The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
The Minervini Group welcomes you to The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, where one of the largest, historic preservation and adaptive reuse redevelopments in the country is underway. A beautiful solution to urban sprawl, The Village is the unique renovation of dozens of historic buildings formerly known as the Traverse City State Hospital, and previously, the Northern Michigan Asylum. The auspicious location of this 63-acre site, centered in one of the Midwest's most desirable locations, underscores the unparalleled beauty of magnificent, century-old Victorian-Italianate architecture.
We invite you to come experience The Village Lifestyle, and all that it has to offer: Our pedestrian friendly walkways and expansive lawns, surrounded by an historic arboretum, perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic...Gorgeous hiking and biking trails along Kid's Creek and through 480 acres of preserved parkland...The ever changing, art-adorned walls of the Mercato, an expansive indoor marketplace in the Garden Level of Building 50...and a vast array of eclectic shops, unique eateries, and professional services.
Special events and social gatherings are another integral part of life in The Village. From our festivals and farmers market, to artist receptions, concerts and celebrations...The Village is always alive with activity. So, come visit...and bring the family! We're closer than you think - just one mile from downtown!
Attractions :
Grand Traverse Commons Trails
The Village is conveniently nestled among 480 acres of preserved parkland, which is riddled with groomed trails and breathtaking wildlife. Whether you enjoy hiking, jogging, biking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing, there is bound to be a trail that's just perfect for you! Walk your dog, visit the famous "Hippie Tree," or just take a leisurely stroll along Kid's Creek with somebody special on one of the beautiful Commons Trails.
Historic Front Lawn
Building 50's expansive front lawn is the ideal location for everything, from a family or company picnic to a gorgeous outdoor wedding. The Village hosts a variety of front lawn events, including the Traverse City Film Festival parties, the annual Hagerty Picnic, and our own annual Bocce Tournament, as well as music and dancing galore!
The Village's Historic Arboretum
The Village campus is abundant with a wide array of trees from all over the world. Part of Dr. James Decker Munson's "Beauty is Therapy" ideal, was to surround the hospital with beautiful trees for the patients and their families to enjoy. In fact, there is such a variety of trees, many local schools advise their students to visit our lawn for their Leaf Collection assignments. Imagine...finding a Gingko Biloba tree, right in Traverse City!
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