The Country Hermitage is a countryside inn nestled in a cherry orchard overlooking East Grand Traverse Bay. And guess what happens when a local Michigan cherry farmer/preservationist purchases “the Yellow House on the Hill” and has the vision to renovate and exquisitely furnish it with antiques and modern furnishings and hires a local couple, of whom one is a talented chef and the other comes with hospitality experience?…….. PURE MAGIC!
Come and experience the hospitality and comfort of this Queen-Anne Victorian-style B&B situated amongst the rolling hills of Northern Michigan’s largest organic tart cherry orchard. Here, you will find seven comfortably decorated guest rooms with private baths and upscale amenities. The inn is all about a peaceful and serene country location, complete with a private pond and porch where guests can relax to take in all the extraordinary views! The popular tourist destinations of Traverse City and Elk Rapids are just a short drive away and include unique shopping, farm-to-table dining, and local breweries and wineries.
Each morning, guests enjoy a farm-fresh breakfast that is locally sourced and artfully prepared. Wake up to the aromas of freshly roasted coffee from Higher Grounds, a local all-organic coffee roaster in Traverse City. Chef Eric enjoys preparing French-inspired dishes and loves adding unexpected little twists that are fancy and approachable. Some of his favorite breakfasts that have become guest favorites include a feta herbed pastry torte seasoned with parsley, mint, and tarragon and topped with an egg. The self-served first course begins with homemade muffins or a seasonal fruit dish, followed by a mouth-watering main entree such as Croissant French Toast, Almond Cherry Pancakes, or Unique Savory Dishes and Fritters made with locally grown fruits and vegetables. And, of course, the seasonal part is commonly cherry-centric!