AQUARIUS ROOM

This is the largest of the event spaces inside the Inn, 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! 

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 are perfect for wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties, and groups who are looking for a space that is unique and beautiful. The four large posts that hold up the cathedral-like high ceilings create an ideal dance floor for first dances on wedding days. There is an attached covered patio that 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.

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 that can be planned with the event coordinating department. Seasonal use is from late spring until mid-fall, typically May through October. Winter events may be planned, but there is not a heating system, so arrangements would need to be made.

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 views of West Grand Traverse Bay. This spectacular site can accommodate a variety of wedding ceremony setups and special event options. Most recently, we 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 right at the site, so guests or shuttles have an easy way to arrive. The use of the site 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.

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 a great venue for smaller parties 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.

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.

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.

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.