Voted “Best Destination” – Sawmill Creek Resort

Published: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 7:00 am
By: Sawmill Creek Resort

This summer, why not enjoy a relaxing vacation – re-energize, clear your mind, reinvigorate the senses, all while enjoying Lake Erie summer breezes? Sound idyllic? Then navigate your boat or car to Sawmill Creek Resort. Situated on the shores of Lake Erie, just 4.6 miles from the world renowned Cedar Point Amusement Park and minutes to ferryboat transportation to the islands, Sawmill Creek Resort's central location is perfectly suited to become your "Best Destination." (www.sawmillcreekresort.com)

Being in the heart of the Lake Erie Island region, Sawmill Creek is the perfect "home base" for all of your area adventures. A historic lakefront town, Vermilion is a mere 20 minutes from the resort and is home to the Maritime Museum and to many specialty shops catering to a lakefront community. Ten minutes another direction will take you to the quaint village of Milan. Here you can tour the birthplace museum of Thomas Edison and visit several antique shops. Nearby in Sandusky, experience the thrill of Cedar Point, take a self guided Underground Railroad tour, visit the Carousel museum as well as historical museums, and see a performance at the historical Sandusky State Theatre! Step aboard a ferry to Kelly's Island and Put-In-Bay where you can parasail and rent a golf cart to tour the island. You might be surprised to learn 5 of the 13 total lighthouses along the Lake Erie shores are located in the Lake Erie Island region. Wine enthusiasts will want to visit the many wineries in the area to taste the local flavors.

The Sawmill Creek Lodge features 236 deluxe guest rooms along with fireplace and Jacuzzi suites. Activities during your stay might include swimming in the indoor or outdoor pool, tennis, charter sport fishing, golf or a workout in the exercise room. Take a stroll through the retail shops, located in an historic 1887 barn, to shop for unique gifts, men's and women's apparel, home accessories and children's toys.

Now, for the crème de la crème of golf courses, Sawmill Creek Resort features one of only two Tom Fazio designed courses in the state of Ohio. Fazio is touted by many as the world's most accomplished architect. This 6,700-yard, 71 par masterpiece is bordered by natural beauty on three sides: Sheldon's Marsh on the west, Lake Erie to the north and Sawmill Creek on the east making this lushly landscaped championship course a challenge for golfers of all ability. (www.golfsawmillcreek.com)

Did you know that Sawmill Creek has its own secluded private beach? Set your own pace by escaping into a good book, taking a leisurely swim or enjoying a picnic. You may want to kick up the notches a bit by taking out a kayak or riding the waves on a jet ski. There is something for everyone and every mood.

Sawmill Creek offers several dining venues ranging from upscale to casual fare, sure to please the palate in everyone. The ambiance of Salmon Run restaurant, overlooking Wilderness Creek and the courtyard, will turn any dining experience into a special occasion. The creative cuisine offers an array of appetizers and salads followed by prime steaks, fresh seafood and chicken. For more casual fare, visit Trapper's Deli for sandwiches, pizza, snacks and coffee. Mulligan's Pub, situated on the 9th hole, offers indoor or outdoor dining. Couples looking for a quiet dining experience will not want to miss Mariner's Club, a dockside restaurant and lounge offering the best in American cuisine.

Maybe nature is your passion? Then head over to Sheldon Marsh Preserve. This 330 acre preserve and contiguous wetlands comprise some of the last remaining undeveloped stretches of shoreline in the Sandusky Bay region. Sheldon Marsh is known to attract nearly 300 bird species and provides habitat for many kinds of wildflowers. Many interesting mammals, reptiles and amphibians live there as well. Snakes, turtles, rabbits, squirrels, raccoon, muskrat and sometimes a glimpse of a white-tailed deer or red fox can be observed at Sheldon Marsh. So enjoy a little quiet time and hike the marsh, take photographs, bird watch, paint or just sit quietly and enjoy the tranquility.

If your business is looking for meeting space, this is an ideal location. Sawmill Creek is just 50 minutes from Cleveland and Toledo; 2 hours from Columbus and Detroit, centrally located for all of your attendees. With 35,000 sq. ft. of conference space, a highly trained convention staff, full service banquet facilities and team building programs, this becomes the perfect destination for productive conferences and trade shows.

Since being voted "best destination" by the Cleveland Business Connects Choice Awards, whether you are here for leisure or business, you will be pleased by the service and facility of Sawmill Creek Resort. For more information on Sawmill Creek's marina or there sort property, please go to www.sawmillcreekresort.com.