Big Rock Farm offers a perfect setting for an event, the blend of rustic and elegant makes it…read moreunique. I was surprised to find this farm was built in the 1800's and a venue was recently added. As the guest of an event, I was impressed with how clean and well laid out the farm is. Original buildings are painted the traditional red color, the fields are neatly mowed and dotted with cattle and horses. The pond and landscape add to the overall farm aesthetic. I was able to get close to the Draft horses and they are impressive! The surrounding area is immaculate and as a horse owner, I'm aware of the challenges of keeping an immaculate horse area. The farm has Belted-Galloway cattle and is home to several Belgian Draft horses. They use chemical free growing for crops they produce, absolutely the best option. Inside, the venue has a spacious area for events and I liked all the windows offering a view to the outside. The venue can be decorated with elegant designs or as casual as you like. The friendly staff was helpful and the layout is perfect. The events come with an inside bar and two helpful and efficient bar tenders, along with an area for appetizers. Did I mention dinner? The meal was restaurant quality and this was a nice surprise. A shout out to the catering staff, including camera shy Chris! Overall, this beautiful farm is perfect for so many different types of events. There is room for parking and the people in charge are professionals who can handle anything that needs attention.

I attended a wedding they catered at the Sharon Mills Count Park. The food was absolutely…read moredelicious, sensitive to the affectionate nature of the event, and all the organizing they did was just right for a beautiful summer evening. The food was cooked to perfection, flavorful and not overly-pretentious. An excellent salad, grilled salmon, beef cooked perfectly, roasted fresh vegetables. Everything was yummy. A beautiful event.

The deal is that my employer has Food Art cater lunches for the onsite meetings in Ann Arbor…read more What I can tell you is that the food is super good and with a variety that you will find at a 4 or 5 star restaurant. I just had some type of long grain rice with a cheese sauce that makes me wish I did not go out for lunch. And the fresh figs on the fruit platter was a super nice touch. I will state for the record that my employer employs people of discerning taste, so please be assured that if you order from Food Art you will not have an issue of quality or variety. Thanks Food Art!

The Mill is great for accommodating events from weddings, sports practice, batting cages, meetings,…read morebirthday parties and more! They have been a huge asset to the local little league. They offer great service and personal attention. Contact them today to see what they can do for you.

If you like history, this renovated church built in 1889 is for you. A recent event was hosted…read morebeautifully in this historic and pretty church. The stained glass is lovely and adds the perfect touch for a small wedding or gathering. The venue has ample room for guests and parking is adequate. The location is easy to get to and a small town location means no traffic. Inside, this church is surprisingly spacious with plenty of light coming through the stained glass. Seating was comfortable and there was enough room between guests, without feeling crowded. The church was repurposed as a venue in 2021 and what a great idea this was, both preserving history and giving locals the opportunity to experience life changing events inside. Outside, the church has quaint architecture and is located on a quiet street. Everything comes together to make Water To Wine Venue And Hall a perfect choice for people who love history and want a quaint setting for their events.

While quaint, beautiful, and charming, this venue is absolutely not fit for hosting 200 people as…read morestated on their website. Our event hosts were wonderful and gracious, but I can't help but feel terrible seeing how uncomfortable people were here. We attended a wedding here with roughly 150 people, and it was incredibly tight, hot, and uncomfortable. The chairs and tables set up for dinner were jam-packed so tight, that no one was seated comfortably, sitting with the tables pressing into our stomachs as we ate. For one person to stand up and leave the row, the entire row had to stand up and step out of the row to make room. There was also no room to move around between tables, and because of this, it took almost an entire hour just to get all the attendees through the buffet. Even after getting food, the lack of space meant nobody could get a water refill (which could've been avoided had they been filled before guests were seated), or get up to use the bathroom. Speaking of which, there were only 3 working toilets in the entire venue, one of which had a door that didn't lock, and apparently had flooded earlier in the day. I would strongly recommend ownership take a look at their liability if there was an emergency in the room with so many people and so little ability to move. In addition to being much too small for 200 people, the area set up for the dance floor is clearly not fit to have even 50 people dancing. With roughly 30 dancers, the floor visibly bowed up and down to a dangerous level. It also appears there is no air conditioning at this venue, the heat inside the building was incredibly uncomfortable, even when it was only 75 degrees outside. There were only 2 ceiling fans in the main area. What's worse, was the lack of water. There was no water brought up to the main area until very late in the evening, you had to walk downstairs to get more, and no additional cups were provided for anyone to get the water that was provided. Parking was also an issue, it was necessary to have everyone double or even triple park to fit everyone in, there is absolutely not enough space for a 200-person event to park at this facility. Overall, the event space is beautiful and gorgeously decorated, but is clearly only fit for smaller events of less than 100 people. I would highly recommend the ownership of this venue revise their recommendations for party sizes.

I love this town! The people, the parks, the cemetery, the architecture style of homes…read more The holidays are very special here. Unique shops and antique shops. Definitely a place to visit.

This 8600-person town in Southeast Michigan's Lenawee County is increasingly becoming a bedroom…read morecommunity of Ann Arbor (about 40-minutes to the northeast). Because of the AA influence, it's seeing incremental, yet noticeable, increases in sophistication over time. Mind you, it does not have the affluence-driven refinement of Sedona or the themed attraction of Frankenmuth. But there's something interesting beneath the surface. There was clearly a rather large manufacturing base at one time but those factories are long gone. There are reminders that are still visible on Evans St. Empty spaces along railroad tracks show concrete remnants of former parking lots and buildings. Quaker Oats had a facility there at one time, for example. Tecumseh is representative of small town Upper Midwest America. There's not much for visitors looking for bling and excitement, but it has a lot to offer anyone looking for a low-key, relaxing day. The shops downtown continue to become more interesting over time. A favorite of mine is Boulevard Market where you can pick up cheeses, wines and other wonderful goodies that add a touch of sophistication. Hopscotch Kids is a great store for kids while J-Bar is a fun hobby store to peruse. Pentamere offers some interesting wines (try the Plum Wine). My wife likes Second Chance Consignment where she can find some decent quality stuff at good prices. There's also a seasonal Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. By the way, there's plenty of parking in the lots behind the storefronts north and south of downtown. Beyond shopping, the neighborhoods are fun to walk. The late-19th and early-20th Century architecture has largely been preserved in the three or four blocks west and south of downtown. The mature vegetation adds to a bit of that nostalgic feeling of taking a stroll through time. But none of it is staged for tourists...it's a real, lived-in, people-going-about-their-lives place. Those are fun places to observe and, if you look closely enough, you'll find those subtleties that make each place unique. The architectural highlights include The Samuel Temple House, the James McAllister House, the Musgrove Evans House and the Elijah Anderson House. As you stroll, if you want a place to rest and just "be" for a while, have a seat on a bench in quaint little Hotrum Promenade Park. If you like to be waterside, stroll north to Evans Park where you can look out over Red Millpond. Walk east from there to Standish Pond with its small dam. If you feel up to it, walk the path down to Globe Mill Pond which features its own little dam. As mentioned, there's not much in the way of touristy stuff, but the interesting little Tecumseh Historical Museum housed in a 1913 Gothic-style former church is open from April to December. It's a great place to learn a little more about Tecumseh and its surroundings. The Southern Michigan Railroad provides nostalgic train rides between Tecumseh and Clinton. It's a fun change-of-pace activity that the kids will enjoy. Probably the best attraction for outsiders is the Fall Applelumpkin Festival that transforms downtown (as well as a satellite site at Kapnick Farm) into something of a carnival. There are lots of artisan vendors, food trucks and kid's activities (including Monster Truck and Helicopter rides). As far as eating, there are more choices than might initially meet the eye. The most out-of-the-ordinary is the British Tea Pantry, where you can have Tea Time replete with finger sandwiches, or a lunch that's on the lighter side. For something more American, try the Chicago Dog House where Midwest sandwich food dominates. Basil Boys is one of the better pizza and sub places in the county. But they're low key and their dining area is strictly a convenience (explicitly self-serve...clean up after yourself). One step up in formality is Tecumseh Brewing Company where they serve pretty good pub grub. If you want a heartier meal, one of JR's three area locations is downtown. It's a good steakhouse with fair prices. Sal's on the western edge of town in Busch's Plaza is a pleasant, cozy place to get an Italian-style meal. If breakfast is what you want, City Limits Diner behind the downtown shops to the north is a great choice. And if a buffet is your style, Big Boy in Busch's Plaza still offers a decent salad bar. Musgrove is a great coffee stop downtown, while Tecumseh Bread and Pastry serves lovely treats, especially cinnamon rolls. Overall, Tecumseh is a pleasant but work-a-day town that offers a glimpse into everyday life in this area of the country. There are limited things for the tourist. It's mainly a place where spending a day means that you integrate with the local flow to experience the quotidian niceties available to residents. If you live nearby or are passing through, hang out for a few hours to see if you agree with my assessment.

I love this cute theatre and it is used for mutiple purposes from grade school concerts, dance…read morerecitals, school field trip movie watching and local plays. There is also variety acts that come here to perform and benefit/fundraising for the community. My particular favorite is the youth theatre and Shrek Jr. It was such a fun show that I could have watched it over and over again.

For a cafeteria inside a business, they've really stepped up their game. Recently added a Starbucks…read moreand remodeled cafe space. Prices are high unless you grab the Japanese entire which is somehow always $4, while everything else is $10+. Plus you have the opportunity to grab some food from an outside vendor providing many opportunities to try non cafeteria food, like Mexican, shawarmas, gyro's, sushi, Thai depending on the day.

What' a quaint motel for us to spend one night as we travel on the World's Longest Highway (127)…read moreYard Sale. Our room had a French theme and was lovely.

This is the cutest motel ever! Warm and inviting in appearance. Like home. The owner is very…read morefriendly and helpful in suggesting the best dinner spots. The cost is perfect for this comfy home away from home environment. I will definitely stay here again should i get in this area.