General Event Space
| Maximum Capacity: 250
Kirkbride Hall is an event venue located in Traverse City, Michigan. Part of a 132-year-old estate, Kirkbride Hall is a stunning, cathedral-like banquet hall with arched ceilings and stained-glass windows that are reminiscent of classic European architecture. Kirkbride Hall's historic charm acts as a picturesque backdrop for both wedding ceremonies and receptions, as well as meetings, exhibits and more.
Facilities and Capacity
With accommodations for receptions up to 160 guests, Kirkbride Hall is an ideally intimate Northern Michigan venue. Possible ceremony venues include Kirkbride Hall and the Historic Front Lawn, home to the largest arboretum in Northern Michigan. Other outdoor ceremony locations around the estate are available depending on the size of the ceremony.
Services Offered
Kirkbride Hall offers a variety of event services:
On-Site Venue Manager
Customizable LED Interior Lighting
Outside Vendors Allowed
Complimentary On-Site Parking
Wireless Internet
Wheelchair access
Outside vendors are warmly welcomed and Kirkbride’s helpful, friendly staff will provide clients with recommendations for the best vendors in Northern Michigan. With the ability to hand-select vendors, the possibilities for a personalized event at Kirkbride Hall are endless!
Other Services
In addition to the services mentioned above, Kirkbride hall provides several wedding decor items such as:
Tables
Chairs
Ivory Overlay Linen
Dance Floor
Accommodations
A large 3 bedroom loft located directly above Kirkbride Hall is available for couples to rent, based on availability. Kirkbride Suite is a 2,700 square foot, two-level retreat that can sleep up to 10 people. Message Kirkbride Hall for more information on renting the suite.
History
Kirkbride Hall is a newly restored event venue brimming with rich history in both place and name. Built between the years 1883 and 1885, Kirkbride Hall was the chapel of the former Northern Michigan Asylum. The grand estate that was built to be a sanctuary for the mentally ill is today reborn as The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, a thriving economic center and residual community that melds old-world, historic charm with cosmopolitan vitality. While still maintaining modern elegance, Kirkbride Hall’s history of being a chapel makes it a venue that effortlessly blends tradition and innovation. Kirkbride is the perfect venue for creating an unforgettably unique wedding filled with the classic romance of arched ceilings and stain glass windows.
Location
Over the last twelve years, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons has received national and international press for its unique story of rebirth and renewal into a mixed-use neighborhood. It is one of the largest historic preservation sites in the world. The Village is a community unto itself with residents, businesses, boutique shops, a winery, brewery, and bakery. Among the over a hundred businesses on-site, there are several wedding vendors including a wedding planner, florist, photographer, wedding dress shop, audio visual production company and more! Surrounding The Village are hundreds of acres of parkland, historic barns, a botanical garden, and miles of hiking trails.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Banquet - 10 per
Capacity: 160 People
Banquet - 8 per
Capacity: 160 People
Chevron - 18"
Capacity: 160 People
Classroom - 18"
Capacity: 160 People
Reception
Capacity: 250 People
Theater
Capacity: 240 People
U-Shape
Capacity: 50 People
Amenities
- Dance Floor
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
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Floor Covering:
carpet
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Floor Number:
2
Check out our new outdoor pavilion available to rent for your next private event. Steps away from cafes, bakeries, winery, brewery and restaurants, this spot is ideal for corporate lunches, happy hours and wedding cocktail hours or intimate receptions. Includes sound system, tables and access to electricity.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Features
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Atmosphere/Decor:
The Village Piazza is home to bocce ball courts, live music, a weekly farmers market, community events and family picnics. It is a public space for the community to enjoy and provides a beautiful space to sit and relax.
Our front lawn is the largest Arboretum in Northern Michigan, home to over 30 different varieties of trees from around the world and a key part of Dr. Munson’s theory that “Beauty is Therapy”.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Fixed Board Room
| Maximum Capacity: 18
16-18 person conference room with WiFi, access to electric, screen, credenza. Outside food & non-alcoholic beverage allowed. Additional perimeter seating available.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Conference
Capacity: 18 People
Suite or Hospitality
| Maximum Capacity: 20
Just above Kirkbride Hall, a private-stop elevator delivers you to a fully furnished condominium accommodating up to ten guests, perfect for families or a unique, informal retreat-style space.
Three king bedrooms on the main level, each with a private bathroom. A large loft with a luxurious queen-sized sleeper sofa and two twin beds is perfect for quiet reading or room for kids, also with a full bath and a jet tub.
All beds feature luxury linens and covers. The suite features a large kitchen and dining room table for up to ten, and a spacious living room with a large screen for group presentations.
Supported Layouts and Capacities
Conference
Capacity: 10 People
Reception
Capacity: 20 People
Amenities
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi