Frequently Asked Questions

A celebration for 15 to 75 guests with the whole farm reserved: ceremony on the lawn, in the gardens or in the barn loft, cocktails in the lounge, dinner and dancing in the Red Barn. Half-day and full-day versions are available.

A ceremony and a long dinner for 4 to 14 guests. The ceremony is in the gardens or the farmhouse and dinner is at one table in the farmhouse dining room, cooked in the exhibition kitchen beside you.

Two to ten people, a short ceremony and a table set for your party. It is the simplest way to marry here and still have the farm to yourselves.

The vines go in during spring 2027, so for 2027 the lawn, gardens, pergola and barn loft remain the ceremony sites, with the young vineyard as the view. Ceremonies among the rows become an option as the vines mature.

No. Planting happens on the outer fields over a few weeks in spring; the farmhouse, barn, lawn and drive stay as they are.

Up to 75 for weddings in the barn and farmhouse. Larger receptions on the lawn under a tent can be arranged; ask when you tour.

No. Your photographer, planner, musicians and other vendors are in addition to your guest count, and we feed them.

No. When you book, the farm is yours for your hours.

All year. The barn is heated and cooled, winter ceremonies are held in the loft, and the fireplace lounge does its best work in January.

Hours on the farm and the shape of the day. Half Day covers ceremony, cocktails and dinner; Full Day adds the morning in the farmhouse getting ready, a longer reception and dancing. Your planning lead will walk you through both.

The barn, pergola, lawn and the main floor of the farmhouse are accessible; the farmhouse’s upstairs rooms are reached by stairs. Tell us about any needs and we will plan around them.

Send the inquiry form or call. Tours take about an hour and are by appointment; the farm is a private venue and is not open for drop-in visits.

We bring you partners and options: local kitchens, chefs and suppliers we work with and trust, in a choice of styles at a quality we stand behind. We arrange it with you, your tasting is part of planning, and the farmhouse kitchen is theirs on the day.

Ask us. We are glad to talk with them; the farmhouse kitchen is a full professional kitchen and we set the standards for anyone who works in it.

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergy and religious dietary needs are handled with your food partner during planning.

Yes. We pour Michigan beer and cider, cocktails and wines from Social Vines. Bar packages are set during planning.

Yes. Pick two and we will build them with you at your tasting.

Most couples book nine to eighteen months out. Planning meetings, the tasting and the vendor list happen across the months before, and details are finalized 30 days ahead.

Once your date is held, your planning lead sets a first meeting to map the day, then schedules your tasting and walks through decor, music and vendors with you.

Yes. The farmhouse has a dressing room, a hair and makeup room and an upstairs lounge for the wedding party.

Late afternoon works best for light and for dinner timing; your planning lead will suggest a start based on the season and sunset.

Yes. The loft has a screen, projector and a sound system for toasts and playlists. Bands and DJs bring their own equipment.

A playlist on our sound system, a DJ or live musicians. Amplified music outdoors ends at the time set in your agreement out of respect for our neighbors.

Yes, both.

Tour the farm, then hold your date with a signed agreement and a deposit. Dates are not held without both.

Starting prices and a full price sheet are shared after your tour, so the numbers match your guest count and season.

A deposit at booking and the balance due 30 days before the event, with the schedule written into your agreement.

Check, bank transfer and major credit cards.

Set out in your agreement; deposits are non-refundable and later payments follow the schedule there.

Sales tax and service are added to food and beverage. Anything beyond the package, such as a tent, is quoted in advance.

Yes, for guests twelve and under.

Thirty days before the wedding.

Yes. Vendor meals are included for your working vendors.

Yes, all of them. We will share a list of people who know the farm, and you are free to bring others.

Tipping is welcome but never expected; service is included in your package.

Yes, free on site, with space for shuttles.

Yes. Pickups and drop-offs work at the end of the drive; have guests order rides a little early given the farm’s location.

No. All beverages are served through the farm’s license.

In one designated outdoor area only.

Open flame only in enclosed holders; no confetti, glitter or anything nailed or taped to the historic buildings; sparklers at the drive only. Fresh flowers and candles are welcome.

The farm is private; photography sessions require a booking.

Tours are by appointment. There is usually an event under way, so we cannot accommodate drop-ins.

Dogs may join the ceremony with advance notice and a handler for the rest of the day.