Michigan Townships Association

Retreat Lodging

Discounted lodging is limited — Reserve your hotel room today!

The Highlands at Harbor Springs offers multiple room layouts to suit a variety of needs, including newly updated guest rooms in the Main Lodge, as well as spacious lofts and suites at the Heather Highlands Inn building. All rooms feature signature Boyne beds and linens, coffeemaker, mini-fridge or kitchenette, and free WiFi.

Additional resort-wide amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, hiking trails, business center, fitness center and multiple dining outlets.

Check-in: 5 p.m.       Check-out: 11 a.m.

Note: Classes and meals for both the Trustees’ Retreat and Strategy & Innovation Retreat will be held in the Heather Highlands Inn building. If you wish to stay in the same building, be sure to reserve a Pleasantview or Inverness room type. All other retreats will be held in the Convention Center building, adjacent to both Main Lodge and Heather Highlands buildings. See more below.

Available Room Types & Rates

Lodging rates for most room types is $145/night, plus a Local Lodging Assessment (currently 5%), Resort Fee (currently 10%), and State Sales Tax (6%; if applicable). Select upgraded room types are $175/night (plus taxes/fees); see list below for room types available by Retreat.

Main Lodge Room Types
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  • The Glen King (Standard or Premium) – $145++
  • The Hazel 2 Queens (Standard, Leisure or Deluxe) – $145++
  • The Hazel 2 Queens Premium* – $145++ 
  • The Rowan King Luxury Suite** – $175++ (Clerks Retreat only)

Heather Highlands Inn Room Types
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  • Inverness 2 Queens Standard – $145++
  • Inverness Loft (1 King/1 Murphy bed) – $145++
  • Pleasantview Suite (1 Queen/1 Murphy bed) – $145++
  • Pleasantview Suite Deluxe (1 Queen/1 Murphy bed) – $145++
  • Pleasantview Loft Deluxe (3 Queens)*** – $175++

Note: Not all room types are available for all retreats. Please click the links below to see up-to-date availability.
*Hazel Premium Room includes expanded living area with sleeper sofa (sleeps 6 max).
**Rowan 1-bedroom Luxury Suite features separate living area with sleeper sofa and dining table (sleeps 4 max).
***Pleasantview Loft Deluxe features bedroom with queen bed, living area with sleeper sofa and loft area with 2 queen beds.

Book your lodging now

Be sure to click the specific link for each retreat; do not attempt to book lodging using a different event's reservation link, as rooms will not be available on other dates.

Clerks’ Retreat (Sept. 26-27)

  • Note: This event is sold out! A recorded version will be available for purchase in mid-October; watch for details on our website, in emails and in the Township Focus magazine.
  • The last day to reserve online was Sept. 4. Select rooms may still be available, please contact The Highlands by phone for current availability and rates.
  • Classes and meals for the Clerks Retreat will be held in the Convention Center building, adjacent to both Main Lodge and Heather Highlands buildings.

Trustees’ Retreat (Oct. 3-4)

  • Room types: All Glen & Hazel rooms, Pleasantview Suites (Standard and Deluxe), Inverness Loft 
  • The deadline to reserve lodging at MTA rates has passed, however a limited number of rooms may still be available. Please use the link below or contact the Resort directly at 800-462-6963 and reference this MTA retreat.
  • Classes and meals for the Trustees’ Retreat will be held in the Heather Highlands Inn building. If you wish to stay in the same building, be sure to reserve a Pleasantview or Inverness room type.
  • Click here to reserve your room now!

Planning & Zoning Team Retreat (Oct. 3-4)

  • Room types: All Glen & Hazel room types, Pleasantview Suites (Standard and Deluxe), Inverness Loft
  • The deadline to reserve lodging at MTA rates has passed, however a limited number of rooms may still be available. Please use the link below or contact the Resort directly at 800-462-6963 and reference this MTA retreat.
  • Classes and meals for the Planning & Zoning Retreat will be held in the Convention Center building, adjacent to both Main Lodge and Heather Highlands buildings.
  • Click here to reserve your room now!

Supervisors’ Retreat (Oct. 5-6)

  • Room types: Glen (Premium & Standard), Hazel (Premium & Deluxe), Pleasantview Suites (Standard / Deluxe), Inverness Loft
  • The deadline to reserve lodging at MTA rates has passed, however a limited number of rooms may still be available. Please use the link below or contact the Resort directly at 800-462-6963 and reference this MTA retreat.
  • Classes and meals for the Supervisors’ Retreat will be held in the Convention Center building, adjacent to both Main Lodge and Heather Highlands buildings.
  • Click here to reserve your room now!

Strategy & Innovation Retreat (Oct. 5-6)

  • Room types: Glen (Premium & Standard), Hazel  (Premium & Deluxe), Pleasantview Suites (Standard / Deluxe), Inverness Loft
  • The deadline to reserve lodging at MTA rates has passed, however a limited number of rooms may still be available. Please use the link below or contact the Resort directly at 800-462-6963 and reference this MTA retreat.
  • Classes and meals for the Strategy & Innovation Retreat will be held in the Heather Highlands Inn building. If you wish to stay in the same building, be sure to reserve a Pleasantview or Inverness room.
  • Click here to reserve your room now!

Treasurers’ Retreat (Oct. 10-11)

  • Lodging is nearly sold out! Remaining availability is subject to change; please contact the Resort directly with questions.
  • Last day to reserve a room: Sept. 15
  • Classes and meals for the Treasurers’ Retreat will be held in the Convention Center building, adjacent to both Main Lodge and Heather Highlands buildings.
  • Click here to reserve your room now!     

Thank you to our 2023 Professional Development Retreat Sponsors!

Baker Tilly

517-325-9655

www.bakertilly.com

McKenna

248-596-0920

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Michigan CLASS

855-382-0496

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Shumaker Technology Group

517-325-3121

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