Enter to Win our $25,000 Skistakes!

Guests can enter at any of the resort’s facilities. Drawings will be held and winners announced every Sunday from December 28th to March 29th.


Dinner with Chef Piombo
week 1 - December 28, 2008 - prizes available: 50

You’ll savor the flavors of Tuscany during a memorable evening with Chef Piombo at Nonna’s Ristorante.  Chef Piombo will welcome you with an appetizer, explain his menu and offer his recommendations for your salads, entrées and desserts. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $115. Lodging and gratuities are not included.  Does not include alcoholic beverages.

Congratulations! 

Alice Buckley
Anne Cata
Arthur Simon
Ashley Stevenson
Bill Devine
Brian & Jennifer Jones
Carl Seitz
Dale Westcott
David Buckley
Elizabeth Murphy
Eric Burns
Greg Niederhauser
James Hunter
Jeff Balagna
Jennifer Higgins
Joan Peyerk
John Kroneman
John Pimm
Jordan Baatz
Judy Enders
Julia Simon
Julie Lucas
Karaline Griffin
Kathryn Buckingham
Kevin Wierenga
Kristen Podolinski
Kristen Shields
Lisa Mychalowych
Lucy Sternburgh
Maribeth Holler
Marjolyn Van der Velde
Martin Carey
Matt & Jessica Schenk
Matthew Hall
Michael Oatman
Mike Gits
Naji Arwashan
Paul & Lisa Brown
Sandra Jones
Sarah Hawley
Sarah Zywicki
Scott Meves
Sharon Johnson
Shelley Poffenberger
Sonja Jonas
Steve Podolinski
Susan Haun
T Hart Mecke
Viki Rumpsa
Wendy Beard

Rules:
Not available on New Year’s Eve or February 14th. Certificate expires June 30th. See Contest Rules for further details.


A Day at the Spa
week 2 - January 4, 2009 - prizes available: 10

Renew. Revive. Relax... at Spa Amira. Your day will include three specialized services in a luxuriously appointed facility that sits high atop a ridge and offers commanding view of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Bay. You’ll be pampered with a Spa Manicure, followed by a Spa Pedicure and conclude your day with a sixty minute Swedish massage. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $200.

Congratulations!

  • Judy Bergsma
  • Jennifer Braman
  • Monica Dering
  • Ellie Hahn
  • Bryon Higgins
  • Carrie Jaloszynski
  • Julie Pekral
  • Jim Schafer
  • Elmer Spreitzer
  • Marsha Stephenson

Rules:
Not available on Saturdays. Certificate expires June 30th. See Contest Rules for further details.


A Duet Massage
week 3 - January 11, 2009 - prizes available: 5

You and your special someone will enjoy a relaxing day at one of The Homestead’s newest additions – Spa Amira. This luxuriously appointed facility sits high atop a ridge and offers commanding views of Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Your day will include a 90 minute Duet Massage in a lavishly appointed couples massage room. You’ll find that everything at Spa Amira was designed with you, your relaxation and your rejuvenation in mind. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $200. It does not include lodging.

Congratulations!

  • Elaine Spreitzer
  • Jemiah Feece
  • Joe Stephenson
  • Brenda Kailing
  • Rich Smith

Rules:
Not available Saturdays. Certificate expires June 30th. See Contest Rules for further details.


Back Country Eco-Tour Package
week 4 - January 18, 2009 - prizes available: 3

You’ll enjoy two nights’ lodging in a Fiddler’s Pond Deluxe guest room and a two-hour snowshoe eco-tour (equipment and National Park Service Trail Pass included) guided by a National Park Service Ranger. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $375.

Congratulations!

  • Alison Phillips
  • Chad McCarty
  • Terra White

Rules:
Not available during Holidays. Certificate expires March 8, 2009 See Contest Rules for further details.


Lift & Lodging Package
week 5 - January 25, 2009 - prizes available: 2

This romantic package for two includes two nights’ lodging in a small suite in Little Belle. You’ll enjoy a sitting area with gas fireplace, two person hydromax/aerofeel tub and king size bed. Enjoy skiing or riding on Bay Mountain and complimentary breakfast buffet at CQ’s Cabin Saturday and Sunday. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $490.

Congratulations!

  • Bruce Makie
  • Michael Gregg

Rules:
Not available during President’s weekend. Certificate expires March 8, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


Family Skikend – Lift & Lodging Package
week 6 - February 1, 2009 - prizes available: 2

You and your family of four will enjoy a weekend ski vacation where memories will be made that will last a lifetime. Your stay will include two nights’ lodging in a Fiddler’s Pond guest room, lift tickets for skiing or riding from arrival to departure and complimentary breakfast buffet each morning at CQ’s Cabin and family activities that include ice skating parties, roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate in the plaza and live entertainment. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $575.

Congratulations!

  • Ken Jones
  • Debra Baillargeon

Rules:
Not available President’s weekend. Certificate expires March 8, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


Learn to Ski Package
week 7 - February 8, 2009 - prizes available: 2

For twenty five years, children have been learning the lifetime skill of skiing at The Homestead. The winner of this prize will enjoy a Learn to Ski package which includes a two-hour small group lesson for two children. Your family of four will stay for two nights’ in a guest room at Fiddler’s Pond and enjoy a hot breakfast buffet each morning at CQ’s Cabin, lift tickets for the four of your to enjoy skiing or riding and rental equipment for the children. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $718.

Congratulations!

  • Michael Gregg
  • Ben & Katie Goward

Rules:
Not available President’s weekend. Certificate expires March 8, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


Wine Tour Weekend
week 8 - February 15, 2009 - prizes available: 2

The winner of this always popular weekend will have their choice to use it  for either the Spring or Fall Wine Tour Weekends

This always popular weekend begins with Saturday breakfast at Nonna’s. Afterward, you’ll pick up your box lunch, souvenir wine key and wine tasting journal and be taken to three of Leelanau’s award winning vineyards where you’ll meet, talk, taste and buy. Come evening, you’ll experience an exquisite winemaker’s dinner at Nonna’s. You will stay in a romantic suite for two at Little Belle, our couples-only boutique hotel, on Friday and Saturday evenings. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $775.

Congratulations!

  • Amanda Hipfer
  • Albert Agosti Jr.

Rules:
See Contest Rules for further details.


Spa Retreat Package
week 9 - February 22, 2009 - prizes available: 2

Imagine the two of you getting away for two nights in one of our Grand Quality hotels. Then imagine each of you enjoying a relaxing one hour Swedish massage at The Homestead’s new Spa Amira. With views of Sleeping Bear Bay and Lake Michigan, the spa provides one of the most tranquil environments to rejuvenate. A romantic dinner for two at Nonna’s Tavern, our adults only dining room and breakfast each morning are also included. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $967.

 Congratulations!

  • Melissa Sanders
  • Mary Alice O'Brien-Mecke

Rules:
Does not include alcoholic beverages. Not available President’s weekend. Certificate expires March 8, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


A Day at the Beach
week 10 - March 1, 2009 - prizes available: 1

The lucky winner of this prize will enjoy a wonderfully romantic, two night beachfront getaway with the one he or she loves. You can spend your day at the beach or by the pool. Come evening, you will enjoy a three course meal at Café Manitou as you watch the sun sizzle slowly into the distant Lake Michigan horizon. And when day’s done, your accommodations will be at The Inn, the historic waterfront property which offers our most luxurious lodging for two. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $792.

Congratulations!

  • Karrie Waskerwitz

Rules:
Does not include alcoholic beverages. Available Sunday through Thursday. See Contest Rules for further details.


Spring in Bloom Wine Tour Weekend
week 11 - March 8, 2009 - prizes available: 1

This always popular weekend begins with Saturday breakfast at Nonna’s. Afterward, you’ll pick up your box lunch, souvenir wine key and wine tasting journal and be taken to three of Leelanau’s award winning vineyards where you’ll meet, talk, taste and buy. Come evening, you’ll experience an exquisite winemaker’s dinner at Nonna’s. You will stay in a romantic one bedroom suite for two at The Inn, our couples-only boutique hotel, on Friday and Saturday evenings. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $900.

Congratulations!

  • Cheryl Coslow

Rules:
Available only for the Spring in Bloom Wine Tour Weekend from May 15-17, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


Tee it Up
week 12 - March 15, 2009 - prizes available: 1

Tee it up this spring with a golf getaway! You’ll enjoy two nights’ lodging in a one bedroom suite at Stony Brook Lodge. You’ll play The Homestead’s Mountain Flowers Par 3 course, 18 holes at King’s Challenge, a nearby Arnold Palmer course, one day and 18 holes at Mistwood the other. And, you’ll enjoy a take-out lunch each day from Cavanaugh’s and a dinner one evening at Nonna’s. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $1,070.

Congratulations!

  • Jerry Schneider

Rules:
Does not include alcoholic beverages. Available Sunday through Thursday from May 1 – June 25, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


Memorial Weekend Holiday
week 13 - March 22, 2009 - prizes available: 1

This Memorial Day a family of four will enjoy three nights in a Classic Quality, forest view condominium, unlimited tennis and golf, the pools and beaches, a pass to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and a family picnic from Cavanaugh’s for one night’s dinner. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $1,150.

Congratulations!

  • Randy Myers

Rules:
Available May 22 – 25, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.


The Grand Prize
week 14 - March 29, 2009 - prizes available: 1

The Grand Prize is a summer vacation for a family of four people. They will experience luxurious living, extraordinary dining and superb recreational activities. The winners will enjoy four nights lodging in a luxurious three bedroom, Grand Quality condominium with stunning views of Lake Michigan. You’ll be welcomed with a basket of snacks and beverages from Cavanaugh’s. You’ll dine one evening at Nonna’s which features fine northern Italian cuisine and the Café Manitou, a shoreside bistro another evening. Four rounds of golf at Mountain Flowers, the resort’s par 3 course is included along with six hour of tennis court rental and 2 one-hour spa treatments at Spa Amira. Taxes are included. This prize is valued at $4,266.

Congratulations!

Kathy Klopfenstein

Rules:
Does not include alcoholic beverages. Available Sunday through Thursday through October 31, 2009. See Contest Rules for further details.

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