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Top Michigan Places to Gather with Friends and Family- updated February 2024

Looking to create memories that will last a lifetime? For all those starting to think about a destination wedding or elopement or celebrating a special event such as a birthday, retirement or anniversary, or a business retreat that will inspire your employees, consider hosting your event at a Michigan Bed and Breakfast. Read along as we highlight 15 of our member inns that have common areas and locations that will offer a perfect venue for your special day. Your event could even include gathering a craft group to knit or sew, a getaway to play cards with your friends, or gathering your church group. Options are endless and you will have peace of mind as all of our Michigan Bed and Breakfasts are quality-assured and inspected and are run by innkeepers who truly care about your experience. Your guests will not only be comfortable and well taken care of but you will have created a memory in beautiful Michigan that will last a lifetime.  Listed below are some great destinations in Michigan that would make a perfect place to gather your friends, co-workers, or family.

Beautiful wedding couple at Castle in the Country Bed and Breakfast

Castle in the Country B&B, Allegan 

This upscale bed and breakfast is ideally located in Southwest Michigan and specializes in small intimate elopements.  Their countryside property includes an in-house spa, plenty of hiking trails, and a private lake to enjoy summer kayaking.  Everything about this property speaks of romance and couples enjoy romantic fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, and delicious breakfasts that can be delivered to your room.

Garden Grove Inn Bed and Breakfast, Union Pier Michigan
Garden Grove Inn Bed and Breakfast

Garden Grove Inn, Union Pier

The innkeeper/owner at this lovely bed and breakfast located in SouthWest Michigan loves to connect her guests with local experiences. This makes for wonderful book club and wellness weekends that she orchestrates in the quiet season. The seven-room inn makes for a perfect girlfriend’s getaway that could include a wine tour with the many wineries located in this region.

Wedding party poses against a backdrop of tall trees and evergreens at Goldberry Woods
Jake and Audra spoke their vows amid this stand of trees at Goldberry Woods.

Goldberry Woods B&B, Union Pier

This large property has at least two ideal locations for a wedding: inside a modern white Farmhouse-style barn or amid a magnificent stand of pines, as seen above. Or, if you want to hold your elopement or vows renewal against the backdrop of the chicken coop or swimming pool or while kayaking down the Galien River, it could probably be arranged because these innkeepers are fun-loving and want to create a perfect backdrop for their guest’s special day. Read more. They also offer small, customizable weddings for up to 75, with everyone staying in the B&B rooms or cottages. It’s also a perfect venue for anniversary celebrations, families wanting to gather together, or friends wanting a home base to enjoy all that this popular area has to offer.

Couple sits on stairs at Historic Webster House B&B after their vows renewal
A couple celebrates their vow renewal in the spacious and luxurious first-floor common areas of Historic Webster House B&B in Bay City.

Historic Webster House B&B, Bay City

Eloping or want to do a vow renewal? Arrive with your marriage license and rings, and the event planner at this grand, restored inn will take care of all the other details of an elopement package for two.The inn includes 8 romantic guest rooms and common areas that can accommodate up to 20 for larger affairs. The inn makes for a perfect business retreat with plenty of gathering space in the formal dining and living room. Afterward, your team could enjoy all the happening in Bay City or perhaps a massage or relaxing in the inn’s steam room.

 

Exterior of Leonard at Logan B&B

The Leonard House at Logan, Grand Rapids

The Leonard at Logan House Bed and Breakfast provides an alternative to hotel lodging in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The house has stood in the Heritage Hill neighborhood of historic homes since 1914. It was built to serve as the home of Harry C. Leonard, a manufacturing executive. The inn includes a grand dining room with several elegantly furnished common areas. A perfect venue for small gatherings and weddings, the inn is only steps away from bustling boutiques, eateries, breweries, and cultural events.

Maple Cove Bed and Breakfast
Maple Cove Bed and Breakfast

Maple Cove B&B, Leonard

Each of our member inns is unique and offers special amenities, locations, and niches. The Maple Cove Bed and Breakfast includes three guest suites and a separate two-bedroom cottage. The inn’s common areas along with the extra room in their guest rooms provide the perfect backdrop for brides getting ready for their special day. Many brides invite their wedding party the morning of and then come back to the inn for their honeymoon. The innkeepers can work with you on food and refreshments. For more information check out their website here.

Front of Newton of Ypsilanti
Front of Newton of Ypsilanti

Newton of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti

Located in Southeast Michigan in the lovely town of Ypsilanti and next town over from Ann Arbor is the lovely accommodations of the Newton of Ypsilanti. The unique historic property along with the certified chef that is your host makes for a perfect spot to gather with your friends and family. The inn includes a 17th-century New England Tavern, which guests can explore on the lower level of the property. Chef Allison also loves to do private dinners for her guests that could include a special meal for your gathering. For more information and contact information check out this link.

Exterior of Nordic Pineapple B&B
The exterior of Nordic Pineapple B&B

Nordic Pineapple, St.Johns

The Nordic Pineapple is located in Central Michigan and includes 7 spacious suites and plenty of common areas to accommodate up to 32 guests. The experienced innkeepers are savvy planners and love sharing their historical mansion for special events. During the quiet season, the inn hosts Murder Mystery Weekends that sell out well in advance.

Wedding at the gazebo at Stag’s Leap Farm
Wedding at the gazebo at Stag’s Leap Farm

Stag’s Leap Farms, Oxford

Stag’s Leap Farm is a charming bed and breakfast nestled on the outskirts of historic Oxford, Michigan. Guests not only find this bed and breakfast an ideal spot for a romantic weekend getaway, but it’s also just as perfect for out-of-town executives seeking a quiet place to gather for a corporate retreat. The innkeepers, Brett and Steven, love hosting private gatherings, elopements, and micro-weddings, and can work with you to personalize your special event.

The Vintage Inn at Veritas Estate- South Haven

The Vintage Inn is a five-bedroom bed and breakfast with boutique accommodations and farm-to-table dining in a renovated 1904 farmhouse. The 5-acre estate, located in South Haven,  is home to Veritas Estate Winery and vineyard, extensive gardens, a chicken coop, and forest trails. This upscale bed and breakfast is also a perfect venue for a small gathering as the owner’s background includes being a chef and sommelier.

Every Season is a Glorious Time to visit Pure Michigan 

You’ll find more than 11,000 crystal-clear lakes, thousands of rivers and streams, and more freshwater coastline than any other state. Our Michigan B&Bs offer city life, country life, and everything in between. Check out our website to see our collection of more than 55 quality-assured inns and choose the perfect destination.

If you are looking for a great gift for a colleague, a friend, or a family member, consider giving them a quality-assured Gift Certificate from the Michigan Bed and Breakfast Association. Or if you are looking to host a special event check out our MBBA website for details of our members or call 828-595-0253. We are the number one fans of our member inns and love sharing details about each to help you choose the perfect location for your special event.

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