Contact Us

Office Hours

Wednesday - Saturday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Song of the Morning is closed to guests on Mondays & Tuesdays. Our office is closed on Sundays.

Get in Touch

These are the best ways to reach us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989) 983-4107

Mail:
Song of the Morning Yoga & Meditation Retreat
9607 Sturgeon Valley Rd., E.
Vanderbilt, MI 49795

Getting Here

Helpful directions for making your way to Song of the Morning!

Please note: Most GPS units are unable to correctly navigate to Song of the Morning; please use the directions below.

  • Take I-75 North to Vanderbilt exit 290, turn right and follow Old US-27 South about half a mile into Vanderbilt. Turn left at the blinking yellow caution light at Main Street, which becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road, and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 3 1/2 miles to go. Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods. Once you cross the bridge, the office in the Mainhouse will be on your left. You should see a sign marked “Office.”

  • Take 131 North which will merge into 55 just before Cadillac. Stay on 55 east which will merge with 66 going north then branch off again to go east. Remain on 55 and pick up 127 north near Houghton Lake. 127 north will merge onto I-75 North. Take I-75 North to Vanderbilt exit 290, turn right and follow Old US-27 South about half a mile into Vanderbilt. Turn left at the blinking yellow caution light at Main Street, which becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road, and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 3 1/2 miles to go. Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads “Song of the Morning Ranch.” Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods. Once you cross the bridge, the office in the Mainhouse will be on your left. You should see a sign marked “Office.”

  • From Traverse City - Take 31 to 72 east to pick up 131 north over to 32 east into Gaylord. Jump on 75 north to the next exit 290 Vanderbilt and follow the instructions above from Southeast Michigan.

    Charlevoix or Petoskey area - Take 31 to 131 south to Thumb Lake Rd. Turn left (east) on Thumb Lake Rd. to US 27. Turn right on US 27 take it across I-75 to the blinking yellow light where you will turn left onto Main Street, (which eventually becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road), and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 3 1/2 miles to go. Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods. Once you cross the bridge, the office in the Mainhouse will be on your left. You should see a sign marked “Office.”

  • Take I-75 South to exit 290 Vanderbilt exit. Turn left and take it across I-75 to the blinking yellow light where you will turn left onto Main Street, (which eventually becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road), and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 3 1/2 miles to go. Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods cross the bridge and the office is in the Main House on your left. You should see a sign marked “Office.”

 

Parking at Song of the Morning

Overnight Guests

Upon check-in, staff will direct you to where you can park near your lodging. Each building has designated parking spots for easy access.

Day Visitors

If you are joining us for a day visit, we recommend parking across from the Mainhouse Office. There is additional parking on the opposite side of the main bridge, near the entrance to the Lahiri Shrine Trail.

For Sunday Service and/or Sunday Dinner, we recommend parking at the Lodge or by the Lahiri Trail entrance as the limited parking spots near the Mainhouse fill quickly.