Cottage 121 - Back to Book 3 Contributions
Wonderful summer memories continue to be made at
Cottage121, called the Mint Chip cottage, by many. Yes, it's still
bright green, hence the name. The Park continues to be a hub of activity
for those of us who live in its surrounding cottages; kids play games,
adults visit, walkers stop by, the 4th of July Parade circles the loop
and more. For those of us who live on the Park, we love it there. As
with all places the neighbors have changed. Some cottages have changed
owners but the fun and conviviality continues.
After
the death of Marc Cunningham in 2015, I, Chris Barrett, became the
owner of Cottage 121. I met Bob Barrett, a long-time friend of Dick
Engelsmann's, on the Belvedere Golf Course, which we both love. A
romance began and more golf was played and still is! Our marriage took
place soon afterward.
My
sons, Marcus and Robert, are long past Gang age, and now come to
Charlevoix with their families. Their children enjoy many of the same
activities their fathers did as children, another great example of what a
great family place the Belvedere is.
The
Belvedere continues to be the best summer place we know; porch
visiting, golf, tennis, beach picnics while watching Wednesday evening
sailboat races, renewing old friendships and making new ones are all
part of the anticipation and enjoyment of summers at the Belvedere.