Wedding Planning

This three generation family dream nestled in the heart of beautiful northern Michigan is a must-stop destination. Grab fresh farm-to-table style breakfast or lunch from our Cafe, a handmade treat from our Bakery, or choose from a wide variety of locally-made foods and goodies that make great snacks! Sit inside, on our back porch, or at our outdoor picnic tables while the kids play on the playground and visit our friendly goats. Don’t forget to check out our house-made specialty foods in our Marketplace and our ever-changing, unique gift and souvenir selection in our General Store. We welcome you to eat, shop, and play – the Friske way! Not Your Average Fruit Stand – Since 1962.

Complete haircare for the whole family. Wedding up-do’s for the entire bridal party welcome.

Our clubhouse / restaurant / bar is open and we are serving food and drinks. Full dinner menu including prime rib ,shrimp,and fish on Fridays. Our golf course is walkable and soon we will be allowing carts.

Please come out and see us soon!

Golf Course … Driving Range … Snacks…Restaurant

HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Casual Dining and Friday Fish Fry, Friday and Saturday Prime Rib, Full Menu

SEATING: 50

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.

Bowling Alley … Hamburgers, Pizza, Paninis, Sandwiches, Dinners

HOURS: 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 a.m.

SPECIALTY: Hamburgers, Pizza, Paninis, Sandwiches, Dinners

SEATING: 50

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

Casual Fine Dining

Call for reservations

SPECIALTY: Affordable Casual Fine Dining

SEATING: 100

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.

Wi-Fi

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

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.

Pastor Craig Pahl (517) 262-4595

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. 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.

1950’s Soda Fountain, Hand Dipped Ice Cream in downtown East Jordan shopping district.

SPRING HOURS: Noon – 9:oo p.m. –

SUMMER HOURS (start June 9) – Noon – 10:00 p.m.

SPECIALTY: 1950’s Soda Fountain, Hand Dipped Ice Cream

SEATING: 10 Inside; More Outside

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/

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.

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

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

Open for lunch and dinner. Pizza- Fabulous Burgers- Friday Fish Fry.Entertainment Saturday Evening.

SPECIALTY: Pizza ,Burgers and complete menu. Saturday entertainment.

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

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, Receptions & Other Special Occasions.

SEATING: 60 – Additional Seating Available

UNITS: 4 Suites and 7 Bed & Breakfast Style Rooms

PACKAGES: Yes

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.