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  • The vibrant interior of the Carleton Varney Suite at Grand Hotel, showing the view from a yellow parlor through to a sitting room with bold red carpet.

Dorothy Draper Design Weekend

Available Friday, September 25, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, 2026

Description

Join us at Grand Hotel for an unforgettable weekend with Dorothy Draper & Company and the legacy of one of the most influential American interior designers. Enjoy insider events with the Dorothy Draper & Company team on Saturday morning, Afternoon Tea with the team in The Parlor on Saturday, and a special reception Saturday evening. Those arriving early on Friday are invited to participate in an afternoon session, “Draper 101: Tea and History of Dorothy Draper & Company.”

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily
  • All resort amenities
  • Special welcome amenity
  • Friday afternoon session “Draper 101 – Tea and History of Dorothy Draper & Company” for those arriving early on Friday
  • Friday welcome reception
  • Saturday morning insider events with the Dorothy Draper & Company team
  • Saturday Afternoon Tea with the Dorothy Draper & Company team at 2:30 PM in The Parlor
  • Sunday morning mimosas and farewell toast
  • Admission to the Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

The Dorothy Draper Design Weekend can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $16.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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