Unforgettable Memories
Created At Thunder Bay Resort
Discover the enchanting world of Northern Michigan’s Rocky Mountain Elk with Thunder Bay Resort’s acclaimed Elk Viewing Horse-Drawn Sleigh or Carriage Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event. This experience has been hailed as a “real-life fairy tale” by USA Today and Fox News Online, earning it a spot in their “Top 10” events.
An Adventure Like Never Before
Embark on a journey through the woods, led by massive draft horses, to the resort’s Elk Preserve. Here, you’ll witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat, a sight that promises to leave you in awe.
Elk
Gallery
A Culinary
Delight Awaits
Following your elk viewing, be treated to a five-course gourmet dinner and wine-tasting event at the Elk Antler Cabin. The cabin exudes warmth, and the aroma of delicious cuisine wafts through the air. Your hosts will entertain you with captivating stories while you savor an exquisite menu prepared on 125-year-old wood cook stoves.
Your five-course dinner includes:
- Pear & Apple Dumpling
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- Thunder Bay Sweet Napa Salad and Croissant
- Crown Roast of Pork with Roasted Red Skin Potatoes
- White Chocolate Mousse Filled Pizzelles with Fresh Berry Sauce
For those with specific dietary concerns, accommodations can be made if specified at the time of booking.
Packages Designed
for Your Enjoyment
Elk Viewing Carriage/Sleigh Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event
- $139.68 per person
- (Price does not include lodging; Select dates and times available; Price includes taxes and fees; Participants must be 9 years of age or older)
Two Night Package
- Includes: Elk Viewing Carriage or Sleigh Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event, 2 Nights Lodging, 2 Breakfasts
- Optional summer and fall golf available at a discounted rate; Winter activity passes include cross-country skiing & snowshoeing (Equipment rental extra)
One Night Package (Mid Week)
- Includes: Elk Viewing Carriage/Sleigh Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event, 1 Night Lodging, 1 Breakfast
- Optional summer and fall golf available at a discounted rate; Winter activity passes include cross-country skiing & snowshoeing (Equipment rental extra)
- One-night packages are available Sunday through Thursday. Select Saturdays available. Please call for availability.
Book Your Elk Viewing Experience Today!
Experience the magic of elk viewing at Thunder Bay Resort in Hillman, Michigan.
