Michigan Investment Group Acquires Shanty Creek Resort

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Shanty Creek Resort, a popular ski and golf destination in Bellaire, Michigan, has been sold to a Michigan-based investment group with ties to Pattah Development LLC. The new ownership group has pledged to make "thoughtful enhancements" to the resort, including hotel updates, a new website, and expanded family programming, while keeping the existing management team in place to ensure continuity for guests, members, and seasonal employees.

Why it matters

Shanty Creek Resort is a major economic anchor for the Bellaire and Antrim County region, drawing visitors year-round for its skiing, golf, and other outdoor activities. The change in ownership represents an opportunity for the resort to invest in upgrades and new offerings, potentially attracting more visitors and strengthening the local tourism industry.

The details

The resort was previously owned by Trinidad Resort & Club, LLC, and the sale to the new company, Shanty Creek Ski and Golf Resort LLC, closed on Thursday. The new ownership group has connections to Pattah Development, a Michigan-based developer with a portfolio of commercial projects. While the terms of the sale were not disclosed, the new owners have promised to focus on property and guest-experience investments rather than an immediate operational overhaul.

• The sale of Shanty Creek Resort closed on Thursday, February 27, 2026.
• Shanty Creek Resort first opened its Summit Mountain ski area in December 1962.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Resort leaders say the existing management team will stay in place to preserve continuity for guests, members and seasonal employees as the new ownership group rolls out "thoughtful enhancements" to the property.