2 Lads Winery on Old Mission Peninsula

We stumbled upon a Michigan winery that we'd never heard of called 2 Lads on Old Mission Peninsula.  We were very very impressed with the quality of the wines and the beautiful views. If you are short on time they have a tasting room, but for the full effect, catch a tour where you can experience the vineyard, the cellar and partake of a food and wine pairing. The two lads who own the property are Chris Baldyga from Traverse City area and Cornell Oliver from South Africa. They make a superb team.

Quilt Barn Trail on Old Mission Peninsula

Today, we propose a lovely Sunday drive to you. The Old Mission Peninsula looks deceivingly small, but it's 18 miles in length can take a few days to explore well. One of the outstanding features is the Quilt Barn Trail of which there are ten on this skinny finger north of Traverse City.  We loved this one--belonging to Dean and Laura Johnson. Doesn't Laura's North Star look gorgeous on this 1909 barn?