Things to Do
Many of you are travelling a long way for one evening, so we hope you will stay a little longer. Here is what we love about the Irish Hills and Lenawee County — everything within an easy drive of the venue.
- On the waterChain of lakes
The Chain of Lakes
The Irish Hills are stitched together by a chain of small, clear lakes, and a slow afternoon on one of them is the whole reason we chose this corner of Michigan. Boat and paddleboard rental details are coming soon.
- On footTrails and state parks
Trails & State Parks
There are quiet, rolling trails within a short drive of the venue, most of them easy enough for a morning walk before the day begins. We will list our favourite loops and their trailheads here closer to the weekend.
- A glass or twoWineries and cider mills
Wineries & Cider Mills
A handful of family-run wineries and cider mills sit along the back roads between the lakes, and June is a lovely time to sit outside at one of them. Tasting room names and hours to be added.
- Slow browsingAntique shops
Antiquing
The small towns nearby are full of antique shops and the kind of barn sales you only find by pulling over. Half our apartment came from weekends like this, so we consider it required research.
- An early tee timeGolf course
Golf
Several courses in the area are open to visitors and forgiving enough to be fun the morning of a wedding. We are sorting out a group tee time and will post the course and booking details here.
- A classic tableLocal restaurant
Dinner in Town
There is one long-standing local restaurant we send everybody to, and it is worth the drive and the wait for a table. Name, address and our standing order to follow.
Tell Us Your Favourites
Some of you know this part of Michigan far better than we do. If there is a lake, a trail, a porch or a plate of something we have missed, send it our way and we will add it to this page.
Contact details coming soon — until then, keep a list.
06 . 18 . 2027 · Irish Hills, Michigan