The Oliver Art Center is a modern architectural gem housed within a historic building on scenic Betsie Bay and the Lake Michigan shoreline. With capacity for 100+ guests, the venue features a furnished outdoor deck, for sunset views (included in the rental fee) and original artwork on display. Guest accommodations are abundant in the area including a hotel across the street from the venue. Tables and chairs are provided as part of the rental cost. Use of a professional kitchen for staging food and beverages is available for an additional fee.

Surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Michigan, our outdoor ceremony space offers stunning panoramic views with the privacy you desire. Complete with perennial gardens, a waterfall, and a pond, it’s a short walk from the lodge and ample parking. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, a backup indoor ceremony site is also available.

Bay View Weddings at Gallagher Farms opened in the spring of 2019 as a premier wedding and events venue located in the beautiful and unforgettable Traverse City and Leelanau County, Michigan. Bay View Weddings offers a multitude of options to consider for your wedding day including a breathtaking view on our hill top overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, a wedding destination that overlooks miles of Leelanau and Grand Traverse Counties, a quaint and calm little pond for a beautiful small wedding ceremony, and orchard ceremonies that may include beautiful white blossoms in early spring and gorgeous red cherries during the summer. Our farm offers a relaxing and breathtaking destination that will provide an environment to feel and enjoy every moment of your wedding or special event. It is our hope to provide our guests with the time to be with family and loved ones in the setting of their dreams.

The Garvey Barn is a beautifully restored centennial barn originally built in the late 1800’s . We are located in Williamsburg, Michigan close to Traverse City and Lake Michigan. The Barn has been lovingly restored by the Garvey family and is now home to weddings and special events. Its hand-hewn beams tie the Barn to its past while it’s dance floor quality flooring is unique in the region . Its meticulous reconstruction make it the most spectacular barn in the region . Nestled in a small valley, the pastoral setting makes this unique venue the perfect choice for your special occasion.