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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      • Great Lakes Fish Boils
      • Cajun Shrimp Boils
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  • EventsYou 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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AREA ATTRACTIONS

Enjoy a luxurious getaway in the heart of Traverse City Wine Country!  There is plenty to discover on our stunning 160 acre winery estate, making it a relaxing and immersive experience for any food and wine lover out there.  However, for those of you looking for a little more adventure during your stay, there is plenty to explore right out our back door!  Here are some of our favorite local attractions.

PARKS/HIKING/BIKING

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

Leelanau State Park

Whaleback Natural Area

Clay Cliffs Natural Area

Grand Traverse Commons Natural Area

TART Trails

Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail

ENTERTAINMENT

The Bay Theatre

State Theater & Bijou By The Bay

AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14

City Opera House

Old Town Playhouse

The Dennos Museum Center

Interlochen Center for the Arts

WINE/BEER/SPIRITS

Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail

Wineries of Old Mission Peninsula 

Hop Lot Brewing Company

The Mitten Brewing Co.

Traverse City Ale Trail

Grand Traverse Distillery

Northern Latitudes Distillery

BEACHES

Suttons Bay Marina Park

Van’s Beach

Barthalowmew Park

Good Harbor Bay Beach

Glen Haven Beach

Greilickville Harbor Park

West End Beach

Clinch Park

WATER/OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Traverse Tall Ship Company

Nauti-Cat Cruises

Manitou Island Transit

Crystal River Outfitters

Riverside Canoe Trips

Grand Traverse Bike Tours

Bahle Farms Golf

Manitou Passage Golf Club

QUAINT TOWNS/SHOPPING

Suttons Bay 

Leland ~ Fishtown

Northport

Glen Arbor

Empire

Traverse City

Village at Grand Traverse Commons

Grand Traverse Mall

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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.
  • Shop
  • 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.
  • EventsYou 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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