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Welcome to Northern Soul. I’m Laurel. I document adventures that delight me in the Great Lakes region. I hope they delight you too. Happy exploring.

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Vintage Summer Vacation Dreamland: Hotel Walloon

Vintage Summer Vacation Dreamland: Hotel Walloon

In March 2020 I had the opportunity to visit Hotel Walloon near Petoskey, Michigan on behalf of MyNorth . Hotel Walloon is a Four-Diamond boutique hotel perched on the shores of Walloon Lake. My piece on MyNorth.com transports readers to the adorable villiage of Walloon Lake, the history of the resort community, and the vintage charm and intentional design of Hotel Walloon.

I share a few photos from my trip below. Read the entire piece, Hotel Walloon: Vintage Northern Michigan Vacation Magic here.

An Old Fashioned and a game of scrabble in Hotel Walloon’s cozy lobby.

An Old Fashioned and a game of scrabble in Hotel Walloon’s cozy lobby.

Ground level rooms with charming, rocking-chair-laden porches overlooking Walloon Lake.

Ground level rooms with charming, rocking-chair-laden porches overlooking Walloon Lake.

An outdoor hot tub overlooking Walloon Lake

An outdoor hot tub overlooking Walloon Lake

Luxurious rooms with Northern Michigan-inspired decor.

Luxurious rooms with Northern Michigan-inspired decor.

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