Top White Lake Township Venues

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Country Club

Fountains Golf & Banquet is a full-service event venue set on the shores of Spring Lake in Clarkston, Michigan. The facility combines an 18-hole public golf course with dedicated banquet and ceremony spaces, making it a natural fit for weddings, corporate outings, holiday parties, graduation celebrations, and private luncheons. The main ballroom features wall-to-wall windows and a private balcony overlooking the golf course and Spring Lake, with capacity for up to 200 guests. A large dance floor and full banquet staff support receptions, while in-house catering is led by Executive Chef Nichole Pearsall. Two outdoor lakeside ceremony spaces sit directly on Spring Lake's shoreline, centered on a classic white gazebo. A dedicated bridal suite gives wedding parties a private space to prepare before the ceremony. Events are coordinated by a two-person on-site team, led by Events Director Lindsay Bannasch, who guides couples and event hosts through planning and day-of logistics.

• Spaces for 600 Guests
• 1 Theater

Founded in 1926, The J Detroit is a community center dedicated to the physical, social, spiritual, and educational well-being of the Jewish and broader southeastern Michigan community. Its multi-acre West Bloomfield campus includes wooded grounds, walking trails, and an outdoor swimming pool, and the organization welcomes guests of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. For private events, The J offers several distinct rental venues. The Berman Center for the Performing Arts is a 600-seat state-of-the-art theater opened in 2011—suited to corporate meetings, receptions, film shoots, fundraisers, and concerts, and staffed by on-site technical professionals. Handleman Hall is a 6,000-square-foot banquet facility with an adjacent kosher catering kitchen, designed for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, and banquets. The Janice Charach Gallery, a two-level space filled with natural light from overhead skylights, accommodates lectures, brunches, and art expositions, while six configurable conference rooms serve gatherings of varying sizes.

• Spaces for 100-250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Gardens

Goldner Walsh Garden & Home is a 12-acre garden and greenhouse venue on the rolling hills of Pontiac, Michigan. Founded in 1953, the campus has grown from a cut-flower greenhouse into a destination that pairs a working nursery, tropical greenhouse, and full-service floral studio with several distinct event spaces. The Venues at Goldner Walsh accommodate weddings, showers, corporate parties, and other private gatherings. The Cedar House hosts receptions and parties for up to 100 guests, while the Gardens & Amphitheater extends across nine acres of outdoor grounds for ceremonies and receptions of up to 200. The Celebration Space — a glass-ceilinged greenhouse room with lush foliage and earthy stonework — accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions, parties, and dances. An in-house floral design team is available on-site for custom event arrangements.

• Spaces for 225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Total Spaces

Established in 1998 near Clarkston, Michigan, Oakhurst blends refined amenities with a welcoming “Members-only” atmosphere designed for family enjoyment and elevated living. The scenic 18-hole championship golf course features undulating greens that appeal to players of every skill level. Social spaces within the clubhouse include fine and casual dining, a well-stocked wine room and lounge. Additional leisure offerings include tennis and pickleball courts, a junior Olympic pool and fitness centre—creating an ideal backdrop for both relaxed weekends and milestone celebrations.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 3 Ballrooms

The Lafayette Grande is a multi-ballroom banquet and event facility in Pontiac, Michigan, with more than 28 years of experience hosting weddings, galas, quinceañeras, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate parties, charity fundraisers, and luncheons. Four distinct event spaces — The Crystal Ballroom, The Grande Ballroom, The Lafayette Ballroom, and The Speakeasy Lounge — accommodate gatherings from intimate parties of fewer than 100 guests to large-scale receptions of up to 500. The Crystal Ballroom seats up to 350 beneath crystal chandeliers, with tiered seating and a spacious stage. The Grande Ballroom, the facility's flagship space at 4,000 square feet, spans two floors and features hardwood floors, a mezzanine, and dual bars. The Lafayette Ballroom, newly renovated, offers an elegant gold-draped setting for up to 200. The Speakeasy Lounge brings a Prohibition-era aesthetic to intimate gatherings of up to 100. All events are handled in-house: The Lafayette Grande provides food, bar service, staff, tables, chairs, and linens, with no outside catering or beverages permitted. Menus span Italian, German, Polish, and Asian-inspired options, and monthly tastings are available for prospective clients. Wedding packages include a champagne toast and cake service, and weekday specials run Monday through Thursday.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Planterra Conservatory is a glass-enclosed botanical event venue in West Bloomfield, Michigan, built around a structure imported from Izegem, Belgium, with European trusses and soaring glass ceilings. Since opening in 2010 — built on a history stretching back to 1973, when Planterra Interior Landscaping began from a private greenhouse on the former Sanders estate in Bloomfield Hills — the conservatory has become one of Michigan's most recognized celebration spaces, named one of the "Best Venues in America" by Brides Magazine and one of the "22 Best Garden and Wedding Venues in the World" by Harper's Bazaar. Inside, guests move through an environment of vertical gardens, tranquil koi ponds, and curated botanical collections from around the world. The conservatory was designed with sustainable principles at its core: recycled irrigation water, passive solar heating, earth-integrated construction for energy efficiency, and natural ventilation managed by an on-site weather station. Every event includes Planterra's in-house planning team covering florals, custom décor, culinary service, signature cocktails, and valet — alongside local touches such as Sanders cream puffs, Vernor's floats, and wines from Leelanau County's Mawby Vineyards.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 2 Farms
• 2 Total Spaces

A Timeless Gathering Spot for All of Your Important Occasions! After just one trip to the Lazy J Ranch, we are confident that you will acknowledge that it is truly a one-of-a-kind property, suitable for hosting any sort of event imaginable. Our mode of entertainment as well as the way we've organized the entirety of the evening's schedule contribute to the singularity of our offerings. The Lazy J is a delightful venue that can accommodate your important event thanks to its location on thirty bucolic acres in a region of Milford, Michigan that is known for its agriculture. Your event will stand out from the crowd because to our fantastic location in a picturesque rural setting, which comes complete with a homey ambiance and a variety of entertainment options. So, come and hang out with us! You should suggest to your guests that they take a stroll through the grassy knolls, walk along the fields, and take in the splendor of the surrounding area. You should give the dance floor a go, or more rather, your feet should give it a shot. Another option available to you is to go on a hayride around the countryside that is pulled by a tractor. Your upcoming event might have a great ambience reminiscent of days gone by, regardless of the occasion. We promise that you and all of your guests will have an unforgettable, good ol' fashioned good time. Sincerely, Families Schultheis and Related

• Spaces for 75-400 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 3 Country Clubs

Wabeek Country Club occupies 150 private acres in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, centered on a championship golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. Rolling terrain, elevated greens, water hazards on the back nine, and views extending to Haines Lake define the property — and that same landscape carries into the club's event spaces. The banquet facilities host events year-round, accommodating groups from an intimate dinner of 75 up to a full celebration of 400 guests. Three configurable spaces — the full ballroom, partial ballroom, and dining room — serve weddings, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs, birthdays, and ceremonies. An on-site event coordinator supports planning from booking through event day, and the club's in-house catering team offers cocktail receptions, hors d'oeuvres, buffet and plated dinners, and desserts. Event bookings require member sponsorship.

M1 Concourse, part of our 87-acre auto enthusiast playground, combines style and speed and provides the ideal location for any event. Our cutting-edge building has both indoor and outdoor areas that look out onto the 1.5-mile Champion Motor Speedway. Any event may be made into a unique, private experience by M1. M1 is conveniently situated less than 35 miles from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport in Pontiac, just off the storied Woodward Avenue. The Champion Motor Speedway joined a small group of contemporary and exciting road courses in America on June 1st, 2016. As if it has been there for ages, the Champion Motor Speedway snakes its way across the M1 Concourse site. The developers closely collaborated with renowned track designer Martyn Thake to take advantage of the site's distinctive topography. It was expertly designed to accommodate a wide range of vehicles and driving experiences, including high-speed lapping, skill training, and autocross. This is the main feature of M1 Concourse. The best driving experience is waiting with challenging curves and generous heights.

The perfect location for your upcoming event or wedding ceremony and reception is Knollwood Country Club. Our Clubhouse can hold gatherings for 10 to 350 guests and has stunning views of our golf course. The Great Hall, The East Porch, The Ballroom, The Grille Room, and the Outdoor Sundeck are just a few of our special settings. Service is something we take great pride in, and we focus on weddings and mitzvahs. Depending on the style and price range, we can design a menu or bundle. Your personal planner will work closely with you during every stage of planning to ensure that your special day is everything you could have dreamed it would be. The end result will be an occasion that surpasses your dreams. You and your guests will receive exceptional service and fine meals from our event crew. Visit Knollwood Country Club to see what makes a private club unique. Every aspect of any event, including weddings, mitzvahs, showers, birthday parties, and corporate retreats, will be planned in accordance with the unique requirements of the guests. Our inventive menus are offered by our skilled culinary team, and we are also pleased to customize them for dishes that will far beyond your expectations.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Fieldstone Golf Club is a public golf course and banquet venue in Auburn Hills, Michigan, designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills. The course winds through diverse wetlands and gently rolling fairways lined with mature hardwoods, earning recognition among the top public courses in Metro Detroit. The club's event facilities accommodate up to 200 guests for weddings, corporate outings, charity tournaments, and private receptions. The banquet team offers both buffet-style and plated service with custom menus tailored to each event, a fully licensed bar, and sweeping views of the course. A dedicated hospitality staff guides event coordination from inquiry through event day. The Arrowhead Grille serves as the club's full-service restaurant and bar, available to guests on-site. Golf outings can be combined with the banquet center for all-inclusive event packages at the same location.

• Spaces for 64-180 Guests
• 1 Meeting Space

The Iroquois Club is an event venue established in 2006 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, designed around a philosophy of refined, rustic elegance. Each paint color, nook, and featured artwork has been hand-selected to blend natural elements with finished materials. At the heart of the venue is The Great Room, anchored by a Wisconsin ledge-rock fireplace and framed by cathedral ceilings with hardwood beams, Appalachian Mountain cast iron trusses, custom mission-style chandeliers, and expansive windows. For smaller gatherings, the Prairie Rooms offer two flexible meeting spaces that can be opened into one room or separated by sound-protective wall dividers, accommodating 32 to 64 guests. The venue hosts celebrations ranging from 15 to 200 guests — weddings, bar mitzvahs, birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and more. An on-site culinary team and dedicated event planners collaborate with clients on everything from plated seven-course dinners to strolling appetizer receptions. The Iroquois Club has received The Knot Best of Weddings recognition for 15 consecutive years.

• Spaces for 45-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space
• 3 Parks

Friendship Park is a 134.97-acre township-owned property operated by Orion Township Parks & Recreation in Lake Orion, Michigan — the largest park in the township's portfolio. It offers private rental spaces for a range of celebrations, including baby showers, birthday parties, bridal showers, company picnics, family reunions, graduation open houses, and weddings. Three spaces are available for rent: an indoor multi-purpose meeting room with a small kitchen that seats up to 75 guests, a covered outdoor picnic pavilion accommodating up to 75 guests at tables, and a wedding gazebo that hosts 150 to 200 guests for ceremonies and outdoor gatherings. The grounds also include the historic Howarth School House and Porritt Barn. Reservations require a minimum of 14 business days' advance notice, and a refundable security deposit is required for each rental space.

• Spaces for 220 Guests

King's Court Castle at Canterbury Village is a castle-style event venue in Lake Orion, Michigan, set within the historic Canterbury Village property. The building's architecture — crafted stonework and classic castle design — reflects the character of its landmark surroundings. Events are hosted across multiple spaces: a reception ballroom within the castle and a wedding chapel converted from a late-1890s barn. The chapel and ballroom together make the property a natural choice for ceremonies and receptions in one location. For more informal gatherings, the property also includes The Clansman Pub — a cedar-and-stone pub with 20 craft beers on tap and an outdoor patio.

• Spaces for 12-200 Guests
• 7 Meeting Spaces

The Orion Center is a community event facility operated by Orion Township Parks & Recreation, located at 1335 Joslyn Road in Lake Orion, Michigan. Built in 2011 on 11 acres, the center provides multiple rentable interior spaces for banquets, wedding receptions, birthday parties, reunions, meetings, and other private gatherings. Three dining rooms — A, B, and C — accommodate groups ranging from 40 to 96 seated guests individually, and can be combined to seat up to 180 guests at tables and chairs, or 225 guests with chairs only. A warming kitchen equipped with a commercial refrigerator, oven, and microwave is available to approved caterers and potluck groups. An outdoor wedding gazebo is available for ceremonies as part of the Gold rental package. Standard rental equipment — including TVs, projector, portable screen, dry erase board, microphone, and podium — is available at no additional charge with any room booking.

• Spaces for 24-130 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Meeting Space

Andiamo in Bloomfield Township brings the made-from-scratch Italian cuisine that defines the Andiamo Italia brand to a dedicated banquet and event setting at 6676 Telegraph Road. The venue hosts private celebrations and corporate gatherings across three event spaces, accommodating intimate groups of 24 and larger parties of up to 150 when spaces are combined. Each event includes the support of an on-site event planner and access to a broad catering menu that spans Italian, Asian, Southern, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines. Food can be served family-style, plated, as a buffet, or at live stations. The venue is suited for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, corporate lunches, baptisms, bar and bat mitzvahs, and anniversary celebrations.

• Spaces for 300-350 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills — a DoubleTree by Hilton — bills itself as Bloomfield Hills' original social hub, with more than 12,000 square feet of flexible event space set within contemporary interiors informed by midcentury design and original modern art. The Kingsley Ballroom is the largest ballroom in the Bloomfield Hills area, spanning 6,336 square feet across a 72-by-88-foot floor and accommodating up to 300 guests for banquet-style receptions. It connects directly to the outdoor Kingsley Courtyard, enabling a seamless transition from ceremony or cocktail reception to seated dinner. Additional spaces — including the divisible Bloomfield Room, the intimate Cranbrook Room, the Kingsley Gallery, and the Boardroom — give planners flexibility for gatherings of all scales, from full-property buyouts to focused board meetings. In-house catering is led by an acclaimed chef and encompasses multicourse menus and premium bar selections. All event packages include tables, chairs, china, stemware, flatware, a dance floor, staging, and full audiovisual service.

• Spaces for 10-250 Guests
• 9 Country Clubs
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 8 Meeting Spaces

The Village Club is a private women's club set on 6.8 rolling acres in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, with formal manicured gardens, mature hardwoods, and an outdoor terrace that opens onto a sweeping back lawn. Founded in 1956 and established at its current location on East Long Lake Road in 1962, the Club has built its identity around fine dining, cultural programs, and an active philanthropic legacy — its Foundation has distributed approximately $4 million in grants to area nonprofits over four decades. The stately clubhouse holds an array of event spaces, from intimate rooms suited for a dozen guests to the Main Dining Room, which accommodates up to 250 for receptions and 210 for seated dinners — with an 18-by-18-foot dance floor available. The Wyatt Terrace and surrounding gardens extend the venue outdoors. An award-winning Executive Chef and a dedicated Catering Director oversee all events, from custom-designed menus to logistics coordination. The Club hosts a full range of private occasions — luncheons, dinners, showers, business meetings, seminars, and celebrations of all sizes — and can be reserved in full on select days for exclusive use.

• Spaces for 130 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate

Longacre House is a historic banquet facility in Farmington Hills, Michigan, housed in a 20-room Georgian country house that began as a six-room Victorian residence built in 1869 by Palmer Sherman. In 1918 the home was redesigned and expanded to include four porches, seven baths, and a greenhouse; a final remodeling in 1930 added the library. The estate is recognized as a local landmark, and its period character — stonewall fence, lush gardens, and landscaped grounds — carries through every event. The venue opens its doors to weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, graduation parties, mitzvahs, business meetings, and social gatherings. It accommodates up to 130 guests during warmer months, with the beautifully landscaped grounds and a gazebo available as a backdrop for outdoor ceremonies; during the coldest winter months the indoor space seats up to 106. An in-house catering team works with guests to tailor menus to their event theme and preferences.