Top Howell Venues

• Spaces for 200-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Located in Brighton, Michigan, this full-service private country club provides an elegant and versatile setting for unforgettable events. Featuring two championship 18-hole golf courses and a stunning clubhouse overlooking Crooked Lake, the venue offers a picturesque backdrop for weddings, celebrations, and corporate gatherings. Guests enjoy exceptional dining, flexible indoor and outdoor event spaces, and access to premium amenities including a zero-entry pool, lighted tennis courts, and beautifully maintained grounds. With a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere and comprehensive services, it is an ideal destination for both intimate occasions and grand celebrations.

• Spaces for 20-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Built in 1881, the Howell Opera House is a restored cultural landmark in downtown Howell, Michigan, operated by the Livingston Arts Council. For over a century it has served as a centerpiece of Livingston County, and today it offers a historic setting for weddings, private celebrations, corporate meetings, and performances. The Grand Room spans 3,400 square feet with exposed brick walls, warm track and pendant lighting, and a dedicated lobby for guest arrivals. It accommodates up to 200 guests for standing events or approximately 150 for seated receptions, and is equipped with an in-house sound system, projector and screen, and a bar area. Wedding rentals include photography access to the venue's historic spaces.

• 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.