Michigan Winter Venues
Your Winter Wonderland Awaits
Winter in Northern Michigan is a joyous time of year. Snow-capped pines give way to the icy-blue glow of Lake Michigan and the inviting crackle of a warm fire welcomes you to unwind after a long day full of thrilling snow sports.
Come explore the gorgeous natural setting that surrounds each of Boyne’s three Michigan resort destinations and create lasting memories among the rolling hills. Whether you are planning a winter wedding, holiday party, New Years’ celebration, group ski day, a snowy retreat, social events, or an intimate gathering of friends and family, Boyne’s winter venues in Northern Michigan offer something for everyone. Request a proposal and let’s get to work planning an unforgettable resort experience.
Winter at a Michigan Boyne Resort
Winters are a magical time in Northern Michigan. Blankets of fresh snow cover the rolling hills and icicles sparkle in the midday sun creating a spellbinding wonderland around our winter party venues. Spend your days skiing and snowshoeing around Northern Michigan’s mountains and your evening tossing another log on the fire and reminiscing with friends. Your attendees will find plenty of indoor and outdoor adventures and leisurely activities among our three resort properties in Northern Michigan. Here are just a few of our favorite things to do in the winter:
- Skiing and snowboarding
- Sno-go bikes
- Cross-country skiing
- Ice skating
- Sleigh Rides
- Tubing
- Snowshoeing
- Horseback riding
- Fat tire snow mountain biking
- Ziplining
Group Ski Days
Whether you are looking to enjoy a day with your team in the mountains or spend a whole weekend skiing, Boyne Mountain and The Highlands are the perfect destinations for a group ski trip! Combined these two resorts offer 850 skiable acres with 22 lifts covering 113 trails. Ask our winter venues sales team about Boyne’s assortment of group lift tickets, lessons, activities, and room packages.
Creative Winter Experiences
A Boyne experience is unrivaled. During the winter our resorts offer an assortment of creative winter experiences for your guests to discover including
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Ice Skating
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Ziplining
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Horseback Riding
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Snowshoe
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Sleigh Rides
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Skiing & Snowboarding
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SnoGo Bikes
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Tubing
Meetings Slopeside
Escape the dull, gray, cold city for picturesque winter landscapes and first-rate outdoor facilities. Spend your mornings in productive sessions then enjoy afternoons networking as you hit the slopes and enjoy all the amenities of a true ski resort experience. Winter meetings in Northern Michigan combine mission-focused corporate gatherings, conferences, and retreats with exhilarating snowsports and rejuvenating spa treatments. It’s all built-in and under one roof!
Holiday Parties
Why settle for another boring holiday venue when this year you could be rejoicing by a cozy fire after a thrilling day of snow sports? This holiday season treat your employees to a true resort experience! All three of our Northern Michigan resorts offer a variety of festive holiday party venues to choose from, most of which feature beautiful windows that overlook breathtaking views of Lake Michigan or mountainsides. Take the elevator home so that you can truly enjoy the experience!
Winter Wedding Venues
Experience romantic snowy landscapes, lush pine forests, icy rivers, and the warm glow of fireplaces as you embrace each other and say “I do” on your special day. Winters in Northern Michigan transform our resorts into winter wonderlands creating stunning backdrops to exchange your vows and celebrate your love. And if that’s not enough, winter weddings offer more affordable rental pricing and minimum food & beverage discounts compared to ceremonies and receptions held during the traditional wedding season.
Boyne Michigan Resorts in Michigan

Boyne Falls
Boyne Mountain
Since 1963, Boyne Mountain has been Northern Michigan’s favorite winter escape! Groups of five to five hundred have delighted in exploring the resort’s numerous snow sports, modern amenities, and world-class winter party venues.

Harbor Springs
The Highlands
Never pretentious, always welcoming, The newly renovated Highlands is a winter oasis in an ever-changing world. Since 1963, guests have made a tradition of active snow sports, tranquil leisure, and memory building among the rolling hills of Northern Michigan.

Bay Harbor
Inn at Bay Harbor
Rekindle the heritage and style of the great early 20th century Northern Michigan Inns as you enjoy a tranquil winter getaway at the Inn at Bay Harbor. Named in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best, this boutique hotel is located along five miles of pristine Lake Michigan and offers the perfect luxury destination for your winter event!
Winter Catering
At Boyne Resorts, our chef's delight in creating food and beverage experiences that excite even the pickiest of eaters. It all starts with crafting menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients. From there our culinary team works with you to customize your event’s catering to your unique tastes and budget. Boyne’s winter venues have it all providing
- Breakfasts and Brunches
- Grab-and-Go Lunches
- Hors D’oeuvres
- Cocktail Hours
- Buffets
- Formal Dinners
- Late Night Snacks
Bar Services
Our winter party venues offer three alcohol package options with a range of beer, wine, and spirits:
- Hosted Bars Based on Total Consumption
- Hosted Bars Based on Per Person
- Cash Bars
Boyne’s mixologists will work with you to create specialty cocktails and set up unique experiences like hot toddy and hot chocolate stations too.
Winter Accommodations
Why force your guests to drive on dark, snowy highways when they could simply take the elevator home. Your guests will have just a short walk from our winter party venues and easy access to all of our resort amenities and experiences. Boyne’s winter venues in Northern Michigan offer a diverse array of cozy accommodations for your guests to choose from including:
- Hotel Rooms
- Suites
- Townhomes
- Villas
- Cottages
- Cabins
- Vacation Rentals
Discounted lodging rates may be available through our winter venues depending on event size. Talk to your winter venue sales representative for more details.
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Boyne Mountain Resort
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The Highlands
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Inn at Bay Harbor
Winter Venues
Winter Venue |
Resort Location |
Square Footage |
Theatre Capacity |
Reception Capacity |
Matterhorn |
Boyne Mountain |
10,000 |
1,000 |
1,000 |
Blue Room |
The Highlands |
5,297 |
400 |
600 |
Green Room |
The Highlands |
4,361 |
200 |
300 |
Vienna |
Boyne Mountain |
4,310 |
482 |
350 |
Arlberg |
Boyne Mountain |
4,199 |
440 |
300 |
Arlington |
Inn at Bay Harbor |
3,504 |
220 |
250 |
Tailgate Room |
The Highlands |
3,068 |
200 |
250 |
Champions Room |
The Highlands |
2,957 |
200 |
200 |
Clifton |
Inn at Bay Harbor |
1,508 |
85 |
110 |
Graz |
Boyne Mountain |
1,440 |
120 |
120 |
Sagamore Room |
Inn at Bay Harbor |
- |
- |
100 |
Occidental |
Inn at Bay Harbor |
1,200 |
65 |
75 |
Pleasantview Room |
The Highlands |
966 |
60 |
20 |
Aurora |
Boyne Mountain |
937 |
80 |
28 |
Geneva |
Boyne Mountain |
832 |
68 |
50 |
Gene Sarazen Room |
The Highlands |
755 |
48 |
50 |
Victor |
Boyne Mountain |
598 |
40 |
14 |
Ready to Plan an Extraordinary Winter Celebration?
Far from ordinary, but close to home Boyne’s three resort destinations in Northern Michigan are the perfect winter escape for every event without having to travel far. Our winter party venues are within easy driving distance to Detroit, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Chicago, Cleveland, Ann Arbor, and Milwaukee, so you can schedule a winter mountain getaway without having to deal with holiday lines at the airport and winter flight cancellations. Choose from 17 amazing winter venues then work with our events team to build a ski resort experience your guests will cherish for years to come. Contact our winter venues sales team and let’s get to work.