Castle Farms
4.6

Address: 5052 M-66 North,
Charlevoix, MI 49720

Phone: 231-237-0884 (Main)

Castle Farms - Visit Charlevoix, Michigan

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Castle Farms was built in 1918 as a model working dairy farm by the acting president of Sears, Roebuck & Co. Today, it offers guests the chance to stroll through 100 years of history. Year round self-guided tours give visitors the opportunity to visit the buildings and gardens at their own pace, while summer guided tours offer a more in-depth tour full of stories and fascinating historical facts from a professional tour guide.

Families will find much to enjoy, including ponds for feeding fish and ducks, the Enchanted Forest full of gnomes, the Alphabet Garden with whimsical art, the towering Hedge Maze with overhead trains, and Norm the resident dragon. Castle Farms is home to Michigan's largest outdoor model railroad, a favorite for young and old alike. G, HO, and N-scale trains are represented in both whimsical and traditional displays. Open May-October, weather permitting, the railroad currently boasts over 70 trains and over 2500 feet of track.

Those looking for a leisurely day will enjoy the extensive museum-quality collections featuring royal family memorabilia from around the world as well as the 1918 Museum. The museum is dedicated to the WWI era and showcases many items found in the Sears Roebuck catalog from that time. The acres of formal and informal gardens are a joy from late spring through fall and offer many photo opportunities.

Plan at least 2 hours for your visit, but many families spend the entire day on the grounds and bring a picnic lunch. An on-site Gift Shop will surprise you with unique items for the home, jewelry, scarves, kids castle-themed fun, books by local authors, and fairy garden accessories.

Completely restored to its original splendor Castle Farms hosts tours, weddings, and charity and corporate events.

Accessibility: A tram and wheelchairs are available at this property.

Hours and admission may be found at http://castlefarms.com/hours-of-operation/

King's Great Hall: Gift Shop: King's East Garden Room: Queen's Tavern (Winery):

King's West Garden Room: Museum: Knight's Castle: Round Office:

Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Store Type: Gift Shops

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Suzy Silvestre

3 months ago

What a great venue. When my bride said she was having a Medieval vibe to her wedding at Castle Farms I wasn't sure what to expect. Various reception rooms and ceremony sites, large staff, beautiful manicured grounds, lots of guest parking, kind and helpful staff, stone walls, everything in one spot, catering area with large fridge, fun acoustics for a party... Awesome place to have a wedding. Great location in Charlevoix by the water to spend the weekend with family and friends. - Chef Suzy of Chive Catering + Events

Ellen Dunbar

a month ago

Wow! Im not sure where to start and I know I won’t cover everything. We had my Daughters wedding at Castle farms in August 2024 and it was perfect. First we looked at many venues for my daughter’s wedding and nothing compared. We initially did a virtual tour with Castle farms online and we loved it. We drove 4 hours to come see the venue in person and we couldn’t believe how perfect it was! All the communication up to and the day of was top notch. They have a convenient payment schedule so you don’t have to pay the entire venue fee upfront which was very appreciated. Throughout the year before the wedding any questions we had (and there were many) were responded too promptly and friendly. It really felt that they went out of their way to make sure we were happy and everything would go as planned. Once my daughter received her coordinator Bella, the communication continued to be perfect. The day of the wedding everything went as planned and Bella was there every step of the way. The weather was forecasted 90% chance of rain and this Momma was stressed. Bella helped my anxiety and assured me everything would work out and that they had plenty of umbrellas if if did rain. Fortunately the weather held out and it was just a perfect day. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. Our ceremony was in the Queens courtyard and the reception was in the East garden room and it was exactly what my daughter envisioned. Thank you for making the most important day perfect ❤️

Gold & Elm Weddings

5 months ago

As a wedding photographer, I had the pleasure of capturing a spring wedding at Castle Farms, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The venue is absolutely stunning with its rich stonework and acres of immaculate garden views. The most breathtaking views were from the King's Grand Courtyard, overlooking the entire venue. The Butterfly Garden was a beautiful area for the first look, conveniently located near the getting-ready suite. The ceremony was held at the Knight’s Courtyard ceremony. The tall tree hedge provides an intimate setting with ample privacy, while the castle's architecture exudes historic charm. The reception in the West Garden Room was spacious and elegant. The staff was great and incredibly helpful. Castle Farms is a dream venue that I highly recommend for a magical wedding experience.

Marisa Carter

5 months ago

We shot a gorgeous wedding at Castle Farms for the second time and as usual it was absolutely stunning! The grounds are so well kept for photos and there are so many photo opportunities. Our bride Abby shared a wedding day and we even got an adorable photo of the two congratulating one another. Such a wonderful experience at castle farms yet again 💜

Amy Mueller

4 months ago

Enjoyed our visit & tram tour of the grounds. Tour guide provided detailed, interesting historical information about the grounds & owners. We especially loved the cool miniature trains!