Black Star Farms
  • WineryWe are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking, located on the same 45th Parallel that runs through some of the great wine regions of the world. We produce classic varietal wines and fruit brandies of high character and balance.
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  • InnAn Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau Peninsula wine country… Our distinctive Inn, nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. We are proud to be a Select Registry “Distinguished Inn of North America.” :: Ohio Magazine Article: Star of the Peninsula (adobe pdf) :: Inn-credible: A spectacular stay at Black Star Farms (adobe pdf)  
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  • DiningHearth & Vine, our on-site vineyard cafe, market and bakery, has closed for the season. Please look for us again mid-May. Black Star Farms hosts 9 Bean Rows at our Suttons Bay location. It’s here at Hearth & Vine that their wood-fired breads and pastries are produced, vegetables are grown and stored, and members of the community can join the 9 Bean Rows CSA (community supported agriculture) to purchase “shares” of these offerings. You can learn more about becoming part of this collaborative farming effort by clicking below.
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  • WeddingsYou are welcome to host your event at our unique property, Black Star Farms. Whether you are planning a meeting, a small gathering or a big celebration, we have the venue at our Suttons Bay farm to fit your needs. The Inn boasts a large colonnaded room that can accommodate up to 140 for sit-down dining. Plus, a dance floor can be added. The Inn also has large reception spaces both indoors and out. Our Tasting Room is available for private after-hours functions and can host your group from 8 to 80. Hearth & Vine, our vineyard cafe, can also be selected for your group’s pleasure, especially during the late autumn to late spring months while the cafe is not open to the public. It seats 22 inside and also has a large flagstone patio for outdoor seating if the weather allows. Its wood-fired oven makes this a welcoming spot. Planning a small gathering in Traverse City? Our Tasting Room – TASTES – in the Mercato at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons is also an available venue. With a capacity of 50 and sit-down space for 18, this casual spot might be just what you’re looking for. Or, you could…
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Your Journey Begins Here

Tucked in the rural farmland and beautiful countryside of the Leelanau Peninsula, you will find our unique 160-acre winery estate. After a 15-minute drive from Traverse City along scenic M-22, a stunning vineyard welcomes you to our original flagship property, which has been delighting guests since 1998. Take a trip up north, and enjoy a respite in our luxurious 10-room Inn. Our tasting room offers a large selection of internationally award-winning wines and spirits crafted from local fruit. Our inspired culinary team will delight you with local farm-fresh cuisine at the Inn, our popular Arcturos Dining Series, or our seasonal Hearth & Vine Café. Enjoy nature with over three miles of onsite hiking trails, multiple outdoor patios, vineyard walks, and strolls past our numerous horse paddocks. The beautiful outdoors, lakes and beaches, small quaint towns, and our team await you.

You may also experience selections from our 50+ wines, cider, and spirits at our Old Mission Winery and Tasting Room, conveniently located just minutes from downtown Traverse City among the rolling hills and spectacular views of Old Mission Peninsula.

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Weekend Dinners

Get cozy at the Inn with a prix fixe, three-course dinner.

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Snowshoeing

Pair winter adventure with wine at our 160-acre estate.

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Private Dinners

 Wine-paired dining experiences for any special occasion.

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Progressive Tastings

Ignite your senses with a special wine and food tasting that travels through our estate.

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Exquisite Weddings

A truly one-of-a-kind destination wedding venue where your dreams will come true.

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Distinctive Meetings

We’ll handle the details for your business meetings or retreats from 10 to 150 guests.

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  • "Best Wine Country Hotel"

    – USA Today Reader’s Choice 10 Best 2020

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  • "Michigan’s Best Winery"

    – Hour Detroit 2012-2019

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  • "Best of Weddings"

    – The Knot 2021

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  • "Best Luxury Wine & Culinary Destination - Midwest"

    – LUX Magazine’s Travel and Tourism Awards 2021

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Black Star Farms
✨This year marks our 25th anniversary, so to hon ✨This year marks our 25th anniversary, so to honor this milestone, we plan to celebrate 🎉 with special offers, events, and more throughout 2023!

We are so excited to share all the amazing things we have planned with all of you (like our cocktail party in the vineyard🥂) so be sure to sign up for our newsletter so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!

Subscribe at the 🔗 in our bio!
The ⏰ is ticking!⁠ ⁠ If you haven't gotten y The ⏰ is ticking!⁠
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If you haven't gotten your tickets yet for Sips & Soups, there's no time to waste⌛️ ⁠
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As the first of many returning events this year, Sips & Soups will be back for just two incredible days, on Saturday January 28th & Sunday January 29th.⁠
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Your $30 ticket gets you:⁠
🍷A 1.5oz pour of hand-selected wine⁠
🍷A 3oz pairing of of delectable soup⁠
🍷$10 in Cork Cash to spend along the trail⁠
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Grab your 🎟️ at the @lpwines website: https://lpwines.com/sips-soups/ or at the 🔗 in our bio!
A Sunday well spent brings a week of content! Sun A Sunday well spent brings a week of content!

Sunday Funday with Black Star Farms is back! We will now be offering $5 mimosas and $10 mimosa flights every Sunday. 

What’s a mimosa flight you may ask? Made with our BeDazzled sparkling wine, our mimosa flight will include 3 sample pours of BeDazzled blended with 3 different juices: Orange Juice, Peach Nectar, and Cranberry juice. 

Stop in at either of our Traverse City area tasting rooms any Sunday and sip away your Monday Scaries with us!
🚨New Release Alert! This one goes out to our d 🚨New Release Alert!

This one goes out to our dessert wine lovers! Introducing the 2020 Solstice Riesling💫 As the name implies, this wine was harvested on the winter solstice in 2020. 

Although we had planned to use this Riesling to make Ice wine, Mother Nature had another thing in mind, so our creative wine making team decided to try something a little different. 

Because the fruit had been left to hang for Ice wine, it had ripened to the last possible moment, losing much of its water weight. This made the juice much more concentrated than if it had been harvested in October.  The team fermented more of the sugar out than usual, bringing the alcohol up to 13% and the residual sugar down to 6%.

This complex wine expresses enticing aromas of citrus and white flowers, followed by peach, mandarin, and melon on the palate. More rich than our Late Harvest Riesling, but less heavy than our Iced Wine, the 2020 Solstice Riesling is beautifully balanced. 

Stop by our tasting rooms to grab a bottle or visit our website https://store.blackstarfarms.com/mobile/2020-arcturos-solstice-riesling-p100.aspx - 🔗 in bio!
If what you seek🔎 is an immersive wine tasting If what you seek🔎 is an immersive wine tasting experience, then check out our Progressive Wine and Food Tasting!

This private tasting takes you on an educational journey through our winery estate and includes a carefully selected small bite expertly paired with each sample of wine. 

Learn more and book your Progressive Tasting at the 🔗 in our bio or at https://www.blackstarfarms.com/progessive-tasting/
It was such a joy hosting today’s baby shower 🧡 Congratulations to the future mom and dad to be!
🤑 We’ve got the deal of deals for all you bub 🤑 We’ve got the deal of deals for all you bubbly fans!

Purchase 10 bottles of any wine and get two bottles of BeDazzled 🍾 for only $1!

Use Promo Code BEDAZZLED online at check-out 👩‍💻 or stop by one of our tasting rooms to fill up your case. 

Take advantage of this amazing deal at the 🔗 in our bio or website https://store.blackstarfarms.com/mobile/storefront.aspx

‼️ Wine Club and case discounts will not apply to the 2 for $1 bottles of BeDazzled, but will apply to the other 10 bottles! Sale goes through January.
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  • WineryWe are a small winery with a hand-crafted approach to winemaking, located on the same 45th Parallel that runs through some of the great wine regions of the world. We produce classic varietal wines and fruit brandies of high character and balance.
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  • InnAn Agricultural Destination in the heart of beautiful Leelanau Peninsula wine country… Our distinctive Inn, nestled below a hillside of vineyards and overlooking barns and pastures, features eight luxurious guestrooms with an exceptional package of services and amenities. We are proud to be a Select Registry “Distinguished Inn of North America.” :: Ohio Magazine Article: Star of the Peninsula (adobe pdf) :: Inn-credible: A spectacular stay at Black Star Farms (adobe pdf)  
  • DiningHearth & Vine, our on-site vineyard cafe, market and bakery, has closed for the season. Please look for us again mid-May. Black Star Farms hosts 9 Bean Rows at our Suttons Bay location. It’s here at Hearth & Vine that their wood-fired breads and pastries are produced, vegetables are grown and stored, and members of the community can join the 9 Bean Rows CSA (community supported agriculture) to purchase “shares” of these offerings. You can learn more about becoming part of this collaborative farming effort by clicking below.
  • Meetings
  • WeddingsYou are welcome to host your event at our unique property, Black Star Farms. Whether you are planning a meeting, a small gathering or a big celebration, we have the venue at our Suttons Bay farm to fit your needs. The Inn boasts a large colonnaded room that can accommodate up to 140 for sit-down dining. Plus, a dance floor can be added. The Inn also has large reception spaces both indoors and out. Our Tasting Room is available for private after-hours functions and can host your group from 8 to 80. Hearth & Vine, our vineyard cafe, can also be selected for your group’s pleasure, especially during the late autumn to late spring months while the cafe is not open to the public. It seats 22 inside and also has a large flagstone patio for outdoor seating if the weather allows. Its wood-fired oven makes this a welcoming spot. Planning a small gathering in Traverse City? Our Tasting Room – TASTES – in the Mercato at the Village of Grand Traverse Commons is also an available venue. With a capacity of 50 and sit-down space for 18, this casual spot might be just what you’re looking for. Or, you could…
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