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Black Star Farms
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates
Packages
Prices start at $250
Guest capacity
Up to 160 seated guests
About this venue
Black Star Farms is nestled among vineyards and orchards on a family winery estate in Leelanau Peninsula wine country. Our venue is located just minutes from Northern Michigan’s beautiful sandy beaches, quaint villages and just 15 minutes from Traverse City attractions. We offer casual upscale dining featuring fresh local ingredients from our own farm at our Bistró Polaris and award-winning wines from our tasting room. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay in one of our 10 guest suites while staying at the Inn, which includes Chef prepared breakfasts, wine tasting and bottle of wine upon arrival. Black Star Farms delivers exceptional service and memorable events. We will work with you to ensure your event reflects your own taste and personal touches, while offering our own unique twist and experience. Our goal is to relieve you of the many details that go along with hosting a successful event so that you, as well as your guests, can thoroughly enjoy your occasion.
Our event spaces
Hilltop Vineyard Ceremony Site
Hilltop Vineyard Ceremony Site with Bay Views
Elevate your wedding experience at our hilltop vineyard, where you can enjoy stunning views of our equestrian farm and the distant West Grand Traverse Bay. Our vineyard offers a setting like no other for your picture-perfect outdoor ceremony.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other
Arcturos Room and Covered Patio
Charming Inn Space Perfect for Cocktails, Small Dinners, and Showers!
These charming spaces are perfect for cocktail hour and private dinners. Our Arcturos room offers a dedicated bar and an elegant candle lit marble fireplace while our Covered Patio provides a place for fresh air while enjoying a glass of wine and our impeccable perennial garden. Each space hosts up to 40 guests ensuring a uniquely personal experience as we tend to you and your guests.
Guest capacity
2-40 Seated
2-75 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Aquarius and Stone Patio
Elegant Indoor Dining and Reception Space for up to 150
Our Aquarius room is the largest of our event spaces inside the Inn, accommodating up to 150 guests. Large white pillars frame the room in a gorgeous neutral palette to bring your dream indoor ceremony or reception to life. Of course, you could also treat yourself and your guests to our Stone Patio which is sure to add that special touch to your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party
Pegasus Barn and Courtyard
Centennial Barn and Outdoor Courtyard - Perfect for Rustic Ceremonies and Chic Receptions!
Our breathtaking centennial barn is the perfect backdrop to any ceremony or reception. Embrace the rustic theme our barn embodies while saying “I do” or dancing to your heart’s desire. Cool down with a glass of wine on the barn’s back patio while watching horses roam in their paddocks or take a breather out on our courtyard while lounging in an Adirondack chair and admiring the starry night sky.
Guest capacity
2-175 Seated
2-250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party
Hilltop Vineyard Ceremony Site
Hilltop Vineyard Ceremony Site with Bay Views
Elevate your wedding experience at our hilltop vineyard, where you can enjoy stunning views of our equestrian farm and the distant West Grand Traverse Bay. Our vineyard offers a setting like no other for your picture-perfect outdoor ceremony.
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Other
Arcturos Room and Covered Patio
Charming Inn Space Perfect for Cocktails, Small Dinners, and Showers!
These charming spaces are perfect for cocktail hour and private dinners. Our Arcturos room offers a dedicated bar and an elegant candle lit marble fireplace while our Covered Patio provides a place for fresh air while enjoying a glass of wine and our impeccable perennial garden. Each space hosts up to 40 guests ensuring a uniquely personal experience as we tend to you and your guests.
Guest capacity
2-40 Seated
2-75 Standing
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Aquarius and Stone Patio
Elegant Indoor Dining and Reception Space for up to 150
Our Aquarius room is the largest of our event spaces inside the Inn, accommodating up to 150 guests. Large white pillars frame the room in a gorgeous neutral palette to bring your dream indoor ceremony or reception to life. Of course, you could also treat yourself and your guests to our Stone Patio which is sure to add that special touch to your ceremony, cocktail hour, or reception.
Guest capacity
2-150 Seated
2-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party
Pegasus Barn and Courtyard
Centennial Barn and Outdoor Courtyard - Perfect for Rustic Ceremonies and Chic Receptions!
Our breathtaking centennial barn is the perfect backdrop to any ceremony or reception. Embrace the rustic theme our barn embodies while saying “I do” or dancing to your heart’s desire. Cool down with a glass of wine on the barn’s back patio while watching horses roam in their paddocks or take a breather out on our courtyard while lounging in an Adirondack chair and admiring the starry night sky.
Guest capacity
2-175 Seated
2-250 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party
Black Star Farms packages
Black Star Package
2-160 guests
Peak pricing $6,000-9,975
Off-peak pricing $4,725-6,500
Our Black Star Package covers all of the basics for your event. Let us take the pressure off of you and your guests and handle the heavy lifting!
- Choice of event spaces from 9am-10pm day of event
- Round and banquet tables from inventory
- Mahogany Chiavari Chairs
- Preset linens, china, silverware, and glassware
- Set-up & tear-down services
- Indoor bathrooms in all event spaces
- Wooden chairs and barrels in ceremony space
- Existing bars in each space
- Bridal Suite usage for 6 hours
- Pegasus Lounge (for Groomsmen) usage for 4 hours
- Luxury golf-cart accommodation for bride
MicroWedding Package
2-40 guests
Peak pricing $3,750-4,250
Off-peak pricing $2,800
Our curated Micro Wedding experiences offer the elegance and service of a Black Star Farms wedding - scaled for your most meaningful inner circle. Hold your Ceremony in our Hilltop Vineyard space, and host a dinner up to 40ppl in our Arcturos Room and/or Covered Patio.
- Bottle of BeDazzled Sparkling Wine
- Artisan Charcuterie Board for 2
- Use of chosen space for 3 hours
- Chiavari Chairs and Preset Tables
- Use of Arcturos/Covered Patio for Dinner
Elopement Package
2-6 guests
Peak pricing $1,500-2,500
Off-peak pricing $1,250
Select one of our intimate ceremony sites like our Vineyard, Arcturos Room, Stone Patio, or Covered Patio and enjoy a more hands-off yet personal experience for your group of 6 or less. (Set-up, Ceremony, and time for photos)
- Use of Chosen Space for 3hrs
- Bottle of Bedazzled Sparkling Wine
- Artisan Charcuterie Board
- Photography Permissions
Proposal Package
2 guests
Peak pricing $250
Off-peak pricing $250
Looking for a unique way to pop the question to your favorite person? Take a private tour with a member of our team, and finish with a private toast and charcuterie board in our hilltop vineyard, the perfect spot for a definite “YES!”
- Bedazzled Sparkling Wine Toast
- Artisan Charcuterie Board for 2
- Private Tour with Winery Education Specialist
- Photo Permissions
Available services that can be provided by Black Star Farms
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Room blocks offered
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
A delight to work with
Black Star Farms was an absolute pleasure to work with as a wedding vendor. Their communication style was friendly, professional, and inclusive throughout the entire planning process. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, with easy access and a very convenient location for our clients and their guests. The quality of their work and the value they provide is unmatched - I would highly recommend Black Star Farms to any couple looking for the perfect wedding venue.
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