We Had So Much Fun in 2023!
We’ve been busy putting away decorations and putting The Newton to rights after all the really fun holiday events we hosted. We’ve reminisced about and reflected on 2023, and we’re busily planning for 2024. We were so thrilled with the events we made happen with you - the community get-togethers, the special occasions you shared with us, and getting to know our overnight guests! The Newton of Ypsilanti is not only a boutique inn, it is also a lovely event space and community gathering place. In 2023, we hosted family dinners, milestone birthday celebrations, intimate weddings, art exhibitions, card game nights, musical performances, retirement parties, workshops, cooking classes, and holiday parties. Let’s do it all again in 2024!
Happy 2024! We’ve been busy putting away decorations and putting The Newton to rights after all the really fun holiday events we hosted. We’ve reminisced about and reflected on 2023, and we’re busily planning for 2024. We were so thrilled with the events we made happen with you - the community get-togethers, the special occasions you shared with us, and getting to know our overnight guests! The Newton of Ypsilanti is not only a boutique inn, it is also a lovely event space and community gathering place. Our innkeeper is a talented and creative chef, so the meals are incredible! We have cooked and baked, salted, sauced, and plated to bring fantastic food to you. In 2023, we hosted family dinners, milestone birthday celebrations, intimate weddings, art exhibitions, card game nights, musical performances, retirement parties, workshops, cooking classes, and holiday parties.
We especially enjoy the Whole House rental events… You celebrate with your friends and loved ones, spend the night in our beautiful suites, and wake up to a gorgeous and delicious breakfast created just for you by Chef Allison! These events really make the most of the unique venue that is The Newton!
We love welcoming guests into this beautiful and historical home, and we love serving incredible food to you! We hope that The Newton has been a home away from home for you, and we can’t wait to do more of all of this with you in 2024!
Ho Ho Host Your Holiday at The Newton!
It is time, people, to plan your holiday events and gatherings. We LOVE the holidays, and we’d love to help make your event special and festive and delicious! Soon, The Newton’s halls will be decked, its fireplaces laid with logs, its kitchen bustling with baking and roasting, its porches twinkling, and a gorgeous tree will be filling the front window. Host your event in one of our beautiful spaces, spend a special weekend here, or give the gift of The Newton to someone you love! We’ve got it all covered!
Forgive the cringey title, but it is time, people, to begin planning your holiday events (I mean technically, it’s kind of late, but this is how I operate!). We LOVE the holidays, and we’d love to help make your event special and festive and delicious! Soon, The Newton’s halls will be decked, its fireplaces laid with logs, its kitchen bustling with baking and roasting, its porches twinkling, and a gorgeous tree will be filling the front window. Have your holiday party here, whether its an intimate family dinner, or a big fancy party! We’ve got you covered - Chef Allison and her team can craft a sumptuous meal, complete with special cocktails (or mocktails). Have a cozy party in our historical tavern! It has its own rustic tree and twinkle lights galore and an incredible fireplace!
A cozy holiday scene in our tavern, which was built in the 1800s.
Finally, consider giving someone you love or appreciate the gift of The Newton of Ypsilanti - a gift card can be applied to an overnight stay at this beautiful boutique inn, a special dinner, a cooking class, or one of our workshops or events! You really can’t go wrong, as The Newton has something for everyone. Give us a call or head to our website to find out more about this fantastic option for everyone on your list (maybe not the kids…).
The Ann Arbor Art Fair! Summer Arts in Ypsilanti!
The Ann Arbor Art Fair is the largest juried art fair in the entire country, with 500,000 visitors each year. This year, it runs from Thursday July 20 - Saturday July 22. It is an incredible gathering of talented artists and performers, but parking is no fun! So come stay with us at The Newton and we’ll drive you to and fro, prepare delicious breakfasts to fuel you, and have the courtyard hammock ready and waiting for you to relax after a long day!
Photo Credit Ann Arbor Art Fair
It’s almost here! The Ann Arbor Art Fair is the largest juried art fair in the entire country, and it draws over 500,000 visitors each year. This year, it runs from Thursday July 20, through Saturday July 22. It is an incredible gathering of talented artists and performers, and whether you’re just browsing or shopping for spectacular art, the Art Fair has something for everyone. Technically, the Art Fair is made up of three separate juried fairs, but the logistics are the same for all of them. Parking is no fun, though, so come stay with us at The Newton and we’ll drive you to and fro, prepare delicious breakfasts to fuel you, and have the courtyard hammock ready and waiting for you to relax after a long day!
If three days of Art Fair is too much for you, here is a glimpse of the fantastic arts scene around Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor - check these out and make it a long arts-themed weekend!
The Ann Arbor Art Center is very active in the Art Fair, but all year round it hosts exhibitions, workshops, and classes. The A2AC Murals initiative has sponsored 16 gorgeous murals around downtown Ann Arbor, and one in Ypsilanti; there is a walking tour on the website, and the murals are worth checking out.
The non-profit Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti hosts exhibitions and workshops, along with a twice-monthly Fine Arts Club where local artists can gain exposure and community for their work. There’s also swing dancing every Friday with beginner lessons ahead of the main event.
Several other Ypsilanti galleries feature the work of Michigan-based artists. We love 22 North, The Gallery at Stone and Spoon, and The Michigan Art Gallery.
The Deep End Cafe and Gallery in Ypsilanti is a mission-driven café that features the work of underrepresented artists and writers. They have an artist talk on Thursday July 20 with the current exhibition’s artist, Dillan Steele.
Here at The Newton, we’ve partnered with Aligned Exhibits to feature the work of local artists. We love the intensely creative community we’re in, and being surrounded by the work of these talented people!
(Artist Laila Kujala is one of two artists whose work is displayed at The Newton right now. Studio photograph credit Aligned Exhibits.)
To cap off what’s sure to be an excellent weekend, join us for a Michigan Beer Tasting on Sunday evening (7/23) with long-time beer writer and enthusiast Patti Smith. Patti will walk you through a sampling of eight Michigan beers, and explain the nuances of tasting and judging beer. Chef Allison will be preparing some perfectly paired snacks!