A Feast for the Senses: Elk Viewing Dinner and Wine Tasting

A horse-drawn carriage ride through the whispering pines. Some of nature's largest beasts roaming their natural habitat. A gourmet meal and fine wines to tempt your taste buds. Put these things together and you have a one-of-a-kind wildlife experience that you can enjoy during your next stay at Huron House in Northern Michigan. The Elk Viewing Dinner and Wine Tasting at Thunder Bay Resort is consistently ranked among America's top attractions. Come see for yourself what makes it so unforgettable.

From Oscoda, head northwest to Hillman, Michigan, to begin your elk-viewing journey. Once on the grounds of the 160-acre elk preserve, you'll board a carriage (or sleigh during snowy winter months) pulled by a massive team of Belgian draft horses for an hour-long ride through the forest. Listen as the bull elk make bugling calls that echo through the woodlands. During the ride, your well-versed tour guide will share the history and cultural significance of the elk as you view these 1,000-pound majestic creatures with towering antlers.

For the next part of your adventure, the carriage will deliver you to the Elk Antler Log Cabin, a charming, rustic lodge decorated with trophies, hides and antique furnishings. Warm up next to the massive fieldstone fireplace as you await your meal. From shrimp cocktail, hearty soup and salad to a crown roast of pork with all the trimmings, the chef will prepare your five-course gourmet dinner on 125-year-old wood cookstoves in full view of all the guests. Be sure to save room for dessert, pizzelles filled with white chocolate mousse and topped with fresh berry sauce. The dinner is accompanied by wines from Michigan's Modern Craft Winery and enlightening storytelling from your hosts.

The Elk Viewing Dinner and Wine Tasting combines education, scenic views, wildlife, food and wine tasting, rustic charm, and adventure all rolled into one incredible event. These award-winning excursions are available in summer, fall and winter, and reservations can be made by calling 800-729-9375. Plan your Northern Michigan adventure with a stay at Huron House along beautiful Lake Huron, then book your tickets for an enchanting experience that seamlessly blends wildlife appreciation with culinary indulgence for an unforgettable experience.