Top Ann Arbor Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 350-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

The Michigan League is one of the University of Michigan's historic University Unions, situated at the center of the university's Central Campus in Ann Arbor. The building dates to the 1920s, when the campus Women's League organization raised funds for its construction, and it has served as a home for university events and private celebrations ever since. The League's second-floor Ballroom is the venue's primary event space, featuring arched ceilings and leaded glass windows. It accommodates up to 350 guests for banquet-style dinners and up to 500 in ceremony seating. For smaller gatherings, the Hussey Room and Vandenberg Room offer more intimate settings with traditional architectural character, and the Courtyard Garden provides an outdoor space for ceremonies and cocktail hours. All celebrations at the League are managed through University of Michigan Conference & Event Services, which coordinates catering and planning support for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and private events.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

• Spaces for 110 Guests

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum is a University of Michigan property in Ann Arbor dedicated to botanical research, education, and public programming. The grounds include outdoor display gardens, a children's garden, and natural areas with more than three miles of trails. At the center of the gardens stands a 10,000-square-foot conservatory designed by Alden Dow in the early 1960s — one of the largest university-affiliated display greenhouses in the country — housing tropical, temperate, and arid plant collections. The gardens host weddings, private receptions, memorial services, and corporate gatherings across a mix of indoor and outdoor settings. Outdoor ceremony spaces — including the Gateway Garden, the Kimberly Maged Perennial Garden, and Willow Pond Island — each accommodate up to 150 guests and are available from late spring through early fall. The conservatory and auditorium provide indoor options, with the conservatory available for evening rentals from mid-September through May.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Corner Brewery is Arbor Brewing Company's production facility and brewpub, opened in 2006 in a historic warehouse at the corner of Forest and Norris Streets in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Originally built to support statewide craft beer distribution, the space has grown into a full-service destination for craft beer fans across the Ann Arbor–Ypsilanti area. The brewery pours rotating taps alongside year-round offerings like Euchre Pilsner, Strawberry Blonde, Tropi Tango Juicy IPA, and Buzzsaw IPA. A dedicated sour tap showcases Arbor's Belgian-inspired sour program — the first of its kind in Michigan — drawing from barrels that have been in use since the program launched. A 2010 expansion added solar panels and geothermal cooling while doubling brewing capacity. Indoor dining, outdoor beer garden seating, and a full kitchen menu — with vegan and gluten-free options — make Corner Brewery a flexible setting for private events and casual celebrations alike. In-house catering is available for groups of varying sizes.

• Spaces for 160 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Whitmore Lake Golf Links is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Bill Newcomb, situated on 254 acres in Whitmore Lake, Michigan, roughly midway between Ann Arbor and Brighton just off US-23. The clubhouse banquet room is set up to host golf outings, corporate events, and weddings for up to 160 seated guests. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in sweeping views of the course, and the space is equipped with a large indoor bar and a built-in dance floor. Outdoor wedding ceremonies can be arranged on the grounds, and the venue provides complete food and beverage coordination for all events.

• Spaces for 230 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

The Riverbank Center sits in lush park surroundings along the Saline River in Milan, Michigan — a setting that has established it as a popular location for weddings, receptions, meetings, and private gatherings. Managed by Milan Seniors for Healthy Living, the venue brings together five distinct rental spaces to serve a range of event types and sizes: the Great Room, the West End Meeting Room, the Library, the Lounge, and the Grounds. Whether the occasion calls for an outdoor ceremony on the grounds or an indoor celebration in the Great Room, the venue offers flexible options in a riverside park environment.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Event Spaces
• 3 Country Clubs

Whispering Pines Golf Club is a public golf course and banquet center set on 365 acres of pine forest in Pinckney, Michigan. Opened in 1991 and designed by Don Moon, the 18-hole, par 71 layout winds through narrow fairways framed by towering pines and manicured greens. The clubhouse serves as the anchor for a full-service event operation that accommodates groups ranging from 40 to over 200 guests. Three distinct banquet rooms offer flexibility across a range of event sizes and aesthetics. The Ballroom — the venue's largest space — seats up to 225 guests and features three brass chandeliers, a cathedral-style ceiling at the entryway, and French doors that open to the evening air. The Sunset Room brings a rustic, chalet-inspired character, with two walls lined by eight-foot windows and a warm oak-beam ceiling; it seats up to 160 guests. For smaller gatherings, the Pineview Room on the upper level frames fairway views through a centered picture window and suits groups of up to 50. Whispering Pines hosts weddings, receptions, bridal showers, sports and academic banquets, memorial luncheons, holiday parties, and private events year-round. An in-house culinary team handles catering, and a dedicated events staff manages service from arrival through the final course.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

Compari's on the Park and Fiamma Grill and Bar together form a family-owned dining and event group in downtown Plymouth, Michigan. Compari's has served the community for more than 25 years, earning recognition for its brick oven pizza—voted among the "Top 25 Pizzas in Metro Detroit" by the Detroit Free Press—alongside a menu of Italian favorites, Michigan beers, and a Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. Its neighbor, Fiamma Grill and Bar, brings an elevated American dining experience to 380 S Main Street, featuring time-honored recipes, well-crafted cocktails, and a curated wine and craft beer selection in a room with exposed brick walls and wood accents. Together, the two restaurants offer private dining for groups of 10 to 200 guests. The events team handles everything from intimate private dinners and rehearsal lunches to full-restaurant buyouts for weddings, corporate celebrations, anniversary parties, and milestone gatherings. A full-service catering menu draws from both kitchens, giving guests access to Italian classics and contemporary American fare for any occasion.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Emrich Retreat Center sits on 26 acres of trees, streams, and trails in Brighton, Michigan, nestled within 5,000 acres of state park land. A mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan, the center is open to everyone regardless of denomination or faith, hosting groups from intimate gatherings to celebrations of up to 220 guests. Five restored historic buildings form the campus. The Winters Building offers a large meeting room with media screen and a nook with fireplace. The Ayres Building provides a self-contained space with five bedrooms, a kitchen, dining room, and meeting room — well suited for small group retreats and family reunions. The Bonhoeffer Building includes an intimate meeting room overlooking the woods. The Chapel/Library, converted from a dairy barn, features a tile-floored, vaulted-ceiling gathering space lit by stained glass panels and a cozy fireside library. An Outdoor Chapel beneath the trees serves ceremonies from weddings to yoga instruction. An onsite caretaker coordinates accommodations, meeting rooms, and events, while resident chef Shari Spencer prepares all meals from scratch, drawing on more than 20 years of experience at area restaurants, hotels, and country clubs.

• Spaces for 14-230 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

Walnut Creek Country Club is a private, family-oriented club in South Lyon, Michigan, built on grounds the club has called home since 1987. Its roots go back to 1955, when the original club was founded as Farmington Country Club; after relocating to the current Lyon Township property, the clubhouse was built in 1989 and the 27-hole Arthur Hills signature course was completed in 1995. The club offers golf, tennis, swimming, and dining for members and their guests. For private events and weddings, the clubhouse hosts groups from 14 to 320 across several spaces: the Banquet Ballroom seats up to 220 guests alongside a dance floor, or 320 without it, and can be configured for smaller functions. The lobby pre-function area and a covered outdoor patio each welcome up to 200 standing guests. A dedicated conference room seats 14 for smaller meetings. The Executive Chef develops customizable menus for each event, and the club's Banquet & Event Manager coordinates planning from the first inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 350 Guests

• Spaces for 280 Guests

• Spaces for 450-840 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Anchored by an 11-story glass atrium, the Sheraton Detroit Metro Airport sits just under a mile from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in Romulus, Michigan. The hotel's 359 guest rooms and suites look out over the atrium lobby, and a complimentary shuttle runs between the property and the airport every 30 minutes — a practical convenience for events drawing guests from out of town. The hotel offers more than 18,000 square feet of function space, anchored by the Metro Grand Ballroom. Featuring vaulted ceilings and warm wood finishes, the ballroom seats up to 450 guests for banquet-style dinners and accommodates up to 840 for receptions. A dedicated Wedding Specialist is on staff to support planning, and the in-house culinary team provides customizable menus for weddings and private events. Connections Restaurant & Lounge is also available for smaller gatherings and post-event dining.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Livonia Banquets is a flexible banquet hall situated within Quality Inn & Suites on Plymouth Road in Livonia, Michigan, offering more than 4,000 square feet of event space for gatherings of up to 250 guests. The venue serves the Metro Detroit area and hosts a broad range of occasions — weddings and receptions, graduations, corporate events, birthdays, showers, and private celebrations. The main hall adapts to a variety of floor plan configurations, from seated banquet dining to theater-style, classroom, and custom arrangements, giving event planners meaningful flexibility to match the layout to the occasion. Setup and takedown, tables, and chairs are included in all packages, and outside catering is welcome. Complimentary on-site parking and direct access to hotel accommodations within the same building make the venue a practical choice for guests traveling from out of town. The facility is fully handicap-accessible throughout.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 250 Guests