Wedding and Event Venue
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Sara Anderson
OWNER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (7X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Northern Haus is a rustic country wedding venue located in Sister Bay, WI. Set on a beautiful 30-acre estate in Door County, this property makes a peaceful retreat from hustle and bustle. This venue is available to host milestone events around the year, whether you want a bright and warm summer gathering or a peaceful backdrop for a winter celebration. You can make this setting the destination for your special day with exceptional taste and Midwestern hospitality.
Northern Haus is only a two-minute drive from downtown Sister Bay, and the staff takes pride in being a part of the vibrant community of Door County. This country venue has event spaces and sites to suit a range of celebrations, from the intimate to the grand. Additionally, you can select between several options for outdoor and indoor events. For your ceremony, the Forest Retreat is a secluded private path starting at a covered patio, leading through the tall grass of a meadow and into a peaceful clearing surrounded by trees. A natural ceremony arch, a stone stage, and seating for up to 225 people make this a marvelous ceremony site. Alternatively, the Vaulted Loft makes a wonderful and intimate option if you are getting wed with fewer than 100 guests. For your reception, the Gambrel Room has soaring 36-foot-high ceilings with exposed wood beams, barn doors, three chandeliers, a dance floor area, and a stairway with a grand entry. The Northern Wing has a 24-foot-long bar with space for mingling and seating and six sets of double doors to allow more natural light. The 72-foot by 16-foot covered porch has beautiful meadow views and suits a cocktail hour.
The Northern Haus team understands the importance of your wedding day. These experts will work with you to craft a truly remarkable occasion. Your booking will always include 11.5 hours of exclusive venue use, a one-hour ceremony rehearsal, the use of a Luxury Suite and Prep Quarters, and the use of the Caterers Kitchen.
Woman-owned Business
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Transportation
Awards and Affiliations
7-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2026.2025.2024.+4 more.
Best of Weddings
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Hall of Fame
Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.
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Meet the team
Sara Anderson
Owner
We are overjoyed to welcome you to Northern Haus, and for considering us as the place through which you enter this exciting new chapter of life. Northern Haus is the product of years of dreaming and work towards a singular goal: to celebrate important milestones with unparalleled service and attention to detail. Every corner of our grounds was thoughtfully designed to reflect the distinctive vision of each client - Our modern farmhouse venue features touches of industrial design and a luxurious ambiance to bring your ideas to life. It would be our privilege to assist you on your wedding day!
Reviews
5.0
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Northern Haus is a stunning, fairy-tale venue with beautiful indoor/outdoor spaces and a magical forest ceremony spot. The team is highly professional, responsive, and took care of every detail, making planning stress-free. Day-of coordination was calm, organized, and allowed couples to enjoy the day. Guests raved about the setting; the venue is highly recommended for intimate or larger weddings.Review photos
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Emily H
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5.0
9/03/2024
I feel like I have been waiting two years to write this review with how much I love Northern Haus and how excited we were to have our wedding there. Ever since the day we first tou...
red back in 2022, to the day of our wedding, last Saturday August 24th, 2024, Sara, Nick, and Megan were absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. From our initial meeting and touring of the venue, to the countless calls and emails during the planning process, to the day of coordination, we were always given outstanding service, professionalism, friendliness, and quick responses.
The venue itself is absolutely stunning! You can easily pair your wedding vision with the white barn, vaulted ceilings, and luxurious accommodations. It truly shines when you pull up the front walk, continue through the foyer, to the reception hall, to the gorgeous bar, to the covered porch, all the way up to the ceremony space - so beautiful. Every single detail was thought of and nothing went unnoticed when Sara and Nick built the venue. We had seen the venue being built years ago and could only hope that our wedding could some day be hosted here, and once we pulled up for that first tour, we looked at each other and knew it was the one!
Sara was our day of coordinator and I cannot emphasize enough how incredible she made our day. As the bride who planned literally the entire day and every detail, I did not have one single worry with having Sara and her team in charge. If anything went wrong at all, I had no idea and that is exactly how it should be. The day was smooth, seamless, beautiful, and so well executed, I was thoroughly impressed the whole time.
When you host your wedding with Northern Haus, the team provides a recommended list of vendors to work with, which was very helpful. Professionalism was very important to us when picking vendors, so to know that Sara had a preferred list of vendors with proven track records really made our vendor selection process easy.
If you love Door County, or if you've never been and you want to fall in love with Door County, Northern Haus is the best venue and Sara and Megan are the best team to work with, hands down. I'm so sad our day is over, but I could not imagine it happening anywhere else but at Northern Haus. We can't wait to come back and visit again in the future.
Forest G
5.0
6/23/2026
Northern Haus exceeded every expectation we had for our wedding. The venue is absolutely beautiful, but what truly makes it special is the team behind it. Sara, Nick, Megan, and ev...
eryone at Northern Haus were incredible to work with and made us feel supported throughout the entire process. Their hospitality, attention to detail, and genuine care helped create a day we will cherish forever. We could not recommend Northern Haus more highly!
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Leah L
5.0
6/08/2026
We barely have words to describe much how we love Northern Haus and how much we have enjoyed working with Sara & Megan during the planning process. From our first call to our last,...
we truly felt like the stress was taken from our plate and that every part of our vision would be handled by Sara & Megan with ease. This made the entire planning process stress free and a breeze. Northern Haus itself is absolutely beautiful. The forest retreat exceeded our expectations for an outside ceremony and having indoor/outdoor access during the cocktail hour and reception was perfect! You can tell Megan & Sara really love what they do and they are absolutely in the right field of work. They both went above and beyond to ensure our special day was perfect and it truly was. We would get married here again tomorrow if we could. Northern Haus will be our favorite place and one we will hold dearly until then end of time! <3
Alison C
5.0
11/12/2025
Where to even begin?! We had an absolutely flawless wedding day thanks to Sara, the owner, our day of coordinator, Megan, and the entire staff at Northern Haus. There was not one d...
etail unaccounted for, and we felt so well taken care of the entire day. Beyond just the wedding day itself, the communication and professional were top tier beginning the day we emailed to tour the the venue to the days following the wedding. The venue, the grounds, and the amenities are breathtaking. If I could give Northern Haus 1000 stars, I would. My wife and I could not be more grateful for our experience of having a wedding at Northern Haus.
Dana S
5.0
10/04/2025
Northern Haus was the perfect backdrop for the wedding of our dreams. Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but Northern Haus helped reduce our stress by providing a list of pref...
erred vendors, making it possible to design our perfect day without a wedding planner. The Northern Haus team was incredible throughout the entire process, answering every question, no matter how small or specific. Sara is an expert host and business person; she leads with grace, clarity, and warmth while helping couples prioritize what truly matters to them. On our wedding day, we felt at ease with Megan as our day of coordinator, who anticipated many of our needs. Megan was an absolute delight- so professional, friendly, communicative and calm. We cannot recommend the day of coordination services enough! We were able to fully enjoy our day knowing the Northern Haus team had us covered.
The venue itself is stunning, the perfect blank canvas. The prep quarters and luxury suite were well equipped for getting ready. We got married in the forest retreat, an enchanting space that looks like something out of a fairy tale. So many of our guests raved about the setting, noting it added an extra bit of magic to our ceremony. The outdoor cocktail hour was fun and festive, followed by the perfect indoor reception. The sizable dance floor accommodated over 180 guests lending itself to an absolutely epic dance party. We can’t thank Northern Haus enough for helping our wedding dreams come to life!
Jordan D
5.0
10/02/2025
The coordinators were so nice and wonderful to work with! The venue is absolutely breathtaking—you don’t even need to decorate because it’s already so beautiful. Our ceremony in th...
e forest was peaceful and stunning. Overall, such a great experience!
Megan P
5.0
9/27/2025
We cannot thank Northern Haus enough for the incredible experience we had getting married in September 2025. Not only is the space absolutely stunning, but the planning and communi...
cation throughout the entire process made our wedding day truly perfect. The team was always quick and responsive to our many questions, which allowed us to plan everything on our own and incorporate many special, personalized touches. We relied heavily on the the recommended vendor list, which was a lifesaver in the planning process and every vendor was absolutely phenomenal. The Forest Retreat felt like something out of a fairy tale, cocktail hour on the lawn had such amazing energy, and the space was open, gorgeous, and the perfect blank canvas for our vision. We wanted a space that felt both elevated and relaxed, and Northern Haus delivered exactly that.
We worked with Northern Haus for day of coordination, which was the best decision. Megan was an absolute joy to work with. On the day of, she was calm, kind, organized, and direct—the perfect combination for managing all the logistics. She checked in with us throughout the day, coordinated vendors seamlessly, and helped adjust the schedule so everything aligned with our vision. Her calming presence allowed us to feel present and truly enjoy every moment. We also received so many compliments about how kind and professional the staff were.
Thank you, Northern Haus, for helping us have the happiest day of our lives!
Daniel N
5.0
9/23/2025
One word, WOW! I don’t believe it could have turned out better. Everything was perfect. Thank you both for all your work, you are true professionals! We had multiple comments from ...
guest what a great venue, how well done it was and many said, the best wedding they had ever attended!
Thank you again!
Haley Z
5.0
8/21/2025
Northern Haus was everything we dreamed of & more!!!
We chose their Breeze Wedding package since we wanted a smaller, more intimate wedding and it was exactly what we'd been searc...
hing for. We learned while searching for a venue that not many WI venues offer a true intimate wedding package. After spending sooo much time trying to find an inclusive package that would fit our vision of an intimate day with our favorite people, Northern Haus checked every single box. We wanted a day that felt intentional and centered on our closest people, and Northern Haus made that more than possible for us.
Megan was truly a dream to work with!! From the start she was so personal, easy to talk with, and extremely organized. She helped us customize our package to match our vision perfectly, she was super responsive, answered our questions quickly, met with us ahead of time, and built a detailed timeline for the day of. She helped remind us of the little details we hadn't thought of which made all the difference. She also set up the personal decor and details we brought which looked even better than we imagined. We felt completely at ease knowing she understood our vision. On the day itself, she was such a calming and reassuring presence! She made sure things ran smoothly and she checked in with us just enough to make sure we were feeling good and enjoying ourselves. Megan went above and beyond in every single way and truly cared about our day and experience.
The venue itself is STUNNING. The pictures online are beautiful, but seeing it in person is an entirely different experience. There's a warmth and charm to Northern Haus that pictures just can't capture. Sara and Nick are such kind & wonderful people and they really thought of every single detail when building the venue. The Forest Retreat is breathtaking and feels so magical and intimate. Every preferred wedding vendor we worked with was professional, easy to communicate with, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. It was truly flawless and we left feeling incredibly grateful for our vendor team.
If you're getting married and looking to have a more intimate wedding day, we cannot recommend Northern Haus enough! We'd choose it a thousand times over and can't wait to visit again. Thank you so much to Sara, Nick, & Megan for all that you did to make our day feel so special and memorable! <3
- The Johnsons 07.27.2025
Celia B
5.0
7/28/2025
We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, seamless, and joy-filled day—and we owe so much of that to our ceremony and reception venue, and to Megan, our incredible day-of coord...
inator. The space was absolutely stunning, with every detail feeling intentional, warm, and elegant. It created the perfect backdrop for our celebration.
Megan went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly from beginning to end. Her calm, confident presence gave us total peace of mind, and she handled every behind-the-scenes detail flawlessly so we could be fully present and enjoy every moment. If you’re considering hiring a day-of coordinator, do not hesitate—Megan is a dream to work with and an absolute pro. We truly can't recommend this venue and team enough!
Lindsay C
5.0
7/08/2025
We got married at Northern Haus on June 26th, and it was truly everything we hoped for and more. The venue is absolutely breathtaking — especially in the summer — and the forest re...
treat where we held our ceremony felt like something out of a dream. It was peaceful, magical, and the perfect setting to say “I do.”
The team at Northern Haus was incredible to work with from start to finish. They were organized, responsive, and so thoughtful about every detail. Because of their care and coordination, we were able to fully soak in the day without a single worry.
Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how stunning the venue was, and we couldn’t agree more. If you’re looking for a space that’s both elegant and naturally beautiful, Northern Haus is it. We feel so lucky to have started our forever there.
Helen
5.0
4/04/2025
We had the absolute best experience with Northern Haus in Sister Bay for our wedding! From the very first visit to the wedding day, Sara, Nick, and Megan went above and beyond in e...
very possible way. They are not only incredibly professional, but also some of the kindest and most genuine people you’ll ever meet. You can tell right away that they truly care about making your day everything you dreamed of—and then some.
The venue itself is stunning. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need much decorating because it’s already picture-perfect on its own.
What really set this team apart was their responsiveness and flexibility.. They made us feel completely supported throughout the entire planning process and truly took the stress off our shoulders. Their attention to detail and willingness to help with anything made such a difference in how smooth and perfect our wedding day was.
If you’re looking for a venue that’s not only gorgeous, but run by people who will make your happiness their priority, Northern Haus is it. We couldn’t recommend them more!!
Chase J
5.0
10/22/2024
My husband and I could not be happier with the service, care, consideration, and organization from Sara, Megan and the whole team at Northern Haus.
While we fell in love with the...
venue right away, for its location in Sister Bay, architectural aesthetics, capacity for indoor and outdoor event spaces (all of which met and exceeded expectations), it was really the planning team that left such a great impression. They were always prompt when answering our questions, whether it was 9 months out or 9 days. They were incredibly detail orientated every step of the way, which gave us the reassurance that all would go according to plan, and that we’d be well cared for.
We ambitiously coordinated a whole wedding guest group photo, organized by color of the guests’ clothing. On the day of, with Sara as our day-of coordinator with the help of Megan, they rose to the challenge of herding all of our guests into place to achieve a result that exceeded my and my husband’s expectations! We couldn’t have pulled it off without them.
We’ll have the best memories from our wedding day to hold onto, and we thank Northern Haus and the team for gifting that to us!
Heather W
5.0
10/12/2024
The dreamiest venue with the kindest staff and the attention to detail is evident the moment you step foot on to the property. We would recommend Northern Haus to anyone looking f...
or an exceptional venue that will make your special event a dream come true!
Nina E
5.0
9/24/2024
I would recommend Northern Haus venue and their team to anyone looking for their dream wedding location. The venue is beautiful and our guests could not stop raving about the long ...
bar, the ceremony space, and the atmosphere. We chose Northern Haus because you can tell the venue is especially curated for weddings and special events, and not a building used for something else that got repurposed to hold weddings. No detail is overlooked - there was space for everything we wanted to make it feel like OUR perfect day. We don't feel like we had to compromise on anything we truly wanted - it was all there for us.
I also recommend having Sara and/or Megan as your wedding coordinator. Sara worked with us on every detail and she is a specialist - the space, the flow, the options for the venue were all laid out simply for us to pick and choose or customize as we wanted. We knew she had experienced so many weddings and events so she had great advice and input on how to make our vision actually work. Even with all the events she has coordinated, I could tell she really cared about me, my family, my husband, and our day.
Thanks NH for making our dream a reality. Best day ever!
Kendra H
5.0
9/03/2024
I cannot recommend The Northern Haus enough! Our wedding day was truly magical, and it was all thanks to the impeccable service and attention to detail provided by both the venue.
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From the moment we toured The Northern Haus, we knew it was the perfect place for our special day. The venue itself is breathtaking, with stunning backdrops at every angle. The staff at The Northern Haus were incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of the venue was perfect.
Our day of coordinator Megan made our day exceptional. Her expertise and professionalism were evident from our initial meeting. Megan was a great at managing every detail, from coordinating with vendors to ensuring that our timeline was followed. She allowed us to fully enjoy our day without any stress or worry. Megan anticipated our needs and addressed any issues before we even knew they existed, making the day run smoothly and effortlessly.
Our guests are still raving about the beautiful setting and how seamlessly everything came together. Thanks to The Northern Haus and Megan, our wedding was everything we had dreamed of and more. If you’re looking for a venue and coordinator who will make your wedding day truly unforgettable, look no further. We are forever grateful for their incredible work and couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Thank you for making our wedding day the perfect celebration of our love.
- The Lyons
Sonja P
5.0
8/05/2024
Sara, Megan, and the entire Northern Haus team exceeded our expectations with their service. From quick email responses, to being flexible on unique details we had, to helping our ...
day flow so smooth. It was a joy to work with Northern Haus! Plus, the VENUE😍 Absolutely STUNNING. Many thanks for making our day the best.
Emily P
5.0
6/24/2024
If I could give them a 100 stars I would! We just watched our wedding video for the first time since we got married last October, and it brought us right back to the most perfect d...
ay at Northern Haus. There were so many amazing experiences throughout our day and not a bit of stress thanks to our amazing coordinators Sarah and Megan. They always made sure we were enjoying ourselves and had everything we needed, they managed our vendors without a single hiccup, and Nick even went out to grab a last minute second round of espresso martinis for our dream espresso martini tower. The venue is so beautiful and clean, and the forest retreat was such a dream for our ceremony. Their trolley is super fun and was such a treat for our guests as a shuttle! I can’t recommend Northern Haus enough and the day of coordination services are a must!
Megan O
5.0
5/27/2024
I worked with Sara, Megan, and the Northern Haus Team for a bride's recent wedding. As the wedding coordinator (Moments By Motto), I found it so incredibly easy to work with Sara a...
nd Megan. They had quick communication via email related to planning leading up to the wedding. On the rehearsal day, they met me to give a tour of Northern Haus so I could familiarize myself with the space. Then, on the day of, they went above and beyond to help with anything I needed from them - from providing extra tables and an extension cord when requested, to turning on the AC in the bridal suite, to providing the best service at the main and satellite bar throughout the evening. Their team is wonderful, and the venue itself is absolutely stunning! If you are on the fence about booking and working with them - you won't be disappointed. The service and amenities are incredible and I would love to work with them again for any future couples! (:
Robby K
5.0
2/23/2024
A 5-star experience from start to finish, we cannot say enough good things about Northern Haus and their staff!
My wife Stephanie and I got engaged in Door County which immediatel...
y cemented it as a place near and dear to our hearts for the rest of our lives. When the wedding planning started, we knew we wanted to get married in Door Country and our search for a venue began. It was immediately apparent that there was only one venue that could deliver on our expectations, Northern Haus.
The owners, Sara & Nick were outstanding! They made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped foot inside the venue for a tour. Throughout the planning process, they were engaged with each of our vendors (photographers, videographers, caterers, DJ, etc.) to ensure a seamless event from start to finish. As most people will tell you, your wedding day flies by, and before you know it, a year of planning has come to an end. We wanted to be fully immersed in our day without allowing the stress of execution to take up a single moment, and thanks to Sara, Nick, and the staff at Northern Haus, that was truly possible.
We highly recommend engaging Sara as your day of coordinator, because who better to manage the details of the wedding, than the owner herself? She did not miss a beat. As soon as our ceremony ended and photos began, my wife's shoe broke. Sara was immediately on top of it with the bridesmaids to get another set of shoes for her. In addition to another set of shoes, she even came back with drinks and assured us that everything was going smoothly at the cocktail hour!
The venue sits on a huge lot and boasts a beautiful sprawling landscape that makes the ideal backdrop for your wedding photos. No matter what time of year you decide to get married, you will not be disappointed.
If you are looking for a venue that captures the inviting, warm, and quaint charm of a farm-style outdoor wedding without sacrificing the modern elegance of any city venue in the country, look no further than Northern Haus.
Kaytlin H
5.0
11/26/2023
Sara and her team were very gracious hosts and the venue is one-of-a-kind in a beautiful area. Unlike anything else in Door County for a modern and luxury wedding experience.
Mary O
5.0
11/02/2023
Wow, what an incredible team and beautiful venue. From the first email, Sara was attentive and extremely detailed oriented. She ensured planning a wedding from Chicago with zoom me...
etings was achievable and she went above and beyond. Sara ensured every single need of ours was met, including having our favorite Irish Cider there. Megan and Sara coordinated our wedding and they were amazing. They went above and beyond and could not have asked for a more beautiful place to get married.
Alyssa C
5.0
10/23/2023
Our wedding day was simply the best day of our lives and Northern Haus was a huge part of that reason! Our day of coordinator, Megan, was an amazing help to make everything perfect...
! She always came by to check on us throughout the night. Sara and her husband are so kind and helped us during our day as well. We are so blessed that we got to spend our wedding day at this beautiful venue. Everything was absolutely perfect and we will always recommend anyone to get married here!
Morgan T
5.0
10/14/2023
We booked Northern Haus about 2 years before our wedding date sight unseen and it was the best decision we could have possibly made for our wedding! Sara and Megan were absolutely ...
amazing to work with. They’re kind, helpful, informative and so so organized. The venue is gorgeous and a perfect blank canvas to transform it into whatever you want. The bridal suite is also gorgeous!
We received so many compliments on our venue from the guests and we had a perfect night. I highly recommend also using their trolley services as well as day of coordination services.
Thank you Sara, Megan, and Northern Haus as a whole for making our day more perfect than we could have dreamed.
Maddie T
5.0
9/28/2023
Words cannot even begin to describe how amazing our wedding day was at Northern Haus. Sara, Nick, Megan and the whole team were a blessing to work with! We would get married a mill...
ion times if it meant we had the opportunity to work with them again. It was sincerely the best day of our lives, from the stunning venue, the kind team, to the amazing service. Everyone told me that wedding planning would be stressful, but they took the stress away, and the day went so smoothly! At no point during the planning process did I feel any sense of worry or doubt, as Sara and Megan were so communicative and helpful from day one. Northern Haus provides a preferred vendor list for clients, and after booking with several of them, it’s easy to see why they are preferred. We felt so taken care of on the day – all of the staff were constantly checking in on us. Megan was so sweet throughout the day, always making sure we felt at home. Nick and the bar team were talented mixologists and the drinks were phenomenal – the amount of trips made to the bar by our guests made it apparent. Todd, our golf cart driver went above and beyond for both us and our guests and made sure that we rode back to the reception area in comfort (and style!) after family photos. We received so many compliments on how hospitable the team was, how beautiful the venue was and how much our guests enjoyed the day. Not to mention how gorgeous the forest retreat was where we had our ceremony, so spacious yet intimate at the same time. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would! Thank you, Northern Haus!
Melissa S
5.0
8/16/2023
Northern Haus was truly the most beautiful spot for a wedding inside and outside. Every detail was immaculate. The views are breathtaking. Sara, Nick, Megan, and all the other staf...
f were amazing to work with and made our day absolutely seamless. They made us feel special and made sure we enjoyed our day. Our experience there was one of a kind and we will never be able to thank them enough for the hosting us. They made our wedding dreams come true.
Megan M
5.0
8/15/2023
Northern Haus is the best!!! I could never accurately put into words how special this place is, but here goes nothing:
I grew up going to Door County each summer and always had a p...
ipe dream of getting married here. When I got engaged in March 2022, I booked Northern Haus almost immediately without ever having seen it in person. There was something about its natural beauty that just made me know that it was where my husband and I were meant to get married.
I didn't actually see the venue in-person until the day before my wedding at my rehearsal, but you would have no idea because of the amazingly helpful owners, Sara and Nick, and staff, Megan, who helped you feel like a part of the Northern Haus family from the moment you first make contact with them. I worked with Sara and Megan extensively throughout the 16 or so months of my wedding planning, and they were the most knowledgeable, thoughtful, and patient people to work with. They helped me to understand the space, encouraged my ideas, and supported me through the millions of questions I had along the way. I also need to note how incredibly helpful Northern Haus’ preferred list of vendors is – I could not have planned our wedding from California without this list. We used so many of their preferred vendors and all of them exceeded our expectations!
On the day of the wedding, I would not have been able to be stress-free if it weren’t for Sara being my Day Of Coordinator. She felt like another friend to me that day – someone who was looking out for me and my happiness every step of the way. She also has an amazing ability to troubleshoot, but not involve you in anything that might cause you unnecessary stress. She made the day feel so incredibly smooth every step of the way. Some other highlights of the day included bar carts with beer and wine for our guests as they arrived for the ceremony, Sara’s truly unreal ability to read a weather forecast and figure out the perfect time for us to squeeze in our outdoor ceremony before it started to rain, the rainbow that came out after said rain (I know Northern Haus didn’t necessarily make the rainbow happen but also maybe they did? they’re that amazing), nonstop dancing during the reception, and so much more.
To put it simply, our wedding day was the best day of my life. I know people say this all the time, but I really feel that Northern Haus helped to ensure that it was the best day of my life. Sara, Nick, and Megan are all such amazing professionals who truly care about the happiness and success of their clients. If you are in search of truly a dream venue with the very best people, you can’t beat Northern Haus!
Paige R
5.0
8/07/2023
My now husband and I booked NH about two years ago. The first time we saw the venue in person was the day of our wedding, July 29, 2023. The NH team made the planning process so ea...
sy and fun. Sara and Nick are so well organized with every detailed laid out for you during the planning process. Having their preferred vendor list gave us so many options to personalize our wedding day to represent us. Sara and Nick were there upon arrival on our wedding day and made us feel right at home. Everything about NH is breathtaking beautiful. It is a classically simple venue that creates a gorgeous ambiance all on its own. We felt so lucky that we could enjoy their amazing space with our loved ones.
We also had Megan as our Day of Coordinator. Megan was also amazing in the planning process, giving her expertise and helping make our visions a reality. She helped us make the day so smooth and calm, allowing us to take time to truly celebrate us. Things like making sure we had drinks and appetizers before our grand entrance to setting our some of decor so beautifully-we couldn’t be happier that she led us through the best day of our lives!
Overall we are so grateful for our experience with NH. They exceeded our expectations of what we hoped for our wedding day. It was truly more than we could have asked for. We can’t wait to visit in the future.
Stephanie J
5.0
7/24/2023
Choosing to get married at Northern Haus in June of 2023 was the easiest decision we made after we got engaged. We cannot say enough great things about the venue, experience and am...
azing team. Sara, Nick and Megan went above and beyond in accommodating our vision and making it come to life. Throughout the planning process they were professional, attentive and so helpful in guiding our vision. When searching for a venue for our wedding, we were looking for something modern and neutral with a lot of natural light but also maintained the charm of Northern Door County we love so much. Northern Haus checked all of our boxes with the gorgeous minimal outdoor ceremony space, and a large high ceiling space to host our reception. We also love a built in 'plan b' ceremony space if the weather on our wedding day wasn't in our favor :) We were lucky enough to have Sara as our day of coordinator and she made the process easy which allowed us to truly enjoy planning but also feel like guests at our own wedding! During our planning process we utilized the carefully curated preferred vendor list which gave us a lot of amazing local vendor options to look into and help our wedding day come to life. We had a fabulous experience and getting married at Northern Haus was truly a dream. We cannot recommend this venue and team enough!
Kathleen M
5.0
7/24/2023
Perfection! We had my daughter's wedding at Northern Haus July 8th. My daughter signed on sight unseen and when we visited, we weren't disappointed. Sara was a dream as was Megan. ...
You couldn't ask for a better "host" and one can see the pride her and her husband Matt take in their venue. Nothing is overlooked. The bar inside the space is a "wow" when you walk in. There is just enough beautiful detail to be a backdrop for your vision on your special day! She attended to our every need at the reception. Always coming around and asking if everything was o.k., did we need anything. Our guests loved the space as it is so unique. The outside area is perfect for cocktails and gives guests another space to hang out in. Bravo for creating an absolutely beautiful venue. Much success in continuing to create such special, beautiful memories for every guest you are hosting on a most special day in their lives! Thank you!
Amanda S
5.0
7/03/2023
Our wedding day was an absolute fairytale, and we owe it all to the incredible team and venue at Northern Haus. Sara, Nick, and Megan were simply outstanding. From our initial pla...
nning meetings to the day of the event, they were professional, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure every detail was taken care of. Their expertise and experience were evident throughout the entire process, and they seamlessly handled everything, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our wedding day. Whether outside or inside, the venue is the most perfect place to capture your special moments. We cannot recommend this venue enough!
Alexis D
5.0
6/19/2023
Beautiful setting , great communication , could not have asked for a better place to get married. This was my second wedding , we were both in our 40s and invited children. Eve...
ryone had a great time . We used the yard games , s’mores for kids.
Everyone drove 5 hours to get here and this was well worth it!
Sara, the owner was a great communicator and the best day of coordinator !
Dayna J
5.0
6/05/2023
Oh, Northern Haus! Where to even begin with you! A few years ago, my boyfriend (at the time) and I knew we wanted to get married in “our special place” of Door County. The only pro...
blem was, the perfect venue did not exist. Fast forward to 2019, and the venue of our dreams was born. After our engagement in 2021, the first part of our wedding we just knew was where it would be. We signed on the venue before even seeing it, and we are so happy we did. From that moment forward, Sara, Nick, and Megan have truly been a dream to work with. I’ve never met a more professional, kind, and helpful trio! From their superior preferred vendor list, to never ending accommodations, they made our wedding planning experience incredible from day one. I feel so lucky we were able to host our dream wedding at Northern House this past Memorial Day Weekend. Everything about the whole weekend was a dream come true, especially the venue. We enjoyed the most genuine and meaningful 30 minutes of our lives in the Forest Retreat…that is a part of the day we will cherish forever. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour outside, followed by a beautiful reception inside. Every part of it was amazing, but the fact that we found a venue that truly had everything in one place was the Door County “cherry” on top of our special day. Sara, Nick, Megan, and Northern Haus…we just LOVE you! They have multiple weddings a season, a month, and a weekend, but they truly made us feel like their only bride & groom every step of the way. It was a feeling we will always cherish. Thank you for making our dreams come true!
Becca Z
5.0
12/24/2022
Nick & Sarah went above and beyond of our wedding in November 2022. It all started when my now husband reached out to Sarah to book a tour in August of 2021. In that exchange my ...
husband told Sarah that he is planning on proposing on site during our tour. At the time of the tour - Sarah was extremely welcoming and making it feel like we were apart of the Northern Haus family even before we were engaged!
After the engagement happened Sarah helped us secure one of the last Saturday dates left in 2022. Within 30 minutes of being engaged we had a venue and a date. Sarah then shared the client portal with us which made the whole planning process so easy! I hear horror stories of wedding planning from many people and ours was a breeze! The only way I would want to plan another wedding is if I do it with Nick and Sarah.
The day of the event everything was perfect. We unfortunately had to move what was supposed to be an outdoor ceremony inside due to a mini hurricane in November, but to no avail it was just as amazing! You would have never of guessed it was not our original plan. From getting ready in the Bridal suit & groom quarters to bar service and random odds and ends - we cannot say anything bad about Northern Haus, and would recommend them to anyone!
Thank you to Northern Haus for welcoming us prior to booking our wedding and giving us an amazing venue to host our friends and family in a life long memory!
Lexie H
5.0
12/22/2022
Oh gosh where to even start with this beautiful place.. Northern Haus is truly a piece of heaven on earth. If anyone knows Sister Bay, (like our family, who has been coming up to S...
ister Bay for nearly over 100 years) one would say it’s nothing short of magical. One cannot compare it to any other place on Earth, and the same could be said about Northern Haus.
Northern Haus encapsulates and reflects everything we love about Door County: its angelic beauty, simplicity, and charm. Our wedding day was nothing short of pure elegance and absolute perfection because of Northern Haus. Our photos demonstrate how gorgeous not only the venue, but the nature around Northern Haus is. Simply magical locations surround Northern Haus, like the swaying grasses and wildflowers in the wind, the aesthetic crisp white barn on the outside, and rustic yet modern design on the inside. It makes for spectacular photos that will be the talk for years to come. Northern Haus gave us everything and MORE for our wedding day and EXCEEDED our expectations.
One of the many aspects of the venue our guests loved was THE BAR. There are not many wedding venues where guests can sit and stand around a full service bar, offering speciality drinks, a loo of alcohol choices, and top notch bartender service. On top of that the glassware that is provided within the bar package is absolutely beautiful and will fit any brides anesthetic wishes. Additionally, our guests loved the indoor-outdoor open space during cocktail hour. It gave people flexibility to to mingle around and explore everything that Northern House has to offer. Our guests could not get over how stunning this venue was.
When my husband and I toured Northern Haus for the first time we knew the moment we walked in those doors that this place was something special. It gave you “that feeling.” And “that feeling” on our wedding day is what made it feel like we were living in a real life fairy tail. We feel so blessed that we had the opportunity for Northern Haus to host our wedding day.
Sara and her husband were nothing short of amazing. Seamless organization that Sara has in place that makes the planning process stress-free. It was one less thing that my husband and I needed to worry about knowing that Northern Haus was so accommodating, reachable, and unchallenging.
Northern Haus will always hold a special place in our heart, and for years to come we cannot wait to share the beauty that it gave us for our wedding day. Undeniably mystical, and angelic. Thank you, thank you, thank you for giving us a piece of heaven that will be in our hearts forever.
-The Herds
Rachel L
5.0
11/11/2022
We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about the Northern Haus and staff. When looking for a venue we were looking for a place that had a lot of natural light, minimal/modern ...
look, but still getting the charm of the great Wisconsin north woods we grew up in. I knew immediately after seeing and meeting with Sara, this was the spot! Sara makes things very easy to plan with a compete vendor list, customizable packages, and a large list of rental options to complete your day. We used Sara for our day of coordination and things went perfectly, even having to make a last minute change to move the ceremony inside due to weather. Sara and her team made things seamless and were very accommodating the entire day! We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to get married in such a beautiful location and highly recommend the Northern Haus for any big day!
Cate D
5.0
11/08/2022
Oh my goodness, where to begin?! For starters, Northern Haus is one of the most magical and beautiful venues in Wisconsin. If you love nature and want a location with a picturesque...
backdrop, Northern Haus is it. We had the most beautiful, perfect fall day for our wedding. I couldn't have dreamed up something more stunning.
Perfect venue and location aside, Sara and the entire Northern Haus staff are a dream to work with. Sara was such a huge help with the entire planning process, went above and beyond what many other venues provide. There was support at every turn from vendor recommendations, rehearsal dinner suggestions, to day of help. I would give Sara and Northern Haus a thousand stars if I could. There is no more perfect place for a wedding than Northern Haus.
Michael L
5.0
10/10/2022
Sara and her team were absolute rockstars from start to finish! Everything was perfect for our special day, from the professionalism of the staff to the cleanliness and beauty of t...
he facilities. They made us feel like it was our special day! Thank you all so much.
Katie C
5.0
9/11/2022
We had an absolutely AMAZING wedding at Northern Haus. The venue is breathtaking. Sara was so kind and kept the day running smoothly. Even when we got rained out she had a plan B a...
nd it still turned out so beautiful for our indoor ceremony. Matt and I will cherish this day for the rest of our lives!
Natalie T
5.0
8/23/2022
We cannot recommend Northern Haus enough. We had a vision of our wedding being bright, cheerful, beautiful, and lots of fun. Northern Haus and Sara over delivered. Seeing the natu...
ral beauty and the wildflowers surrounding the already amazing venue and seeing our friends/ family playing bags, laughing, kiddos running around, and everyone toasting to love was unforgettable. This venue captures everything we have always loved about Door County and it was so clear that we were Sara’s top priority. The day could not have gone better and we will always be thankful that our biggest day was at such an incredible venue with the support of the best staff to help make our vision come true.
N+J
Kelle P
5.0
7/30/2022
After touring Northern Haus & meeting with Sara & her husband, I knew that NH was “the one.” My fiancé was unable to tour the venue with me & did not see the venue until our weddin...
g day. We truly could not have asked for a better place to have our wedding – it was absolutely perfect. The venue itself is stunning – the perfect blend of country meets modern-farmhouse-industrial-chic. The expansive property offers an intimate outdoor ceremony space; a beautiful back porch & yard for socializing, yard games, & a bonfire pit; and the natural beauty surrounding the venue is perfect for photos.
Sara was so wonderful to work with. She is very much a part of the community in Sister Bay & provided a list of recommended vendors to work with. Sara is extremely organized & responded to all of my questions/ concerns promptly, which is huge in terms of reducing the stress of planning a wedding from out of state. Sara was very willing to help with anything we needed to ensure our wedding day was perfect.
Both Sara & her husband were present at the venue throughout our day to ensure things ran smoothly, which truly meant a lot. At the same time, the staff & bartenders at NH were second to none – so kind & friendly to our guests. Our friends & family cannot say enough good things about Sara & her husband, the staff, & NH itself. It truly is a dream venue & we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to have their wedding in Door County.
Nick J
5.0
5/15/2022
Awesome place, I’m from Door County and know the place inside and out and this is by far the nicest venue up there.
Ann Marie R
5.0
2/19/2022
What an amazing experience we had at Northern Haus!!! We got married there in November and all we have heard since then from our guests is how it was the most beautiful, picturesqu...
e venue they have been to and I couldn’t agree more. My fiancé and I got engaged in October 2020 and found Northern Haus and Sara shortly after. I can’t tell you the amount of stress and wedding planning struggles we avoided because of Sara’s creativity, flexibility, and enthusiasm for every change I made (and there were a lot!) We hired Sara for day of coordination and I think it was one of the best choices we made for the wedding. Everything was so seamless. The room was set up to perfection, and Sara was willing and excited to incorporate any personal touch we wanted to use. She also had such amazing ideas for our floor plan, table settings, and flow of the reception. We had over 200 people and everything went off without a hitch thanks to Sara and her team. We cannot recommend Northern Haus enough!!
Kalyn G
5.0
11/11/2021
My husband and I had the most perfect wedding day at Northern Haus in Sister Bay. The second we got engaged we emailed Sara for availability and Sara quickly accommodated us for Au...
gust 2021. Northern Haus provides you with a lengthy vendors list that makes the wedding planning seamless. Sara is very quick to email back throughout the entire process with suggestions and advice while planning. We also added the day of coordination service, which we HIGHLY recommend doing this. Sara took all of the stress and worries off of our plate, and allowed my MOH and mom to enjoy the day with me as well. She took complete control to make sure the day was perfect and vendors were all in place. I can’t imagine anything that could have been better, the venue is so stunning and the forest retreat is even more beautiful than pictures can capture. Thanks to all of the Northern Haus crew for making our wedding day even better than we could have imagined.
Matt K
5.0
11/11/2021
Our experience with Northern Haus was absolutely perfect. First off, the venue is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Pictures can’t quite do it justice; you have to get out and see it! We ha...
d so many of our guests tell us throughout the day how beautiful the location was. Between the outdoor ceremony space and the barn, it was an absolute dream venue for us. On top of that, the staff was fantastic! Sara & Nick are such a welcoming couple and make you feel comfortable right away. Sara was extremely responsive throughout the entire process and went above and beyond helping us with all aspects of planning. We are so lucky we decided to get married here. There was something so magical about having a weekend up in Door County with all of our family and friends and this venue was everything we could have asked for to make that happen. I will recommend Northern Haus to anyone I can!
Nicole S
5.0
10/07/2021
My, now, husband and I got married at the Northern Haus on September 30, 2021! We literally booked this venue without even touring it because we were beyond impressed with their so...
cial media presence and transparency on their website. We were drawn to this venue because it seemed like the perfect combination of everything we could have wanted. An outdoor space with seating and arch provided and the indoor space furnished, open, welcoming, modern and accommodating.
Let me just state that my husband and I live about 3 hours away from this space and as I mentioned - we had never seen it in person. Sara was responsive and organized and we decided to recruit her as our Day of Coordinator. If you go to the venue without taking advantage of this service - you're shorting yourself! We could not have been more blessed to have Sara there as a calming influence guiding the day along and taking things as they came!
Our whole event from the start of planning to the end of the night and beyond has been truly remarkable and unforgettable! The outdoor and indoor spaces are clean and unique to your day with a floor plan you get to customize! We had beautiful wood tables provided to us and a special entrance from their upstairs loft area. Our guests also took FULL advantage of their champagne wall and bar services.
We loved working with Sara and the entire staff and would most certainly recommend them to anyone looking to host their wedding there!
Jeremy D
5.0
8/30/2021
My partner and I had our first date at Peninsula State Park in Door County. When we were looking for a space to host our informal, summer camp-themed reception, we found (and quick...
ly fell in love with) Northern Haus.
The modern farmhouse surrounded by fields of wildflowers was the perfect setting for our celebration. Thanks to the helpful vendor list, we found a live band, The Milbillies, to play bluegrass music. Door Country Creamery helped out with cheese/charcuterie, as well as the most delicious s'mores gelato. And McEvoy's Culinaria grilled out for our guests. Northern Haus even arranged outdoor games and actual s'mores, which our younger guests loved.
Sara and Nick will help you transform your vision into a reality. They will take the stress out of the process and make it memorable and enjoyable. On top of that, they are incredible people!
Jacqueline H
5.0
8/09/2021
I really don't even know where to start on all the incredible things I can say about Northern Haus and owners Sara and Nick. Initially seeing the venue online, obviously its insane...
ly gorgeous; a beautiful outdoor ceremony space, the cutest covered patio and fire pit set up, drop dead bar area and what the heck even accommodations for both our girls and guys to get ready (like amazing accommodations!!!!) All of these things that made us initially fall in love with Northern Haus became nothing compared to the actual experience we had with Sara and Nick through the year + of planning and day of experience. Upon my first inquiry and probably until the end of time, Sara will be and was so responsive and helpful with any request or question we had. There were so many things I wouldn't have ever even thought of when it came to planning a wedding, but it didn't matter, because they had it ALL covered. We had switches to guest counts, additional drinks added to our package, a scramble until the morning of to decide if we would move the ceremony indoors because of the rain and they handled it all with such grace and professionalism. Our wedding day was an absolute dream, the team there really makes you feel special and calm, like it's your best friends handling your wedding and they want to make sure everything goes perfectly. We could not possibly be happier that we chose Northern Haus as our venue, it along with Sara and Nick are in our hearts forever.
Brianna Y
5.0
8/08/2021
The setting of our DREAM wedding! All of our guests raved about how gorgeous this venue was. We used the outdoor ceremony space (Forest Retreat) and our ceremony truly looked like ...
something out of a fairytale. This venue was perfectly designed to be the most beautiful canvas for your vision to come together on. Sara and Nick were so kind and friendly and worked closely with us to create our perfect day. We had Sara as our Day of Coordinator and the day went so, so smoothly. I know we owe it all to her outstanding talent and organization. While my bridesmaids and I were preparing for the ceremony in the gorgeous Luxury Suite, I had time to truly relax with my closest friends and family while Sara coordinated set-up and deliveries with my other vendors. She handled details I wouldn't even have known to cover and made the day such a breeze. The venue's sprawling property also made our portraits super simple. Everywhere you turn on the property is a new and gorgeous photo setting, so far we have only received a sneak peak from our photographer but every photo so far is stunning! Not to mention, the venue's setting in Sister Bay made for such a fun weekend for all of our guests. Everyone loved exploring the charm of Door County's boutique shops, unique restaurants, and wineries on the coast of Lake Michigan. So many of our guests told us they had never visited Door County before but would certainly be back. Thank you Sara and Nick for helping us create the wedding of our dreams!!
Logan B
5.0
7/29/2021
My now wife knew from the moment that she walked into Northern Haus for an art showing that she was going to get married there. Because of COVID in 2020 dates for 2021 were going f...
ast. Sara was excellent and transparent in the open dates we were able to book 7/17/2021 over a year in advance (before we were even engaged). The event order is a great tool, because it gives you all the options and costs to let you customize your wedding to your liking. The pricing was a little bit of a shock at first, but after the event I wouldn't have changed a thing. I'm a big believer in paying up for quality and customer service and that is exactly what Sara and Nick provide.
Set up was easy because you don't have to do much to spruce up the natural beauty of the venue. We had our ceremony out back in the woods on a perfect 77 degree sunny day and it was gorgeous. Mature trees offer plenty of shad for one side of the benches in the afternoon for the guests to sit in. I would recommend the golf cart service for the trail, especially for older guests.
The bartenders were polite and efficient. The alcohol minimum was a little confusing to us at the beginning but Sara worked with us to minimize it as much as we could as we aren't big drinkers.
The brides prep room is absolutely perfect, plenty of room with plenty of mirrors and counterspace. The grooms room is significantly smaller, but has a sink, mirrors, fridge and TV.
Overall, we cannot think of a single thing that we would have changed besides slowing the night down. We didn't want it to end.
Thank you Sara and Nick for making Chelsea's wedding dreams come true!
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