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Castle Farms
4.6

Address
5052 M-66 North,
Charlevoix, MI 49720
Phone
231-237-0884 (Main)

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: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Store Type
Gift Shops

Google Reviews

4.6

Suzy Silvestre

2 weeks 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

Gold & Elm Weddings

2 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.

Amy Mueller

a month 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!

Megan M

in the last week
Visited on Saturday 10/13/24 for a self guided tour. Not what I was expecting. CONS: -- Beer/hard seltzer cans strewn across the lawn. -- Garbage cans by front door overflowing onto the ground. -- Access to the wedding areas -- couples & guests full names were displayed and the hashtag they were using for their wedding. The tableware was already out, what if there was a rude tourist who decided to lick a plate to be funny?! Yuck. -- An employee said we can explore anywhere that wasn't closed off/locked. We went past an open gate to a second floor and ran into an employee who was cleaning, she asked "how did you get up here?" we told her it was unlocked and wide opened and she informed us we shouldn't be there. Maybe put a sign on the gate? Or keep it shut and/or locked then? -- The outside was horrible. The pavers had weeds growing everywhere, there was a grimy looking fountain, the flowers and plants didn't coincide with each other and they weren't spaced properly. The train display area needed TLC badly. It looked completely abandoned. PROS: -- The inside castle portion was pretty. -- The outdoor dragon statue was cool. Overall I wouldn't recommend this place.

Marisa Carter

2 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 💜
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