Shrine of the Pines
You won’t want to miss the magnificent Shrine of the Pines in Baldwin. The “Shrine” was the log home of Baldwin woodcarver Raymond W. Overholzer, and today it houses his incredible lifetime of work. The cabins and furnishings he hand-built on this site were his personal tribute to the state tree, the great white pine. His dinner table was carved from a 700 pound white pine stump, and has a complete matched set of chairs made from white pine roots. Among the many pieces of hand-carved furniture is a rocking chair that is so perfectly balanced it rocks 55 times with a single "start"! On the west wall, a majestic stone fireplace rises like a monument to this wonderful collection of ingenious art and handmade artifacts. You have to see it to believe it!
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Idlewild Historic Cultural Center
The Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center tells the Idlewild story through exhibits, film, and artifacts from the period. Learn about the founders of Idlewild and the famous African Americans in all walks of life---entertainment, business, medicine, education, religion, and civil rights—who visited and made their summer homes and permanent residences in this famous Lake County retreat. The Center open during the summer months and hosts a variety of cultural events. This multi-purpose facility has a conference center (1,620 sq. feet) with kitchen facility, the exhibit center (2,120 sq. feet). and a lower level multi-purpose room (2,026 sq. feet). The Center is located just off US-10 between Baldwin and Reed City.
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