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Out of Office Garage Fall Retreat — friends on the beach, Lake Michigan

Out of Office Garage · Members Only

Fall Retreat '26 Hotel Walloon

October 16–18, 2026  ·  Walloon Lake, Michigan

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Reservation #—

Don't forget your room. Your OOOG reservation does not include your hotel room. Call Hotel Walloon at 231.535.5000 and mention the Out of Office Garage room block to reserve.

A weekend
worth the drive.

Join Out of Office Garage for an authentic Up North experience along the shores of Walloon Lake, at the charming Hotel Walloon.

A curated weekend awaits you, from a 2 hour guided bus tour of the area, to a relaxing group drive, with plenty of hangout or chill-out time and activities in between. Don't miss this great trip.

Event Details

Event
Fall Retreat 2026
Date
October 16–18
Friday–Sunday · 2026
Location
Hotel Walloon
4127 N M-75 · Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Access
Members Only
OOOG membership required
Capacity
20 Reservations
Map showing Hotel Walloon location on Walloon Lake, northern Michigan
Event Venue
Hotel
Walloon
Walloon Lake, Michigan
Address 4127 N M-75
Walloon Lake, MI 49796
Dates October 16–18, 2026
Room Block Call 231.535.5000
Mention OOOG room block
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Three days.
One long exhale.

Day One · Oct 16
Arrival
  • 4:00 PMCheck-in
  • 5:30 PMHappy Hour Mixer - Walloon Watershed
  • 7:00 PMGroup Dinner - Walloon Lake Inn
  • 10:00 PMAfter the party it's the hotel lobby - evening hangout

Kicking off what will be a wonderful weekend.

Day Two · Oct 17
Full Send
  • 7:00 AMBreakfast at the hotel
  • 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMSaturday Fall Colors Drive - lunch provided by OOOG
  • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PMOptional in-room massages available for booking
  • 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMClimb aboard for an afternoon of local history and questionable navigation. Our host, Kalin Shieck—former TV journalist turned creative entrepreneur and founder of Sweetwater Floral will guide us through the fascinating history of Walloon sharing stories that may or may not be true. Behind the wheel will be Syed Ahmed, who has assured us he knows exactly where we’re going. Snacks and beverages provided to help everyone survive the experience.
  • 7:00 PMDinner at Barrel Back Restaurant

Group Drives, and great times await the crew on Saturday - we may even learn a few things about the area!

Day Three · Oct 18
Send-Off
  • 7:00 AMBreakfast available
  • 11:00 AMCheckout
  • 11:00 AM - ?Your day to chill, enjoy, and take advantage of the time before heading home.

A day to yourself - sleep-in, chill, relax, and enjoy the day.

Every detail
handled.

🚗
Vehicle
Transport

We'll ship your car up to the hotel for you. Drop it at the Garage on Thursday, Oct 15 — it'll be waiting for you at Walloon.

$800 each way · $1,600 round-trip
💆
On-Site
Massages

60-minute sessions, Saturday & Sunday. Snag your slot during booking.

$165 · paid at appointment
🧥
Exclusive OOOG
Merch

No spoilers, but our merch game is on lock, so expect some nice surprises this year.

Included
🏨
Hotel Walloon
Room Block

Rooms are reserved separately under the OOOG room block — call the hotel directly to book yours. Room cost is not included in your reservation.

Call 231.535.5000 · mention OOOG Room Block
🍂
Curated
Programming

Group dinners, happy hour mixer, Group lunch drive, a guided culture/history tour provided by a local celeb, and fellow OOOG members to enjoy the beautiful area with.

Included
👥
Members-Only
Access

Exclusive OOOG event — limited to 20 reservations.

20 spots total

Secure your
weekend.

Reserve your spot today. Payment is due in full at booking. What it covers at a glance.

Reservation $600 per person · paid at booking
Event Reservation Includes programming, merch & weekend access $600 / person
Vehicle Transport — One-Way Drop off at OOOG Thursday Oct 15 + $800
Vehicle Transport — Round-Trip We ship it up and back + $1,600
60-Min Massage Paid directly to therapist at your appointment $165 on-site
Hotel Room Call Hotel Walloon · mention the OOOG room block Booked separately
We're booked out for this one — but we'd love to have you.
Join the waitlist and if plans change, we'll reach out.
Reserve Your Spot
Payment due at booking · $600 per person
On-Site Massage (Optional)

60-minute sessions · $165 per massage, paid directly to the therapist at your appointment — not charged today. Two openings per slot. Booking for two? Each guest picks their own slot (the same time works if both openings are free).

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Reservation × 1$600.00
Due Today$600.00

Your hotel room is booked separately — call Hotel Walloon at 231.535.5000 and mention the OOOG room block.

Payment
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