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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  • Removing the pot at the Great Lakes Fish Boil.

GREAT LAKES FISH BOILS

Experience traditional Great Lakes Fish Boils at the Hearth & Vine Café.  Legend has it that Scandinavians brought this custom to the early settlements around Lake Michigan.  Join us (rain or shine) as we carry on this local cultural custom.  The fish boil is to the Great Lakes what the clam bake is to New England!

The boil starts at 6:30 PM with a small presentation, followed by the spectacular boil-off signifying that the fish is done.  Dinner is served at 7:00 PM and can be enjoyed in the dining room or on the patio.

We encourage you to bring the whole family.  Arrive early and visit our farm animals or explore our hiking trails.

Adults $35 | Kids 12 and under $15 (tax and service fee included, kids under 3 free)

*Fresh Lake Michigan Fish

Corn on the Cob • Potatoes

Creamy Coleslaw • House Made Bread

Seasonal Cobbler

*To keep the integrity of the fish, it is prepared with skin on and not deboned.

Wines by the glass or carafe, hard cider and our extensive list of craft cocktails available for an additional cost.

Have little ones that do not like fish?  We have you covered, the kids menu including pizza and grilled cheese will also be available (no ticket is required).

This is a ticketed event,  your ticket includes a fish boil dinner.  If anyone in your party does not want the fish boil dinner and would prefer to order off the menu, no ticket is required.

 Please view our cancellation policy here.  

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Great Lakes Fish Boil pot on the fire at the Hearth and Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms Suttons Bay.
Big flames from the boil off at the Great Lakes Fish Boil at the Hearth and Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms Suttons Bay.
Great Lakes Fish Boil plate with whitefish, corn on the cob , potatoes, coleslaw, and bread.
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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.
  • 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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