New Cidery up for Public Hearing in Bingham Township This Week
By Craig Manning | Oct. 14, 2026
Leelanau County added two new craft cideries in 2026, and could get another one soon, depending on the outcome of a public hearing in Bingham Township tomorrow (Thursday).
Nick and Andi Strevel are seeking a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) to build a new cidery at 8557 East Erdt Road in Suttons Bay. Their application calls for a 7,424-square-foot facility (drawings pictured) that would include on-site cider processing, a tasting room, a separate dining room area, a kitchen “for primarily appetizer type foods,” and a patio and outdoor courtyard. The plan also calls for hosting “up to 20 special events per calendar year.”
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