Hemingway Family of Writers
Ernest Hemingway and his five siblings were destined to be writers! Their mother, Grace Hall Hemingway – a trained opera singer and music teacher, instilled a philosophy of culture among…
Give the Gift of Walloon Lake this Holiday Season
’Tis the season to begin shopping for friends and family, and what better gift than something from Walloon Lake! Antique lovers and those who appreciated repurposed treasures will enjoy any…
Northern Michigan Hemingway Sculpture Idea was Born Decades Ago in Cuba
An impressionable trip to Cuba some 40 years ago by two artist friends sparked an interest in one of the world’s most recognizable twentieth century writers and ultimately led to…
Hemingway’s Love Affair with Paintings
Ernest Hemingway was clearly a writer, but he also had an appreciation for art – thanks to his mother, Grace, who educated all of her children in a variety of…
Village of Walloon Lake to Dedicate Historical Signs & Hemingway Art over Labor Day Weekend
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is excited to announce the formal dedication of special art installation dedicated to its most noted summer…
You’re Invited to a Special Centennial Wedding Reception for Ernest & Hadley (Richardson) Hemingway – September 3 in Walloon Lake
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is excited to announce that tickets are now available for its “Hemingway Centennial Wedding Reception” on Friday,…
Hemingway Themed Little Free Library Coming Soon to Downtown Walloon Lake
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is excited to announce the upcoming installation of an Ernest Hemingway-themed Little Free Library downtown between the…
Cast a Line in the Heart of Northern Michigan’s Hemingway Country
“It's great northern air. Absolutely the best trout fishing in the country. No exaggeration. Fine country. Good color, good northern atmosphere, absolute freedom, no summer resort stuff and lots of…
April 17 Named “Ernest Hemingway Day” in Michigan
Eleven years after the death of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway, a collection of sketches known as The Nick Adams Stories was released by Charles Scribner’s & Sons.…
Ladies of the Lakes
Have you noticed that many boats are given female names? Why is that? It is believed that in ancient times, vessels were dedicated to goddesses who were thought to protect…