelry of Amanda DeWitt. Explore stunning gardens and beautiful art at this Door County Art Destination. Come to Plum Bottom and “Experience Art, Finely Crafted.“ 920.743.2819, www.plumbottompottery.com. f

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BATH, BODY & SOUL ESSENTIALS. 4199 Main St. #3, Founder’s Square, Fish Creek. Emphasizes pampering. In the bath with aromatherapy and spa products. For your body with affordable lingerie, jewelry and resort wear. For your soul, with inspirational books, home accents and humorous cards. 920.868.2434, www.bathbodysoulessentials.com.

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GALLERY OF GOLD. 4091 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. A 100+ year-old schoolhouse serves as a working studio. Karl Stubenvoll, a second generation goldsmith, designed and created all of the rings and pendants on display. Clean, flowing lines make his jewelry both elegant and wearable. 800.334.2765 or 920.868.9020. f J. JEFFREY TAYLOR JEWELRY FINE ART. 4158 Main St., Fish Creek. Experience the finest contemporary in gold, silver, diamonds and precious gems. Cutting edge, oneof-a-kind designs by J. Jeffrey Taylor. Our gallery offers art glass, photography and mixed media sculpture. Knowledgeable staff, expert advice. Open daily, May-October and winter weekends. 920.868.3033, www.jjeffreytaylor.com. f PAUL DAVID FINE JEWELRY & GALLERY OF FINE ART. 4158 Main St., Fish Creek. Handcrafted classic-contemporary design, finest customer service, custom design. Unique, elegant taste in bridal jewelry. Brilliant selection of loose diamonds, rare collection of color gemstones. Wide selection of fine art in mixed media and handcrafted twirling copper art sprinklers. Open daily. 920.868.9993. f RUMMELE’S JEWELRY. In Fish Creek underneath the Whistling Swan, plus Green Bay and Appleton. Surrounded by elegance and comfort, Rummele’s prides itself with a knowledgeable and sincere staff that take extreme satisfaction in helping customers find jewelry they can not only treasure for a lifetime, but pass on from generation to generation. Become a collector! Featuring Cartier, Rolex, Marco Bicego, Tacori and many more. 920.868.2121. f

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EPHRAIM CARATS & KARATS. Hwy. 42, Shorewood Village, Ephraim. Fine handcrafted jewelry. Original design with precious stones in gold and platinum. Also woven chains and ornaments in ancient and contemporary styles in 18K, 22K and 24K gold, and platinum. Jewelry “toys” and collar clips. Open Memorial Day through October Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.4 p.m. 920.854.5334. In winter, call 706.546.9511. ZABLER DESIGN JEWELERS. 9906 Water St., Ephraim. Original contemporary designs, original antique revival micro pave designs, period antique jewelry, museum-quality ancient Greek and Roman coins, high-grade watches. Door County’s largest selection of natural pink and yellow diamonds. Rare gems such as Alexandrite, Tanzanite, Tsavorite and Padparadscha Sapphire. Open daily, 12-6 p.m. 920.854.4801, www.zablerdesign.com.

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RESALE SHOPS MATTHEW HOUSE THRIFT SHOP. 7896 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. A heartfelt “THANK YOU” to all our volunteers, donors, Door County businesses, and of course, our customers. You have brought us to our 14th year. Proceeds go to opening a respite care home for developmentally disabled. 920.868.2731. f JULIE’S UPSCALE RESALE. Hwy. 42 and Townline Road on Ephraim/Sister Bay border. With 1200+ consignors dropping off furniture, décor, art, lamps, clothing, purses, shoes, and jewelry on a daily basis…something for everyone! Call for hours or drop-off appointments. Follow us on Facebook and see what comes in everyday! Across from the Red Barn Shops, kitty corner from Associated Bank. 920.421.0770, www.facebook.com/pages/Julies-UpscaleResale-of-Door-County/385476450238 .

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The Vote More than 25 years ago, a now-defunct tabloid gave writer Norbert Blei (1937-2013) his own ‘bloody pulpit’ to “write whatever he wanted, unedited and uncensored,” in the words of the publisher. For a brief moment, local journalism mattered more deeply to Door County residents than anyone could have imagined. By Myles Dannhausen In the fall of 1988, Norbert Blei was a decorated writer who claimed bylines in the Chicago Tribune, the Milwaukee Journal, and the Washington Post, but the man who wrote from the cozy confines of an Ellison Bay chicken coop no longer had a microphone in his own community. Nearly a decade had passed since he had fallen out with the Door County Advocate when he reached an agreement to write a weekly column for Lon Kopitzke’s weekly shopper, the Door Reminder. doorcountytoday.com

It would take him less than four months to wear out his welcome. His first Blei At Large column was published Oct. 3 1988, his last on Jan. 24, 1989. It was a time of transformation for Door County. It seemed each sunrise brought the groundbreaking of a new condominium, shopping center, or gallery. Blei, who fled Chicago in 1969 and retreated to the remotest of wooded cabins in Ellison Bay, was not enthusiastic about the county’s economic development. 209

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He saw the arrival of condominiums as a death knell, a scourge from which the peninsula would never recover. But his criticisms didn’t end with developers. Blei attacked the influx of new galleries dotting the villages and spewed vitriol at anything that upset his rustic vision of the county — a purple building, a bright blue newspaper box hinged to mailboxes (the Bluebonic Box Plague), or, really, just about anything new. He became a vocal, angry, scathing critic of the changes afoot and the businesses and people behind them. Not surprisingly, Blei’s broadsides created problems for Kopitzke’s weekly shopper, as advertisers pulled out and Kopitzke’s personal relationships suffered strain. With his bottom line suffering, Kopitzke devised a way to deal with the problem without actually having to deal with the problem. He put it to a vote — should Blei’s column stay, or should it go? Before Norb died in April 2013, I talked to him at length about the controversy that captivated the peninsula and garnered write-ups in the Denver Post, Milwaukee Journal, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune and other publications across the country. On a long September afternoon in his coop in September of 2012, Blei still found the episode as hilarious — and enraging — as he did 24 years earlier. I also caught up with Kopitzke and Steve Grutzmacher, owner of Sister Bay’s nowshuttered Passtimes Books and the man who would take Blei’s place at the Reminder. Here’s the story of Blei’s scorched-earth assault on the Door, in their words. Lon Kopitzke approached Blei about writing a column for him, and the writer 210

was intrigued — but he’d agree only with certain conditions. Lon Kopitzke: We came to a mutual agreement — I agreed to pay him a certain amount each week, and he could write whatever he wanted, unedited and uncensored. Norb Blei: Lon Kopitzke, he didn’t know what I was doing. I could just fly. I got away with murder there. Steve Grutzmacher (at the time, a Door Reminder ad salesman): His writing in the Reminder was very different from his writing at the Advocate. He created an angry voice he utilized to rile things up, particularly things he perceived were wrong with Door County. Norb was making very valid points. For years Norb kind of functioned as the conscience of Door County. He was the only person out there raising many of the concerns, giving voice to it to a wider audience. Blei mocked businesses by referring to them with thinly veiled pseudonyms, like the Dontwanna Theater (the Donna), the Aggravate (the Door County Advocate), or Les B. Greedy, his moniker for then-chamber president Bob Hastings, who Blei ridiculed for wanting to extend the tourism season. SG: In good rhetorical tradition, writing inflammatory prose is fine if the next week you write a straight essay to reinforce the point. Norb never did that. Norb relished being the angry voice and he relished the attention that it got him. NB: I enjoyed the ride. SG: In his heyday when he was stirring up all the controversy, I don’t think that Norb ever really grasped the big picture, what the economic realities of Door

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County were, in the sense that we have to have tourists and they have to come in the summer. All the things he loves about Door County only exist because we get the tourists in the summer. I don’t think Norb fully appreciated that. “Begin with a freeze on all building within the county, all property sales, all residential, commercial, and public planning immediately. The next logical move would be to turn the whole county over to Nature Conservancy and let that fine organization save us from ourselves.” — Norb Blei, Shut the Damned Door NB: When the first condo went up in Ephraim, I made some comments. I was naïve enough to think that there were enough people in the county that could see the threat out there in terms of cracking the golden egg. Out and out raw tourism was what killed me. Then it was the condo craze, then it was shops and galleries galore. And I thought this place was a lot more than that. I tried to point out the places that people didn’t pay attention to. I would have to go the extreme to get people to wake up. Obviously we can’t get rid of the galleries, but where should they be, what kind, what’s the quality? LK: He was ripping the Chamber of Commerce to a point, and some of the personnel even. It was very hard. I could hardly wait to see what he was going to write. Then sometimes I had doubts if we could actually go through with it because it was so outrageous. There were all kinds of people wondering what kind of outlandish things he would write that particular week. NB: Lon claimed he was losing advertisers because of what I wrote. doorcountytoday.com

LK: In most cases, the people I spoke to face-to-face were probably supporting him. But the people who were opposed to him wouldn’t tell me directly; they would just cancel their ad. SG: It reached a point where not just one or two advertisers were telling Lon they were pulling their ads, it was a cascade of advertisers pulling ads and threatening to pull their ads. I’m not sure that Norb ever believed there were all these advertisers pulling. It was a ton (I was there at the time). And it was a shopper! It was all about ads, period. Kopitzke says he suggested to Blei that he do more than criticize, that he put legitimate ideas on the table to add credibility to his argument. He refused. NB: I always take my hat off to people who work on committees. The thing is I cannot do that. I will not do that. I don’t have the time. Ed Abbey was the same way. You weren’t going to find him on an environmental council. That’s your mission. You write the bomb and say, all right you guys, you take care of it. SG: He never felt it was his position. He has the perverse notion that it is solely his responsibility to raise public awareness as a writer and a journalist, not to actively do anything about them himself. He came out of the news desk at the City News Bureau in Chicago. I’m not saying he’s wrong in this necessarily. Mike Royko was never actively involved in trying to correct problems he wrote about, but it’s a different approach than we’re used to in Door County. We have the good fortune of having people willing to get involved. For old-school journalists the responsibility was to report, and allow other people to take the next steps and then report on that. 211

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Kopitzke began feeling pressure from advertisers and friends about Blei’s column, but he insists there wasn’t much he could do to change Blei’s style. Kopitzke added a disclaimer to Blei’s columns to distance the publication from Blei, which the writer hated. When Blei introduced a fictional secretary, a former porn star named Lovta DuMore X, to answer reader letters, Kopitzke received complaints from clergymen and threats of boycotts. LK: I personally agreed with a lot of what he wrote, but in some cases, like when he was ripping Christianity, well I couldn’t understand that. I let him know when something was over the top, but it didn’t stifle him in the slightest. He was his own man and he was going to write what he wanted. SG: Norb never makes it easy for people to work with him, never has. Lon was never able to grow past the notion that no matter how hard you try not everybody is going to love you. Lon couldn’t bring himself to outright fire Norb, so he had a vote. LK: I never talked to him about stopping his column. I didn’t want to have that conversation with him. So I decided to have a vote, but he didn’t know about the ballot until it came out in print. Dear Norb, with pen in hand, you should be considered armed and dangerous. — Lon Kopitzke, in his column announcing the vote on Norb Blei’s column The final tally had 171 votes for keeping Blei, and 221 against.

letters started coming. They were pissed off that he was gone. A lot of people who didn’t much like what he wrote about still found him so provoking that they loved his style. He just went too far sometimes. Kopitzke and Blei barely spoke in the years to follow. LK: It’s been a long time. In fact, if I don’t speak first I don’t think he’d speak to me at all. At the time he was just pissed off. I guess there wasn’t too much to discuss. More than two decades after Blei earned Door County’s most famous firing, a reading of his columns still shocks. It’s not surprising that Blei/AT LARGE didn’t last. But many of his predictions proved prophetic. It’s too bad we didn’t listen more closely — or perhaps it’s too bad Blei turned so many people off. In one column he criticized the development of the Country Walk Mall in Sister Bay. The future is not the shopping mall ... The future is the rediscovery of Main Street U.S.A. — Norb Blei, The Do/Remind and its Hired Gun Talk Turkey, 1988 Twenty-five years later the Village of Sister Bay is still trying to lure investment back to the downtown corridor where the grocery store, furniture store, and other businesses once thrived. SG: Much of what Norb put out there was just fighting change, not accepting that things change. People retire and come up here and think Door County isn’t supposed to change, that we should never change a single thing until they die.

SG: I don’t know who tabulated that vote. I’m not sure it ever was counted, but the upshot for the Reminder was that Norb was voted out.

Blei, the Chicagoan, became Door County’s chronicler, most famously with his book, “Door Way.” It’s an ode to the characters of the peninsula, to the people so often overlooked.

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of his unwillingness to compromise (some would say listen), he burned, no, torched bridges at every publication he worked for — the Door County Advocate, the Door Reminder, the Peninsula Pulse. As a result, the county’s pre-eminent writer found himself without a willing publisher for much of his Door County career. Could he have made a bigger difference had he toned it down a bit, given people a little slack, and tried to see things through other people’s eyes at least a bit? From his seat in that cluttered chicken coop, surrounded by stacks of unfinished writings, books, magazines and old newspapers, Blei reflected on those opportunities lost, coming close to humility for a moment. NB: I’ve thought about that, but you make too many compromises. I could have contributed so much good writing through the Advocate and the Pulse, but I cannot do it with people who don’t trust me. (Blei was not a fan of editors, particularly those he doesn’t believe have his level of knowledge, which was pretty much all of them.) You know what’s the best newspaper in the county – the Washington Island Observer. They got their sense of community, they know what their stories are, they know what their people are. Today, Blei admits that he wasn’t right about everything. NB: Regret? I’m sure I said some harsh things about people or businesses that I didn’t have the right to do that. I don’t regret anything I said about the Reminder. Lon was a decent guy but I felt he was in over his head. Over time I realized they did the right thing with the Ephraim Condominiums, which I criticized heavily at the time. They put it set back, away from the water. I don’t regret going after condos, but I realize that that one was a much better building than the ones that were to come. What surprised me is this. I always thought these things would be the death of the county, and yet, the county survives. That’s the one lesson of all this time. The thing that surprised me is that in spite of all this stuff, there’s an essential core to this landscape that seems almost untouchable. doorcountytoday.com

If I want to get away from it all, I know just what roads to find. The center of the county remains. It’s never been developed. There’s the island. People are still doing dumb things, like buying 60 acres and putting up a home, but we’ve got more people from the city with a higher consciousness that appreciate this place. I’ve always been trying to make people see what they have here. Working in a converted chicken coop north of Ellison Bay, the late writer Norbert Blei chronicled Door County, Wisconsin through the lives of its inhabitants for more than 40 years. A newly-revised edition of DOOR WAY: The People in the Landscape, the first book in Blei’s “Door Series,” was published this past June 2013 by Ellis Press. Books by Norbert Blei are available at Peninsula Bookman (Fish Creek), Main Street Market (Egg Harbor), Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant (Sister Bay) and The Pioneer Store (Ellison Bay). To read the original Blei At Large columns described in this article, pick up a copy of Chronicles of a Rural Journalist in America, available from bookseller Charlie Calkins (262.894.6572, email: wibooks@yahoo.com). 213

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BOOKSTORES “UNTITLED” USED & RARE BOOKS, MAPS AND EPHEMERA. 20 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. With 35,000 used, slightly used, rare and collectible titles, there’s bound to be something for everyone. History, Wisconsin history, Religion, Fiction, Philosophy, Art/ Architecture are just some of the sections you’ll find. Out of print book ordering is available. 920.746.3171, www.untitledusedandrarebooks.com. f BADGER BIBLIOPHILE. 7381 Hwy. 42, Olde Orchard Antique Mall, Egg Harbor. Specialist in gently-used Wisconsin books and maps. Open May 1-Oct. 31, daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. wibooks@yahoo.com, 262.894.6572.

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AL JOHNSON’S SWEDISH BUTIK. 10698 N. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), in the center of Sister Bay. Look for the goats on the sod roof, on top of an authentic Swedish log building. Great selection of books by local authors, look for the “tower of books.” Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. May-October, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. November-April. 920.854.2626, www.aljohnsons.com. f PIONEER STORE. 12023 Hwy. 42, Ellison Bay. Old-fashioned country general store, featuring an indepth Books By Blei bookshelf devoted to this important Door County writer, plus other unique books by local writers, including Trygve Jensen’s books about commercial fishing, poetry, and more. 920.854.2805.

BOOKS UP THE ROAD. 385 Wickman Road, Washington Island. In the picturesque Norwegian Village on Main Road, downtown. Books of the Island, Icelandic literature, Wisconsin lore and history, nature, maritime, craft, fiction, non-fiction and children’s books. A variety of autographed works. Toys, games, magazines. MC/VISA. Mail, fax, phone orders welcome. Prompt delivery. 920.847.2413.

ISLANDTIME BOOKS & MORE. Detroit Harbor Road, Washington Island. Between the Post Office and Red Cup Coffee House. The book-lover’s store! New York Times best-sellers, fiction, non-fiction, large selection of popular titles, classics, children’s fiction and illustrated. Also photography and music with an Island flair. MC/VISA. 920.847.2565. Find Door County TODAY on

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CLASSES DOOR COUNTY RUBBER STAMPS & SCRAPBOOKING. 751 Jefferson St., Sturgeon Bay and 7828 Hwy. 42 and Main Street Shops in Egg Harbor. Door County’s exclusive stamp and scrapbook headquarters. 30,000+ Art Rubber Stamps — custom designs. Art Supplies — fibers, stencils, journals, adhesives. “Scrap Your Door County Story” by making memories last! Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sturgeon Bay: 920.746.9080, Egg Harbor: 920.868.5140, www.doorcountyrubberstamps.com. f SPIN OF DOOR COUNTY. 108 S. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Learn and get inspired at Door County’s destination yarn shop! A haven of color & texture, yummy yarns, books, buttons, supplies & ideas. Twice-weekly open sessions and full schedule of knitting and crochet classes. Find our helpful, hands-on staff in the restored historic bank building. Shop our new online store! 920.746.SPIN (7746), www.spinofdoorcounty.com. f

SIEVERS SCHOOL OF FIBER ARTS. 986 Jackson Harbor Road, Washington Island. Offering classes, MayOctober. Dormitory available. Professional teachers/fiber artists offer a variety of classes in all levels to an enrollment of 500+. Original fiber arts are sold along with quality yarns, fiber art books and supplies. 920.847.2264, www.sieversschool.com.

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The Kiss, portrays a small boy and girl in their affectionate gesture. The technique of a limited palette and luminescent metallic background typifies Murphy’s style.

Door County artist Pam Murphy paints with a golden touch, literally and figuratively. The evocative, historical subjects seen in her paintings or encaustics float amid a copper, gold or silver metallic background that Murphy layers on cotton canvas. When the images emerge from the background of the finished painting, they appear reborn even while seeming to reflect a relic from a past life. All these bygone images are housed in Murphy’s studio, located on her 10-acre working farm in Sister Bay. Tucked in drawers and boxes and filing cabinets, and scattered across tables, are hundreds, if not thousands, of vintage photographs and botanical drawings that serve as the artist’s inspiration. 218

Purchased on eBay and garage sales, retrieved from rusty tin boxes and old picture albums, discovered on a closet shelf, given to her by friends — these timeworn images were captured by a stranger, but Murphy imaginatively transposes them into her own artwork. Ultimately, the recycled images have the

A rich variety of metallic paints is layered in the background, and a distinctively subdued color palette is employed. unique power to trigger the viewer’s personal, yet unrelated, memories.

is that the figure is in an undefined space, has sparse perspective, and is surrounded by delicate, exquisite patterns.

Murphy’s contemporary paintings and artwork have their roots in her own After finishing her Bachelor’s of Fine Art childhood memories, when she says she at Rhode Island School of Design, Murphy began drawing on the walls with lipstick went on to finish her Master’s of Fine but also started Art at the Vasvaart lessons at San Bharati school in Francisco’s de Young Santiniketan, India. Museum in Golden Awarded a Fulbright Gate Park, where Scholarship, she then she also remembers taught at National ogling the museum’s College of Art in Persian and Lahore, Pakistan and Indian Miniatures, studied miniature fascinated by painting. the tiny, intricate When a viewer first paintings on paper, experiences Murphy’s which used gold and ethereal paintings, silver leaf, repeated one can see the rich patterns, and stylized influence of these elements to create exotic experiences. A lush images. Later, rich variety of metallic Murphy says, she leaf is layered in the began to translate background, and a some of these distinctively subdued features into her color palette is The painting entitled There’s No Place Like Home own streamlined, employed. features an old farmhouse surrounded by five small contemporary figures clothed in early 20th century garments. The process is rather interpretations. involved: canvases Trying to understand Pam Murphy’s are prepared by laying down two or inspirations more clearly, the miniature three coats of oil paint. After the paint tradition is a good place to start. is dry, Murphy soaks the unstretched Moghul rulers imported the royal courtcanvases in water for a few days, then supported art form from Persia to the lays them on the floor and scrapes them. Indian subcontinent and two distinct She matches a prepared canvas to a styles evolved: in the Moghul courts, the particular image, basing the selection paintings were all about the ruler and on scale and general color. An opaque court life; in the Rajput kingdoms of India, projector is used to sketch the chosen the subject matter was Hindu mythology. image onto the canvas with charcoal and In both traditions, the figure is central, then the sketch is developed into a more buildings expose interiors and cutaway detailed, finished drawing. White paint is views, and the backgrounds are layered applied to the surface, which mixes with with delicate details and patterns. The the charcoal to create a black and white common element among these miniatures doorcountytoday.com

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Channeling slightly ominous themes, Murphy’s painting Sentinel exposes a ruined barn, a relic from the past with an eaten-away exterior that reveals what still remains inside. value painting. Color is added by building up transparent glazes on top of the under painting. Surveying the finished canvas, Murphy studies the image. Not stretching the canvas until the painting is done gives her the freedom to crop as needed. Finally, she custom-designs a handmade frame to fit each painting, choosing a pigment that matches the canvas and painting the frame herself. Every year, Murphy finishes between 40 and 60 paintings, each unique and entirely handcrafted. In the finished paintings, Murphy’s figures always become the central element. Clothed in period dress, the figures “float” on her surfaces, solitarily placed on carefully wrought abstracts of luxurious metallic backgrounds. The images hint at a mystical narrative, or frequently reference a fairytale, legend or myth. In her painting The Kiss, a small boy and girl appear a bit less innocent in their affectionate gesture than one might expect at such a tender age. The sensual image reflects the mythological and historical kisses in centuries of art history, such as paintings of Psyche and Cupid, the Greek god and goddess. More recently, Murphy has been incorporating vintage buildings into her paintings, in which windows and doors 220

remain exposed, while she fills interior views with metallic leaf to illuminate structures from within. One such extraordinary painting is titled There’s No Place Like Home, which features an old farmhouse surrounded by five small figures clothed in early 20th century garments. In this painting’s background, oversized poppies loom over the house in a pattern, overlapping and overgrown. Murphy’s flower forest subtly hints at a contemporary twist on Dorothy’s iconic journey through the field of poppies that will return the unhappy girl to her Kansas home after confronting the Wizard of Oz. The viewer can’t help but wonder what the family in There’s No Place Like Home might encounter in the outdoors setting of Murphy’s dreamlike painting. In her new body of work, completed for an exhibition at Boston’s Chase Young Gallery in February 2014, the artist experimented with brilliant colors. Channeling slightly ominous themes, Murphy’s painting Sentinel exposes a ruined barn, a relic from the past with an eaten-away exterior that reveals what still remains inside. Abysses of ebony contrast with the shine of gilded light in the barn’s gaping holes, while an expansive golden sky silhouettes the entire structure, elevating this fast disappearing architecture into a symbol resembling a religious icon. The canvas’s

In another painting from this series, titled Gardeners, five blackbirds peck at the ground, while huge, tangled poppies form a cover for the bird’s natural labors. haunting sentinel stands staunchly and guards the rural lifestyle that is succumbing to an increasingly crowded contemporary landscape. In another painting from this series, titled Gardeners, five blackbirds peck at the ground, while huge, tangled poppies form a cover for the bird’s natural labors. The flowers show their true color in their lush ruby red blooms. The image might be a subconsciously poetic turn on the familiar nursery rhyme, in which four and twenty blackbirds are baked in a pie, considered a royal delicacy in past centuries. In the verse, the birds return to the garden and enact revenge by snipping off the maid’s nose. In Murphy’s garden, the contented blackbirds may have already had their revenge, but they may also be simply oblivious to their own impending demise. Whatever narrative and meaning might be divined from these paintings, throughout her 20-year career Murphy has created

rare modern treasures by reclaiming vintage images and relics. Resurrecting lost personalities from photos of architecture, nature and people, Murphy miraculously brings her re-invented subjects back to life. Pam Murphy’s current work will be on display at Ephraim’s Fine Line Designs Gallery in a featured exhibition from July 10 through August 4, with an opening reception on Thursday, July 10, 4-7 p.m. The exhibition will also include her smaller encaustics, a technique in which she transfers a drawing to a gessoed panel, then builds 15-25 layers of wax, fusing each layer to the previous layer with heat, and adding color and other elements along the way. Murphy’s artworks feature her golden touch with paint, tools and canvas, always revealing mysteries imbued with spiritual depth. Appreciate these fine paintings for their sophisticated beauty, serene and surreal, releasing golden memories from our collective unconscious.

For more information about Pam Murphy, visit: www.pamelamurphystudio.com or Fine Line Designs Gallery, www.finelinedesignsgallery.com. doorcountytoday.com

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ART GALLERIES STURGEON BAY GWENDOLYN’S JEWELRY. 44 N. 3rd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. An outstanding collection of exquisite designer jewelry by award-winning artists. Jewelry created from many elements, including 14K gold, sterling silver and other metals, many pieces incorporating gemstones. Displaying artwork, blown and stained glass, and gifts, all selected with both good design and affordability in mind. 920.746.0662. f LEN VILLANO PHOTOGRAPHY. Featuring the work of internationallypublished photographer Len Villano. A local artist specializing in fine art nature and wildlife photography of Door County and beyond. Prints can be purchased framed or unframed in a variety of sizes or licensed for publication. Len is available for commissions and assignments, private instruction and lectures. 920.559.1438, www.lenvillano.com. THE MILLER ART MUSEUM. 107 S. 4th Ave. inside the Door County Library, Sturgeon Bay. Beautiful and comfortable setting for an enriching visual experience, fostering the creative life of the community w/ new exhibits each year, a Permanent Collection of Wisconsin Art and Gerhard CF Miller Wing. Lectures, tours, gift shop. Volunteer and membership opportunities. Fully Accessible. Open all year. 920.746.0707, www.millerartmuseum.org. f POPELKA TRENCHARD GLASS. 64 S. 2nd Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Meet the artists and see how it’s made. For more than 10 years this downtown contemporary gallery/ studio shows the fine art glass and oil paintings of nationallyknown artists Stephanie Trenchard and Jeremy Popelka. Blowing demonstrations and classes are listed online. Open daily May-October. Limited winter hours. 920.743.7287, www.popelkaglass.com. f

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Connie Glowacki “Watercolors with Spirit”

“Ephraim Calling” - Limited Edition Giclee

Original art limited editiOn Prints Fine art greeting Cards

8 1-608-774-4737 www.connie-glowacki.com Top of the Hill Shops, Unit B23 | Fish Creek

EGG HARBOR LOST MOTH STUDIO & GALLERY. 7975 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Resident fine artist Jeanne Kuhns displays her mystical landscapes, intricate story paintings and animal portraits painted with acrylic and watercolor. Expect the unexpected: winged cats, purple sheep, story portraits. Open May-October: Fridays 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thur./Sat./Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Other hours by appointment. 920.495.2928, www.jeannekuhns.net. PLUM BOTTOM POTTERY. 4999 Plum Bottom Road, Egg Harbor. Featuring Luberger Porcelain Pottery and Dewitt Jewelry. Also showing paintings and sculpture. Come to Plum Bottom and Experience Art — Finely Crafted. Open year round. Daily: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., MayOctober. Winter: Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.4 p.m. 920.743.2819, www.plumbottompottery.com. f

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FISH CREEK THE ARTFUL ARTISAN. 9108 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Artisanmade original jewelry by Barbara Knupper, and other favorites, including Harry Mason’s great Earspiral earrings, Earpins, Americanmade handcrafted beads by Fenton Glass for your bracelet, gorgeous fair-trade beaded work, and more ... Earrings for non-pierced ears! 920.868.9222, www.artfulartisan.com. CONNIE GLOWACKI - ARTIST. Top of the Hill Shops, Fish Creek. “Watercolors with Spirit” gallery and art demonstrations. View nationally known, awardwinning artist Connie Glowacki as she creates her original watercolor paintings and drawings. Limited edition prints, gift items and note cards also available. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May-October. 608.752.0707, www.connie-glowacki.com.

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EMMETT JOHNS GALLERY. 9100 Hwy. 42, The Settlement Shops, Fish Creek. Artist Emmet Johns is well known for his pastel portraits ... a Summer in Door County tradition for 33 summers, inspired pastel and oil paintings reflecting the Door County landscape and distinctive, bold, colorful abstract paintings. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend, mid-June through mid-October. 920.868.3880, www.emmettjohns.com.

KATHY GLASNAP GALLERY. 8873 County Road A, Fish Creek. Featured in her gallery in the woods are original watercolors and acrylics depicting Door County landscapes, lighthouses and rural scenes. There is a large inventory of S/N prints, notecards, Xmas cards, and puzzles. Open May-October, 1-5 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. Also by appointment. 920.839.2110, kglasnap@yahoo.com, www.glasnapgallery.com.

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George Burr Gallery Breathtaking Fine Art for All Budgets

10325 Highway 42, Eprhaim 920.854.7877 GeorgeBurrGallery.com

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• Art Supplies • Fine Art Only – In All Sizes • Secondary Market Sales of Regional Artists • Special Miniature Fine Art Show • Fine Art Appraisals • The Area’s Center for Custom Archival Framing, Conservation and Restoration of Paintings, Frames and Gilded Objects, Works on Paper, Textiles, Framing for Museums, Corporations and Discerning Collectors

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EPHRAIM EPHRAIM CLAYWORKS. Hwy. 42, Shorewood Village, Ephraim. A working studio and shop/ gallery in a 1890s log cabin. Featuring functional stoneware, wood-fired pottery and decorative Raku by local potter Brian Fitzgerald. Additional pottery, prints, paintings, jewelry and much more by other local and regional artists. 920.854.4110. FINE LINE DESIGNS GALLERY & SCULPTURE GARDEN. 10376 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. An eclectic mix of original paintings, glass, jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, custom wood furnishings and fiber art by more than 90 nationally known artists. Multi-level gallery displays work indoors; landscaped sculpture garden showcases art in bronze, stone, metal, ceramic, copper and stainless steel. Mon.Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Winter hours available. 920.854.4343, www.finelinedesignsgallery.com. f

GEORGE BURR GALLERY. 10325 Hwy. 42, North Ephraim. Featuring the breathtaking pastel landscapes by resident artist George Burr. Also representing Christine Ohman, Gary Wick, Cynthia Meyere and others. Functional and decorative pottery, jewelry, magnets, cards, limited edition prints, gifts, yard art and much more. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.854.7877, www.georgeburrgallery.com. f PKJ DESIGNS & MICHAEL BEASTER. Functional Art Furniture On Pioneer Lane behind Chef’s Hat, Ephraim. Door Countyinspired jewelry in sterling silver and 14 carat gold by Pamela Jeffcoat. Unique and offbeat furniture incorporating a variety of woods, by Michael Beaster. Distinctive paintings by Marcia Nickols. Daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May-October. Winter hours: some Saturdays and by appointment. 920.854.9229. f

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WATER STREET GALLERY. 9930 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Ephraim. Original paintings, canvas transfers, limited and open edition prints of Door County by local and area artists. Nautical accents, antiques and ship models paired with artwork to offer sophisticated but ultra-relaxed Door County lifestyle for your home. Accents, paintings, jewelry inspired by nature of the peninsula. Open daily. 920.854.5215, www.artdoorcounty.com.

SISTER BAY FRYKMAN STUDIO GALLERY. 2566 S. Bay Shore Drive (Hwy. 42), Sister Bay. Original hand-carved wood carvings and oil paintings by David Frykman, Door County nature photography by Heather Harle Frykman and Lucas Frykman, pottery and sculpture by Steve Jorgenson. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., May-Octpber. Weekends in winter. 920.854.7351, www.frykmangallery.com. f

ELLISON BAY ELLISON BAY POTTERY STUDIOS. 12156 Garrett Bay Road, Ellison Bay. Distinctive, refined, unique one-of-akind contemporary highfired stoneware pottery and pit fired pottery with abstract designs made daily by John T. Dietrich and Diane McNeil since 1974. International and national collections. Studio tours/demo Tue. 10 a.m.noon, Thur. 1-3 p.m. Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Sundays. 920.854.5049, www.ellisonbaypotterystudios.com. LINDEN GALLERY. Hwy. 42 and Mink River Road, Ellison Bay. 6,000-sq. ft. gallery dedicated to the arts of Asia — from ancient to modern: furniture, paintings, jewelry, textiles, and more! A must-see for any travelers to Door County! Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Memorial Day through October. 920.854.2487, www.lindensgallery.com.

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Ellison Bay Pottery Studios & Gallery 12156 Garrett Bay Road Ellison Bay | 920.854.5049 Hours: Summer 10-5 • Closed Sundays Demo/Studio Tours: Tues 10-12, Thurs 1-3

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Hwy 42 & Mink River Road Ellison Bay, WI 920.854.2487 www.lindensgallery.com Explore China with the Lindens at their top-rated Himalayan retreat: www.linden-centre.com

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Pen & Ink and Pastel Drawings

muellerartgallery.com • 262.623.1299 “The scenes I draw provide a glimpse of the past...”

Lee Radtke ORIGINAL OIL PAINTINGS

Capturing a fresh perspective on the peninsula’s beauty, infused with the power of the changing lightscapes.

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The rewards of being a nature photographer in Door County unfold with each season. Discovering a newborn fawn in spring. Catching a sunrise through cherry trees on a misty winter morning. Or spotting a bird in flight any time of the year. Some of it is luck. But Len Villano’s breathtaking photography is much more — it is how he sees and captures the Peninsula’s beauty — spring, summer, autumn, and winter. doorcountytoday.com

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Preserving the County’s Memories Baileys Harbor The Baileys Harbor Historical Society collects, researches, preserves and disseminates knowledge related to the history of Baileys Harbor. The BHHS hopes to have a full museum some day, but in the meantime, archives and artifacts and information on upcoming activities and events can be viewed in display cases at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall. (www.baileysharborhistoricalsociety.org)

Egg Harbor The EHHS endeavors to “make Egg Harbor History come alive for future generations through the collection, preservation and sharing of the heritage of Egg Harbor.” Self-guided tours are a unique feature of the EHHS. With locations pin-pointed on Google Maps (link on website) and printable information about each location, visitors can take the Village Historical Walking Tour and Historic Driving Tour. (www.eggharborwi.com)

Ellison Bay The Liberty Grove Historical Society sports a Museum on its Ellison Bay property. A restored Baptist Church with a display of artifacts from local families dating back to the 1800’s as well as two picker shacks, a granary and a cottage from the Liberty Park Lodge are present at the museum site. The LGHS also participates in an annual arts and crafts show and tractor and old-engine show. (920.854.1926)

Ephraim The Ephraim Historical Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of Ephraim’s history and heritage, and serves as steward of five Village Museums: the Anderson Barn (1880), Pioneer Schoolhouse (1880), Anderson Store (c. 1858), Goodletson Cabin (c. 1855), and the Historic Iverson 240

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House (1854). The season’s exhibits are hosted at the Anderson Barn Museum. (www.ephraim.org)

Fish Creek The Gibraltar Historical Association’s inital goal was the restoration of the Old Town Hall, a 100 year-old building. The History Center, located behind Noble House Museum, preserves local history and culture by scanning and archiving photos, and displaying local collections of artifacts. Other activities include exhibits at the Museum, walking tours, and Gibraltar Talks held at the Old Town Hall. (www.historicnoblehouse.org)

Jacksonport The Jacksonport Historical Society focuses on historical programs, research, commemorative activities, and a collection of tangible historical memorabilia. In 2008 JHS became owners of 4.3 acres at the south end of the village, home to a log cabin donated by Kevin and Debbie Magno, start of a long-awaited museum complex for housing and exhibiting historical materials. (www.jacksonporthistoricalsociety.org)

Engage History at a Local Museum Sister Bay The Sister Bay Historical Society took over the project of rehabbing what is now the Old Anderson House Museum, housing donated historical items including late 1800’s furnishings as well as photos and artifacts. Since its restoration, the Museum has been joined by other restored buildings open to visitors. Events and programming are a major draw, including a weekly farmers market. (www.sisterbayhistory.org)

Sturgeon Bay The oldest historical group in Door County, the Door County Historical Society has far-reaching activities, including maintaining and operating Eagle Bluff Lighthouse museum, Historical Village at The Crossroads, Hanson House, and Door County Archives. The society also designates historical sites in the county, and provides programming for schools.

(www.doorcountyhistoricalsociety.org; www.crossroadsatbigcreek.com)

Washington Island With special emphasis on the period 18701940, the Washington Island Farm Museum collection of farm buildings re-assembled on site, plus old-time farm implements, is impressive. On summer Wednesdays, 19th century craft demonstrations and kids’ activities are offered. The Veblen Study Cabin is an especially unique piece of Island history. From 1896 to 1926, world-famous economist Thorstein Veblen spent his summers here, and in 1916 he built a study cabin and home. Thanks to the Washington Island Heritage Conservancy, the cabin was moved and is being restored on the shore of Little Lake, next to Jacobsen Museum (which is itself perhaps the most wonderfully strange small museum in Wisconsin). (www.islandheritageconservancy.com)

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Adults $5 – Includes “Discovery Pen” Audio System Children are FREE

Wander through decades of Sister Bay history!

Vintage Buildings, 20th Century Furnishings, Artifacts & Displays Saturday Farm Market 8am - Noon & Heritage Programs 9 - 11am doorcountytoday.com

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MUSEUMS CORNER OF THE PAST/OLD ANDERSON HOUSE MUSEUM. Hwy. 57 at Country Lane and Fieldcrest Road, 1.5 miles south of Sister Bay. The Sister Bay Historical Society operates the Corner of the Past Museum, consisting of the 1875 Old Anderson House Museum and 14 restored historical buildings with century-old furnishings, tools and farm implements. Open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, includes use of Discovery Pen audio system. Farm market/heritage programs every Saturday, June 28-Oct. 4. 920-854-7680. www.sisterbayhistory.org. DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM. 120 N. Madison Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Tales of bold ship captains, rugged fisherman, stalwart lighthouse keepers and much, much more! Four unique visitor experiences – flagship museum in Sturgeon Bay; historic tugboat John Purves; Cana Island Lighthouse, near Baileys Harbor; museum in historic fishing village of Gills Rock. Come see us! 920.743.5958, www.dcmm.org. f

DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUM at Gills Rock. Featuring the area’s commercial fishing tradition, and boasting the wooden fishing tug Hope. The museum also features a shipwreck and scuba diving exhibit, artifacts brought up from the bottom of Lake Michigan and information on the dangerous passage known as Death’s Door. 920.743.5958, www.dcmm.org/gills-rock-museum. THE MILLER ART MUSEUM. 107 S. 4th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Beautiful and comfortable setting for an enriching visual experience, fostering the creative life of the community with new exhibits each year, a Permanent Collection of Wisconsin Art and the Gerhard CF Miller Wing. Lectures, tours, gift shop. Volunteer and membership opportunities. Fully accessible. Open all year. 920.746.0707, www.millerartmuseum.org. f

Pirates on Sturgeon Bay’s Waterfront

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dc music! The gentle rhythm of waves on the bay, the movement of a blue summer sky, and the loose but purposeful pace… the Peninsula’s music is imbued with the same soulful spirit – brought to life by its talented musicians…

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MUSIC & PERFORMANCE THIRD AVENUE PLAYHOUSE. 239 N. Third Ave., historic downtown Sturgeon Bay. A year-round performing arts center offering professional theatre, concerts AND educational programs. Home to Stage Door theatre Company, presenting intimate professional theatre in its 84-seat Studio Theatre. Concerts presented on the 250seat Main Stage, as well as classes AND performances by StageKids. 920.743.1760. www.thirdavenueplayhouse.com. f

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One Voice

Take Me Back

The new CD release by fiddler Lynn Gudmundsen, guitartist David Hatch & vocalist Lloyd Michalsen New songs by Lloyd Michalsen Arranged by Lynn Gudmundsen

Featuring the close harmonies, original music & unique arrangements that have made One Voice a popular touring trio throughout the Upper Midwest.

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New for 2014: Birch Creek Presents the Janice Borla Vocal Jazz Camp Aug. 12- 16 Tickets Adult: $29 Student: $10 Child: $6 (age 11 & under)

Reserved Section: $34 (all ages)

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DOOR SHAKESPEARE. Bjorklunden Garden off Hwy. 57, Baileys Harbor. Presenting unique and innovative theatrical experiences in the natural setting of the Garden at Bjorklunden. Enjoy an intimate, accessible, and entertaining evening of classical theatre fit for all ages. Door Shakespeare’s 2014 season features KING LEAR and THE COMEDY OF ERRORS running July 5Aug. 16 with preview performances July 1-3. Call 920.839.1500 or visit www.doorshakespeare.com. BIRCH CREEK MUSIC PERFORMANCE CENTER. 3821 County Road E, Egg Harbor. Door County’s unique summer music academy and concert venue holds concerts from late-June through midAugust featuring nationally known musicians in Symphony, Percussion and Steel Band, and Big Band Jazz. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. in the renovated Dutton Concert Barn with pre-concert music at 7:30 p.m. Picnic grove available. 920.868.3763, www.birchcreek.org. WOODWALK CONCERT SERIES. Located at Woodwalk Events Barn & Gallery, 6746 County Road G, between Egg Harbor and Carlsville. Local musician Jeanne Kuhns books this eclectic concert series, featuring some of the county’s best live music each summer season. 920.495.2928, www.woodwalkgallery.com, www.jeannekuhns.net. AMERICAN FOLKLORE THEATRE. Peninsula State Park and Door Community Auditorium, Fish Creek. Heartwarming Musical Comedies to Delight the Whole Family! AFT presents a trio of family friendly and affordable shows “under the stars” at our Peninsula State Park Amphitheater in the summer and at the Door Community Auditorium in the fall. Chicago Tribune: “One of the most exceptional professional troupes in the country ...” 920.854.6117, www.folkloretheatre.com. f O

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DOOR COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM. 3926 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Door County’s year-round, indoor center for performing arts, big-name entertainment and educational opportunities. In recent years, DCA’s stage has been graced by the like of Joan Baez, Indigo Girls, Jeff Tweedy, Leo Kottke and Bela Fleck. The center bustles year-round with exhibits, concerts, movies, lectures and performances presented by a diverse mix of professionals, community groups, regional and student artists. 920.868.2728, www.dcauditorium.org. f PENINSULA PLAYERS THEATRE. 4351 Peninsula Players Road, Fish Creek. Discover Door County’s theatrical treasure nestled along the shoreline; enjoy a pre-show beverage under a canopy of cedars before settling in for an evening of stellar professional live theater. Performances Tues. through Sun.; for playbill and tickets, call 920.868.3287 or visit our website. www.peninsulaplayers.com. PENINSULA MUSIC FESTIVAL. 3045 Cedar St., Ephraim. PMF presents nine different symphonic concerts each August, featuring the Festival Orchestra with conductor Victor Yampolsky. 62nd Season highlights include pianist Gabriela Martinez, violinist Elena Urioste, cellist Wendy Warner and much more. Tickets from $30, children/students $10. 920.854.4060, www.musicfestival.com. f HANDVERKS MUSIC & HARP. 10059 N. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Unique collection and sales of unusual folk instruments: hand-crafted Irish/Celtic harps, ocarinas, recorders, penny whistles, bowed psalteries, dulcimers, ukuleles, music books, other music-related items including jewelry. Open daily May-October, by appointment November-April. 920.421.2986, www.handverksmusic.com. f

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JASON ISBELL AUGUST 1

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Playing the Harp is an Amazing Gift You Can Give to Yourself and Others! Hand-crafted Celtic harps, ukuleles, ocarinas, recorders, psalteries, dulcimers, other unique instruments, Surround Yourself With music jewelry

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ONE VOICE. Original music and covers by the trio of fiddler Lynn Gudmundsen, guitarist David Hatch and vocalist Lloyd Michalsen. Featuring close harmonies, fine instrumentation, and arrangements by Lynn Gudmundsen. Ask about the justreleased One Voice CD, “Take Me Back.” For bookings, contact Lloyd Michalsen at storymanlloyd@charter.net or call 920.421.1327. MIDSUMMER’S MUSIC FESTIVAL. Worldclass musicians from organizations such as the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Pro Arte Quartet, and the Marlboro Music Festival, perform with faculty from notable midwestern universities. Concerts in intimate and casual settings throughout Door County, including inviting receptions where you can meet the musicians. 920.854.7088, www.midsummersmusic.com. f

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Concerts Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday Isn’t it time you rediscovered August in Door County!

ALL CONCER TS 7:30 PM

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Saturday, August 16

Opening Night

Don Giovanni Act I

Vadim Gluzman, violin Beethoven and Brahms

Haydn and Highlights from Don Giovanni

Thursday, August 7

Act I

Rachmaninoff I Wendy Warner, cello Mussorgsky, Walton, Rachmaninoff

Saturday, August 9

Wine, Women and Song

Tuesday, August 19

Symphonic Brilliance Gabriela Martinez, piano Schubert, Barber, Sibelius

Igor Yuzefovich, violin Glazunov, Tchaikovsky, Strauss

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Thursday, August 21

Rachmaninoff III Gabriela Martinez, piano

Classics Old and New

Borodin, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff

Saturday, August 23

Winston Choi, piano

Festival Finale

Stavinsky and J.S. Bach

Elena Urioste, violin

Thursday, August 14

Rachmaninoff II Susanna Self, flute Dvorak, Nielsen, Rachmaninoff

Elgar and Rachmaninoff

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Corky Siegel & Howard Levy $20 show.

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Niagara Escarpment Monologue

Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer August 29

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Jenny Bienemann, Jeanne Kuhns, Marybeth Mattson & Dorothy Scott with dance by Andria Nikoupolis-Weliky

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Dan Navarro July 24-25

Eric Lewis & Rory Hoffman Special Thursday show & Friday Show

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Katie Dahl / Jimmy Kaplan

Jay Whitney & Paul Sowinski with Tomcat Joe September 5

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WELLNESS is a term that is widely used in a myriad of industries. From medical care to yoga, massage to psychotherapy, what does it all mean? Wellness is managing your lifestyle so you feel whole and well. This can be done through physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual or environmental well-being according to the industry definition. That is a definition as varied as the population. One person may find peace in doing yoga while another person might experience great pain and anxiety from it. One person may enjoy a climb to the top of a mountain while another finds sitting by a babbling brook more to their taste. One may get wellness from a gourmet meal and the perfect wine while another swears by green tea and vegetable smoothies. The whole point is that there is no set parameter for what wellness is. I see it as a balance rather than an endpoint. Balancing 258

a busy life with a Door County vacation could be your wellness. While on vacation wellness can take on yet another dimension. Just being on vacation is choosing wellness, and it can also be an opportunity to remind yourself of things you enjoy or things you’d like to try. Vacation time is like New Year’s Day all over again, resolving to be happy and have fun. Take a break, take a class, get a massage, visit a spiritual center, enlist in an environmental cause, visit old friends, sit on the beach, visit a chiropractor or acupuncturist, eat delicious food or learn to cook it. Door County offers you so many opportunities to express YOUR wellness. Live well, be well.

WELLNESS & BEAUTY

WELLNESS MINISTRY DOOR COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER. 323 S. 18th Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Emergency Care 24/7. Urgent Care and a full range of primary and specialty services including home health, long-term care, rehabilitation services, rheumatology, oncology and more. Clinic locations in Algoma, Fish Creek, Sturgeon Bay and Washington Island. Free registered Nurse call line 24/7: 877.746.0003. 920.743.5566, www.ministryhealth.org. f LOGAN CREEK SOAP. Located behind our house at 505 S. Neenah Ave., Sturgeon Bay. 65 varieties of beautiful, natural, handmade soap sold at our retail store, online, or at Door County Farmer’s Markets. Our soap is an all-natural product made with gentle vegetable oils. These are rich moisturizing soaps without irritating chemicals. Shop 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Sat. 920.746.7945, www.logancreeksoap.com. f

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LILY BAY SOAP COMPANY. 3422 N. Lake Michigan Drive, Sturgeon Bay. Lily Bay Soap Company makes handmade soaps in Door County. All products are made by Ann Emmerich and Nancy Scibelli Bouthilet, the mother-daughter duo behind the company. Soaps are made with quality all-natural ingredients. They are sudsy, moisturizing, eco-friendly and wonderful for your skin. 920.743.9525, www.lilybaysoapcompany.com. f O GREENS N GRAINS CAFÉ. 7821 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Located within Door County’s first and only natural food store. Featuring vegetarian and raw food cuisine and a juice bar. The deli offers a wonderful selection of raw foods, Panini’s, wraps, hummus, natural and organic specialties, freshly-pressed juices, fruit smoothies, healthy bakery, a tea bar and organic coffees. Open MayOctober, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.9999, www.greens-n-grains.com. f O

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LAVENDER SPA. 9126 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Voted #1 Boutique Spa in Wisconsin by Milwaukee Magazine. Specializing in massage therapy, all-natural products and holistic body care. Intuitive massage, including consultation with massage therapist. Dedicated couples massage room, infrared cedar sauna, spa lodging packages. Open year round by appointment. 920.868.9200, www.lavenderspafishcreek.com. f

SPA VERDE. 7821 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Feel great and look your best the green way! Door County’s first green salon and spa. Massage, Shiatsu, facials, body wraps, acupuncture and more. Green nail care using the cleanest products available. Henna and other plant-based colors bring out beauty without harsh chemicals. 920.868.1597, www.spaverdesalon.com. f Find Door County TODAY on

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JUNCTION CENTER YOGA STUDIO. 3435 Junction Road, off County Road A, north of Jacksonport. Based on Ashtanga (Eight-Limbed) Yoga Tradition, includes breath work/meditation as well as physical, hatha yoga practice. Begin the process by working with breath, focus, proper alignment in the asanas (postures). Beginners’ yoga — Gentle Yoga — Levels I, II, III. Drop-ins welcome! Open year round. 920.823.2763, www.junctioncenteryoga.com. f STONE PATH YOGA STUDIO. 10172 Hwy. 57, Sister Bay. Restorative/Therapeutic Yoga for all levels, taught by a Certified Critical Alignment Yoga Therapist, RYT500, RN. Individual and Group Somatic Sessions. Group and private sessions. Specializing in back, shoulder, hip and other chronic injuries as well as those seeking increased peace/spaciousness in day to day movement. Open year round. 920.421.1607, www.stonepathyoga.com. f BRITTA SALON LLC/TANGLED LLC, 10610 Meadow Lane, Sister Bay. Visit your one-stop destination for men’s and women’s hair, nails, and makeup services. Equipped to help you look and feel fabulous. Open year round, Tuesday-Saturday. Call Britta Nelson or Kaila Lhost to reserve your date. Britta Salon: 612.810.8938, www.vagaro.com/BrittaSalon; Tangled: 920.854.1011. f

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GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY-SCANDIA VILLAGE. 10560 Applewood Drive, Sister Bay. Offering a continuum of care community for seniors. Beautiful villa homes, rental senior apartments, assisted living, care and rehabilitation center with in and out-patient therapy services, a secure special care neighborhood for those with Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. 920.854.2317, www.good-sam.com/scandiavillage. f

SAGUARO DAY SPA. 3899 Old Hwy. Road, Sturgeon Bay. Located on a quiet knoll with expansive views of the meadow beyond. A variety of customized services including: Massage, Spa Specialties, Skin Care and Body Treatments, Manicures and Pedicures, and Steam Therapy. Now offering Yoga Classes! We invite you to relax and be our guest! Open Mon.-Sat., year round. Relax, Reflect, Revitalize, Rejoice! 920.743.5380, www.saguarodayspa.com. f

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Local Organic Produce, Local Organic Beef & Chicken, Gluten-Free, Supplements & Herbs, Bulk Nuts & Grains, Personal Care & much more! 920.868.9999 info@greens-n-grains.com

open daily: 9 am – 6 pm www.greens-n- grains.com

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Massage • Spa Specialties • Body Treatments Skin Care & Facials • Manicures & Pedicures Steam Therapy • Spa Packages Gift Cards • Yoga Classes

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URGENT CARE Because you can’t pack your doctor.

Urgent Care Hours 7am–7pm weekdays; 8am–4pm weekends & summer holidays. For more information call 920.746.3800.

920.746.3800 ~ doorcountyurgentcare.org

WELLNESS & BEAUTY

Raw Foods • Gluten-Free • Vegan Espresso, fresh-pressed veggie juices, real fruit smoothies, vegetarian paninis, delicious wraps and soups

920.868.9999 info@greens-n-grains.com

open daily: 8 am – 5 pm www.greens-n- grains.com

7821 highway 42 • Down town egg harbor (in t he purpl e buil ding )

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Theresa Evans RN, E-RYT 500, Certified Critical Alignment Therapist 920.412.8328

Certified clinical Somatics Educator stonepathyoga @gmail.com www.stonepathyoga .com

Group and Private Sessions

STONE PATH YOGA

A studio of wellness, restoration and peace ®

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DOOR COUNTY EVENT PLANNERS. P.O. Box 383, Sister Bay 54234. Traditional, elegant, out-of-the-ordinary, commitment, or truly unique — whatever your style, Carrie Baldwin can help you find the vendors and locations to make your event a delight for everyone. Simplify your planning process. Also, facilitate corporate meetings, retreats and reunions by organizing lodging, catering, activities. 920.839.1114, www.doorcountyevents.com. f

ALEXANDER’S. 3667 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Door County’s only experienced wedding caterer, with a private enclosed porch available for rehearsal dinner. Tent events on-property, too! In-house wedding cakes, floral services by ‘Flora.’ Chef Bruce brings his culinary talents to a wide variety of special entrees. Open year round. 920.868.3532, www.alexandersofdoorcounty.com. f

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DAVID HATCH & LYNN GUDMUNDSEN. Acclaimed, versatile acoustic musicians are perfect accompaniment to your wedding. Classical, classicrock, pop, country, light jazz, folk — your wedding, your music! Everything from Beatles to Beethoven, David and Lynn perform with a wonderful blend of vocal harmonies and instrumentals. Guitar, violin/ fiddle, mandolin and ukulele. Available for preceremony, processional, recessional, cocktail hour, rehearsal dinner and reception. Will add 2-3 more musicians for full band if requested. 920.839.2373, davidandlynnmusic@gmail.com. f

BRITTA SALON LLC / TANGLED LLC. 10610 Meadow Lane, Sister Bay. Looking for the perfect salon to make you even more beautiful on your perfect day? Visit your one-stop destination for men’s and women’s hair, nails, and makeup services. The best choice for your wedding party, equipped to help you look and feel fabulous. Open year round, Tuesday-Saturday. Call Britta Nelson or Kaila Lhost to reserve your date. Britta Salon: 612.810.8938, www.vagaro.com/BrittaSalon; Tangled: 920.854.1011. f

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JERRY’S FLOWERS. 2468 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Established in 1960, Jerry’s Flowers offers a gorgeous selection of bridal bouquets, floral cake decorations, wedding ceremony flowers and centerpieces to fit any budget. Our family business will help to make your wedding day a beautiful success! 920.854.4112, www.jerrysflowers-doorcounty.com/weddings.

ALPINE RESORT. 7715 Horseshoe Bay Road, Egg Harbor. Located on the water in Egg Harbor, Alpine Resort offers a one-of-a-kind setting for a wedding ceremony and reception. From 40 to 230 guests, make your day perfect at the historic Alpine Resort. It’s true Door County. Banquet facilities, full service bar, lodging for wedding guests and assistance in planning are available. 920.868.3000, www.alpineresort.com.

PHOTOGRAPHER JASON MANN PHOTOGRAPHY. Studio 105, Fairfield Art Building, 242 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Commercial and lifestyle photographer, creatively shooting people, food, and products. Studio located in downtown Sturgeon Bay for head shots and tabletop photography. Onlocation specialist with professional equipment and lighting. Add a polished look to your business! 920.246.8106, www.jmannphoto.com.

VENUE MR. G’S LOGAN CREEK GRILLE. 5890 Hwy. 57, 2 miles south of Jacksonport. Perfect for both large and small weddings, showers, and rehearsal dinners with 2 banquet rooms. Our large newly remodeled hall seats up to 400. We have a variety of menus to choose from. Outdoor ceremonies available. Our 38 years of experience will ensure you and unforgettable day! Call Mary at 920.559.0338, www.mrgslogancreekgrille.com. f

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JERRY’S FLOWERS OPEN APRIL - OCTOBER

SPECIALIZING IN ... Quality Spring, Summer and Fall Annuals, Perennials and the Unusual All Grown in Door County. Largest Growing Greenhouses in Door County

Beautiful Fresh Flowers

Professional Design & Delivery

2468 S. Bay Shore Drive • Sister Bay, WI 54234 • 920-854-4112 www.jerrysflowers-doorcounty.com

OPEN YEAR-ROUND RESERVATIONS ACCEPTED 1 MILE NORTH OF FISH CREEK

Everything You Need for Your Special Day! Door County’s customized wedding-catering service With years of catering and wedding experience, Alexander’s offers a private enclosed porch for your rehearsal dinner, and beautiful tent events on-property. We also have a fully-equipped van that can cater your wedding at outdoor locations. 3667 Hwy 42 | Fish Creek (920) 868-3532 | alexandersofdoorcounty.com 270

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David Hatch & Lynn Gudmundsen Classical ✧ Classic Rock ✧ Pop Country ✧ Light Jazz ✧ Folk

Your Wedding... Your Music! Guitar ✧ Violin/Fiddle Mandolin ✧ Ukulele Pre-Ceremony ✧ Processional ✧ Recessional Cocktail Hour ✧ Rehearsal Dinner ✧ Reception Can add 2-3 more musicians for a full band if requested.

920.839.2373 ✧ davidandlynnmusic.com

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Independent Master Colorist & Stylist Mens & Womens Cuts s Color s Highlights Make-Up s Waxing s Eyelash Extensions Up-do’s & Special Occasion Styling

15 Years of Experience Located at Tangled Salon

10160 Meadow Lane s Sister Bay

612.810.8938 s vagaro.com/BrittaSalon Schedule your appointment online!

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The new Baileys Harbor Dog Park! 2623 SUMMIT ROAD

Just south of Baileys Harbor behind the Baseball Field

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PETPOURRI, LTD. 6727 Hwy. 42, between Egg Harbor and Carlsville. • Certified Professional Pet Grooming since 1994 • Customer specific styles • Breed specific styles • Cat Grooming • Early drop off, late pick up available • Natural Balance Ultra Premium and Hi-Tek Dog Food • Tues.Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. • Easy access • Open year round • David and Kathy Franke. 920.868.1615. f O

GREENS N GRAINS MARKET. 7821 Hwy. 42, Egg Harbor. Door County’s only natural food store. Good selection of healthy, grain-free dog and cat foods, with brands like Taste of the Wild® and Instinct®. Also offering local organic produce, meat and poultry, full line of groceries. Open year round to provide healthy options for the local community and visitors. MayOctober 9 a.m.-6 p.m., November-April 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 920.868.9999, www.greens-n-grains.com. f

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PET EXPRESSIONS. Two locations: 5781 Hwy. 42, Carlsville, and 9922 Water St. (Hwy. 42), Shorewood Village Shops, Ephraim. Fun ideas for pampered pets and pet lovers. Collars, leads, sweaters, coats, fun toys, dishes, gourmet treats. Breed-specific stationary, ornaments, figurines, t-shirts. Carsville: open daily year round. Ephraim: mid-May to October. Pets welcome! Carlsville: 920.743.2228. Ephraim: 920.854.5445, www.petexp.com. f O

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DOOR COUNTY DOG STORE. 230 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay. Celebrating 10 years of business in Door County. Our sign asks dogs to bring in their owners to browse. Self-Service Dog Wash. Handmade treats baked on premise from owners’ recipes. Cookies, cakes, fresh frozen yogurt, fun clothes, team apparel, toys for land and water, unique breed specifics, holistic foods. Open year round. 920.746.9000, www.doorcountydogs.com.

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DOOR COUNTY’S PET PSYCHIC. Pet psychic sessions with Gale Ritchey, higher psychic healer artist. This year marks 20 years of Gale’s special event psychic sessions with animals. Profoundly gifted. Deeper insights/qi flow. Amazing. Practical. Enlightening. Brochures available at pet-friendly locations and cafés. 920.421.2344, www.artofhealingintuition.com. f O PET PLEASURES. 10322 Townline Road (one mile east of Hwy. 57), Sister Bay. Day care and/or overnight care provided. Pet Pleasures is a small open kennel with a romper room and fenced-in play area. It’s like going to Doggie Camp! Full grooming services, too. 920.854.4786, www.petpleasuresdc.com. f O DOGMA GROOMING STUDIO. 10568 Country Walk, Country Walk Shops, Sister Bay. Located on the garden level. Dog grooming by appointment. 920.421.0020. f O

Celebrating 10 Years of Business in Door County

230 Michigan Street Sturgeon Bay

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“Dogs, bring your owners in to browse, sniff and shop.”

Cookies, Frozen Yogurt, Holistic Foods, Toys, Apparel & Healthcare for Cats & Dogs

Handmade Treats Baked and Sold On Premise

Look for our treats at your local retailer Full and Self Service Dog Grooming

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Visit our website for places to take your pooch:

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DOOR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY. 3475 Park Drive, Sturgeon Bay. A safe haven for lost or homeless pets, working to unite them with owners or place them with new loving family. DCHS encourages responsible pet ownership through education, training and spay/neutering. Visit the shelter, become a member of DCHS today. 920.746.1111, www.dooranimals.com. f O

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Light-Up LED Glow Collar

Hear Doggy! Toys

Find useful and unique Door County dog souvenirs at Pet Expressions in Carlsville and Ephraim, now offering Cetacea’s Light-Up LED Glow Collars. These fashionable collars come in three sizes and are high quality and weather resistant. The ultra-bright LED’s are solar rechargeable in direct sunlight or by USB cable so you’re always safe and seen while walking at night. The LED is switchable between steady and flashing modes, and the white stitching is reflective in car headlights. You and your four-legged friend can enjoy Door County at night even more with the safety of this great collar!

Does your pooch love chewing on squeaky toys but you can’t stand the noise? Hear Doggy! Flats provide the same sensation and enjoyment of traditional squeaky stuffed toys but without the irritating noise or messy stuffing! Dogs hear at a higher frequency (0-45KHz) than humans (0-20KHz). Each Hear Doggy! Flat is tuned to an ultrasonic range between 24-28KHz making them out of human hearing range but still enjoyable for your dog. Collect all the fun characters of Hear Doggy! Flats, including flamingos, skunks or snakes, at Pet Expressions in Carlsville or Ephraim.

Door County Humane Society Friday • August 1, 2014 Mark your calendar! Be sure to join us for another great fundraising evening of music, dancing, food and fun at Harbor View Park in the Village of Egg Harbor!

A dream that began four years ago is now a reality!

Visitation / Adoption Hours Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 12-4pm

Lost or Found Pets? Call 920-746-1111 PO Box 93 3475 County PD Sturgeon Bay

DCHS moved into the newly expanded shelter facility in July 2013. We still need to raise the funds to manage our new facility mortgage free. Become a permanent We Look Forward part of DCHS by giving to Your Visit It’s All to the capital campaign fund. Stop by anytime About the Animals! for a tour of the new For directions and photos of Door County Humane adoptable pets, please visit Society, serving all of Door County! www.DoorAnimals.com 274

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In Memoriam companions of fur and feather

1. Pet’s Name: Trish Born: December 2012 Death: January 2014 Owner: Laurel Ciohon

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2. Pet’s Name: Max Born: Approx. 1983 Death: May 2013 Owner: Chrissy Bergwin

3. Pet’s Name: Sam (“Paunch”) Owners: Kim Steger and Craig Blietz Residence: Sister Bay/Liberty Grove Date of Birth: Approx. 1989/1990 Date of Death: Jan. 28, 2014

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4. Pet’s Name: Ebony Born: Sept. 6, 2003 Death: Jan. 6, 2014 Owners: Joe and Sue Jarosh

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Door County’s Original Pet Boutique

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PETS WELCOME! FOR PAMPERED PETS ... fashion collars, coats, toys, dishes, treats for finicky eaters FOR PET LOVERS ... breed-specific items for over 100 breeds Carlsville: Seven miles no. of Sturgeon Bay 5781 Hwy 42 920.743.2228

Ephraim: Shorewood Village 9922 Water St. (Hwy 42) 920.854.5445

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It’s like going to Doggie Camp! Kennel without cages: Pet Pleasures is a cageless boarding facility with romper room and fenced play area.

Full-Service & Self-Service Dog Wash! 10322 Townline Road Sister Bay, WI 54234-9333

Lodging STURGEON BAY AMERICINN. 622 S. Ashland Ave., Sturgeon Bay. Across from DC Visitors Bureau on Hwy. 42/57. AmericInn offers modern accommodations, warm indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool. Spacious lobby area w/ fireplace, enhanced breakfast, business center and high-speed WiFi. Ease of access to Door County’s offerings. Suites w/ fireplaces and/or whirlpools. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. 920.743.5898, www.americinn.com/ hotels/wi/sturgeonbay. f BAY SHORE INN. 4205 Bay Shore Drive, 2 miles north of Sturgeon Bay. 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom water view suites with private decks to enjoy the sunset. Updated suites having king beds, full kitchens and living room with a sleeper sofa. Indoor and outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. Complementary kayaks and paddleboard on our beach, tennis and basketball courts, bonfire pits and WiFi. 800.556.4551, www.bayshoreinn.net. f doorcountytoday.com

MOTEL 57. 1161 Green Bay Road, Hwy. 42-57, Sturgeon Bay. It’s been saved! All 24 units in this classic motel were remodeled in 2014, and most units now feature kitchenettes. This historical patio style motel is the perfect place for a retro style stay. Plus, the rates are very reasonable. 920.746.8000, www.motel57.com. f O WESTWOOD SHORES WATERFRONT RESORT. 4303 Bay Shore Drive, Sturgeon Bay. One and two bedroom suites with a breathtaking view of the bay. All suites have a living room with a gas fireplace, separate bathroom with a whirlpool tub, a king size bed in a separate bedroom, fully equipped full size kitchen, and private deck. Indoor and outdoor pools, indoor whirlpool, sauna and fitness center. Complimentary rowboats and paddle boats (in season). Smoke-free. No pets. 920.746.4057, www.westwoodshores.net. f 277

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HARBOUR VILLAGE RESORT. 5840 Hwy. 42, Carlsville. Whether you’re camping or just visiting for the day, enjoy our family orientated camping resort with Door County’s largest waterpark! Visit our Fun Zone with the kids for mini golf, bike rental, sports, skate park, Catch-and-Release Pond and lots more, including fun activities and events. We have something for everyone! 920.743.0274, www.harbourvillageresort.net. O

LANDMARK RESORT. 4929 Landmark Drive, Egg Harbor. Enjoy woodland or water views in 1-, 2and 3-bedroom suites featuring full kitchens, balconies or patios, free WiFi and fine furnishings. On-site amenities include multiple pools, tennis courts and casual dining at the Carrington Pub & Grill. Pool open 24/7. 920.868.3205, www.thelandmarkresort.com. f

VALMY RUNAWAY LODGE AT VALMY. 4902 Hwy. 57, Valmy. Close to everything! Located 7 miles north of Sturgeon Bay. RunAway Lodge offers spacious, affordable, updated rooms with refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot and WiFi. Kitchenette rooms have full kitchens. Secluded grill area with tables, fire pit and playground for family fun and picnics. Daily and weekly rates. Pet friendly rooms available. 920.746.4046, www.runawaylodgeatvalmy.com. f O

NEWPORT RESORT. 7888 Church St., Egg Harbor. Our 59 unit family resort offers spacious 1- and 2-bedroom luxury suites. Each suite has a full kitchen, fireplace, and double whirlpool. Indoor and outdoor pools, indoor whirlpool and sauna. Indoor and outdoor playgrounds. Highspeed wireless Internet. Complimentary continental breakfast. Smoke-Free. We hope to be your host on your next visit to Door County! 920.868.9900, www.newportresort.com. f

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SHIPWRECKED INN, RESTAURANT & BREWERY. 7791 Egg Harbor Road, Egg Harbor. Dine at Door County’s only microbrewery. Enjoy patio seating or join us inside to view the brew house while you enjoy the pub’s seasonal creations. Eight guest rooms are available above the pub. 920.868.2767, www.shipwreckedmicrobrew.com. f

FISH CREEK HARBOR GUEST HOUSE. 9484 Spruce St., Fish Creek. Seven luxurious waterfront apartments on the shore of Fish Creek harbor. Antique/ country décor. Full kitchens, fireplaces, cable TV, A/C. Walk to shopping and town. Also, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments with kitchens. Boat slips available. Free WiFi. Open year round. 920.868.2284, www.harborguesthouse.com. f PARKWOOD LODGE. 3775 Hwy. 42, Fish Creek. Affordable Lodge Rooms, Kitchenettes and Suites with wood burning fireplaces. Large indoor pool, whirlpool, game room, playground, grills, picnic tables, hiking trails. Sundeck overlooking the woods. Located on the north end of Fish Creek — across from Peninsula State Park. 920.868.2046, www.parkwoodlodge.com. Find Door County TODAY on

WHITE GULL INN. 4225 Main St., Fish Creek. Historic inn with original antiques, fireplaces, and unforgettable food. Beautifully renovated rooms, suites, and cottages, all with the Inn’s famous full breakfast included. Located off the highway but close to everything in historic Fish Creek. Open year round. 800.624.1987, www.whitegullinn.com. f

Beach Harbor RESORT

3662 north duluth avenue sturgeon bay Home to:

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800.388.8055 “A Breathtaking View of the Bay From Every Suite”

One & two-bedroom suites with complete kitchens, whirlpool, fireplace and TV/DVD’s • indoor/outdoor pools whirlpool • sauna • fitness center • grill & picnic area • complimentary paddle & row boats • Wi-Fi • smoke-free

Westwood Shores Waterfront Resort • 4303 Bay Shore Dr • Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 • stay@westwoodshores.net

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SISTER BAY BIRCHWOOD LODGE. 10571 Hwy. 57. Sister Bay. From the moment you walk into the lobby of Birchwood Lodge you will find yourself in the world or romance and elegance. Enjoy the European setting for your romantic getaway, family reunion or your own wedding. Open year round. Travel Green Wisconsin. 868.854.7195, www.birchwoodlodge.com. f INN AT LITTLE SISTER HILL. 2715 Little Sister Hill Rd., Sister Bay. Nestled in the woods between Ephraim and Sister Bay, we offer 1 and 2 bedroom suites with full kitchens, living/dining areas, private patios/balconies with beautiful wooded views. Outdoor heated pool (Memorial Day Weekend-Labor Day), gas grills/picnic area, playground, fire pit. Open May-October. 920.854.2328, www.doorcountyinn.com.

OPEN HEARTH LODGE. 2669 S. Bay Shore Drive, Sister Bay. Located on 6.5 acres of scenic Door County open space with landscaped lawn, rural meadows and young forests. Our guests are welcomed to enjoy the property — catch a glimpse of deer, ducks or other wildlife with a walk beyond the patio. 920.854.4890 or 888.795.5726, www.openhearthlodge.com.

SCANDINAVIAN LODGE. 10506 Hwy. 57, Sister Bay. Romantic studios; 1-, 2and 3-bedroom condos, all with gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi double whirlpools and kitchens. Indoor/ outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna, fitness and game room, tennis, ping pong, playground, more! Free WiFi. Close to shops, restaurants and the beach. Open year round. 888.64.LODGE (56343), www.scandinavianlodge.com. f

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