Black Star Farms

Went vineyard hopping on my birthday. Pulling up to the vineyard was delightful. So beautiful. We sat at the bar and ordered flights from a very nice petite woman. We really enjoyed conversing with her. After serving our flights she disappeared. We didn’t realize it at first. There was a new face behind the bar but she did not approach us or make eye contact. Is she our new server? We asked her for a glass of water and got the vibe we were inconveniencing her. My husband observed, “maybe she’s having a bad day.” We never did see our original hostess again. Seems it would have been a good idea to communicate who we should continue to order from. It was pretty odd. Otherwise, we enjoyed the wine. Bonus, you get to take home a wine glass 🍷 for free from the flight..

We had a delightful stay here July 31, 2025! The chef, John, is amazing! He prepared a gourmet breakfast, hors d’oeuvres, and the authentic Italian cuisine at the Bistro. We loved the wines and Tasting Room and enjoyed 2 complimentary flights of wine. Our room was very comfortable and luxurious. It was a beautiful farm and hotel. I highly recommend it.

We did a cooking class with Chef John, as well as a flight sampling. As far as the tasting, the staff kept honing in further and further on our tastes preferences, offering additional samples, until we settled on two wines we couldn’t leave without, but hadn’t initially chosen in our flight. As far as the cooking class - What a fun atmosphere and experience! The cooking class was phenomenal! Chef John is so personable and talented. It’s a laid back environment with hands on experience, but one where you can really ask questions and gain insight. We had a great, friendly group of participants. It was fun getting to know others and hearing about their cooking experience, both at home and with Chef John. It was our first cooking class, which initially seemed a bit intimidating, however Chef John put us at ease very quickly, setting the atmosphere for the next 4 hours. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend doing this experience and are looking forward to doing more in the future!

love the atmosphere and the wine we take a walk around the farm to see the horses and the goats. the cocktails are good also. Large selections and options. We have a lot of favorites Delighted which is a rose, red house red, bedazzled sparkling wine great for mamosas, the reislings are great also

Stumbled on this place looking for the Tesla charger. Found it and then stayed for the delicious pizza and lovely scenery, beautiful place, excellent service and atmosphere, absolutely loved it!

Beautiful location. Wine tasted good. Really would like to recommend this place, but can't do it. The Bistro Polaris starters/plates/dishes are, let's say, very bugie, with the exception of the pizza. Pizza was good and plenty. We ordered the Veggie Crudite (see pic) for $9 with hummus to start with. We got a total of 8 very thin slices of celery, pepper and two halves of a tiny radish with 2 tbsp of hummus. The entrée-size salads were overpriced as well. The place is labeled as kid-friendly, but has no kid friendly food, no playground. We hoped the goats would make up for it, but no. The goat feed vending machine ($$) was empty. And don't pet the goats. Again, beautiful place, you can hop from the bistro to the tasting room, etc. But plan for another meal and ice cream stop afterwards. Hope they will review their strategy and make this more inviting to come back.

We just stayed at the inn for the weekend and had the best time! Comfortable room, great breakfast, beautiful grounds. We rented e-bikes and the process was as easy as just letting them know and they had it arranged for us. The property is located close to the bike path and offered for a fantastic day! I would definitely go back!

5 Stars – A Perfect Wedding at Black Star Farms We just got married at Black Star Farms, and it was truly everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely stunning—set against the beautiful backdrop of Northern Michigan, it offered the perfect mix of elegance, charm, and natural beauty. From the very beginning, the staff was incredible. Every single person we worked with went above and beyond to make sure our day was flawless. They were professional, organized, kind, and genuinely excited to help bring our vision to life. We never felt like just another wedding—they made it feel personal and special every step of the way. Everything exceeded our expectations—from the planning process to the ceremony and reception. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the venue, the food, and the overall experience. If you're considering Black Star Farms for your wedding, do it. You won't regret it. Thank you to the entire team for making our day so magical! — Eric & Brittany