Original block prints and 15 working Heidelberg Presses. Located on a 250 acre personal wildlife sanctuary on River Road on the Betsie River, the building of native stones, glass, and old wood brings the outdoors in. From the display room with its huge fireplace and natural fountain visitors can watch 15 Heidelberg presses printing napkins, notepapers, placemats, books and postcards in an array of colors using the original blocks created by Gwen.

www.gwenfrostic.com:

 Gwen passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
She was born April 26, 1906 in Sandusky, Michigan to Fred W. and Sara(Alexander)Frostic.
As a well-known author and lecturer Gwen shared her observations of the universe.
She was owner and president of Presscraft Papers, Gwen Frostic Prints, of Benzonia.

Over the years Gwen had been awarded honorary degrees from many colleges and universities.

In 1978 Michigan Governor William Milliken proclamed May 23rd as Gwen Frostic Day in Michigan, and in 1986 she was inducted into the Michigan Woman's Hall of Fame. 

Gwen Frostic Prints
River Road
Box 300 I
Benzonia, Michigan, USA 49616
Phone: 231/882-5505
Fax: 231/882-4600

E-Mail Gwen Frostic Prints

Online Resources:

A very informative and extensive article with excellent photography: Gwen Frostic: Michigan artist crafts nature into a rich life March 1, 1999 BY SHERYL JAMES, Free Press Staff Writer

www.Gwenfrostic.com 

Gwen Frostic Guest Book Visit this site and peruse 

the huge number of guest book entries relating to Gwen

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Michigan, by Gwen Frostic
Text by Dan Compton, Photographs by Lara Kueppers

One could live a lifetime in Michigan … and still have wonder to explore … for always … there is beauty … for the heart that understands…
-Gwen Frostic, from My Michigan

Wyandotte Historical Publications

 the Life & Wisdom of GWEN FROSTIC
by Sheryl James

$ 19.00 ea.

Hard Bound with jacket - Printed in black & white
110 pages with several photos - "1999"

The Gwen Frostic Woodland Shade Garden, named in honor of famed Michigan artist Gwen Frostic, is truly a sight to behold, particularly in spring and early summer.

Memorial service for alumna Gwen Frostic,June 13, 2001

KALAMAZOO -- Gwen Frostic, one of Western Michigan University's most accomplished and celebrated alumni, died April 25, one day shy of her 95th birthday, at her long-time home in Benzonia, Mich.

A memorial service for Frostic will be held Saturday, June 16, on the campus of the Interlochen Center for the Arts. Former WMU President Diether H. Haenicke, a long-time friend of Frostic, will preside. Also speaking at the service will be Helen Flaspohler, a retired WMU development officer and a director emerita of the WMU Foundation. Flaspohler met Frostic in 1974 and maintained a relationship with her until her death.

Directions:

6 Miles East of M22 - Frankfort, Michigan - U.S.A.

2 Miles West of US 31 - Benzonia, Michigan - U.S.A.

on the RIVER ROAD
Directions:
Travel to Benzonia on US 31, at the top of Benzonia Hill look for Traverse avenue.
You may also look for the Signs which say "Betsie River Public Access" on US 31 in Benzonia.
Turn West on Traverse Avenue which turns into River Road.