It’s hard to do things yourself; there’s more power as a team.  You want to know how you can help each other. We can share new ideas, new cheeses and recipes. We’ve never had anyone to share these with before. It’s very exciting.

Eat and enjoy Michgian cheese!

Pure Michigan is previewing their 2010 ad campaign this week.  Part of Fresh was filmed at Black Star Farms.  Can you spot us?

If you're having trouble finding us, look below for a peek at just how much goes into making a 30 second ad.

Alison Beers, owner of Events North, a full-service event management agency, thinks so too.  Her weekend plan "to woo eight high powered business owners to relocate their families and businesses to Traverse City" is highlighted in the March issue of Traverse City Business News, and includes their staying at the Inn at Black Star Farms, as well as an on-site Raclette Dinner featuring Leelanau Cheese Company's cheese and all the fixings.

The schedule is jam packed with "up north" experiences.   After all that, how could they not want to relocate their businesses here?

In a second article on the subject in the Detroit Free Press, Restaurant Critic Sylvia Rector quotes Linda Jones, Dirrector of the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council:

…the idea is "to bring people together … to promote more economic activity." For example, restaurants will be encouraged to offer more Michigan wines; those that feature at least four labels will be listed and promoted on the wine council's Web site and included in Michigan Culinary Tourism Alliance activities, she said.

To read her entire article, click here.

This will be a boon for all of Michigan agriculture,  including wineries, chefs and restaurateurs, and Michigan tourism.

We say, "it's about time!"

Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay will soon be a dinner destination, too.  Hearth & Vine will be opening to the public on January 14th serving dinner from 5-9, Wednesday through Sunday evenings.  We hope you'll bring your friends, and come and taste our wood-fired fare in this intimate new setting.

Don't forget that TASTES of Black Star Farms is serving up Matterhorn Grill Dinners for groups of 2 – 6  on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City.  You'll grill your dinner on the table-top Matterhorn Grill while Leelanau Cheese Co.'s Raclette cheese is slowly melting below.  You'll then pour the melted cheese over your grilled food for a sensational European-style meal.  Wine selections are included with the meal, and your cost is only $50 for two.  Please call 231.944.1349 for reservations.  It's the new fondue!

"Black Star Farms on the Leelanau Peninsula celebrates northern Michigan's agricultural bounty. In addition to its winery and tasting room, this extraordinary working farm includes a creamery creating European-style cheeses, a market featuring regional produce and a cafe serving oven-fresh pizza and pastries."

Featured in an article in Country Living ( August, 2009) by Damaine Vonada

Our market features processed foods from local producers including Cherry Republic, Food for Thought, Brownwood Farms, Sisson's, and Naturally Nutty.  The health & home area features Michigan products from Up North Candles, Leelanau Lavender Breezes, and Creation Farms.

We plan to be open on weekends through June and on a more regular basis during the summer and into October.  The extended hours will be posted here.