About
Zingerman's Cornman Farms is a multi-award-winning wedding venue, culinary destination, and picturesque farm nestled in the countryside outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan. With sprawling fields, lush gardens, and historic buildings set on 27 acres of pastoral beauty, our estate offers a warm and inspiring atmosphere for celebrations of all kinds.
Our Spaces
Whether the wedding of your dreams is indoor or outdoor, intimate or grand, our estate has stunning spaces that will provide the perfect backdrop to your celebrations.
- The Farmhouse: Our stunning Greek Revival Farmhouse, built in 1834, was redesigned to create the perfect suite of rooms for the modern wedding. The Farmhouse is a warmly welcoming home away from home for your big day. Offering a spacious, serene space with all of the essential elements for you and your wedding party to get ready, the upper level features a dressing room, lounge area, hair and makeup room, and full bathroom. The lower level includes our exhibition kitchen, library with a wood-burning fireplace, two gender-neutral bathrooms, and adjoining dining and living rooms to welcome your family and wedding party throughout the day.
- The Red Barn: An American icon, elevated. Our lovingly restored and modernized Red Barn, built in 1837, featured a stunning gabled roof. Nestled into the landscaped grounds, the Red Barn exudes rustic elegance. Features include heating and air-conditioning, wood-burning fireplaces, a built-in bar, an elevator, and restrooms. The lounge, located on the lower level, features leather seating, a double bar, men's and women's restrooms, a fireplace, and an outdoor patio. The rustic atmosphere provides an ideal space for cocktail hour, dessert, and photos, as well as a getting-ready area for the wedding party. The upper-level loft features beautiful high ceilings with a gabled roof and a large open area for dancing. This space also serves as your alternative ceremony location in inclement weather.
Services Offered
Our venues offer both all-inclusive wedding packages for 2 to 75 guests, always providing exceptional service to the couples hosting their celebrations and ensuring they have everything they need to relax and enjoy their special day. To make each couple’s vision a reality, our professional team of event producers will work closely alongside the couples throughout the planning process.
Catering
In addition to in-house farm-to-table catering for up to 75 guests, our venue works closely with three catering partners: Zingerman’s Roadhouse, Zingerman’s Catering, and Events, and Forte Belanger. Our in-house catering team is led by Cornman Farms' executive chef and co-owner, Kieron Hales. Chef Kieron has traveled the globe, having lived and cooked in 27 different countries. His posts have included the three-star Paul Bocuse in France and Dal Pescatore in Italy, as well as cooking for the British Royal family and three U.S. Presidents.
Location
Just minutes from downtown Ann Arbor, Cornman Farms provides the beauty of the countryside that couples and guests can enjoy as a retreat from the toll of busy schedules. There are plenty of lodging options and local gems for guests to see just ten miles away, and the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is only 36 miles away, making traveling doable for all out-of-town loved one