Wedding Planning

A Matter of Taste is built around an outstanding reputation of creatively catering and the ability to produce dream weddings, elegant parties, and inspirational corporate events. Our team of experts are exceptional because of their passion to service a seamless culinary experience.

LOCATION

Matter of Taste is located in Ellsworth, Michigan at a legendary facility known as Tapawingo. This intimate venue sits on a breathtaking, lakefront property located less than 45 minutes north of Traverse City. Exceptional dining experience and remarkable natural surroundings, quickly becoming one of the most sought after wedding ceremony locations in northern Michigan.

Weddings,
Rehearsal Dinners
Corporate events
Anniversary Parties
Family Celebrations

The combination of exceptional dishes, experienced chefs and the beautiful property make your every decision “A Matter of Taste”.

At Your Service Plus offered clean portable sanitation facilities ranging from a standard portable restroom to a executive restroom trailer. Shower trailers and portable sinks are also a part of our rental inventory. Serving Michigan and beyond. Call today and let At Your Service manage your job site or special event.

Wi-Fi

SPECIALTY: Features Pizza Buffet w/soup & salad bar for Lunch/Dinner, Take out or Dine in and Indoor Playland

Casual Fine Dining

Call for reservations

SPECIALTY: Affordable Casual Fine Dining

SEATING: 100

Beautiful flower arrangements & gifts for any occasion. Delivery available.
Boutique – Gifts for everyone.

Castle Farms of Charlevoix is one of Michigan’s premier historic tour attractions and destination wedding venues. This beautiful French Renaissance castle built in 1918 features soaring stone towers, romantic courtyards and magnificent gardens, plus Norm, the Castle’s very own dragon! Museum quality collections showcased throughout the Castle include antique toys, castles, and royalty memorabilia from around the world. The Castle’s Outdoor Model Railroad is the largest in Michigan, with 68 G-scale trains steaming across more than 1/2 mile of track. The Castle also provides the perfect venue for weddings, proms, corporate events, or private parties. Open year round, Castle Farms is listed on the National and State Historic Registries.

Renovated Victorian Inn, Located Uptown Near Lake Charlevoix, Shopping, Docks, & Snowmobile Trails. Proud Recipient of the 2005 East Jordan Area Renaissance Award. Landmark of East Jordan. Located Uptown near Lake Charlevoix, Shopping, Docks & Snowmobile Trails.

HOURS: Open Daily… Mon.-Sat. 8am-3pm; Sun. 8am-2pm; Supper by Appointment
Casual Fine Dining, Tasting Menus, Custom Menu Planning, Hors d’Oeuvres,

SPECIALTY: Weddings, Showers, Rehearsal Dinners, Receptions & Other Special Occasions.

SEATING: 60 – Additional Seating Available

UNITS: 4 Suites and 7 Bed & Breakfast Style Rooms

PACKAGES: Yes

Eddy’s Motel, situated conveniently across from the South Arm of Lake Charlevoix on M66, offers a prime location just north of East Jordan’s Tourist Park & Downtown.

This newly owned Motel, formerly known as South Arm Retreats, features seven meticulously maintained rooms designed for comfort and cleanliness for all guests and their potential 4 legged friend.

A premier wedding barn and event venue in Northern Michigan. Located in East Jordan, Michigan, Jordan Valley Barn is a short distance from Gaylord, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Boyne City and Traverse City. Just one mile from Lake Charlevoix, this beautiful venue overlooks the Jordan River Valley and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of nature preserve. Jordan Valley Barn provides a beautiful outdoor ceremony site with seating for 250 and a majestic 4,400 square foot barn, creating an elegant yet rustic setting for both ceremony and reception use. A unique feature about the Jordan Valley Barn wedding venue is the 3,000 square foot 4 bedroom/4 bathroom Guesthouse on site. This prime destination is perfect for celebrating your special day.

For more information: http://www.jordanvalleybarn.com/

OUR EXPERTISE

Mitchell Graphics leverages our experience in marketing, communications, print, and design to provide custom solutions for many industries. Our long relationships in various sectors have helped us to understand the values, goals, and needs specific to many types of customers. Explore some of many areas we excel at marketing.

Raven Hill Discovery Center is a regional science and technology center. It is located on 157 acres in a rural area of northwestern Lower Michigan next to the Little Traverse Conservancy’s Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. It is also a cultural, historical and art center. Raven Hill Discovery Center is the only place in northern Lower Michigan where children and adults can link science, history & the arts with hands-on activities and explorations both indoors and outdoors. Connections emerge through classes, exhibits and facilities that provide opportunities for all ages to learn, create, grow and play.

The Center is located between East Jordan & Boyne City, just off C-48
at Pearsall Road. The road is currently closed due to bridge
construction. Our Pop-Up Museum will be open weekends and the Main
campus will be open weekdays by request.

Winter Hours – Labor Day through Memorial Day hours:
Saturday 12 pm- 4 pm and Sunday 2 pm- 4 pm
Open most holidays and other times by appointment – call (231) 536-3369

Can’t make it during regular hours? Call to schedule an appointment at your convenience. For more information, phone 231-536-3369 or toll free 877-833-4254 or email info@ravenhilldiscoverycenter.org. You can also check the Center’s website: http://www.RavenHillDiscoveryCenter.org for more information.

Bakery, wine tasting, gift shop and much more. Stop in and shop for all your fresh baked goods, gifts, orchard offerings and more.

Closed in the Winter

“In April 2004 Short’s Brewing Co. opened it’s doors in the Village of Bellaire. Beer was the mission and liberation was the movement. The philosophy was to bring an appreciation of craft beer to Northern Michigan with product education and creativity. Today, Short’s Brewing Co. continues the effort to educate and liberate consumers. We believe in the power of the smallness and take pride in our hands on, “mom-and-pop” approach and the energy we put into the quality of our beer, food, staff, customers and facilities. We love what we do and where we live, and have a passion for supporting and enjoying the natural resources all around us. http://www.shortsbrewing.com“

2100 sq.ft. home with 80 ft. of frontage on Lake Charlevoix South Arm on M-66; 4 bedroom, 2 bath – sleeps 8; plus sandy swimming area w/swim raft; good fishing with boat & motor rental available for extra charge; Smoke free/pet free; free local phone calls

Located 1 mile from East Jordan’s public beach and RV park & Elm Pointe Park; fully equipped kitchen w/microwave, color TV, Weber grill, dock, boat mooring, wood burning stove; Weekly rentals Saturday-Saturday. Please call for availability 520-886-8823 (Oct.-April)

$1600 per week/$1400 per wk.last two wks. of Aug.-$100/person over 8-Security dep. required

UNITS: Vacation Rental Sleeps 8 plus

Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Fresh made sandwiches, soup, pizza, cookies & drinks. Located in East Jordan’s downtown shopping district.

We are Lake Charlevoix’s premier watersports company since 2003 and maintain the nicest, newest, and most diverse rental fleet in the area. Our rentals consists of jet-skis, tritoons, pontoons, fishing boats, water trampolines, kayaks, paddleboards, all sorts of tubes, skis, wakeboards, and more! Our business is solely focused on providing you with excellent customer service and a great rental experience!

Summer 2021 brought many exciting changes as we moved into our new South Arm Marina located on Lake Charlevoix’s South Arm at 2474 South M-66, East Jordan, Michigan. The new location allows us room to grow and better serve our customers for many years to come. Our location provides calmer waters, quick access to two great beaches, and the perfect starting point to explore all of Lake Charlevoix.

Our marina and storefront offers gas, snacks, beverages, ice, watersports goods, fun kid toys, sunscreen, sunglasses and all your necessities for a great day on the lake! We are water trampoline specialists and sell and service Aquaglide tube, water trampoline, and waterpark products. Lots of changes and more coming for 2023…Stay tuned!

Casual Dining, offering Seafood and Southern Style BBQ, Cocktails available in two bars. Also a 7 room Bed & Breakfast.

The Boathouse on Lake Charlevoix sits on 400′ of lakefront with a beautifully manicured lawn perfect for your wedding ceremony and can be used throughout the evening. Classy and elegant, our indoor and outdoor wedding venue features large windowed doors that allow for fabulous 180 degree of the lake and downtown. The entire event space is privately yours for exclusive use by you and your guests.

Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee House

HOURS: 7am-2pm

SPECIALTY: breakfast, lunch

Nestled in a quiet village overlooking the beautiful “Chain of Lakes” upon a hilltop perch in the resort region of Northern Michigan, The House on the Hill offers year-round recreation and great dining. We have newly redecorated and comfortable guest rooms, a beautiful front porch, cozy fireplaces and air conditioning. With lake front property we are able to supply you with paddle boards, kayaks and a canoe. In the winter, snow shoes are supplied so you can romp around on our 53 acres of private winter wonderland.

Eight guest rooms with private baths either a king or queen sized beds. A three course gourmet breakfast is prepared for you in the morning. Within walking distance of the Rowe Inn. Packages with Rowe Inn and Jordan Valley Outfitters.

The Landing Restaurant offers indoor and outdoor lakeside dining. The menu has a unique blend of old favorites, local ingredients, and new items. There is a full bar, boat slips available for guests and great views of the Ironton Ferry. The Landing Restaurant is located a short, yet beautiful drive from Charlevoix, East Jordan, Boyne City and Ellsworth.

Service Time: Sun. 9:00A.M.

Children’s Sunday School 9:15 after Children’s Moments.
Ecumenical Women’s Bible Study – Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study / Devotional Hour – Tuesdays at 8:00 a.m.

Pastor Karen Harriman (517) 662-1670