The Cottonwood Inn

10/20/2026

🍁Fall mornings here are my favorite.

Cool air, a little frost, and coffee by the old red barn before the day gets going.

Come slow down with us this season. ☕

– Holly

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10/15/2026

Breakfast at the Cottonwood Inn is always worth waking up for! ☕🍂

Warm French toast bake, a veggie-packed egg bake, and fresh coffee, all homemade and served before you head out to explore fall in Leelanau County!

The weekend's almost here. We'd love to have you.

10/10/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful place to stay."

We love hearing this from our guests! Thank you for the kind words: Kirchoff

"Our room was just right with a queen bed, bath, air conditioning, and so quiet. The food was fabulous, best breakfast ever. The owners are extremely knowledgeable of the local area and what to do if you are new to the area. We will be back for sure."

A quiet room, a breakfast worth waking up for, and hosts who know all the best spots around Empire. We can't wait to welcome you back!

Ready to plan your own stay?

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10/07/2026

Just a few of the neighbors stopping by. 🦌

This is one of the things I love about this place — you never know who might wander through the backyard.

10/07/2026

If you've been waiting for peak foliage, now's your chance. The Traverse City area is looking beautiful and there's still time to book a fall getaway.

Come see for yourself!

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Here is where the fall color stands as of Tuesday morning across most of Michigan. Parts of the Central U.P. are already past peak. Moderate to near peak color for the Eastern U.P. and patchy to moderate colder in Lower Michigan with more color inland away from the Great Lakes.

09/25/2026

Good morning! ☀️

What a beautiful September it's been here in Empire. Golden light, cooler mornings, and the start of harvest season — this is my favorite time of year.

We'd love to see you this fall!

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09/22/2026

Fall in Leelanau County is calling. 🍂🍎

The roads are starting to show off, the apples are ready, and there's no better time to explore.

Here are some of my favorite local spots to stop for apples, c***r, and all things fall:

🍎 Green Bird Cellars & Farm
🍎 VerSnyder Orchards
🍎 Farm Club
🍎 Bardenhagen Farms
🍎 Bakkers Acres
🍎 Two K Farms Cidery & Winery
🍎 Gallagher's Farm Market
🍎 Cherry Republic of Glen Arbor

Which one is your favorite? Or did I miss one? 👇

Stay with us while you tour around — I'll have something homemade waiting for you when you get back.

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09/19/2026

Fall at Cottonwood Inn is something truly special… 🍂

The colors, the crisp air, the hiking trails right at your doorstep — there is no better time to be in Empire, Michigan! 🌿

See you at The Cottonwood Inn

Book your fall getaway at…
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~ Holly

09/16/2026

There's something about the Carriage House in autumn. 🍂

Picture this: golden leaves outside your window, your own private space with a full kitchen for slow mornings, and that cozy loft bedroom tucked under the eaves — it's the kind of quiet fall retreat everyone's looking for right now.

What makes it special:
🏡 A private retreat, just for you — full kitchen included
🛏️ Loft bedroom with warm, cozy charm
🍁 The perfect home base for leaf-peeping and c***r mill trips
☕ Cottonwood's hospitality, with the freedom of your own space

Fall books up fast here — it's one of our most requested times of year.

Ready for your cozy autumn escape?
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09/11/2026

If you're anywhere near Empire this weekend — GET TO THE BEACH! 🌊😍

But not before a breakfast like this at Cottonwood Inn… priorities people! 😄💛

~ Holly