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Timeless Design, Elevated Through Hospitality

The Wickwood Team — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:15:06 +0000

There’s something distinct about arriving at Fairview—something that sets it apart not only from a traditional hotel stay, but even from the expected rhythm of a vacation rental. It’s quieter, more personal. From the moment you arrive, there’s a sense that you’ve stepped into a place with a story—one that, for a few days, becomes entirely your own.

Created by Soucie Horner Design Collective (SHDC) as a private extension of Wickwood Inn, Fairview offers an intimate take on design-led hospitality in Saugatuck. This thoughtfully restored home blends the comfort and privacy of a luxury vacation home with the elevated detail and service typically reserved for a boutique inn. Just minutes from downtown and the shores of Lake Michigan, Fairview strikes a rare balance—conveniently close to everything, yet quietly removed, offering a true sense of retreat.

A Storied Home, Thoughtfully Reimagined

Originally built in 1857, the home carries its history with ease. Over time, it has been carefully reimagined through a fresh, livable lens—where heritage meets modern sensibility. Interiors are layered with collected antiques, original artwork, and nuanced design details that unfold gradually. Nothing feels overly styled or untouchable; instead, the home invites you to relax into it, to live within it comfortably.

That’s where Fairview begins to reveal its difference. Mornings arrive gently—coffee on the terrace, sunlight filtering through the trees. Afternoons move without urgency, drifting between the pool, the lawn, and nearby explorations. Evenings naturally gather, whether around the kitchen, at the dining table, or outdoors as the light softens. There’s no prescribed schedule here—the home adapts to the rhythm of your stay.

“Wow, what an amazing stay. Probably one of the most unique decorated houses I’ve stayed at. It has like a French Farm House design. Gorgeous house, the products in the bathrooms are amazing, and the Big Lake is right near by. I would absolutely stay here again.”

~ James, Guest 2025

Effortless Luxury, Thoughtfully Considered

Inside, comfort is both elevated and effortless. Handmade Vispring mattresses, Matoük linens, and marble baths by Waterworks create a refined yet understated sense of luxury. The kitchen is fully equipped for those who wish to cook, though it just as easily accommodates a stocked refrigerator upon arrival or a privately arranged dinner. Every detail is considered, yet nothing feels imposed.

A More Private Expression of the Wickwood Experience

As part of the Wickwood experience, Fairview extends the same thoughtful care and hospitality—but within a more private setting. While the inn offers a social and shared atmosphere, Fairview is a whole-home rental in Saugatuck designed for families, friends, and longer, more personal stays.

It’s the kind of place guests return to—not simply for its beauty, but for how it makes them feel. Effortless, inspired, and entirely at ease. Long after departure, Fairview lingers—not just as a destination, but as an experience of belonging.

Fairview, like The Wickwood Inn, is part of SHDC Hospitality—where private stays are shaped by signature service and design-led living.

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Three Great Farmers Markets Near Saugatuck

The Wickwood Team — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:37:00 +0000

Wednesday & Saturday – through December

Every Wednesday and Saturday from May through December, the Holland Farmers Market, aka the Eighth Street Farmers Market, hosts more than 75 vendors offering everything from soup to nuts. The fresh-picked produce is consistently topnotch, as are the flowers and baked goods. Bonus points for the free parking and jovial ambiance, which includes a food court and live amateur musicians.

Saturday’s – through December

On Saturdays through mid-October, the South Haven Farmers Market offers a diverse marketplace of locally produced goods in support of local growers. There are too many highlights to list (Candles! Handmade blankets! Smoked dog bones!), but you’d be wise to seek out the traditional Michigan pasties, flaky handheld pastry shells filled with fresh beef and vegetables.

Friday’s – through September

The Saugatuck Farmers Market pops up on Fridays through the end of September in front of the Saugatuck Center For The Arts (known as SCA to locals). The market is small but special, a community hub full of impeccable fruits, baked goods, and small batch custom coffees, all of which connects locals and visitors to the farmers and artisans that make this part of Michigan a destination. A cash bar keeps the good times flowing.

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Five Great Reasons to Choose Wickwood Inn

The Wickwood Team — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:28:40 +0000

We could probably come up with a million different ways that the Wickwood Inn is a special place to plan your Art Coast getaway. We’ll stick with five for now.

Gracious Hospitality.

As soon as you walk in the door, you’ll be greeted with friendly hospitality. Our experienced team, led by Susan Michele, will make sure every detail of your experience at Wickwood Inn is on the mark. With more than thirty years’ experience in the hospitality industry – including executive level positions with luxury hotel companies and running her own hospitality consulting firm – Susan’s return to innkeeping is a full-circle dream fulfilled.

“Creating an experience for guests that evokes genuine warmth and hospitality is tremendously rewarding. It’s a joy to watch our guests relax into our staff’s kindness and care, and to see them soothed by the thoughtful detail and design of this unique and beautiful inn.”

Perfect Location.

Not only are we in the heart of downtown Saugatuck and within walking distance of countless bars, restaurants, shops, and well-known galleries, but we’re also perched right on the banks of the Kalamazoo River and just minutes away from Lake Michigan. A number of outdoor destinations, whether in the form of sailing, hiking, or fishing, are yours for the taking.

“The Wickwood is a beautifully appointed inn located in Saugatuck within easy walking distance of dining, shopping and other attractions. The furnishings are amazing. The bed was one of the best ever. The breakfast was perfect each day...”

~ Jack H. – Tripadviser.com

Curated Brand Partners.

Every single touch and texture within the walls of the Wickwood has been curated from the world’s finest offerings. We only pair up with skilled artisans that share the same dedication to excellence and comfort: plush Vispring mattresses from The Luxury Bed Collection; cashmere ALT for Living throws; handcrafted Matoük bed linens and bath towels. At the Wickwood Inn, even the soles of your feet get massaged with wool and silk by the hand-embroidered SHIIR Rugs that layer our guest rooms and suites.

Food.

The Wickwood has been a culinary destination for years. Our seasonal farm-to-table menu routinely draws plaudits from guests, and new items such as a mushroom-and-leek quiche melting with Gruyère and an Eggs Benny Toast topped with a thin sheet of prosciutto, bolster our stellar breakfast menu.

The Owners.

Shea Soucie and Martin Horner, founders of Chicago-based interior design firm Soucie Horner, have spent two decades defining—and refining—the concept of luxury for their clients. They have brought the same sharp eyes and attention to detail to every square inch of the Wickwood Inn. In reimagining the 11-room inn, they’ve designed each room to be unique and customized to offer a different vision of comfort that seamlessly integrates with familiar items from the Wickwood’s distinguished past.

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Explore Ox-Bow School Of Art In Saugatuck

The Wickwood Team — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 23:15:00 +0000

For more than 100 years, Ox-Bow School Of Art and Artists’ Residency has been the kind of unique place that makes Saugatuck, Michigan, a destination. Affiliated with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Ox-Bow offers diverse year-round programming for artists in every stage of their career on its bucolic 115-acre campus. Twenty-four hours a day, artists can access Ox-Bow’s studios, which are at the edge of the Tallmadge Woods overlooking the Ox-Bow lagoon, and feature everything from painting and ceramics studios to an open-air metal sculpture studio, and glassblowing facility.

Founded by Frederick Fursman and Walter Marshall Clute from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1910, Ox-Bow has been a refuge and source of inspiration for many celebrated artists. Those who have been affiliated with the Ox-Bow over the years include Claes Oldenburg, LeRoy Neiman, Shel Silverstein, Janet Fish, Chris Ware, Ellen Lanyon, Ed Paschke, and Nicole Hollander.

But you don’t have to be an artist to be part of Ox-Bow’s creative community. Plan your stay at the Wickwood Inn and get involved in the following ways without sacrificing a lifetime of blood, sweat, and tears.

Four times a year, the Ox-Bow hosts Friday Night Open Studios. You can watch glass and metal demonstrations and participate in a live auction underneath the tent while enjoying complimentary appetizers and beverages. (FYI: Parking is hard to come by. Take the free shuttle—Saugatuck’s Interurban—or hop on your bikes and enjoy the ride.)

No advanced art degree is required for an Art On The Meadow Workshop. Anyone can participate in a daylong (or four-day) course on whatever gets the muses going. Study the art of pastels, watercolors, glass beadmaking, writing, Korean cooking, letterpress . . . the possibilities are endless. Or take a Summer Art Course and find yourself working closely alongside artists from across the country with world-class instructors for a week or two. Summer courses are open to all skill levels and classes range from ceramics, fiber, photo, painting and drawing, to sculpture, metals, printmaking and more.

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