The Cover Story

Summer is a special time in Harbor Springs — residents and visitors know that. Artist Trisha Witty does, too and she has captured this season simply in Summertime, the cover image for the Visitors Guide. The oil painting is reminiscent of the memories summer brings to mind during the winter months when all that is left of this season is memories. Summertime, a special time, indeed.

Trisha Witty is a Harbor Springs native who calls this place home. She began painting while a teenager and opened her first gallery in Harbor Springs when she was a 19-year-old University of Michigan student. She captures Harbor Springs and Northern Michigan on canvas to the delight of many who have her paintings in their homes around the world.

Trisha’s travels around the world are also reflected in her work. Whether it is images from Europe or California, Trisha lends her magic to her work in ways that delight the eye. Her style captures aspects of other artists but largely it is her own, self-taught style that comes through in her work.

Trisha is an accomplished artist and her work is displayed in her two galleries in Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor. Walk into one of her galleries and prepare to feel at home—her work has a way of both exciting and comforting in an “aaahhh” moment.

Welcome!

Welcome to Harbor Springs! The Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and our more than 375 members are glad that you are here.

The 2011 Harbor Spring Visitors Guide is filled with information on our area including calendar of events, maps, and information on many of our businesses. It is because of the businesses in this publication that the Visitors Guide can be prepared for you so please let them know that you appreciate it.

There are so many things to see and do in our area and we know that you’ll find our community a beautiful and gracious one. From our waterfront to our Main Street to our ski hills and golf courses, this area has things to see and do for every day that you are here. Join in on one of the Chamber’s many special events that take place throughout the year as well as the many events that happen year ‘round hosted by area organizations and businesses that focus on everything from art, music, biking, skiing, and more.

Placemaking is a term that refers to a place where people wish to visit—and to stay. That is Harbor Springs and we like to say that “It’s always a great day in the Harbor Springs Area!” People have visited our community for more than 100 years because of the many special qualities that are here. When you are here, you won’t want to leave. It is truly a place that creates memories.

While many people believe that summer is our prime season, the remainder of the year is spectacular, too. Come back for beautiful fall foliage, for snow sports in the winter, or spring’s trillium and morel season.

Thank you for visiting and come again soon!