Travel

Flight

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) in Grand Rapids, MI

The airport is approximately one hour from Newaygo. We highly recommend renting a car for your stay, as Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services are not readily available in the area.

Travel Note

Transportation & Lodging

Guests are welcome to explore Airbnb & VRBO rentals in the area! Newaygo & its surrounding towns offer plenty of charming cabins & vacation homes, perfect for a summer weekend in Michigan. We recommend choosing accommodations within 30 minutes of Camp Desmond (7486 S. Gray Drake Bluff, Newaygo, MI). A little note on transportation: Shuttle service will only be provided to & from The Harrington Inn & Muskegon River Inn. Guests staying in Airbnbs or other accommodations will be responsible for their own transportation to & from the venue. On-site parking is limited, so we kindly encourage carpooling whenever possible!

Hotel

The Harrington Inn

This is our preferred hotel, with transportation provided to & from the venue on our wedding day! While we couldn’t secure a room block, rooms are currently available on a first-come, first-served basis, so please book your stay as early as possible.

Hotel

Newaygo Bed & Breakfast Newaygo MI

To book, please call (231) 652-1093 & mention the Murdock/Desmond wedding. Shuttle transportation will be provided from this location.

Hotel

Muskegon River Inn

*ROOM BLOCK FULLY BOOKED* Shuttle transportation will be provided from this location.

Shuttle

Shuttles

June 4, 2027 4:15 am - 11:30 pm

Shuttle service will be provided to & from the wedding for guests staying in the select hotels outlined above. Please RSVP if you plan to use the shuttles so we can plan accordingly! Shuttles will depart hotels around 4:00pm on Friday, June 4th. Exact shuttles routes & times will be posted here a few months prior to our wedding date.

Rental Car

No Uber/Lyft

Please note: Ridesharing services (Uber/Lyft) are NOT available in this area. Guests flying in will need to rent a car at the airport. If you are not utilizing the hotel block shuttles provided to and from the wedding venue on the wedding day, you will need to plan to drive yourself.

Hotel

Hotel Rose

If you’re looking for a more upscale hotel, we’ve reserved a room block at Hotel Rose in Rockford, about 40 minutes from the venue. Please mention the Desmond/Murdock room block when booking, and plan to arrange your own transportation to and from the wedding.