CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN WINE AND HOSPITALITY!
This year marks our silver anniversary, and to honor this milestone, we plan to celebrate with special offers throughout 2023. In 1998, our co-founding partners, Kerm Campbell and Don Coe, along with head winemaker Lee Lutes, had the vision to create a word class wine-country destination. Today, that goal has been far exceeded, and our business now includes a highly-acclaimed Inn, plus extensive culinary and special events programs.
Our success would not have been possible without our hard-working team, our faithful fans, dedicated wine club members, and repeat Inn guests, to name a few.
In appreciation, we will be offering new ways to enjoy Black Star Farms throughout the year. A new sparkling wine release, unique wine-tasting options, creative dining experiences, special Inn promotions, and a summer cocktail party in the vineyard are just some of the exciting things we have in store.
March Inn Specials
BOGO 50% Off
Book a two-night stay Sunday-Thursday through March 29, 2023, and receive the second night at 50% off. Use promotional code BOGO when booking.
Third Night Free
Book a three-night stay Sunday-Thursday through March 29, 2023, and receive the third night free. Use promotional code THIRDFREE when booking.
***These specials apply to new bookings only and are not transferrable.***
Good on Paper Comedy Improv
Saturday, April 1
We invite you to an evening full of laughs and good wine! Even though this falls on April Fools’ Day, we promise this night of comedy will be no joke!
Traverse City’s Good on Paper Improv troupe will bring its hilarious and high-energy show to the Inn at Black Star Farms for one night only. This six-person group has been turning audience suggestions into completely improvised comedy scenes for over ten years. Every show is brand new, but they still carry the Good On Paper brand of unpredictable insanity.
Various wines by the glass and housemade cocktails featuring our fruit brandies will be available for an additional cost.
Doors open at 6:15 PM, and the show starts at 7 PM.
Tickets (for people 18+) can be purchased for the show only, or add on a personal *charcuterie box featuring meats, cheeses, crackers, pickles, olives, and fruit.
*WARNING CHOKING HAZARD. Eating while laughing can cause food to lodge in one’s throat. Please chew with caution.
April-Versary Inn Special
Celebrate our silver anniversary with these one-time-only special rates. Book a two-night stay Sunday-Thursday, April 2 through April 27, 2023, and receive 20.23% off your entire stay. Use promotional code APRIL when booking.
***Special applies to new bookings only and is not transferrable.***
Winemaking, Cheesemaking, & Raclette Dinner Experience
Friday, April 7
We invite you to join us for a special behind-the-scenes experience uniquely pairing local wine and cheese!
This one-of-a-kind event will begin with a look at how the award-winning cheese is made at Leelanau Cheese Company. Participants will tour the creamery and aging facility as the mysteries of cheesemaking are explained. End on a delicious note, tasting all their fresh and cave-aged cheeses.
Next, participants will head to Black Star Farms for an educational tour through the wine cave while learning about the history of winemaking in our region. The tour will conclude in the tasting room with a private premium tasting featuring six wines that showcase our unique terroir.
Wine and cheese will come together for the grand finale with a traditional Raclette Dinner at the Inn at Black Star Farms featuring Leelanau Cheese. This fun and interactive way of dining originated in the Swiss Alps. It involves an electric tabletop grill with small pans beneath. Meats, potatoes, and vegetables are brought to your table and warmed on the grill top while slices of Raclette cheese are placed in the small pans to melt. Sharing stories while creating personalized dishes on a Raclette grill is an activity everyone will love!
Spots are limited to 20 people, so purchase your ticket today!
Earth Day
Saturday, April 22
At Black Star Farms, we appreciate what the Earth provides us. Our goal is to be environmentally and socially responsible in every operational decision. The land provides our products, services, and experiences. We must be responsible stewards to ensure that the same land will remain healthy for many generations to come. Therefore 130 acres of our vineyards have been agriculturally protected.
From 11 AM – 5 PM at both tasting rooms, we will partner with SEEDS, a local nonprofit focusing on place-based activities that regenerate habitat, prevent carbon emissions, develop talent pipelines for green industries, and invest in the next generations.
• $2 from every wine flight and $1 from every glass of wine sold this day will be donated to this vital organization.
• Wildflower seed packets will be given out on a donation basis.
• A complimentary vineyard tour will be offered at our Suttons Bay location at noon. No reservations are needed.
Vertical Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 6
Join us at our Suttons Bay location as we celebrate 25 years of winemaking with this special tasting showcasing two of our area’s most important grapes, Riesling and Pinot Noir. Sample through four vintages (one current, three from our library cellar) with our tasting room manager and experience the excellent aging potential of these regionally-expressive wines.
Riesling Vertical Tasting 12:00 PM
Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting 1:30 PM
Each tasting is limited to ten people, so get your tickets today!
Summer Pours for Pups Party
Saturday, June 10, 5 PM-8 PM
Kick off the summer season and celebrate 25 years of BSF with a special dog-themed party at our Suttons Bay tasting room patio and front lawn. A portion of sales ($3 from each wine flight, $2 from each glass of wine or cocktail) will benefit the Great Lakes Humane Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to animal welfare located on a 10-acre private farm in Leelanau County.
The Great Lakes Humane Society’s mission is to take in stray and unwanted animals and find loving, lasting homes for them, to educate the public about adopting rather than purchasing a pet, and to increase awareness of the need to spay and neuter animals in the battle against pet overpopulation.
We invite you to bring your furry friends to mix and mingle while supporting this great organization!
• Meet adoptable dogs from the Great Lakes Humane Society
• Listen to live music with Adam Sleder of Soul Patch
• Play lawn games
• Enjoy grilled gourmet hotdogs with house-made toppings
• Imbibe in specialty cocktails like the Greyhound and Salty Dog
• Buy custom-labeled “Dog House” wine to support the Great Lakes Humane Society
• Walk the Dog Treat Trail
Treat your pups to our one-of-a-kind Dog Treat Trail! A selection of bakery dog treats donated by Pet’s Naturally, Northern Michigan’s only holistic pet supply store will be placed along our on-site hiking trail so you can walk in the woods while your pups sample treats along the way. It’s the dog-friendly equivalent of wine tasting!
Save the Date Future Events
Stay tuned; more details will be announced soon!
Date TBA
Special release of our 25th Anniversary Blanc de Noir sparkling wine.
Friday, July 14
Our popular Great Lakes Fish Boil will return for one evening only.
Friday, July 28
We will celebrate 25 years of distillation with a Cocktail Party at our Suttons Bay tasting room.
Wednesday, August 9
A new Chef’s Table-Themed Wine Dinner will feature seasonal ingredients from our own and regional farms.
August Dates TBA
We will offer educational Wine History Tours focusing on Black Star Farms and the Michigan wine industry.
Friday, September 1
The End of Summer Soirée will bring together our winery, events, and culinary teams for a special evening of food, wine, and more!
Wednesday, October 25
This month’s Arcturos Dining Series will feature fall harvest bounties.
Sundays, October 22 & October 29
Enjoy the fall colors with free, family-friendly Wagon Rides through our estate.
Friday, November 10
Experience a special-themed Arcturos Dining Series inspired by our Estate Chef, John Korycki.
Friday, November 17
Join us for a Noveau Release Party celebrating the 2023 harvest at our Suttons Bay tasting room.
Sunday, December 31
Ring in the new year in style with our New Year’s Eve Wine Dinner.
Cheers to 25 years!
