Genuine Leelanau

03/31/2026

In our own backyard of Glen Arbor - which is a Storybook town.

Tucked inside a cozy log cabin in Northern Michigan, this tiny bookstore feels like something straight out of a storybook.
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Open just a few hours a day, it’s the kind of place you plan your day around — especially if you love browsing shelves filled with both new finds and well-loved reads.

Step inside and you’ll find a charming mix of books for all ages, plus a little extra magic outside. The Pine Patch, an outdoor children’s storytime space, makes this spot especially memorable for families visiting the area.

Whether you’re picking out a beach read or discovering a hidden gem, this quaint shop is a must-stop for book lovers exploring Northern Michigan.

03/25/2026

Incredibly beautiful! A little “thank you for sticking with me through the winter” gift from NoMi. 💖

Cherry blossom season is one of the best times to visit Traverse City, but it goes fast.

This guide covers scenic orchard drives, wineries, hikes, restaurants, and cozy places to stay while everything is in bloom.

03/12/2026

Who doesn’t love pancakes? And a refreshing dip in ice cold water! 🤔 🥶

👉Stop by our office Monday morning for a warm yummy start to your day! We are having a pancake fundraiser for Rich Barrett and Gillman to help raise funds for their Polar Plunge, supporting Special Olympics Michigan. ❤🥞 Your tummy (and the guys) will thank you! 😉

06/09/2025

It’s almost time to recreate this wonderful event! Photos from last year’s Annual Fundraiser at the V Gallery in Omena.
Join us next Thursday, June 19 from 6-8pm to raise funds for LIFT Teen Center! Tickets include heavy appetizers and wine or beer. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at Mynorthlive.com

06/02/2025

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Thursday, June 19th 6pm-8pm*Heavy appetizers, beer and wine will be included with ticket purchase.*LIFT or, Leelanau Investing For Teens, is a free, out-of-schooltime program for 6th through 12th graders in Leelanau County, MI*Genuine Leelanau is a Non-profit organization with a mission of raising a...

04/16/2025

GL Board Members meeting for a planning session for our upcoming annual fundraiser! Save the date for Thursday, June 19th, more details to follow!!

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

We are a little late to the party for social media posting but we are still swooning over our Annual Fundraiser held earlier this summer. Thank you to everyone who donated, attended, and supported this event. Thank you to Sally Viskochil and Matt and Hillary Voight for allowing us to use their beautiful gallery to host our event. Thank you to Joey for providing the music 🎶, and Jeff Lingaur for setting up that cool vintage truck for our snacks and board games and allowing us some prime parking spaces! Lastly thank you to our Genuine Leelanau Board Members who donate all of the food/drinks/rentals etc. so that 100% of the proceeds from this fundraiser can go to the recipient which was LIFT Teen Center this year. 🤍💚

06/23/2024

5 more days until our Annual Spring Fundraiser ! We can’t wait to give back to our community and raise funds for LIFT Teen Center. Online tickets are still available or at the door Thursday 6pm at the V Gallery in Omena.

Genuine Leelanau Community Foundation will hold its annual fundraiser on Thursday, June 27, from 6-8 pm at V Gallery in Omena (formerly Tamarack Gallery). The event will feature appetizers, dessert…

06/02/2024

We are very excited that LIFT will be the recipient of our Annual Spring Fundraiser ! Tickets are available online at https://mynorthtickets.com/ Thursday, June 27th from 6-8pm at the beautiful V Gallery in Omena.

We are incredibly grateful and honored to receive the generous support of the Genuine Leelanau Board! 🌸

They have been awesome champions of LIFT’s work for years. And this month, they are helping to raise funds for even more opportunities for Leelanau County teens.

Join us on Thursday, June 27th at the V Gallery in Omena! You can find more information about the event in the post below! ⬇️

05/21/2024

05/21/2024

Did you hear that our Annual Spring Fundraiser will take place at the newly opened V Gallery in Omena?? We are so excited for Genuine Leelanau Board member Hillary Voight and her husband Matt as they embark on this adventure. Many thanks for allowing us to hold our event in your gorgeous space with wonderfully curated art.