Black Star Farms
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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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  • Close up of a wedding reception table with dramatic lighting in the Pegasus Barn.

EVENT  VENUES

Our 160-acre winery estate on the scenic Leelanau Peninsula just 12 miles north of Traverse City offers many unique indoor and outdoor venues for your special event. All of the site options are within close proximity, making for easy transitions if there is inclement weather or if you plan on using multiple venues.

Please look at the options below and fill out our Event Inquiry Form. You may contact our events team at 231.944.1258 or [email protected]

 Please note, township governance specifies that all evening events must end by 10 pm.

ARCTUROS ROOM

This inviting and open space at the Inn is perfect for small to medium-sized events. There is great flexibility for table set-up, along with a built-in bar for beverage service. The ambient lighting, along with access to our covered patio, makes this a relaxing and lovely venue for weddings and anniversaries. It is also a well-suited space for corporate luncheons, meetings, and presentations.

Take a Google Spin Tour of the Arcturos Room for a look inside! 

The Arcturos Room with table set up for a small wedding reception dinner.

AQUARIUS ROOM

This is the largest of the Inn’s event spaces, accomodating up to 150 guests. The set-up is flexible and can be designed according to your event needs. Aquarius is our most popular wedding venue. It sets up beautifully for an indoor ceremony, with large white pillars framing the room. It has a very neutral palette to accommodate any color scheme. It is also a preferred space for anniversaries and company holiday parties.

Please note that all evening events at the Inn must end by 10 pm as we may also have Inn guests seeking evening quiet hours.

Take a Google Spin Tour of the Aquarius Room for a look inside! 

Aquarius Room set for a wedding reception with strung lights and tall flower arrangements.

PEGASUS BARN

This true centennial barn, constructed in 1897, was completely renovated in 2013 to create an event space that would allow us to host a wide range of social gatherings. The rustic backdrop of the original barn wood walls and solid wood floors is perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties, and groups looking for a unique and beautiful space. The four large posts that hold up the cathedral-like high ceilings create an ideal dance floor for first dances on wedding days. An attached covered patio opens up to a grand view of the property and extends down to a grassy courtyard with a fire pit and open areas for guests to mingle or play yard games.

The attached bathroom facilities are handicap accessible. The maximum capacity in the barn is 150 guests with plenty of parking. This venue has become a favorite for many as it is open to a wide range of options and setups. Seasonal use is from late spring until mid-fall, typically May through October. Winter events may be planned, but there is no heating system, so arrangements would need to be made.

Pegasus Barn set with round tables for a wedding reception.

SCENIC HILLTOP VINEYARD

Our Hilltop Vineyard is the most beautiful and popular site for outdoor wedding ceremonies. It is also ideal for private wine-paired dinners, parties, or summer BBQs. The view is breathtaking, with a dramatic backdrop of sweeping vineyards and West Grand Traverse Bay views. This spectacular site can accommodate various wedding ceremony setups and special event options. We recently brought power up to the top of the vineyard and invested in a landscaped area for a more manicured look between the vines. If a rustic atmosphere is more your style, many places within the vines can host your plans as well.

Parking is available at the site, so guests or shuttles have an easy way to arrive. The site’s use is weather dependent, and your Black Star Farms event staff will work with you to provide a backup location if needed. Bathroom facilities are currently not available and would need to be rented if required for your event.

Fall wedding ceremony with bride, groom, officiant, and attendees atop our vineyard.

HEARTH & VINE CAFÉ

The Hearth & Vine is a cozy restaurant with a wine and spirits bar and spacious outdoor patio on the Black Star Farms Suttons Bay estate.  The restaurant is an excellent venue for smaller parties of up to 40 people. It is perfect for rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, holiday parties, and groups looking for dining while touring the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail.

Front view showing the stone patio at the Hearth & Vine Cafe at Black Star Farms Suttons Bay.

COVERED PATIO

This outdoor site, accessed from both the Arcturos and Aquarius event rooms, is located behind the Inn and features a beautifully landscaped courtyard with an ornate rock wall full of seasonal annual and perennial flowers. Very quiet and private, it has a view of the terraced vineyard and lush forest.

Wedding guests enjoying the covered patio and lawn off the back of the Inn at Black Star Farms.

STONE PATIO

This completely private outdoor site is right off our Inn, attached to the Aquarius room, and surrounded by lush woods. There is a raised platform altar that sets up perfectly for a memorable walk down the aisle, and a charming treehouse tucked up in the trees.

Small wedding ceremony on the stone patio off the Inn at Black Star Farms.

BARN COURTYARD

This private outdoor site is off the back of the Pegasus Barn, with sweeping views of the farm and horse paddocks. Enjoy cocktails and dinner on the raised patio, or relish in the warmth of a fire under a starry night in the courtyard.

Wedding guests enjoying the Barn Courtyard.

BRIDAL SUITE

A private room featuring six dressing chairs, two lounge chairs, dress hooks, and ample mirrors.

Bride getting ready in bridal suite.

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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.
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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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