Up North Blog

The combination of Michigan raspberries and tart Montmorency cherries in our Cherry Berry Jam make these the best thumbprint cookies you've ever had. And while they're a favorite during the holidays, we think this iconic and yummy cookie is a welcome treat any time of year! Ingredients:1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon fine salt3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks), softened2/3 cup sugar, plus more for rolling1 large egg1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 ...

Cherry Republic will mark the official start of summer with the 3rd annual product release of our Sunset Blush 100% Montmorency Cherry Wine on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21. ‘It’s Sunset Somewhere’ will be celebrated at all six of Cherry Republic’s retail stores in Glen Arbor*, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Ann Arbor, Frankenmuth and Holland. Fun summer giveaways and drink recipes will highlight this free event.Sunset Blush was introduced in 2018 and was our first offering crafted fro ...

There’s just something about a hike or bike ride on your favorite trail to clear your mind, calm your soul, and re-energize your spirit. And in Northern Michigan, we are blessed with an abundance of outdoor opportunities. Whether venturing out to the trails and beaches snaking through the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore or hiking and biking your way through the surrounding counties, you will be rewarded with spectacular vistas, majestic birds and animals, sweet fresh air, and a peacefuln ...

MAY 27, 2020 UPDATEWe were thrilled to welcome customers back to our retail stores over the Memorial Day Weekend! Below is the latest info you need to know before visiting a store or ordering online during this time.RETAIL STORESBefore venturing out, check online for the hours of operation for your local Cherry Republic store. For the safety of both our employees and our customers, we spent more than a month planning significant enhancements to our store environment and opera ...

March 24, 2020Dear Citizens of the Republic,With the rapidly changing circumstances surrounding the coronavirus outbreak, I wanted to update you on some changes we’ve made at Cherry Republic since my last post to you on March 13.First, please know that Cherry Republic continues to value the trust both our customers and employees place in us, and we take this responsibility seriously. Our hearts go out to everyone impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, whether it be directly through the illness it ...

Thanks to all who have responded to our call for nominations for Operation Cherry Cheer. We are acknowledging those who are going out of their way to help others during the coronavirus crisis, or those who simply need a pick-me-up during these challenging and uncertain times. We are choosing one deserving person each day to receive a free gift box from now through May 17, 2020. Below is a list of our very deserving recipients. We'll keep updating this blog every few days, so be sure to chec ...

After a month of planning and training, and in accordance with the guidance of local government and public health organizations, we kicked off one of the most thought-out essential retail openings in Michigan today! And enough signs tell us that our state, our community, and our customers are ready for us to safely open, as well.To support the safety of both our customers and employees, Cherry Republic has made significant enhancements to the store environment and operating procedures. Those mea ...

It’s no secret that we cherish Michigan’s natural resources at Cherry Republic. Since 1989, we’ve gifted well over $2 million to groups that help protect our pristine land and water.Now we’re excited to unveil our 'Cherrish Michigan' campaign. With the purchase of select bags of our fruit and nut mixes and other select products, we will donate $1 to some of our favorite environmental non-profits. See if one of your favorite environmental organizations and/or cherry treats is listed below, and he ...

GLEN ARBOR, Mich., May 13, 2020 —Today, Cherry Republic joined major U.S. companies including Dow, DSM North America, General Mills, Indigo Ag, JLL, Microsoft, Salesforce and VISA, among others, to call on a bipartisan group of federal lawmakers to build back a better economy by infusing resilient, long-term climate solutions into future economic recovery plans. Collectively, today’s Lawmaker Education and Advocacy Day (LEAD on Climate 2020) was the largest ever virtual call to action ...

COVID-19 has been a life-changing event for humankind. It has been a challenge to our health and economy, and it has exposed weaknesses in our society. The coronavirus has been especially hard on certain regions of the world.Data is showing that our most polluted regions have populations that are suffering the most from COVID-19. New York City, New Jersey, Detroit, Northern Italy, and Wuhan are regions with the worst air in the world. Their citizens, especially the elderly, are having the ...

Since the COVID-19 crisis began, the faculty and support staff at Principia School have been working overtime to create online learning that mirrors the strong on-site programs the St. Louis school usually delivers. The four school-level (Upper School, Middle School, Lower School and Early Childhood) principals recently teamed together to find a way to thank them."Because many of our faculty members vacation in or near Glen Arbor, MI and have been longtime fans of Cherry Republic, we decided to ...

The Droscha family has been perfecting the art of maple syrup production at their centennial farm in Mason, Michigan, for more than 50 years. For generations, they’ve passed down the art of sustainably tapping hardwood maple trees and boiling sap over a roaring hardwood fire.Today, the Droschas continue to make pure maple syrup “the old fashioned” way by using sustainable practices and not taking any shortcuts. When Cherry Republic decided to produce a cherry maple syrup, we knew the Droschas wo ...

Pictured Above: Neal and Melanie Kokowicz from Market 22 in Maple City.NOTE: If you are a snow bird or seasonal visitor to our area, please consider purchasing a gift card or two from your favorite restaurants to ensure they're still open when you come back up north. They make a great gift for friends and family, as well as those working the frontlines of this pandemic ... or just keep them for yourself to use in the future. Our wonderful small business community thanks you! Under normal ci ...

“Are you okay?”“Yes. Thanks for asking. Health permitting, my family and I are going to be fine over the next two months. And that’s good enough for now. How about you?”That’s a sum of the conversations I have been having with staff, neighbors and customers during the COVID-19 crisis. We want to know that everyone around us will be OK. And while we're unsure what the future holds, for the moment Northern Michigan is making do. At Cherry Republic, our goal is to make it safely to Memorial Weekend ...

Since there is much on everyone's minds right now, we wanted to spread an extra bit of cherry cheer over the next couple of months. So each day for the next 60 days, Cherry Republic will send one free gift box to a special recipient who you -- our loyal Citizens -- nominate. Please tell us about those in your community who need their spirits lifted or who should be recognized and appreciated for going out of their way to help others. Send us an email with a name, address, phone ...