family barn
Anniversary party photo by Leslie Dhaseleer

Barn Rental Information


High school graduation special rental price $500.
Why rent a tent? Contact us for details.

Other optional services.....

Events Barn Set up service - $500.
We set up all the basics - tables, chairs, decorations, bar & lights.
Great for a low stress event!

Events Barn Clean up service - $300.
Leave all the clean up after your event to us.
Events Barn Coordination service - $700.
We take care of the organizing and the coordinating of your event.
Hiring of vendors, wait staff, caterers, musicians, bar tenders.
Rent needed equipment, tables, chairs, etc.
We also work out a time plan with you so your event runs smoothly
and remain available during your event to help trouble shoot any problems.


2011 Barn Rental Prices
We can accommodate up to 196 guests indoors and 500 outdoors.
The barn seats 130 guests comfortably for a dinner (150 being maximum).
Larger groups would require an additional tent.

Small event
50 guest or less $500
Same day set-up & clean-up required.

All of the following prices are for up to 4 hours of rental time.
All of the following prices include free day before set-up.

Medium event
Clean-up must be completed by noon of the following day of your event.
50 - 100 guest $1,000
101 - 150 guest $1,500
If event is more than 4 hours add $100 per hour.
150 guests is the maximum the barn can reasonably seat for a dinner at one time.
Barn capacity is 196 persons.

Large event - Additional tent will be needed.
Clean-up must be completed by noon the following day of your event.
151 - 200 guest $2,000
201 - 250 guest $2,500
251 - 300 guest $3,000
If event is more than 4 hours add $150 per hour.

Extra large event
Clean-up must be completed by 3 PM the following day of your event.
301 - 350 guest $3,500
351 - 400 guest $4,000

Maximum capacity event
Clean-up must be completed by 3 PM the following day of your event.
401 - 450 guest $5,000
451 - 500 guest $6,000
If event is more than 4 hours add $200 per hour.

A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to secure date.
A $300 fully refundable damage deposit is required two weeks before event starts.


Any barn rental balances due must be paid two weeks prior to the event.
Any additional balances must be paid immediately after the event.

We require that you have or get temporary event coverage on your home owners insurance or purchase this coverage online for yourself and your guests and provide us with a copy. This must include liquor liability coverage.

If alcohol is being served. You are required to have a responsible bartender. You must "give" your alcohol to your guest.....you cannot sell it to them. Cash bars require a license. We do not provide alcohol of any kind. You can bring your own or have your caterer provide it.
We highly recommend hiring a shuttle bus from www.bythebaytc.com or call 231-929-wave.
Quickie Cab is also available from Charlevoix.

Barn can be decorated to your liking.
Any decorating that requires the use of a ladder must be prearranged and done by us @ $30 per hour. If you wish us to assist in your set up you will be charged $30 per hour per person. Any unwanted barn display items or furniture can be removed upon your request at no additional cost to you.

Barns official capacity is 196 persons.
The barn can seat up to 150 guests with tables and chairs for a dinner.

Other optional services.....

Events Barn Set up service - $500.
We set up all the basics - tables, chairs, decorations, bar & lights.
Great for a low stress event!

Events Barn Clean up service - $300.
Leave all the clean up after your event to us.
Events Barn Coordination service - $700.
We take care of the organizing and the coordinating of your event.
Hiring of vendors, wait staff, caterers, musicians, bar tenders.
Rent needed equipment, tables, chairs, etc.
We also work out a time plan with you so your event runs smoothly
and remain available during your event to help trouble shoot any problems.


Links to Vendors

Contact us for a Quote
phone 231-675-7768

Barn Includes
Mens and Women's handicap accessible bathrooms.
Refrigerated drinking fountain.
Wagon wheel chandelier lighting.
Flexible spot & flood lighting.
Pottery, antiques and taxidermy displays (removable).
30' x 30' hardwood dance floor.
Outdoor wedding area.
Plenty of off street parking & Handicap parking.
* All parking is on mowed grass.
Trash cans and bags. Trash disposal.
One outdoor picnic table.
Two buffet tables 14' long that can also be used as guest tables.
110 folding wooden chairs (old chairs reused from a school).
50 white stackable plastic chairs (not folding).
Bar area with tables.

Please be aware of the following.
No candles unless approved by us.
Barn is not heated. Patio heaters or tent heaters can be rented.
All heaters must be approved by us.

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Barn dimensions
The Barn has nearly 3,000 sq. ft of space. A 14' wide entrance door and center isle of original barn planks with a raised hardwood floor on each side. The right side floor is 16' x 30' and is used for tables and chairs. The left side floor is 16' x 20' and contains pottery displays along the walls. The back half of the barn is also raised for a dance space of 30' x 30'. A narrow bar top runs around the perimeter of the dance floor. The Barn has a soaring ceiling of 32 feet high. Hand hewn 30 foot long peg & beam structures. A great view out the back exit with a stairway leading down to the outdoor wedding area. Other conveniences include Mens & Women's handicap accessible bathroom's, Refrigerated drinking fountain, Catering area with 2 sinks, large refrigerator and a microwave. Built in the 1800's the barn has many stories to tell.
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Feel free to contact us with any questions