About this vendor
Beautifully restored wedding Barn with modern amenities in Ann Arbor, MI. Our couples are looking for a seamless, supportive experience with lots included, like rehearsals, welcome parties, and day-of coordination.
Enjoy the property for the whole weekend. You have Friday to rehearse and host your welcome party, Saturday for your wedding, and Sunday to come back for anything left behind.
We do your setup, coordination, and cleanup— the only things we do not provide are food and alcohol.
All pricing, FAQs, available dates, and vendor information is on our website with no surprises (www.frutigfarms.com).
We look forward to meeting you!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Planning
- Wedding Design
- Rentals & Equipment
- Tents
- Service Staff
Reviews
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4.8
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Frutig Farms beyond exceeded our expectations for our wedding day! From the beautiful rustic barns to the gorgeous scenery surrounding the venue, everything was absolutely stunning...
. Kelly and Ed were a dream to work with. From start to finish, they made sure we got to fully enjoy our special day without any concerns or worries. They made sure to answer every question we had and were always one step ahead of us with the process. The staff was incredible as well. They took care of us and our guests and made the entire day such a breeze. I could not recommend Frutig Farms enough!
The Valley at Frutig Farms was truly the best wedding venue we could have imagined. It has the perfect elevated, cozy, rustic feel, with the most beautiful construction, lighting, ...
and design details throughout. Every space feels intentional and special, and the venue offers multiple areas to explore and host different parts of the event while still flowing together seamlessly.
Kelly and Ed have done an amazing job building The Valley into the ultimate wedding venue. They are a true well-oiled wedding machine — they know the ins and outs of weddings, provide expert guidance, and have an incredibly professional staff that makes the large task of wedding planning feel so much simpler. Their organization and experience made everything easier from start to finish.
The location is also wonderful: just 10–15 minutes outside of Ann Arbor and close enough to a major airport to make travel easy for out-of-town guests. My now-husband and I would not have had our wedding anywhere else. Our wedding day truly felt like a dream, and we could not be more grateful.
We could not have imagined a more perfect venue than The Frutig Farm in Ann Arbor! We were looking for something rustic, personable, and quaint, yet big enough to host all of our g...
uests comfortably and this venue checked every box.
Some of our favorite parts included the gorgeous old barn with its original beams and wood, the farmhouse tables that made dinner feel warm and intimate, and the beautiful grounds that were so well maintained. The fact that it’s a small, family-owned venue really shows; the care, attention, and personal touches made all the difference.
Throughout the planning process (especially being from out of state), the team—Kelly, Ed, and Kaitlin—were incredibly responsive and supportive. They went above and beyond to bring our vision to life and made the day truly seamless.
We lost count of how many guests told us how beautiful the venue was, it made our wedding feel both cozy and breathtaking at the same time. We’re so grateful to the entire Frutig Farm team for helping make our day so special!
We got married here on August 16! Everything was great, the venue is gorgeous. We visited maybe 4 other places before choosing Frutig. We chose Frutig because we liked that they pr...
ovide a wedding coordinator but you can select anything you want. Other places were very cookie cutter and had multiple weddings going on at once at the same place, or didn't provide anything at all so you had to hire a wedding planner.
My mom and I were able to plan everything ourselves with the support from Frutig. They have a vendor fair there in November which is where I met a lot of the vendors we chose for the wedding. It was nice to meet in person and be able to visit the venue again. Another one of the nice things about Frutig was that we visited several times throughout the process- the initial tour, vendor fair, walk through meeting to go over all the details with the owners and coordinator, a meeting to talk about the bar menu, and we were open to come visit to look in the 'Pinterest' room of things left there that we can use (handy, like we used an easel from there for the seating chart and some vases, etc.). The vendors we chose were pretty familiar with the venue (they also provide a list of preferred vendors) so that made coordinating a little easier. We also liked that we had the place for the whole weekend so we could come bring things and set up starting at noon on Fri and have our rehearsal there. There are suites for the bride and groom to get ready which were super cute and convenient.
Lots of guests commented at how beautiful the venue was, I love the old barn with stone detail, the open bar that spreads into the lawn, and the fact that they have donkeys on site and a little creek running through. It is now a special place for my husband and our families. We also loved that the owners' dog roamed freely during the wedding :) I'm very happy we chose to have our wedding at Frutig!
My husband and I cannot recommend Frutig Farms enough as the most wonderful place to host a wedding and reception. Kelly, Ed, and the staff at Frutig, from the beginning to the en...
d, were delightful to work with. They treated us as treasured friends/family who genuinely took the time to answer our questions, guide us in our decisions, and took such great care of us and our guest that we had no worries about our celebration not going well. When all was said and done, we felt like they were not just vendors hosting our reception but were truly a loved part of our celebration. You cannot go wrong in choosing Frutig Farms in being a part of your wedding.
We had a beautiful wedding at the Valley a few weeks ago. Ed, Adam, Kaitlyn & the whole team made our event wonderful & easy to understand. From the big pictures to the little deta...
ils that make up the whole day, the Frutig Farms Team was awesome, understanding, patient & knowledgeable. They have a great system for the bar ordering that saved us money, a flow chart that made all of our decisions make sense, & the creative capacity to make any vision come true.
The venue itself is spacious & compartmental which allowed for separate areas for dining, dancing, mingling & getting ready. The barn also had a spacious kitchen area which gave our food vendors the space & refrigeration needed to serve all 150 of our guests. The house PAs/mixing system were fantastic & kept everyone on the dance floor all night. They also have adorable donkeys out back, a beautiful stream by the outside wedding ceremony space & a really neat outside bar that our guests loved.
Frutig Farms was the perfect wedding venue!! Kelly and Ed were so cool to work with! I loved that it came with so much that we didn’t have to hire a ton of outside vendors. They su...
pplied the day of coordinator, tables, chairs, table clothes, wedding arbor, bartenders, rehearsal dinner site, and a variety of decor to pick from!
We planned a majority of our wedding from Florida so their list of recommended vendors was extremely helpful! And Kaitlin, the day of coordinator, made everything so easy for us! They even had golf carts available for the bridesmaids and guests that needed it.
Our guests kept commenting on how beautiful the venue was and how awesome it was to have the ceremony, dinner and reception all in the same place!
Beyond thankful to the Frutigs and I can’t wait to see all the pictures!
Frutig Farms was a dream wedding venue. Our wedding was at The Valley and we could not have asked for a more beautiful, magical place to get married. Everyone on staff was communic...
ative and easy to work with throughout the planning process, especially Kaitlin, the venue coordinator, who patiently answered so many questions, coordinated all our vendors, and made sure everything ran smoothly during our wedding weekend.
We hosted our wedding at the Valley and it was an absolute dream. The property is beautiful, rustic, and sophisticated. The interior of the barn is particularly stunning. We di...
dn't feel like we made any sacrifices when we had to move the ceremony inside due to rain.
Ed was super communicative during the planning process and the day of coordinator, Kaitlin, was invaluable. She was detail-oriented, kind, and went above and beyond to ensure our wedding was a success. You will not be disappointed with this venue!
Ed and Kelly were unbelievably wonderful to work with (as was their whole team). They helped to make our dream wedding come true, and I couldn't be more happy with every interactio...
n. From day 1 they were very communicative, flexible and helped to keep us calm. As we did not have a wedding planner, and this was a first for us both, we didn't know exactly what was needed. Kelly had lists and sat with us to walk through step by step what we needed to do, and what parts of the process they would manage (which was a LOT!). We are so glad we went Frutig Farms (The Valley for us) for our wedding. We still hear all the time, how beautiful the venue was - and we couldn't agree more. Thanks for everything!!!
This was THE PERFECT venue for our wedding and the amazing team that comes with it made the planning even more seamless. Ed, Kelly, and team were so easy to work with which was esp...
ecially important while planning a wedding during COVID. They were always available to talk me through protocols and options and they let my high maintenance family come tour the venue multiple times. The venue itself was beautiful and was perfect for spreading out. If you are considering this venue, do yourself a favor and book it. I promise it is worth it.
We loved our experience at Misty Farm. We used the venue for our rehearsal/ welcome dinner as well as the wedding/ reception, and we could not have chosen a better place. Their lis...
t of preferred vendors was fantastic for finding great food, amazing photos, and a DJ that really knew the space. We were able to use different spots all over the property to create a ton of different experiences. Kelly and Kaitlin thought of details we never would have, and the whole experience was stress free and easy. We loved it, and our guests had a blast!
Ed, Kelly & team- THANK YOU! We were originally scheduled to get married in June at a completely different venue and COVID completely changed that, but we could not be more thankfu...
l that things worked out the way that they did! We were married at Misty Farm, which is absolutely STUNNING. Ed & Kelly were so incredibly kind and helpful as we transitioned our wedding to this new venue, and they executed our vision perfectly! The staff was very professional and helpful throughout the evening. The sailcloth tent was a stunning bonus to the already stunning grounds.. honestly you can't go wrong! We highly recommend Frutig Farms- you will not be disappointed!
Frutig Farms was amazing. I hosted my wedding at The Valley in July. Kelly and Ed were so easy to communicate with during the wedding planning process. No matter what the weather, ...
I knew the wedding would be beautiful outside or inside. I did some decorating on the day of, but the venue really speaks for itself. My guests were all impressed at the professionalism of the staff and the flow of the ceremony, dinner, and reception/dancing. I definitely recommend!
Beautiful barn with wonderful grounds your guests will be in awe no matter what time of year. Ed, Kelly, Barb and the entire Frutig Farms staff are amazing to work with. Barb was o...
ur event coordinator and she is stellar and really knows what she is doing, your in great hands. We couldn’t have had such an amazing evening without this gorgeous venue and all these wonderful people.
We got married at Misty Farm (Frutig has two amazing properties) and our day was absolutely perfect. Ed and Kelly make sure your day and every detail is handled so brides and groom...
s can relax...from having a preferred vendor open house to assigning a specific person to take care of your wedding (Sam, you are the best!) there is no need for a special wedding planner.
Scott and I received so many compliments. We would get married here over and over again if we could.
We loved having our reception at The Valley. All the staff were great, Barb Thayer planned and decorated everything flawlessly. We could not have been happier with our decision. ...
Everything was all I ever dreamed my wedding would be and more!
We got married at Misty Farm in July 2019! The venue itself is beautiful (seriously just look at any picture) and Kelly and Melissa made planning and setting things up so easy. The...
y were both extremely helpful a few months out, and also when the day got closer. Kelly is so knowledgeable and organized, she makes the rehearsal and day go so smoothly. They also hosted a vendor fair several months before the summer, so we were able to meet with and sample a variety of their preferred food vendors! It was a nice touch and made narrowing down caterers easy, too!
Wow - Frutig Farms was the best venue ever! After you sign your contract with frutig farms, you are equipped with amazing people to help plan and coordinate your entire weekend. We...
worked with Barb who was absolutely amazing! She worked tirelessly leading up to the weekend and throughout the weekend to make sure that our wedding went seamlessly. The venue is absolutely beautiful and because of Barb and her team, our wedding was magical. We utilized all aspects of the venue - setting up lawn games, packed dance floor, the new covered area in the back, and so much more. We’ve received such great compliments from our guests! Thank you so much!!!
We loved this venue. It was a great experience. The staff was helpful, professional and friendly. I have nothing but praise for everyone. From our first visit to tour the venue...
to the day we picked all the stuff up after the wedding every interaction with anyone on staff made me happy we chose them for our wedding!
The Valley is an absolutely beautiful and well curated venue, and our guests couldn't say enough great things about it. They have thought of everything, from the bathroom baskets t...
o the 'pinterest' prop room. Plus they have the most adorable mini-donkeys! Their groom's and bride's suites are perfect for getting ready. The Valley staff was kind, responsive, and professional. Our coordinator, Barb, was incredible and so helpful in ironing out all of our details and making our day run so smoothly.
Our wedding vision was more vintage than rustic, and we had the flexibility to make it our own. Plus we loved having the venue for the whole weekend so that we could set everything up on Friday, and leave everything overnight so all we had to do on Saturday was show up. We hosted our rehearsal dinner at the Valley too, which was a great way for wedding party and families to get acclimated to the venue. We all felt very much at home!
I have nothing but great things to say about The Valley at Frutig Farms. Not only is the venue absolutely breath taking, but the entire staff is very accommodating. Our day of coor...
dinators were Kelly and Barb and they made sure the day was seamless. Through out the process I was able to text Barb with any question I had and she got right back to me with the answer. They were able to direct our vendors day of so that we did not have to worry about any of those small details. Our day was PERFECT in every way and I cannot thank the staff at The Valley enough.
MISTY FARMS
We got married at the barn on July 29th, 2017. Our guests were left speechless with the beauty of the property. We received numerous comments saying, “This is the most...
unique wedding venue I have ever been to”….We couldn’t have been happier from the rehearsal the night before to the day of our wedding. The absolute best part of renting this venue is that you have full access to the entire property (including the bridal suite) from Friday to Sunday.
This time allowed us to decorate the barn on Friday (with the tremendous help of Barb) for our rehearsal dinner. Having the rehearsal dinner at the barn turned out to be a great decision because it allowed our bridal party and special guests to enjoy the property more. We did a combined “out of town dinner” so guests who drove a great distance, got to relax and soak in the breathtaking scenery.
The day of the wedding we took “first look photos”. We were lucky enough to have tremendous weather, so we could utilize the beautiful property. We were able to take pictures by the water, in the barn, through the trails, walking up and down the hill (lots of pictures). The reception was beautifully lit by the lights on the tent. Our guests loved to be able to walk around, enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset! The guests also loved playing the outside games/sitting on the porch, and breathing in that fresh air! Another great thing about having the barn till Sunday was our guests got to leave their car overnight (instead of drinking and driving), and were able to pick up their car the next morning.
Barb (Day of Coordinator) was a wonderful help during the entire process. Barb answered all of our emails in a timely fashion, and helped set up everything for the rehearsal dinner and our special day. Barb was very hesitant about me hiring an outside design company (Emerald City Design) for the reception, and seemed unwilling to work with them, at first. However, the day after the wedding she was absolutely thrilled with Emereald City's efficiency and professionalism.
This venue allows you to truly create a unique wedding of your dreams. You get to decide EVERY detail of your big day! The costs do add up though, so try to budget accordingly!
Thank you Barb, and Ed and Kelly Frutig
I recently got married here in September. My now husband and I didn't really look any place else, we knew we wanted to get married @ The Valley. The location was perfect, the own...
ers Ed & Kelly Frutig are amazing and Barb and the staff was top notch. Everyone who attended our wedding said it was the best Wedding they have ever been to. All of our Vendors came off the Frutig Farms Vendor list, and they all were amazing. Please not shy away from this beautiful property. We never had a bad expereince with payment or communication. Book it will be the best wedding venue ever!!!!
Pros: The Valley is a beautiful setting for the wedding and reception; the day of the wedding went seamlessly and just as planned, I didn't have to worry about anything that day.
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Cons: POOR customer service...we felt like a "number" in a pile of other couples getting married at Frutig Farms. On our first meeting was with Ed (one of the owners) to tour the barn. At the meeting time/place no one from Frutig was present, we had to call a few times and finally went to the Misty barn and found them touring another couple, we loved it and set a day anyhow. The second interaction was to drop off a deposit, we arranged a date and time, on arrival no one answered the door, we called and finally was told to leave this large check in the mailbox (which we did not feel comfortable doing). The final meeting with Barb (our wedding coordinator) prior to the wedding, we arrived at the barn and she was not there, we called and she sounded surprised about the meeting. She quickly drove over from the other barn/house for the meeting, only to find that she had no idea who she was meeting with, grabbing the wrong couple's information for the wrong wedding date, we had to wait while she drove back to get ours. To top it off, the day of the wedding my bridesmaids and I arrived to get ready at the venue and Ed (one of the owners) asked who I was and why I was parking in that spot, I had to remind him that I was the bride and was about to get married at the Valley.
If you are willing to deal with disorganization and less-than personalized attention for your wedding, you will get a beautiful wedding at this venue
I only give one star specifically for the beauty of the barn and nothing else. My fiancé and I fell in love with this place and the people (who we thought were genuine) in February...
2017. We had visited the venue and decided to put a 7 day hold on the date of our choosing June 23, 2018 and emailed and received confirmation from co-owner stating my date (June 23, 2018) was reserved. Then when we returned to the venue to sign the contract and place a deposit, with both in-laws present, we were with an employee Barb who apparently has only done a handful of contracts (which we did not know). She was disorganized and not prepared for us. We did not mind because we were excited about the day and were okay with being patient. Then came the contract signing..... I filled out every page except one, which Barb filled out. One page, stated "On this day (blank) 30 days prior to your wedding, the following payments are due:" In which I filled out May 26th. My fiancé and I, along with Barb all signed this page. When finishing the contract Barb said she would leave to go make a copy and when returning she said the printer wasn't working and asked if she could mail it, which I said yes (my mistake). From that point on I never received a contract in the mail, even after calling to check in and remind her. Fast forward to July 2017 when I went to make a deposit and to my surprise they did not have my name listed on June 23 but May 26th... After crying and panicking for several days (waiting for the owner Kelly to get back to me when she could meet in person) we finally had a meeting. During the meeting after presenting her with the emails I had between her husband and I, the contract page that clearly stated the 30 days prior mark of May 26th, and explaining that her employee was at fault she continued to lecture me and state how "this will be a life lesson". She stated that I should've called again to check on the contract (while I have 3 jobs and I am in full-time nursing school). She also said that because the day was double booked she "asked" the other couple if they would move dates and they said no it would be "too hard" so I HAD TO MOVE. All this was infuriating because she acknowledged that I was first, placed my deposit first and that they made the mistake. So none of this made sense. She basically only gave me reasoning saying it would be too hard to have the other couple move because they are out of state (sorry but I did not care - no offense to the other couple). The only option I was left with was to keep Memorial weekend (which was not possible because MOH would not be able to attend) or to have the wedding Sunday on the 24th and I could come rehearse after the wedding ceremony on the 23rd (talk about a slap to the face). I told her that none of those options would work for me as travel arrangements for out of town family had been made, engagement photos taken which included my date, save the dates were purchased, etc... Since then all I have received was my deposit back stating "I could not have a professional relationship with them at they were cancelling our contract". PLEASE learn from this nightmare of a scenario and STAY AWAY. There are other gorgeous barns with people who care more about the money and business side of things. It is not worth the hassle and headache when you are trying to plan this magical event in your life.
Great venue and fantastic staff. Kelly is amazing!
Our wedding took place on July 16, 2016 and I couldn't have imagined a more beautiful venue. Our guests raved about the beauty and uniqueness of this venue. The barns are stunning,...
as well as the outdoor ceremony site. The owners are wonderful and our event coordinator, Barb, was simply amazing! Our day was effortlessly spectacular thanks to this beautiful venue and the people who helped make it possible!
Contact
7650 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI | Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit
Frutig Farms - The Valley