SPA TREATMENTS

Massage & Body Care

RELAXATION MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125 • 80 MINUTES $165

Classic Swedish massage techniques come together to create the ultimate experience of relaxation. This combination of gentle flowing strokes and tissue release help you achieve a mind/body balance, leaving you refreshed and relaxed. Light to medium pressure.

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $165 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185

This dynamic massage includes medium to deep pressure which targets specific areas of concern and penetrates deeper muscle and tissue structures. Medium to deep pressure.

"GRAND" STONE MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $160 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $140 • 80 MINUTES $185

Basalt stones are heated to a comfortable level and used to glide over tight muscles to melt stress and reduce inflammation. This provides a unique and soothing massage. Light to medium pressure. Upgrade to deep tissue for an additional $10.

MOTHER TO BE MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $145 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125

Soon to be mommies need pampering too. A light, gentle massage concentrating on back, neck and shoulders, and also targets swollen, tired feet. Not recommended during 1st trimester or with high-risk pregnancies. Light to medium pressure.

BODY RENEWAL | REGULAR: 100 MINUTES $220 | MIDWEEK: 100 MINUTES $200

Allow yourself to be enveloped by essential oil blends that will assist in reaching the deepest state of relaxation. Unwind with hot stones and an infused compress that will relieve muscle tension and fatigue. Drift away in a warm linen wrap while your therapist provides a soothing neck and scalp massage. We will end your treatment with a refreshing face massage using our unique cold facial globes.

STRESS RELIEF MASSAGE AND WRAP | REGULAR: 75 MINUTES $185 | MIDWEEK: 75 MINUTES $165

A customized blend of essential oils is massaged into the body, softening the muscles. A layer of warm infused towels is wrapped around the body for ultimate relaxation and opening pores detoxifying the body. A soothing scalp and facial massage are performed while you are cocooned, allowing you to completely unwind. End this relaxing treatment with a massage for the ultimate relaxation experience.

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $150 • 80 MINUTES $190 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $130 • 80 MINUTES $170

Relax with this full-body luxurious massage, which incorporates a customized blend of essential oils. Using classic Swedish massage techniques combined with your choice of essential oil blend, this treatment will bring you the ultimate relaxation experience.

JUST THE TWO OF US - RELAXATION MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125 • 80 MINUTES $165

JUST THE TWO OF US - "GRAND" STONE MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $160 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $140 • 80 MINUTES $185

JUST THE TWO OF US - DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $165 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185

JUST THE TWO OF US - AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $150 • 80 MINUTES $190 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $130 • 80 MINUTES $170

JUST THE TWO OF US - MOTHER TO BE MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $145 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125

Regular Pricing: Friday - Sunday | Midweek Pricing: Monday - Thursday
* Not recommended with sun burns.

MASSAGE TREATMENT ENHANCEMENTS*

Enhance your Spa experience with one of these treatments.

Warm Nourishing Scalp Treatment $10
A warm oil infused with organic lavender and vetiver oil massaged into scalp for true and deep relaxation. This will nourish the scalp and delight the senses.

Foot Treatment $15
Enhance your foot massage with an invigorating application of rich Arnica Cooling cream along with warmth and relaxation of heat packs and Hot stones to seal in moisturize the feet.

Regenerating Facial Massage $15
Organic facial serum is massaged into skin as you drift away, we massage the skin with cold facial globes that will de-puff areas of concern. As you drift into relaxation a refreshing toner is applied. Leaving your skin feeling and looking hydrated.

*This is performed while mask is still on.

Back Glow $15
A gentle back exfoliation with Olive and Bee Balm scrub is massaged into the back. Warm towels are then applied to increase relaxation.

* Treatment enhancements may only be added to 50 or 80 minute services. Enhancements do not add time to treatments. Massage Treatment Enhancements are not applicable to Body Scrubs

HYDRAFACIAL

Signature HydraFacial- 25-minutes $200

This efficient and satisfying treatment will deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate skin delivering instant results. A gentle peel followed by an infusion of hyaluronic acid will leave the skin soft and radiant.

Deluxe HydraFacial- 50-minutes $250

Our signature treatment with choice of targeted booster serum to reduce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while improving elasticity, or brighten and balance skin tone with focused attention on pigmentation.

Spa Grand Traverse Platinum HydraFacial- 80-minutes- $300

Everything we love in one luxurious service. Lymphatic drainage will reduce puffiness and improve contouring. A blend of AHA and BHA deeply cleanse, exfoliate, and extract. Targeted boosters address areas of concern while LED light therapy reduces bacteria, inflammation, and fine lines. Powerful antioxidants and hyaluronic acid offer maximum protection and hydration.

HydraFacial TREATMENT ENHANCEMENTS

Britenol Spot Treatment $25
Target dark spots and sun spots for a more even complexion.

Murad Retinol Booster $40
A potent serum that minimizes wrinkles and maximizes surface renewal as it evens out tone.

Murad Vita-C Booster $40
Brighten and smooth skin complexion. Reduce appearance of hyperpigmentation.

NassifMD Hydraglucan Booster $25
Exfoliate and improve cell renewal while also delivering a powerful cocktail of hyaluronic acid, glucan, and betaine to hydrate the skin. Natural humectants increase hydration and address signs of aging helping to restore a smoother, youthful appearance.

ReGen GF $50
Regenerative Peptides mimic growth factors to boost production of collagen, elastin, and accelerates skin repair.

Eye Perk $40
Hydrates and brightens eyes for a refreshed and renewed look.

Lip Perk $30
Exfoliate, hydrate, and plump the natural lip area.

* Enhancements do not add time to treatments.

Facials

- ORGANIC BENEFITS AND TREATMENTS -

• Healthy skin is a reflection of what you feed your body.
• Choosing organic ingredients ensures that there are no harsh chemicals added.
• Our products do not contain harmful chemicals like added parabens, petrolatum, mineral oils, propylene glycol, or sodium lauryl sulfate.

Age Corrective Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $155, 80 minutes $195 | Midweek: 50 minutes $135, 80 minutes $175

Improved cell turnover will target texture, tone, and increase moisture retention for increased elasticity and firmness. Good for all skin types except active acne. Ideal for preventative or mature aging concerns.

Immunity Defense Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $150, 80 minutes $190 | Midweek: 50 minutes $130, 80 minutes $170

Focused treatments help ease distressed or imbalanced skin to improve clarity. Strengthen and protect the skins natural lipid barrier for greater function and lasting hydration. Great for normal, sensitive, oily, and breakout prone skin.

Repair and Restore Men’s Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $145 | Midweek: 50 minutes $125

Created specifically for the male complexion, this facial treatment will refresh, nourish and relax, while restoring the skin to the state of comfort and strength. A cooling gel mask relieves sensitivities caused by razor burn, sun exposure and environmental stress. A relaxing neck, shoulder and scalp massage follows.

* recommended for normal/dry/mature/hyper pigmented skin

EMINENCE FACIAL ENHANCEMENTS *

Ageless Peptide Treatment $25

Greatly improve texture and tone while restoring collagen targeting fine lines and wrinkles.

Blueberry Detox Firming Peel $20

Deep clean pores and dramatically improve skin texture and tone.

Hungarian Herbal Mud Treatment $15

Potent mineral trace elements with cinnamon and paprika nourish while eliminating toxins and bacteria associated with breakouts.

Lip Treatment $15

Gentle fruit enzymes refine lip area while shea butter and avocado oil deeply hydrate. Botanical peptides target lines and concerns of aging.

Vitamin C Upgrade $10

Brighten and refresh your skin while defending it against free radical damage.

Scalp Treatment $10

Enhance your scalp massage with this nourishing vitamin packed treatment.

* Treatment enhancements may only be added to 50 or 80 minute services. Enhancements do not add time to treatments.

Nail Care

Spa Grand Traverse Customized Nail Care

Our customized manicure and pedicure will relax and refresh you. Melt your stress away with a soak for your fingers or toes. A stress relieving scrub is applied, followed by a hand and arm massage or foot and leg massage and choice of nail color.
Manicure | Regular: 50 minutes $55 | Midweek: 50 minutes $50
Pedicure | Regular: 50 minutes $65 | Midweek: 50 minutes $60
Manicure & Pedicure Combo | 100 minutes $95

Men’s Hand Maintenance | Regular: 50 minutes $45 | Midweek: 50 minutes $40
Rejuvenate your hands with a soothing soak, exfoliation, nail care, sports buff, and revitalizing moisturizer.

Men’s Foot Maintenance | Regular: 50 minutes $55 | Midweek: 50 minutes $50
Rejuvenate your feet with a soothing soak, exfoliation, nail care, sports buff and revitalizing moisturizer.

Express Manicure Pedicure Combo | 50 minutes $70
A quick clean up of the nail and polish.

No-Chip Manicure | Regular: 50 minutes $65 | Midweek: 50 minutes $60
Get more wear out of your nail polish. Zero dry time, mirror finish, no nicks, chips or smudges leaving your nails strong and protected.

MANICURE TREATMENT ENHANCEMENTS

Enhance your Spa experience with one of these treatments.

Nail design $10
(limit one nail per hand)

French Polish $10

PEDICURE TREATMENT ENHANCEMENTS

Resurfacing Treatment $10
Specialized callus removal with the use of Alpha Hydroxy acids will leave your feet feeling their best.

Nail Design $10
(limit one nail per foot)

French Polish $10

* Treatment enhancements may only be added to 50 minute services. Enhancements do not add time to treatments.

HAIR ARTISTRY

DESIGN CUT | $45

Shampoo/ Haircut/ Blow-dry

SHAMPOO AND BLOW-DRY | $35

MEN'S HAIRCUT/STYLE | $35

CUSTOM STYLE OR UP DO | $65 ++

BRIDAL UPDO | $80 ++

Clip in extensions will result in an upcharge and must be provided by the guest.

CORRECTIVE COLOR | PRICED UPON CONSULTATION

COLORING | $70 ++

ROOT TOUCH UP | $60++

PARTIAL HIGHLIGHT/LOWLIGHT | $75 ++

PARTIAL HIGHLIGHT WITH SINGLE PROCESS COLOR | $95++

FULL HIGHLIGHT/LOWLIGHT | $95 ++

FULL HIGHLIGHT WITH SINGLE PROCESS COLOR | $115++

"DESIGN" COLOR | $95++

Gloss | $30++

Balayage | $125++

Bleach Retouch | $80 ++

Fashion Tones | $180 ++ Consultation advised prior to booking

Hot Iron Style | $35 Hair curling or straightening, does not include shampoo/blow-dry

HAIRCARE TREATMENT ENHANCEMENTS

SPLIT END HAIR REPAIR $15

Promote stronger, healthier hair and defend your tresses against daily styling and environmental stress. Treat for color services, design cuts, and shampoo blow dry.

PURIFYING ACAI HAIR FACIAL $10

Our anti-residue shampoo followed by our Acai deep conditioning treatment will restore radiance and shine while leaving your hair softer and more manageable. Perfect addition to your shampoo blow dry or design cut.

EXPRESS PEDICURE $45

(may only be added with chemical services)

EXPRESS MANICURE $35

(may only be added with chemical services)

LASH OR BROW TINTING $20

(may only be added with chemical services)

WAXING

Eyebrows $20
Lip or Chin $15
Lip and Brows $24
Lip, Chin, and Brows $30

(may only be added with chemical services)

Treatment enhancements do not add time to treatments.

WAXING

Eyebrows | $20
Lip or Chin | $15
Lip and Brows | $24
Lip, Chin, and Brows | $30
Full Face | $34
Bikini | $45+
Brazilian | $60 +
Partial Leg | $45+
Full Leg | $65+
Under Arm | $30
Back | $55+
Chest | $40+

NOVALASH EYELASHES

NovaLash Eyelash Extension Features:

Soft and supple texture
Extremely light weight
High gloss
Sanitary
Maintains curl when wet
Excellent choice for sensitive eyelid skin
Long lasting

NovaLash Classic uses individual extensions that attach to individual lashes. NovaLash Classic Pricing:
$175 full set | $100 half set | $60 refresh

NovaLash American Volume uses groups of lashes attached to each lash. Nova Lash American Volume Pricing:
$200 full set | $120 half set | $70 refresh

MEN'S SERVICES

Repair & Restore Men’s Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $125 | Midweek: 50 minutes $115

Men’s Hand and Foot Maintenance | 50 minutes Manicure $40 • Pedicure $50

Rejuvenate your hand and feet with a soothing soak, exfoliation, nail care, sports buff and revitalizing moisturizer.

Men’s Deep Tissue Massage | Regular: 50 minutes $145 • 80 minutes $175 | Midweek: 50 minutes $135 • 80 minutes $165

A deeper muscle and tissue massage targeting specific areas of concern as needed.

CUSTOMIZE A PARTY

PARTY PLANNING | LET US CUSTOMIZE AN EVENT JUST FOR YOU.

GIRL'S NIGHT OUT | BRIDAL RETREATS | BACHELORETTE PARTIES | OFFICE PARTIES | PEDI-PARTIES | MOTHER/DAUGHTER DAYS | AND SO MUCH MORE!

Call our Group Spa Coordinator at 231-534-6756.

SPA ETIQUETTE

RESERVATIONS

Please be sure to make your spa appointments at your earliest convenience so that we are able to assure you a time that best fits your schedule.

Cancellation Policy

The spa requires a 24 hour notice prior to cancellation to avoid being charged the full price of your service.

GRATUITIES

An adjustable 20% gratuity is added to all spa services for your convenience.

ARRIVAL TIME

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time. This allows for change into spa attire and time to unwind in our relaxation area.

ATTIRE

A robe and slippers will be provided for your visit. For any of our wet treatments, a swimsuit is recommended for your comfort or a disposable swimsuit will be provided upon request. For our Thai Bodywork service, please wear loose fitted stretchable clothing.

RECOMMENDATION

After excess alcohol consumption and pro-longed sun exposure, massage and body care services are not recommended.

RUNNING LATE?

Treatments are scheduled on the hour. If you arrive late, your treatment time may be affected to accommodate our next guest. Please call and let us know if you are running late.

GENDER REQUEST

We will do our best to accommodate your preference for a male or female therapist. Each of our therapists is highly skilled, certified and trained in each service to ensure satisfaction, privacy and comfort.

MINORS

Adults 18 years of age and over are welcome to receive spa services.

LOCATION

Spa Grand Traverse is located on the lower east level of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. There is outside access from the Spa/Club parking lot at the East end of the building for your convenience.

PREGNANCY

Not all spa treatments are recommended during the first trimester or for high risk pregnancies. After that, please seek the advice of your doctor if you are unsure.

The Spa is a Serene Environment | Please respect those around you seeking a relaxing atmosphere. Please turn off cell phones.

SPA SERVICE PACKAGES

Pure Serenity- 4 hours for $310

50 minute Relaxation Massage
50 minute Immunity Defense Facial
100 minute Spa Grand Traverse Customized Manicure & Pedicure Combo

Refresh and Rejuvenate- 2 hours for $220

50 minute Relaxation Massage
50 minute Immunity Defense Facial

Spa Wellness Retreat- 3 hours for $270

50 minute Relaxation Massage
50 minute Immunity Defense Facial
Choice of 50 minute Spa Grand Traverse Customized Manicure OR Pedicure

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Mind, Body, and Spirit

Spa, Health Club services support well being

Aristotle once said that humans, by nature, are social animals. So when public health concerns dictated a need to distance ourselves from each other, it was easy to feel lonely and isolated.

What better time, then, to practice self-care — defined as anything you do deliberately to enhance your physical and emotional well-being?

There are many types of self-care, from getting enough sleep to eating better. It can also include a trip to the spa or joining an exercise class. You’ll find any number of options to meet your self-care needs at Spa Grand Traverse or at the Resort’s Health Club.

Self-Care at the Spa

The way you look can affirm your sense of self. A trip to Spa Grand Traverse is a safe and simple way to achieve that goal.

“Taking care of yourself is more important than ever,” says Dawn Olsen, director of Spa and Recreation Operations at the Resort. “When you feel even a little bit better, it just makes everything better.”

In 2020, the Spa established additional safety protocols for the well-being of guests and staff.

“It’s so important that someone can come in and be put at ease right away,” Olsen says. “The Spa can be a place where you can relax and destress, and that’s the importance of any of our beauty services — to provide that self-care and a sense of well-being. It really can be immediately beneficial and make you feel better about the world and yourself.”

Olsen says that guests were delighted to finally get back to the spa last year and that facials have been especially popular. Choices are designed to repair, restore, and/or refresh.

“It’s a simple way to ease back into spa services, and our skin can certainly use them,” she adds. “Taking care of your skin is huge from a self-care aspect.”

A pedicure is another way to put a spring in your step. An express manicure-pedicure

combo includes a quick nail cleanup and a fresh coat of polish to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed. “You can even do a lot with a mini pedicure,”

Olsen says. “You spend a half-hour and leave feeling 10 times better than when you came in.”

Other services include massage, hair artistry, waxing, HydraFacial skin treatment, and NovaLash eyelash extensions.

Health Club

Another way to nurture mind, body, and spirit is to focus on physical well-being. When you feel good physically, the world seems a little brighter, and exercise can keep the mind and body in harmony.

“It’s important to do whatever it is that gives you that sense of well-being,” Olsen says. “Self-care just naturally parlays into fitness and that connection of taking care of yourself physically and mentally.”

Spiritual needs can also be met when you’re fully immersed in your favorite activity, whether that’s on a yoga mat or on a tennis court. The Resort currently offers an array of fitness classes and activities.

“You can work out at home,” Olsen says, “but it’s not the same as being in a room with other people.”

One of the most popular classes last summer was yoga and meditation on the beach. And indoors, there are plenty of large meeting rooms to allow people to spread out.

Aqua aerobics have also continued at the indoor pool and remain as popular as ever.

“We are so fortunate,” Olsen says, “to have all the space that we have.”

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Facetime

Meeting in person has never been safer

Before 197 attendees of the North American Space Summit gathered in person at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in late summer 2020, there was one overarching concern: if protocols were in place to keep them safe.

“The answer was, ‘Absolutely, yes,’” says Gavin Brown, executive director of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturers Association, which hosted the three-day conference last August and September. “Indeed, we surpassed their expectations.”

In tandem with the Resort’s events, banquets, and facilities team, Brown spent weeks meticulously planning the hybrid meeting, a blend of virtual and in-person formats that included keynote speakers, panel discussions, group meals, and networking.

In addition to social distancing and the Resort’s temperature scans at all entrances, Brown’s team brought in a second thermal scan device that every attendee used upon entering the event space to “ensure that we got it right,” he says.

“Our concerns were how would we ensure the health and well-being of every person who attended,” says Brown, whose association promotes Michigan’s aerospace manufacturing industry. “Through detailed protocols seamlessly executed by the Resort staff, we demonstrated a stewardship and respect for COVID-19.”

WIDE-OPEN SPACES

With its 86,500 square feet of meeting and event space, the Resort can safely welcome hundreds on its property, where recent renovations included fiber-optic cable throughout the building, a top-to-bottom décor refresh, and touchless restroom amenities.

Beyond the visible changes, the Resort’s events, banquets, and facilities team spent hundreds of hours behind the scenes forging protocols that would ensure the safest events possible.

“We tweaked things every day,” says Mickey Cannon, director of food and beverage. “Every day there were changes and improvements to our safety protocols.”

In addition to medical-grade Clorox Total 360 System Electrostatic Sprayers, which can be used on any surface, the Resort’s investments included touchless temperature stations at all entrances, plexiglass protectors for food and beverage stations, linenless banquet setups, and multiple hours of training for all staff on cleaning procedures and the use of chemicals.

The Resort’s ability to pivot so well was due to leadership, says Gaye O’Neal, director of conference & food services.

“When this all first started happening, our general manager and management team got ahead of it and created every scenario — we’ve been able to anticipate quickly as things have been opening up,” she says. “We had our game plan, and when we had to change at the last minute, the team was trained and ready to go.”

Creating a safe space for people to meet has become more important than ever, says Katie Leonard, director of sales.

“People crave it,” says Leonard, who has been receiving calls from banking, insurance, finance, technology, and real estate event planners. “A lot of these associations that I talk to, their attendees want to gather, network, and meet in person.”

Meetings and events are trending away from in-person to a hybrid style, which utilizes the Resort’s in-house A/V team, high-end technological capabilities, and state-of-the-art sound system, all upgraded this past year.

“A lot of groups have moved to hybrid,” Leonard says. “Hybrid is really going to be the story in 2021.”

2021: FULL SPEED AHEAD

Brown says the hybrid approach worked so well at the North American Space Summit that he began registering attendees for the 2021 conference.

“We’ve gotten 30 percent asking if they can re-register,” says Brown, whose fourth conference with the Resort is scheduled for early fall again. “We expect 400 to 500 next year.”

He believes that the high demand for next year is because his organization made the conscious decision to engage business in 2020.

“What we are doing is building a space ecosystem in Michigan, and the only way to do that is by bringing individual companies together to build interpersonal relationships,” says Brown, whose association launched in 2007. “It was so important to hold this in person, because business decisions were predicated on the interactions that happened in this conference.”

The reaction from the summit’s attendees was “outstanding,” Brown says.

“The summit was the first time they were able to engage clients face-to-face (since the COVID-19 shutdown),” he says. “The level of trust they couldn’t get virtually was nurtured and established at our conference because the Resort was extremely good at implementing the protocols that we needed to have to ensure the safety of each and every one of our guests.”

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Carrying on the Work of Ancestors

Grand Traverse Band supports is people

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians is looking to the future with confidence and commitment.

“Our people are optimistic and pleased about the future,” says Tribal Chairman David Arroyo. “They want to continue what past leaders started, to continue to grow. We are carrying on the work of those who came before us.”

And that growth continues as the tribe supports a variety of projects across the Grand Traverse region.

For example, Turtle Creek Hotel & Casino sponsors the Traverse City Spring Horse Show at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg. The multiweek event kicks off the season at the horse park and draws hundreds. Riders compete for both prestige and prize money. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, spectators were not allowed to attend in 2020.

The 2021 edition is scheduled for June 9-27.

In December 2019, officials from the casino announced they had purchased naming rights for the 4,660-seat baseball park of the Traverse City Pit Spitters of the collegiate Northwoods League. The ballpark is now known as Turtle Creek Stadium and is a must-see venue for baseball fans who visit northern Michigan.

The park sits about three miles south of Traverse City and has evolved into an entertainment facility that hosts movie nights, concerts, meetings, and more.

The city of Traverse City and the tribe worked together on an eye-catching mural in the Clinch Park tunnel downtown.

“It combines elements of style and calligraphy,” explains Colorado artist Bobby MaGee Lopez, who has Apache ancestry and created the panels that line the walls of the tunnel. “Its imagery features bold colors, draws awareness to the area, and pays homage to Native American culture.”

The work also credits the previous tribal wall art created by artist Lois Beardslee. Time and the environment had degraded her creation over the years. The new mural weaves in themes and images that include plants and animals, tribal symbolism, body markings, and tattoos.

Since 1994, the Grand Traverse Band has awarded more than $41 million in gaming revenue to local units of government to support emergency services, social services, and school projects in the region.

Tribal government continues work on placing lands into trust; negotiating fishing and gaming contracts; and providing for the health, education, safety, and wellbeing of 4,000-plus tribal members.

Vital to those efforts is the tribe’s Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED) and its two subsidiaries, Grand Traverse Engineering and Construction (GTEC) and Bay Shore Steel Works. The tribe purchased GTEC in 2014 to provide construction management, civil engineering, water resources planning, and transportation engineering services to federal, state, commercial, and tribal entities.

In 2019, the tribe bought Bay Shore Steel Works, a full-service component manufacturer and finisher that supplies the Department of Defense with armor plate components for assault vehicles and tanks.

Tribal officials are aware of the progress their people have made and are dedicated to continuing improvements.

“Every day we are making history,” says Arroyo, who has served on the tribal council since 2004. “We are going to get there. When our children look back, what will they see? Remember, what we do today matters.”

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The Den

This is how we play

THE DEN, a new 3,000-square-foot entertainment center, combines a classic arcade vibe with high-tech and group activities to deliver family-friendly fun with an up north flair. Featured attractions include virtual reality and arcade games, northern Michigan’s first axe-throwing range, miniature bowling, an escape room, and a bar.

“IT WAS AN OPPORTUNITYto bring more entertainment into the building,” says Matthew Bryant, the Resort’s general manager. He designed The Den in partnership with Illinois-based Family Entertainment Group. “It is something that really just enhanced the amenities that we had.”

WHILE THE INDOOR GAMES COMPLEMENT the Resort’s outdoor activities, The Den’s bar — which serves housemade pizza, fried wonton pickles, cocktails, and more — diversifies the Resort’s dining options.

“What we’re trying to do with the food and beverage here is to have outlets that are distinct so the experiences are different,” Bryant says, contrasting The Den’s upscale pub fare with Aerie’s fine dining, and its high-energy atmosphere with Jack’s laidback vibe. “The Den is that action room; that’s where you get that energy back together.”

AND THERE IS ACTION APLENTY. Two lanes of axe-throwing foster friendly adult competition, while the Egyptian-themed escape room encourages teamwork and problem-solving. The VR experiences, which are open to users 10 and older, include a roller coaster simulation and the Beat Saber rhythm game. The arcade, where players pay with reloadable, reusable swipe cards, features both the latest video games and old favorites.

Even though many of The Den’s attractions are geared toward adults and older kids, families with little ones can still enjoy the games and mini bowling. The Den’s four lanes are shorter than traditional ones, and the pins and bowling balls are smaller. Players wear their own shoes the entire time.

WHEN ALLENDALE LIFESTYLE BLOGGER Kristin Jones visited the Resort last summer with her husband and son, she was impressed by The Den’s activity selection. Even her toddler enjoyed knocking down pins.

“It was really fun,” Jones says. “You can tell they didn’t just throw a few arcade games in there. It was super well-thought-out, and there was always something different. You could spend hours in there.”

That thoughtfulness goes back to Bryant, who combined northern Michigan imagery “lumber, bear, and buffalo plaid” — with his own interests to create a trendy space with retro touches. For example, Flint-style Coney dogs, which he grew up eating in his hometown, are on the menu, while the color scheme pays homage to Star Wars.

THE RESULT IS A HIP, FUN HANGOUT for guests of all ages. “It’s a place where a group of adults can come and have a great time,” says Scott Brown, director of marketing at Family Entertainment Group. “Or a family with kids can come and have a great time, or a business meeting can come and have some team building.”

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It's Great Outdoors

Resort is surrounded by opportunities to explore.

Most hotel properties only extend as far as the edge of the parking lot.

That’s not the case at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, where guests have near-endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors. The property encompasses 900 beautiful acres that change character effortlessly from one season to the next.

Rolling green summertime fairways transition to displays of northern Michigan fall color, which in turn fade to snowy wintertime expanses suited to escapades on snowshoes or cross-country skis.

At Grand Traverse Resort, you’re never cooped up indoors — no matter the season. Here are a few outdoor adventures to try during your visit.

Golf: With 54 holes of championship golf, Grand Traverse Resort is one of northern Michigan’s largest, most expansive, and most revered destinations for golfers from all around the world. Collectively, the Resort’s three golf courses — Spruce Run (its first, opened in 1979), The Wolverine (designed by Gary Player), and The Bear (designed by Jack Nicklaus) — have earned a slew of awards and accolades from the likes of Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and Links Magazine. If you’ve got golf on the brain, just be sure to book your tee time early: Summer 2020 was the busiest season on record for the golf courses at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

Beach Club: Traverse City is one of the most popular summertime destinations in the entire Midwest, known for its gorgeous weather, beautiful beaches, and wealth of festivals and events. A drawback of this popularity? Finding even a few square feet of space to call your own at a local beach isn’t always an easy feat during the warmest months. Luckily, as a guest or member of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, you can enjoy private beach access at our Beach Club, situated right on East Grand Traverse Bay. Relax on the beach and work on your tan, jump into the water for a refreshing swim on a hot day, or take in a splendid sunset on a warm summer evening. Through a contract with Blue Sky Rentals, we’re also able to offer a variety of watersport opportunities at the Beach Club — whether that takes the form of a sunrise paddleboard or a Jet Ski race across the gleaming surface of the bay.

On-property adventures: With 900 acres of property right outside the door, guests find that there are plenty of ways to fit in their customary morning jog or afternoon walk while visiting. These opportunities don’t disappear with seasonal shifts, either. With plenty of trees on the property, guests will find ample spots to snap stunning fall color photos in September and October. As for winter, don’t forget to pack snowshoes or cross-country skis for a trek across Resort property.

Off-property adventures: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is located in proximity to some of the best hiking, biking, running, and cross-country skiing that northern Michigan has to offer. Popular draws like the TART (Traverse Area Recreational Trail), the Vasa Pathway, and the Maple Bay Natural Area are just minutes away. Guests can catch the

TART trail nearby and bike all the way to downtown Traverse city — and beyond to Suttons Bay in Leelanau County if they want to. Guests also regularly plan day trips to other parks throughout the region, including Mission Point Lighthouse on Old Mission Peninsula and the world-famous Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. And opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, boating, and tubing are plentiful. No matter the type of outdoor experience you’re looking for, northern Michigan has something to suit.

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RELAXATION MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125 • 80 MINUTES $165

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $165 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185

"GRAND" STONE MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $160 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $140 • 80 MINUTES $185

MOTHER TO BE MASSAGE | REGULAR: 50 MINUTES $145 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125

BODY RENEWAL | REGULAR: 100 MINUTES $220 | MIDWEEK: 100 MINUTES $200

STRESS RELIEF MASSAGE AND WRAP | REGULAR: 75 MINUTES $185 | MIDWEEK: 75 MINUTES $165

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $150 • 80 MINUTES $190 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $130 • 80 MINUTES $170

JUST THE TWO OF US - RELAXATION MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125 • 80 MINUTES $165

JUST THE TWO OF US - "GRAND" STONE MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $160 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $140 • 80 MINUTES $185

JUST THE TWO OF US - DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $165 • 80 MINUTES $205 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $145 • 80 MINUTES $185

JUST THE TWO OF US - AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $150 • 80 MINUTES $190 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $130 • 80 MINUTES $170

JUST THE TWO OF US - MOTHER TO BE MASSAGE | REGULAR 50 MINUTES $145 | MIDWEEK: 50 MINUTES $125

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Signature HydraFacial- 25-minutes $200

Deluxe HydraFacial- 50-minutes $250

Spa Grand Traverse Platinum HydraFacial- 80-minutes- $300

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Age Corrective Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $155, 80 minutes $195 | Midweek: 50 minutes $135, 80 minutes $175

Immunity Defense Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $150, 80 minutes $190 | Midweek: 50 minutes $130, 80 minutes $170

Repair and Restore Men’s Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $145 | Midweek: 50 minutes $125

Ageless Peptide Treatment $25

Blueberry Detox Firming Peel $20

Hungarian Herbal Mud Treatment $15

Lip Treatment $15

Vitamin C Upgrade $10

Scalp Treatment $10

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DESIGN CUT | $45

SHAMPOO AND BLOW-DRY | $35

MEN'S HAIRCUT/STYLE | $35

CUSTOM STYLE OR UP DO | $65 ++

BRIDAL UPDO | $80 ++

CORRECTIVE COLOR | PRICED UPON CONSULTATION

COLORING | $70 ++

ROOT TOUCH UP | $60++

PARTIAL HIGHLIGHT/LOWLIGHT | $75 ++

PARTIAL HIGHLIGHT WITH SINGLE PROCESS COLOR | $95++

FULL HIGHLIGHT/LOWLIGHT | $95 ++

FULL HIGHLIGHT WITH SINGLE PROCESS COLOR | $115++

"DESIGN" COLOR | $95++

Gloss | $30++

Balayage | $125++

Bleach Retouch | $80 ++

Fashion Tones | $180 ++ Consultation advised prior to booking

Hot Iron Style | $35 Hair curling or straightening, does not include shampoo/blow-dry

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SPLIT END HAIR REPAIR $15

PURIFYING ACAI HAIR FACIAL $10

EXPRESS PEDICURE $45

EXPRESS MANICURE $35

LASH OR BROW TINTING $20

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Repair & Restore Men’s Facial | Regular: 50 minutes $125 | Midweek: 50 minutes $115

Men’s Hand and Foot Maintenance | 50 minutes Manicure $40 • Pedicure $50

Men’s Deep Tissue Massage | Regular: 50 minutes $145 • 80 minutes $175 | Midweek: 50 minutes $135 • 80 minutes $165

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