Top Whitmore Lake Venues

• Spaces for 175-350 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces

Fox Hills Golf & Banquet Center offers a scenic countryside setting in Plymouth for weddings, receptions, corporate events, golf outings, showers, birthdays, and other private celebrations. Set across 500 acres, the property features three distinct event venues: the modern Golden Fox for up to 350 wedding guests, the rustic Fox Classic for up to 175, and the open-air Summerhouse for up to 300. Each offers its own ceremony setting alongside sweeping golf course and garden scenery. Customizable catering, bar service, tables, chairs, linens, and dedicated event coordination help streamline planning, creating a versatile backdrop for memorable Michigan events.

• 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 25-400 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 2 Bars
• 6 Total Spaces

Welcome to Ann Arbor’s premier event venue, featuring The Circ Bar and Rabbit Hole. This historic building is excellently located in Ann Arbor’s flourishing downtown district. Minutes away from a range of bars and restaurants, you and your guests can enjoy an exciting nightlife. We are proud to offer multiple different venue spaces, each tailored to suit the unique needs and preferences of our diverse clientele. We take pride in creating unforgettable moments for all occasions. Whether you’re planning a romantic wedding, a lively Greek Life party, or a corporate event, our versatile venues are the perfect canvas for your celebration. With a reputation for hosting a diverse range of events, we understand that each gathering is unique. We tailor every detail to suit your individual needs, ensuring that your event reflects your vision and style.

• Spaces for 50 Guests

Host your next event in our upstairs venue at the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, nestled in a charming historical building on Main Street in downtown Ann Arbor. Located just above the bookstore, the event space offers a quiet, inviting atmosphere that feels both comfortable and distinctive. Designed to foster connection, creativity, and meaning, the space features a Meeting Room, Celestial Lounge, and Art Gallery. Whether you are planning a public gathering (workshop, class, group, club, etc), an author event, an artist exhibit, or a private celebration, the space offers a flexible and welcoming setting for a wide range of experiences. The space accommodates up to 50 guests and can be arranged to suit different formats, from seated discussions to open, flexible layouts.

The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, conveniently located on the University of Michigan's North Campus, offers a prestigious venue for a meeting, reception, or dinner. We have multiple spaces available for a variety of guest counts and presentation styles including VIP lectures, donor recognition receptions, poster sessions, and other important events.

• Spaces for 110 Guests

Blue LLama Jazz Club combines their “Love of Food” and “Love of Music” to bring you one of the most unique dining and listening experiences in the Midwest. Famous for its timeless atmosphere, culinary artistry, award-winning wine program, and renowned stage, BLJC offers an amazing escape from the bustling streets of Main St., Ann Arbor.

Venue is a premier dining and event destination, offering a versatile and stylish space for any occasion. With the capacity to host up to 600 guests, our spacious restaurant is perfect for large gatherings, corporate functions, and private celebrations. We feature a large private event space ideal for grand receptions, as well as a smaller private event space for more intimate gatherings. Our two modern meeting rooms provide a sleek and professional setting for business meetings, while our dedicated podcast room is perfect for content creators looking for a high-quality recording space. Guests can also enjoy our expansive, beautifully designed patio, offering a vibrant and inviting atmosphere for outdoor events. Whether you're planning a corporate function, wedding, birthday, or social event, our specialty event menus, full bar, and experienced event staff ensure an exceptional and seamless experience. From custom catering to top-tier service, we are dedicated to making every event truly special.

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 2 Farms

White Oak Farms has been meticulously designed to meet all of your wedding dreams, from our all-white interior and exterior to our exposed gray-washed trusses and stunning chandeliers, to our covered porch and gorgeous 8,000 sq ft courtyard. This room is ideal for your wedding party to get ready, take pictures, and relax in before the big day. Each suite is even equipped with a private half bath. Our spacious "Tack Room" is ideal for serving drinks, favors, and food, as well as for hosting your DJ. During a ceremony, our beautiful sliding barn doors can be closed off to keep this space private. In addition, our grand staircase is ideal for your grand entrance and for taking photographs. Our owner previously worked as a wedding planner, and she designed the space specifically with brides in mind. Your guests will be taken aback from the moment they walk through the door! The owners, Greg and Rebecca Engstrom, have had a long-held dream of creating the perfect all-occasion venue at White Oak for quite some time. They believe that everyone who works on the farm should feel like they are a member of the same extended family. Each event is customized to meet your specific requirements. Among the many essential elements of a White Oak event are elegance, warmth, and good times with friends and family.

• Spaces for 50-300 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Historic Space

Zingerman's Cornman Farms is a historic, multi-award-winning event venue and culinary destination set on 27 acres just minutes from Ann Arbor, Michigan. The property — a restored red barn, white farmhouse with rocking chairs, maple trees, and sunflowers — was reimagined as an event venue by Executive Chef and Managing Partner Kieron Hales, whose culinary training spans the Royal Academy of Culinary Arts in England and Michelin-starred kitchens across France and Italy. The farm specializes in intimate celebrations, from elopements and micro-weddings to full gatherings of up to 75 guests, anchored by farm-to-table meals crafted by the on-site culinary team. All-inclusive wedding packages weave ceremony, florals, photography, catering, and event coordination into one seamless experience, so guests can remain fully present throughout the day. For corporate groups, the 19th-century Red Barn accommodates 20 to 50 guests and offers a distinct setting for retreats and private meetings, complete with two wood-burning fireplaces, an expansive bar area, and a loft-and-lounge layout.

• Spaces for 170-290 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms

Weber's Boutique Hotel & Restaurant has been family owned and operated since 1937, offering over 9,000 square feet of event space in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Two main ballrooms form the core of the venue's event program: the Grand Ballroom, the largest and most central space in the building, accommodates receptions of up to 290 guests, while the Atrium Ballroom — distinguished by high ceilings, natural lighting, and adjacency to the hotel's four-seasons pool — hosts receptions of up to 170 guests. An outdoor patio with overhead string lights extends the Atrium's footprint for evening gatherings. Wedding packages at Weber's include on-site accommodations for the couple, a five-hour premium open bar, champagne toast, appetizers, floor-length linens, and custom centerpieces. Custom wedding cakes are created in-house at Weber's Bakeshop. A dedicated events team manages coordination from initial consultation through the celebration, and the property is recognized as a University of Michigan approved vendor.

• Spaces for 20-100 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 4 Bars
• 2 Historic Spaces

Vinology is a wine bar and restaurant in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, housed in the historic Mayer Schairer Officer Supply Building. The multi-story venue was founded by Kristin Jonna, whose family background in specialty wine and food — including her father's seven-store gourmet chain, Merchant of Vino, and her own time at Benziger Winery in Sonoma Valley — shapes both its wine program and kitchen philosophy. The restaurant offers creative, wine-friendly world cuisine alongside a wine list designed to engage guests from novice to connoisseur. For private events, Vinology offers four individually designed rooms: The Bubble Room, a full-buyout space for up to 60 seated or 75 standing guests, adorned with 400 hand-blown glass balls and exposed brick; The Cellar Room, an intimate soundproof room for up to 20 guests with a presentation screen and wine bin display; The Bordeaux Space, a room featuring Bordeaux box lid walls and wine-themed art; and The Barrel Room, a semi-private space built from local reclaimed red oak. An in-house Event Coordinator, Executive Chef, and Beverage Manager oversee every event.

• Spaces for 50 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Carlyle Grill has been a fixture on Ann Arbor's west side since 2006, built around daily scratch cooking with ingredients sourced from Michigan producers. The menu centers on steaks, burgers, salads, and comfort-food staples — all prepared fresh in-house each day. The dining room is anchored by mahogany accents and flagstone columns, with two open-air patios for seasonal outdoor seating. For private events, the venue offers a dedicated dining room that seats up to 50 guests with its own private entrance, ADA accessibility, and complimentary on-site parking. The events team handles setup, linens, and dedicated service staff, while the kitchen provides curated group menus designed for both lunch and dinner gatherings.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Northville Hills Golf Club is an Arnold Palmer Signature Design course set on 220 acres in Northville, Michigan, approximately 20 minutes from downtown Detroit and the airport. The 10,000-square-foot clubhouse provides an elegant setting for weddings, banquets, corporate outings, and private celebrations, accommodating up to 180 guests. The main dining room is framed on three sides by paned windows overlooking the golf course and pond fountain, with wood-beamed ceilings, a mahogany bar, a fireplace, and French double doors setting the tone for each occasion. A covered brick terrace courtyard sits adjacent, offering an outdoor option for ceremonies or cocktail service. The club hosts only one event at a time, ensuring exclusive use of the property, and an in-house culinary team handles custom menu design for every gathering.

• Spaces for 80 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Meeting Space

Garage Grill & Fuel Bar occupies a fully restored 1940s-era gas station in the heart of downtown Northville, Michigan. The building carried several lives before its 2012 transformation — serving as a Gulf Oil station, a Sunoco location, a Chrysler dealership, and a garden shop — before reopening as a full-service restaurant and private event destination. An executive chef oversees a classic yet sophisticated menu designed to appeal broadly, anchoring the dining experience in a setting where the building's original character remains part of the atmosphere. For private celebrations, the Model A Room is a dedicated banquet space separate from the main dining area, accommodating up to 80 seated guests for banquets, parties, and business meetings. A banquet manager coordinates menus, pricing, and availability tailored to each event.

• 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 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 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 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 50-150 Guests
• 3 Restaurants
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space

Gandy Dancer occupies the beautifully restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot in Ann Arbor, Michigan — a Richardsonian Romanesque stone building added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The restaurant is known for creative preparations of seafood, steaks, and pasta dishes served in an atmosphere that balances historic grandeur with fine dining. Three private and semi-private event spaces accommodate groups ranging from 50 to 150 guests. Gandy Dancer hosts corporate functions, holiday parties, networking events, birthdays, showers, rehearsal dinners, and full wedding receptions. Each event is supported by a personal event concierge, customizable menus, A/V technology assistance, and valet parking.

• Spaces for 115 Guests