WHY IT RATES: The property’s sweeping renovations represent the largest offseason renovations ever attempted on Mackinac Island in such a concentrated timeframe.—Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.
Mission Point is set to reveal 133 newly refreshed guest accommodations April 26, when it reopens for the 2019 season.
The renovated rooms, located in Straits Lodge, mark the completion of a $10 million, multi-year, property-wide improvement plan to the 18-acre lakefront property.
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Additional updates to the property this season include the addition of a coffee shop in Straits Lodge, the first-ever retail space within the residential lodge, as well as increased wellness offerings such as an innovative yoga space on the expansive waterfront lawn and a “meditation station” tucked into the property’s sumptuous gardens.
“We believe these are the largest offseason renovations ever attempted on the island in such a concentrated timeframe,” said Liz Ware, Mission Point’s vice president of sales and marketing, “But we wouldn’t have approached a massive undertaking like this if we didn’t have the utmost confidence in this team and their ability to pull together and make it happen. The results speak for themselves, and we’re incredibly proud of the crew that put in so many hours over the coldest months of the year to make sure we’re at our best when the spring and summer weather returns to the island.”
The 2019 season also marks the inaugural year of Mission Point’s new bi-annual wellness retreat weekend, Island Reset, kicking off this spring on May 31 – June 3, with a second event to follow in the fall. Visitors wanting to be amongst the first to experience the new offerings can enjoy starting rates this spring of $122 per night.
The latest renovation in Straits Lodge brings a vivid revamp to Mission Point’s accommodations with light hues accented by bright blues, inspired by the waterfront locale.
Custom designed interiors and specially crafted decorative elements from local artists infuse the rooms with a deepened sense of locality.
Unique touches include tailor-made curtains and euro shams by Detroit Denim Co., a Detroit-based shop and clothier that specializes in high quality, handcrafted denim; and pennants inspired by Mission Point’s onsite mascot, Nick the Border Collie, created by local artist Lisa Angelilli.
Angelilli’s work is also showcased in decorative pillows and wall art, alongside fellow local artist Ginnie Cappaert, whose custom pieces also adorn the new rooms.
The updated room designs showcase the vision of Mission Point’s ownership and operations team, led by the Ware family, who has owned the property since 2015, in partnership with the Michigan-based Kraemer Design Group.
Originally built in the 1950s, Mission Point evokes a nostalgic charm, further enhanced by Mackinac Island’s ban on motor vehicles, that has been thoughtfully preserved throughout the renovation to seamlessly marry the vintage with the contemporary.
“Our family has generations-deep memories of Mackinac Island,” said Ware, who is also part of ownership. “We are thrilled to help others create their own at Mission Point and our goal is to continue to offer a place to feel instantly at home. We know our refreshed accommodations enhance this experience.”
The room updates mark the second phase completion of accommodation updates, with the Main Lodge’s 108 rooms premiering in 2018 in calming and neutral tones.
The new public space renovations join recent enhancements of Lakeside Spa & Salon, The Boutique and Garden Gate shops and Boxwood Coffeeshop & Café, which debuted onsite in Spring 2017.
Mission Point will begin welcoming guests for the 2019 season on April 26 and will remain open through October 2019.
SOURCE: Mission Point press release
